Compass Unveils Comprehensive Website Redesign and Innovative "See It First" Feature to Transform the Homebuying and Selling Experience

Compass, a leading real estate brokerage, has launched its most significant overhaul of Compass.com in a decade, introducing a groundbreaking "See It First" feature designed to revolutionize how buyers discover…

Auction.com Appoints John Ken as Chief Marketing Officer to Drive Buyer Acquisition and Enhance Marketing Technology

Auction.com, a prominent online marketplace for distressed residential properties, has officially announced the appointment of John Ken as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). This strategic hire underscores the company’s…

The Commission Conundrum: How Real Estate Agents Can Turn a Simple Inquiry into a Lost Listing

A homeowner, embarking on the significant decision to sell their property, initiated a series of communications with several real estate agents. The message, stark and direct, contained only four words:…

AREC raises $390 million to finance lot and land deals for builders

Avila Real Estate Capital, a specialized lender focused on the crucial early stages of residential development, has significantly bolstered its financial firepower with $390 million in new institutional commitments and…

Zillow Group Appoints Rikki Tremblay as Principal Accounting Officer Amidst Chief Accounting Officer’s Retirement

Zillow Group has announced a significant transition in its financial leadership, appointing longtime finance executive Rikki Tremblay as its new Principal Accounting Officer, effective September 17, 2026. This strategic move…

The Fight for Control of Better Home & Finance Holding Co. Intensifies as Founder Nominates Board Candidates Amidst Ongoing Shareholder Campaign

The high-stakes battle for control of Better Home & Finance Holding Co. escalated significantly on Friday as founder and former CEO Vishal Garg unveiled a slate of three director nominees…

Kevin Christopher Appointed Senior Vice President of Mortgage Production at Key Mortgage

Kevin Christopher has been appointed Senior Vice President of Mortgage Production at Chicago-based Key Mortgage, the independent lender announced on Friday. This strategic hire marks a significant move for Key…

Mortgage Rates Reclaim 7% Threshold Amid Escalating Geopolitical Tensions and Shifting Economic Landscape

Mortgage rates have once again surpassed the 7% mark, a level that, while familiar in recent years, was anticipated to be mitigated by mortgage spreads in 2026. However, persistent geopolitical…

Zillow’s Antitrust Claims Against Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) Head to Arbitration Following Court Ruling

In a significant development for the real estate technology and data landscape, U.S. District Court Judge John Tharp has ordered Zillow’s antitrust claims against Chicagoland multiple listing service (MLS) Midwest…

Lennar CEO Echoes John Mayer’s "Gravity" Amidst Challenging Housing Market

In a sentiment echoing John Mayer’s 2006 hit song "Gravity," where the artist lamented, "gravity is working against me, and gravity wants to bring me down," Lennar’s President and CEO…