Real Estate

Narrative collapse: Ethics, antitrust, and the real estate reckoning

Agent, Brokerage, Contributors, HWmember, Opinion, Real Estate / Ricky Vasquez

The American real estate industry is collapsing under the weight of its own unresolved contradictions. With a housing market now showing unmistakable signs of sustained decline— plummeting affordability, rising rates, historic commission lawsuits, and consumer disillusionment—there is no bailout coming this time. The lessons of 2008 have not prevented history from rhyming. This time, though, […]

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Top Arizona real estate team with 53 agents joins eXp

Arizona, Brokerage, eXp Realty, HWmember, Real Estate, Real Estate Agents / Ricky Vasquez

Arizona real estate leader Scott Kumler and his team — The Kumler Group — have joined eXp Realty, leaving My Home Group after a high-performing 2024. The 53-member Phoenix Valley team closed more than $80 million in sales across 192 transactions last year, ranking among the top five teams at their former brokerage. “My goal

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Northern Nevada brokerage joins Century 21 network

Brokerage, Century 21, HWmember, Nevada, Real Estate, Real Estate Agents / Ricky Vasquez

A northern Nevada real estate brokerage led by a longtime local broker has joined the Century 21 network — aiming to grow its presence across the region. Michelle Barney, broker and owner of Nevada Prime Real Estate LLC, announced her Fernley, Nev.-based firm has affiliated with Century 21 and will now operate as Century 21

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The Agency’s Rainy Hake Austin on leadership and AI integration

Artificial Intelligence, Brokerage, HWmember, Podcast, Real Estate, Real Estate Agents, RealTrends, The Agency / Ricky Vasquez

Rainy Hake Austin, president of The Agency, joined Tracey Velt on this week’s episode of the RealTrending podcast to discuss the evolving landscape of real estate leadership and operations. The Agency, which is ranked No. 13 by sales volume and is the fourth-largest largest privately held independent brokerage in the country, has expanded to nearly

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NAR: Americans want a tax plan that supports the American dream

Contributors, Housing Market, HWmember, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, National Association of Realtors, Opinion, Real Estate, Tax / Ricky Vasquez

As Congress continues its effort to rewrite major portions of the tax code, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) unveiled new polling showing just what the American people are looking for in the legislation. The national survey shows overwhelming bipartisan support for tax provisions that strengthen homeownership, support small business owners and the middle class,

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Sidelined homebuyers see opportunity in a possible recession

First-Time Homebuyers, Home Sales, Homebuyers, Housing Market, HWmember, Real Estate, Realtor.com, Recession / Ricky Vasquez

As economic concerns grow, a new survey from Realtor.com shows that a significant share of prospective homebuyers may view a potential recession as an opportunity rather than a deterrent. According to the survey, 63.4% of respondents expect a recession within the next year, reflecting the highest level of concern since 2019. Despite that, nearly 30%

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Maryland-based Anchor Home joins Compass

Brokerage, Compass, HWmember, Luxury Real Estate, Maryland, Real Estate / Ricky Vasquez

Compass announced Monday that Anchor Home — a top-producing real estate team formerly known as Stahley Thompson Homes — has joined the firm’s office in Annapolis, Maryland. Led by broker Jennifer Chino, the Anchor Home team also includes Whitney Jerdal, Angela Hays and Ashley Earle. Collectively, the group brings more than $400 million in career

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Vince Leisey hired as president of HSF Affiliates

Berkshire Hathaway, Brokerage, HomeServices of America, HWmember, People Movers, Real Estate, Team Leaders / Ricky Vasquez

There’s yet another new executive in the HomeServices of America ecosystem. Vince Leisey has been named the president of HSF Affiliates, the franchisor of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS), which is the residential real estate franchise network owned by HomeServices of America. “Vince’s passion for the network and our franchisees, coupled with his results-oriented approach makes

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eXp welcomes top-producing team in Nebraska

Brokerage, eXp Realty, HWmember, Keller Williams, Nebraska, Real Estate / Ricky Vasquez

ERS Real Estate Group, the residential arm of Omaha, Nebraska-based Elite Real Estate Systems LLP, is making the move to eXp Realty, according to an announcement on Tuesday. Founded by Jeff Cohn and Renee Mueller, the team has 53 agents and closed 575 transaction sides for $170 million in sales volume in 2024. ERS Real

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Zillow will begin banning noncompliant listings on June 30

Agent, Clear Cooperation, eXp Realty, HWmember, MLS, NextHome, Real Estate, Zillow / Ricky Vasquez

Zillow will begin a “phased rollout” of its listing access standards policy, which bans publicly marketed listings not entered into the MLS, on May 28. In a blog post on Tuesday, Zillow offered agents some clarifications and guidance on its new policy and how it will be implemented. “Publicly marketed listings should be entered in

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Narrative collapse: Ethics, antitrust, and the real estate reckoning

Top Arizona real estate team with 53 agents joins eXp

Northern Nevada brokerage joins Century 21 network

The Agency’s Rainy Hake Austin on leadership and AI integration

NAR: Americans want a tax plan that supports the American dream

Sidelined homebuyers see opportunity in a possible recession

Maryland-based Anchor Home joins Compass

Vince Leisey hired as president of HSF Affiliates

eXp welcomes top-producing team in Nebraska

Zillow will begin banning noncompliant listings on June 30

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