Mortgage firm Lower acquires Acopia Home Loans

Lower previously acquired residential portal and tech firm Movoto, and struck up a marketing partnership with HomeSmart. The Acopia deal helps the company expand in the Southeast.

4 times Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman showed he’s one of a kind

From his start as a "pugnacious" young exec to recent appearances on reality TV, Kelman has given the real estate community many memorable moments to reflect on as he prepares to leave the industry this week.

Agent confidence is outpacing market conditions in 2026

Coach Darryl Davis and his team have weathered many turbulent markets with their clients for decades, and they are predicting that confidence will be key for what’s ahead.

The secret ‘gray market’ of inventory (and how to tap into it)

What if “not for sale” didn’t mean “not interested”? Unlisted CEO, Katie Hill, unpacks her startup that’s turning heads by unlocking the hidden inventory between “just browsing” and “for sale.”