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Redfin joins the Clear Cooperation fray; won’t publish listings until they’re on the MLS 

In a statement, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman also asked MLSs to create a “coming-soon” designation that precludes search sites from showing listing history. 

The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston in March

All homes were sold during March. Note that listing prices may differ from actual sales prices.

Zillow prohibits privately-marketed listings, eXp commits to sharing within 24 hours

eXp Realty was the first brokerage to publicly join Zillow, announcing its commitment to ensuring eXp listings are available on Zillow within 24 hours of marketing to consumers.

Homeowners are remodeling for their own joy — not for resale value

The upgrades that brought homeowners the most joy in 2024 were primary bedroom suites, kitchens and new roofing.

Off-MLS listing leads to lower selling prices, especially in communities of color

By choosing to list their homes privately, homesellers in 2023 and 2024 forwent a collective $1 billion, according to new research from Zillow.

Once again, baby boomers make up the largest share of homebuyers

“In a plot twist, baby boomers have overtaken millennials — the largest U.S. population — to become the top generation of homebuyers,” said Jessica Lautz, NAR’s deputy chief economist and vice president of research.

BHGRE Gary Greene named No. 1 marketing department in franchise

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate (BHGRE) Gary Greene’s marketing department was named the No. 1 marketing team in the entire BHGRE network.

Rocket to acquire Mr. Cooper for $9.4 billion 

The acquisition of the mortgage servicer comes on the heels of Rocket’s $1.75 billion deal for Redfin. 

The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas

These are the new Texas listings with the highest price tags. All properties were listed in the last month.

Bona fide modern art by the beach

Designed by architect Eric Owen Moss in 1977, the multifamily home is located just minutes from the Pacific Ocean in Playa Del Rey, California.

NAR announces 61 job cuts, additions to senior leadership team

NAR recently announced major staffing changes. These include the elimination of 41 current positions and 20 open roles as well as multiple additions to the senior leadership team.

Pending home sales post surprise gain in February but remain sluggish 

The National Association of REALTORS’® Pending Home Sales Index rose 2% month over month in February, topping an expected 0.9% gain. 

2024 saw record-high Hispanic homeownership — despite a declining annual rate

Hispanic homeownership reached a record high of 9.8 million in 2024, marking the largest annual increase among any racial or ethnic group for the second year in a row, according to new data from NAHREP.

Johnson Development breaks ground on Fort Bend MPC

The parcel was purchased from The George Foundation last spring.

NAR keeps Clear Cooperation but adds delayed-marketing option 

The new policy allows sellers to put off marketing their properties for a period of time to be determined by their local MLSs. 

Land ho! A ‘boathouse’ on solid ground in Sarasota

This property is actually two properties: a landlocked “boathouse,” plus its own personal lighthouse.

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