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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 home sales in Arizona in March

Agents from Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty are prominently featured as both listing and selling agents on this month’s list of the 10 most expensive home sales in Arizona.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

WeSERV 40 Under 40: Young professionals earn industry recognition

WeSERV recently awarded its annual 40 Under 40 distinction to young agents who are emerging as local real estate leaders and giving back to their communities.

Arizona Realtors appointed to national leadership roles

“Craig, Patrick and Eric embody the excellence that defines Arizona,” Scott Drucker, CEO of Arizona REALTORS®, said in a press release.

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.

Realty Executives partners with Lofty

Realty Executives International is now partnered with Lofty, a tech company that uses AI to power its CRM platform.

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