As the corporate infighting continues between CoStar Group and billionaire investor Daniel Loeb’s hedge fund Third Point, with Third Point on Jan. 27 announcing it would seek to replace a majority of CoStar’s eight-person board, CoStar responded with a lengthy statement released on Jan. 28 highlighting new planned initiatives. “The CoStar Group Board of Directors…
Above: “Hoby” Hanna IV (left) and Art Herling (right) Howard Hanna Real Estate Services has entered the Philadelphia market through a partnership with longtime team leader Art Herling. According to the company, the move strengthens the company’s presence in Pennsylvania and extends its agent-first model into one of the region’s biggest real estate markets. “This…
If you have homeowner clients looking to add a little oomph to their home, taking on a DIY project can give the house that extra sense of style while saving them money, according to Willie and Brian Miranda, principals at Miranda Real Estate Group, in Clifton Park, New York. There’s no need to cringe at…
Nosy neighbors are one thing. They can be occasionally annoying. But noisy neighbors? They can be an endless drag. And for agents whose livelihoods rely on getting buyer clients through the long and winding path to closings, noise pollution can capsize otherwise promising deals. Condo buildings anywhere and co-op high-rises in urban areas are especially…
Above: Rob Giuffria. When Rob Giuffria, managing broker for Tea Leaf Realty, headquartered in West Hartford, Connecticut, learned that Zillow’s 2026 Hottest Market Forecast had Hartford on top, he wasn’t particularly surprised, as his brokerage’s business has been thriving. And it’s Zillow that has helped it do so. Tools like BuyAbility, which helps buyers see…
Realtor.com® announced on Jan. 21 the public debut of Realtor.com®+, a home search platform built in collaboration with MLSs, intended to help real estate professionals and consumers “connect, collaborate and close with confidence.” Designed to elevate the search experience and strengthen MLS and professional value, Realtor.com+ hopes to set a new standard for transparency, insights…
Pending home sales in December decreased by 9.3% from the prior month and 3% year-over-year, according to the National Association of Realtors®’ (NAR) Pending Home Sales Report. The report provides the real estate ecosystem—including agents and homebuyers and sellers—with data on the level of home sales under contract. Month-over-month pending home sales declined in all…
As more and more brokerages have joined United Real Estate over the past few years, making it the seventh-largest residential real estate company in the country, agents have universally lauded the state-of-the-art technology and other benefits provided by the progressive national network. If that wasn’t enough, the United Residential Investment program (URESI), which incorporates training…
The ability to pay the bills is one of the most important reasons why people choose to live where they do. According to the 2025 National Movers Study compiled by United Van Lines, some states are clearly cheaper when it comes to budgets. Here are the 10 states attracting the highest percentage of Americans seeking…
Plug and play has had its day. As affordability pressures reshape the housing market, a growing number of younger buyers especially are increasingly willing to take on older properties, drawn by lower purchase prices, renovation potential and the ability to personalize a space over time, rather than paying a premium for move-in ready builds. “Millennials…
Four industry leaders recently came together to discuss what it will take to succeed in the year ahead. The good news is, you don't have to look very far to get started. Read more.
