Thinking of Consolidation? Pros and Cons From The Brokerage Leaders Who’ve Done It

From left, Rick Haase, Whitney LaCosta, Tara Brown, Boomer Foster and David Howell. Photo by AJ Canaria.  WASHINGTON, D.C.—Real estate brokerages are no strangers to consolidation. In 2026, Real acquired REMAX; Compass acquired Anywhere, and eXp and NextHome are now under the same parent brand, AGNT

California Wildfire Costs for Homeowners Will Rise 85% in Two Decades, Forecast Says

California's wildfire challenges have quickly risen in recent years, and could grow yet more if the state doesn't prepare, according to a report. A report from the Terner Center for Housing Innovation at the University of California, Berkeley, estimates that wildfire could cause $5 billion a year in

Dark Matter promotes three executives to senior leadership roles

The company promoted three executives into CTO, CFO, legal roles

5 Moody Gothic Victorian Homes You Can Buy for Under $500K Right Now

Gothic Revival Victorian homes have remained a popular style choice for buyers since the style took hold in the United States in the mid-1800s. Known for their striking facades with pitched roofs and for timeless interiors with stained glass, arched windows, and soaring towers, these dwellings conti