When owners are asked to cede control of the business they built — while taking on future operational risk — the economics of an acquisition don't make sense. Read More
Real Estate
The housing market may have found a “new equilibrium,” a recent Realtor.com report suggests, with small investors outpacing large corporate buyers. Read More
The ruling also granted Real’s request to compel arbitration. Plus, CoStar filing rejected in MRED case; Compass settles telemarketing complaint. Read More
Though high rates and home prices continue giving many consumers pause, 53% believe buying a home is a better option than paying rent or moving in with family. Read More
Vu Tran joins the iBuyer after working for Meta’s AI division. Plus, BiggerPockets taps real estate investor Eric Augustyn to succeed Scott Trench as CEO. Read More
Total regulatory costs involved in building the typical new single-family home now exceed $131K — up from about $94K five years ago, according to the NAHB. Read More
Florida-based Keyes Company wants prospective buyers to arrive at a showing “understanding the full costs” of homeownership, President Christina Pappas said. Read More
More than 1,100 agents are uniting as part of the deal. Plus, E&V license partner adds Florida firm; The Agency Belize opens; ERA expands in Idaho; more. Read More
Nearly an hour was spent debating the idea, with some calling it an “ethical duty” as others said it would “create ‘ahas’ or ‘gotchas’” in NAR’s Code of Ethics. Read More
Agents help clients with one of the most significant financial and legal transactions of their lives, yet the industry requires minimal standards for licensure. Read More