EXp Q4 earnings mixed as revenue ticks up but agent count falls

The virtual brokerage ended 2024 with 82,980 agents — a 5 percent drop compared to the previous year, according to Q4 earnings data. EXp also posted $1.1 billion in revenue in the final three months of last year.

CoStar makes bid to buy REA Group classifieds rival in Australia

CoStar is eying Australian real estate classifieds firm Domain for a rumored $2.7 billion. The purchase would put it toe-to-toe with News Corp, which owns REA Group, Australia’s largest classifieds firm.

The ultimate guide to grammar, syntax and real estate writing

From using ChatGPT to enhance your writing to avoiding simple errors in communication, this guide is designed to help you target your most common mistakes and make your writing more effective.

Black households led first-time homebuyer market in 2024

Despite a nationwide dip in first-time homeownership, Black buyers have bucked the trend in 2024, leading the market with 62 percent purchasing their first home, according to new data released by Zillow Thursday. This continues a growing trend, with Black first-time buyers making up 55 percent of th