Hedge fund D. E. Shaw joins Third Point in urging for immediate change at CoStar, warning that CEO Andy Florance’s bet has destroyed shareholder value. Read More
Plus, NAVICA’s new partnership integrates Restb.ai listing tools into the MLS, and Loft47’s platform expands to streamline the transaction management process. Read More
A Redfin report found that the share of buyers paying less than the list price was up last year, and the average discount for those below-ask homes was 7.9%. Read More
Plus, HomeSmart’s NEXT team gains family ties; IVRE adds franchise business consultant; agents join Michael Saunders & Co., Portside Real Estate Group. Read More
The leader of real estate’s largest enterprise has left the company “in accordance with the terms” of the merger agreement with Compass. Read More
The firms achieving the best results share some common traits — starting with strong leadership. See what else comprises the blueprint for brokerage success. Read More
Hanna Gorka will oversee CB’s residential and commercial operations across a swath of the Midwest and Texas; Rich Ford named chief strategy officer at Offerpad. Read More
LERA, South Texas MLS in talks. Plus, LIBOR’s fair housing campaign grows; NorCal’s largest MLS launches Canva marketing app; NWMLS announces 2026 board. Read More
After five years of litigation, Keller Williams President and CEO Chris Czarnecki said the brokerage is turning its attention “back to what we do best.” Read More
Three teams who recently moved to LPT Realty said issues common to franchise operations — like territoriality and geographic constraints — had inhibited growth. Read More