While Howard Hanna saw some allegations thrown out in the homebuyer commission lawsuit facing the brokerage in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (known as Davis v. Hanna Holdings), the company must face claims that it conspired to inflate commissions. Judge Wendy Beetlestone ruled on Monday, March 9 to dismiss the plaintiffs’ claims of a conspiracy…
Above, Greg and Tiffany Bachman The Real Brokerage recently announced that Bachman Realty Group (BRG), led by wife and husband Tiffany and Greg Bachman, has joined forces with the company. The team brings 65 agents, further strengthening Real’s growing presence across the Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston metros. The team was founded seven years ago, and…
Editor’s note: This is part one of a two-part story examining the impact of the Redfin-Compass deal. Look for part two in the coming days. “The future is bright. Look forward to building it with you.” Those words, from Compass CEO Robert Reffkin to Rocket Companies CEO Varun Krishna, have a little bit of subtext.…
Above, photo credit: Maximillian Conacher While bringing a period of quiet uncertainty for much of the real estate industry, 2025 proved in stark contrast to be a year of monumental change for HomeSmart. After spending decades shaping real estate’s first and most successful 100%-model brokerage into an industry powerhouse, Founder and CEO Matt Widdows now…
In a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on March 6, the U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs in February, a month marred by severe winter weather. February was the third time in the past five months that payrolls declined, following a sharp revision showing a drop of 17,000 in December. As stocks sold…
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PropStream announces its attendance at the upcoming Income Building Live conference in Nashville, Tennessee, from March 19–21, 2026. The conference brings together both new and experienced real estate investors to share strategies, build relationships and learn practical approaches for creating long-term real estate success. Known for its community-driven environment, the event focuses on helping individual…
Less than a week ago, the United States went to war against Iran. While pundits and economists seek to assess the domestic impact, most experts have so far agreed that it is far too early to make any prediction regarding economic consequences, especially as federal officials (including president Donald Trump) offer shifting objectives and timelines.…
Above: C.A.R. President Tamara Suminski, left, and Ethica AI Founder and CEO Judd Hoffman, right For a company with a shiny new AI product and an industry association seeking to have its agent members cut down on paperwork so they can more efficiently guide clients to buy and sell homes, it’s looking like a perfect…
Fathom Realty announces that EXIT Homestead Realty Professionals has joined the brokerage, expanding Fathom’s presence in Southern New Jersey and adding more than 50 agents to its growing national network. The company says the move reflects Homestead Realty Professionals’ alignment with Fathom’s technology-driven platform, concierge-level services and agent-first business model. By joining Fathom, the team…
Hesitant buyers don’t always say they’re hesitant. They might say they’re “just browsing,” or they want to “see what happens with rates” or that they’re “waiting for the perfect home.” In today’s market—where affordability concerns, rate sensitivity and uncertainty still linger—agents who move deals forward aren’t the most aggressive; they’re the most curious. The right…
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