Real estate leaders applaud Trump’s focus on housing, but question the impact
Trump’s housing plan includes a ‘ban’ on institutional buyers and capping credit card rates, but industry leaders question the impact.
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ONE Sotheby’s International Realty appoints Daniel de la Vega as CEO
ONE Sotheby’s International Realty ranks among the highest-producing affiliates within the Sotheby’s International Realty network.
Welcome to the age of the AI real estate agent
A recent report found that agents favored AI tools that delivered immediate efficiency gains over complex strategic functions.
Early Alexander Brothers accuser found dead in Australia
The woman filed a civil lawsuit in March 2024 accusing the Alexander brothers of sexually assaulting her more than a decade earlier.
Kim Harris Campbell named CEO of Century 21 New Millennium, Hetherington moves to board
Kim Harris Campbell, a former Compass executives, was named CEO of Century 21 New Millennium, succeeding firm co-founder Todd Hetherington.
REMAX adds two major Toronto brokerages from Royal LePage
REMAX gains 1,200 agents and 17 offices in Toronto as two Risi-led Royal LePage firms convert.
Luxury Presence raises $37M to push CRM platform development
Luxury Presence’s new artificial intelligence–driven Presence CRM platform is scheduled to roll out in February.
Merger forms largest Arizona REMAX brokerage
Combined operations will work under the RE/MAX Fine Properties name and maintain nine offices across the state.
WSJ: DOJ leadership halted antitrust review of Compass–Anywhere deal
Compass closed its acquisition of Anywhere Friday, with the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg reporting that DOJ leaders blocked a deeper antitrust review.
Real estate leaders weigh in on potential ban on large investors
The proposal has sparked debate over the role of Wall Street-backed landlords — and whether restricting them would meaningfully lower prices.