Coronavirus Real Estate Update #2
The coronavirus pandemic continues to impact all facets of life, including the real estate industry. In the first update, we covered policy decisions to halt […]
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Half of All Real Estate Agents Have a Second Job, Says Redfin
According to new national survey of real estate agents by Redfin, half of all real estate professionals have a second job. Respondents also reported a […]
Colliers Real Estate Services CEO Terminated Over “Improper Trading”
Colliers International Group has fired the CEO of its Real Estate Services division Dylan Taylor for misconduct, including “improper trading activity of Colliers securities”, according to a […]
A Class Action Lawsuit Seeks to Eliminate Commissions for Buyers’ Brokers
Should a home seller be required to pay for the buyer’s side of the transaction, especially when the buyer’s expenses include negotiating against the seller? […]
Zillow and Keller Williams Expand their Home Flipping Business
Next month, Keller Williams will launch an iBuyer offering, which will be called “Keller Offers.” Keller Offers will initially launch in the Dallas/Fort Worth market, […]
Zillow Launches Free 3D Home Tours in the U.S. and Canada
Zillow added a feature called 3D Home to its site and app that lets you step from virtual room to virtual room as you’re shopping […]
RE/MAX Agents Outsell Competitors by More than 2:1 in a National Survey
RE/MAX agents outsold competing agents on average by more than 2-to-1, averaging 16.3 transaction sides, compared to an average of 7.1 for agents from all […]
Cushman & Wakefield Starts a New Sports and Advisory Practice
Chicago-based real estate giant, Cushman & Wakefield is launching a new sports and entertainment practice to help clients develop athletic and entertainment venues, reported Crain’s […]
Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Levels in a Year, Boosting Sales Forecasts
Based on Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, U.S. mortgage rates dropped with the beginning of spring homebuying season in mid-March 2019. Sam Khater, […]
Corporate Real Estate Updates from CBRE, Colliers, Cushman, JLL and Zillow
CBRE Named Top Real Estate BrandThe Lipsey Company has named CBRE the top global brand in commercial real estate for the 18th consecutive year, according […]