While Redfin reported losses during quarterly earnings reports in 2023, the company maintained a mood of cautious optimism. CEO Glen Kelman stressing any losses were controllable and downturns were predictable, while Redfin’s fundamentals remain strong with potential for growth. Redfin reported its Q4 earnings on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, and the year-end summation reflected these…

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The new Podium program aims to give agents an easy way to sell their most difficult properties to investors.

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) increased slightly this week, from last week’s average of 6.9% to an average of 6.94% this week, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) from Freddie Mac released Thursday. This week’s numbers: The 30-year FRM averaged 6.94%, up from last week when it averaged 6.9%. A year ago…

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Above, Paul Boomsma, left with Diane Turton Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®’s (LeadingRE) 2024 Conference Week kicked off on Weds., Feb. 27 at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas with an inspiring general session—bringing together some of the brightest minds in the business to uncover the possibilities that exist in today’s challenging environment…

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Century 21 has expanded its presence in South Florida with Soflo Home Realty, a six-year-old woman-led brokerage in Delray Beach. Broker-owner Roberta Lucas and her 15-agent team serve buyers and sellers across Broward, Miami and Palm Beach counties.

Compass reported increases of principal agent count by 7.7%, up 1,046, and quarterly market share up 4.41%—a jump year-over-year by nine basis points and quarter-over-quarter by 10 points—in Q4 of 2023, boasting respectable averages across the board despite constant challenges facing the market. Founder and CEO Robert Reffkin shared his satisfaction in the company’s progress…

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In 2010, the Berkshire Hathaway Inc. CEO said that fewer housing starts can help lay the foundation for a more balanced market down the line. His own company's recent investments in home builders show commitment to that principle.

Pending home sales dropped off 4.9 percent between December and January and were down 8.8 percent year over year.

HOA Changes for 2024 That Homeowners Should Know  Real Estate

Term Sheet: Pollack to swap Blackstone for Starwood, AEW predicts Europe's loss rate, ICG Real Estate targets €2bn ...  Real Estate Capital Europe

In this week's Inman Access class, industry experts sit down to discuss personal branding, the importance of being authentic and proven strategies to level up your marketing game.

Here’s why regional banks have so much commercial real estate exposure  CNN

Real estate’s Q4 earnings calls have finally wrapped. From RE/MAX’s CEO exit to Airbnb’s $10 billion year, we’ve rounded up the top stories all in one place. Here’s what you might have missed.

How will London deliver the homes it needs?  Savills

Royal London Doubles Up as Woking Office Leasing Purple Patch Continues  CoStar Group

The Boston-headquartered franchise dubbed "Corcoran Property Advisors" is led by brokers-owners Brian Dougherty and Nick Robert who have backgrounds that span hospitality, sales, luxury and design. The firm also has an office in Cohasset.

Central Bank highlights commercial property crash as key risk – The Irish Times  The Irish Times

'Disorderly' commercial property crash a key risk for financial sector, Central Bank warns  The Irish Times

Ireland's €50 Billion Commercial Real Estate at Risk: Central Bank Warns of 'Disorderly' Correction  BNN Breaking

Ireland's €50 Billion Commercial Real Estate Market Faces Risk of 'Disorderly' Price Correction, Central Bank Warns  BNN Breaking