ERA Real Estate affiliates form new billion-dollar-plus partnership in California

Real Estate Experts ERA Powered has entered into a strategic partnership with Legacy Real Estate & Associates, which will operate under the name Legacy Real Estate Experts ERA Powered, expanding its presence across the San Francisco Bay area. The combined California organization includes more than 300 affiliated sales professionals operating across offices in Campbell, Fremont, Pleasanton and...

CoStar Group, Homes.com surge in Q1 — CEO welcomes end of activist ‘distraction’

CoStar Group delivered its 60th consecutive quarter of double-digit revenue growth in the first three months of 2026, posting results at the high end of guidance and raising its profit outlook for the year. The online real estate marketplace operator reported $897 million in revenue for the quarter ended March 31 — up 23% from $732 million a year earlier. Net income reached $3 million compared with...

UWM adds VantageScore alongside FICO for conventional loans

United Wholesale Mortgage announced Wednesday that independent mortgage brokers working with UWM can now access both FICO and VantageScore credit scoring models for conventional loans, a move aimed at giving brokers more flexibility when evaluating borrowers. In a press release, the Michigan-based lender said brokers using its no-cost credit reports will automatically receive both credit scoring...

Palatial $115M Tampa estate has a 22-car gallery, go-kart track, bowling, and its own boathouse

There are big houses, and then there’s this. A newly listed $115 million estate outside Tampa isn’t just large or well-appointed, it’s the kind of place that feels like someone kept adding ideas until they ran out of land. A go-kart track? Sure. A bowling alley? Of course. A full automotive gallery? Why not make it large enough to fit nearly two dozen cars? Known as The Oaks Estate, the...

Sting’s massive former Central Park West penthouse is on the market, at a discount

Another major name is back in the mix at one of Manhattan’s most closely watched addresses. A duplex penthouse once owned by Sting has returned to the market at 15 Central Park West, now asking $45 million. The price tag, while still hefty, comes at a significant $5 million discount from the last time the unit traded; the Grammy Award-winning musician and his wife, Trudie Styler, an award-winning...

The New Drivers of Home Value in Modern Real Estate

The modern real estate market has evolved beyond traditional, simple valuation drivers like square footage and comparable sales. Increasingly, buyers prioritize operational efficiency, sustainability, and technology integration alongside square footage and good locations.  A National Association of Realtors (NAR) study suggests that just under two-thirds (63%) of real estate professionals consider energy...

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