News that the proposed merger between Compass and Anywhere would close this week came as a surprise to many in the industry, especially those who were anticipating a robust antitrust review of the deal. Several news outlets are reporting that antitrust regulators were blocked from a deeper investigation into the deal by officials higher up in […]
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President Donald Trump announced plans to ban large institutional investors from buying single-family homes earlier this week, arguing the move would ease competition for families and improve housing affordability. The proposal has reignited a long-running debate over the role Wall Street-backed landlords play in the housing market — and whether restricting them would meaningfully lower
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After 13 years at the helm, Dermot Buffini is stepping down as CEO of Buffini & Company, according to an announcement on Monday. In his stead, company founder Brian Buffini will assume the role of chairman and CEO Dermot Buffini became CEO in 2013. Under his leadership the company has grown globally, reaching real estate
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Zillow’s 2025 Consumer Housing Trends Report for Agents shows that more than one-third (36%) of home sellers now find their agents online, a sharp increase from just 15% in 2018. Among buyers, 33% said online research played a significant role in selecting an agent. At the same time, repeat buyers now account for a majority
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When it comes to home renovation, it’s never been easier to pop a few images of your kitchen into an AI tool and ask it to paint the walls a new color or change the cabinets. These tools are fun and helpful for inspiration, but like an unused Pinterest board, often leave users without any
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U.S. home price growth remained muted in October as high mortgage rates and affordability constraints continued to weigh on the housing market, according to data released Tuesday by S&P Dow Jones Indices. The S&P Cotality Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index rose 1.4% from a year earlier — up slightly from a 1.3% annual increase
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Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Good Life Group has acquired Don Peterson and Associates — bringing together two established real estate firms serving eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa. The transaction expands The Good Life Group’s footprint in the greater Omaha metropolitan area and results in a combined operation of 10 offices and nearly
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Ready to start a new career in Texas real estate? Completing 180 hours of prelicensing coursework required by the state is your first step toward getting licensed. We’ll explore the best real estate schools in Texas to help you pass the Texas real estate exam and to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary
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Experience management platform Rechat is partnering with transaction management platform SkySlope, enabling Rechat to expand its capabilities into forms and e-signatures. The firms announced the partnership on Dec. 23. According to a press release, the partnership is an expansion of Rechat’s transactions ecosystem and functions as an add-on with Rechat Deals. Through the partnership, agents
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RMLS Alliance (RMLS-A) is the Broker Public Portal (BPP)’s newest shareholder. In addition, RMLS-A listings are now live on Cribio, the BPP’s public facing portal. The BPP is an industry-led initiative formed by brokerages and multiple listing services (MLSs) that aims to deliver a national MLS home search experience to consumers. RMLS-A serves roughly 1,600
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