Major title insurers post strong Q1 earnings, fueled by commercial real estate deals

A surge in commercial real estate transactions helped drive solid first-quarter 2025 earnings for the country’s largest title insurers. First American Financial, Fidelity National Financial, Old Republic International and Stewart Information Services all reported year-over-year gains in commercial t

Michael Maher to lead referral training for KW MAPS

Keller Williams has a new training program for KW-affiliated agents looking to up their game this summer. On Thursday, the firm announced that it is welcoming Michael Maher to the KW MAPS coaching team. Maher will lead a referral training program at KW MAPS. “At the core of every great business are

House bill markup pushes sale of federal land for housing development

A markup of a budget reconciliation bill from the House Committee on Natural Resources saw an amendment added that would authorize the sale of thousands of acres of federal land in Nevada and Utah, according to reporting by The Hill and NPR. The move could have significant implications for housing.

Slow burn: Inside the 2025 luxury home market

Concierge Auctions‘ 2025 Luxury Home Index reveals a market at a crossroads. Prices remain high and inventory is tight. Demand hasn’t vanished, but luxury properties are taking longer to sell, listing discounts are widening and macroeconomic shifts are reshaping buyer behavior. “Luxury hasn’t collap