Amie Fisher

2 weeks ago | realestatenews.com | Amie Fisher

Big brokerages are getting bigger, capturing more market share in 2024 even as overall transactions declined year-over-year. Following last week's sneak peak at the top 10 firms, T3 Sixty has now released its full Mega 1000 ranking of U.S. real estate brokerage companies and franchisees.

2 weeks ago | realestatenews.com | Amie Fisher

The future of the economy may be unclear, but the job market is still going strong, according to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The March numbers were well above expectations, with employers adding 228,000 new jobs last month versus the 125,000 analysts had predicted. Unemployment aligned with forecasts, rising slightly to 4.2%. While employment was up across multiple sectors, the April 4 report called out declines in one area: federal government jobs.

3 weeks ago | realestatenews.com | Stephanie Reid-Simons |Amie Fisher

Key points:Coming in at No. 2 was Anywhere Advisors — a collection of brands including Coldwell Banker, Sotheby’s International Realty and Corcoran — with a combined sales volume of $187 billion. Real Brokerage was the biggest mover, doubling its sales in 2024 and jumping up five spots to No. 5. All but one brokerage in the top 10 saw increased sales volume last year. Howard Hanna was the exception, with volume relatively flat but dipping slightly.

4 weeks ago | realestatenews.com | Amie Fisher

States like Florida and California are already dealing with a property insurance crisis. As natural disasters have become more frequent, more intense and more costly, homeowners and prospective buyers in those areas have found it increasingly difficult to obtain affordable coverage — or any coverage at all. But hurricanes and wildfires aren't the only factors affecting property insurance.

1 month ago | realestatenews.com | Amie Fisher

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