The Compass deal to buy Anywhere draws applause and alarm
Supporters hail the merger as gutsy, while critics fear it will lock up listings, reduce transparency and squeeze smaller brokerages.
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What to know about Anywhere following acquisition by Compass
Anywhere Real Estate made its mark as a major real estate industry presence long before being acquired by Compass.
Property tax, mortgage relief package introduced by Ohio lawmakers
Senate Bill 255 would allow qualifying homeowners to apply for up to $3,000 per year in grants to help cover monthly housing costs.
Sun Belt leads sales volume but posts nation’s lowest absorption rate
Housing market efficiency varies dramatically by region with Sun Belt showing lowest absorption rate despite highest sales volume.
Tech Pulse: Real estate referral landscape; new e-sign tool
Real estate agents are navigating a shifting lead-gen landscape — balancing referrals, paid portals like Zillow, and tech tools such as CRMs.
Zillow faces class-action suit over Premier Agent, Flex commissions
Filed on Friday in U.S. District Court in Seattle, the lawsuit alleges that the portal tricks consumers into using agents affiliated with Zillow through its Flex and Premier Agent programs, resulting in inflated home purchase prices.
New York and DC homeowners set for biggest savings from SALT cap hike
The change, part of President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” raised the deduction limit from $10,000 to $40,000.
US home flipping profits hit lowest level since 2008
Profits from flipping have steadily eroded over the past decade. In fall 2012, the average return on investment was nearly 63%.
ERA Real Estate launches bilingual coaching program, targets growth in Hispanic markets
ERA President Alex Vidal said the bilingual coaching program has helped spur company efforts to expand in Spanish-speaking markets.
NAR Technology Survey finds AI gaining traction with Realtors
Explore AI adoption in real estate with NAR’s 2025 Tech Survey. From ChatGPT to CRMs, agents are boosting business with technology tools