Industry Economics

LionDesk Is Gone. Chime Starts at $499. The Budget CRM Era Is Over.

LionDesk was absorbed into Lone Wolf. Chime starts at $499/mo. kvCORE at $500. The budget CRM era is over — here's what agents at every team size should pay instead.

Compass, eXp, and RE/MAX Just Drew a New Brokerage Margin Map

Fresh earnings from Compass, eXp, and RE/MAX show how brokerage leaders are balancing growth, software spend, and margin discipline in 2026.

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