Compass Lens to help agents envision, value major renovations
The tech-leaning brokerage announced today the launch of a computer vision-based tool that searches and categorizes room renovations to help agents price homes
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 8
Attom Data Solutions acquires geospatial data company
The acquisition of Home Junction Inc. will boost Attom's data resources with the addition of school and neighborhood boundary data, crime, points of interest and demographics
Quicken Loans files for IPO as Rocket Companies
The Detroit-based lender announced the Rocket brand in 2015 and now plans to use the symbol RKT on the New York Stock Exchange
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 7
Zavvie launches updated version of Offer Optimizer
The newest options for sellers — instant offers from iBuyers and a buy-before-you-sell bridge option — are nearly completely digital, and well-suited for a socially distant real estate industry, according to zavvie's co-founder
Scores of real estate companies took home large PPP loans
Luxury brokerages, franchises for brands such as Realogy and Keller Williams, MLSs and local Realtor organizations all received money from the Paycheck Protection Program
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 7
Luxury real estate broker joins the list of New York Mets bidders
Kurt Rappaport, the CEO and founder of Beverly Hills-based Westside Estate Agency, is reportedly among the potential bidders interested in buying the baseball team
by Patrick Kearns Jul 7
Zillow resumes buying homes in 5 more US markets
After the company's initial homebuying pause, Zillow is now buying homes in 20 of 24 Zillow Offers markets
by Patrick Kearns Jul 7
Stephanie Anton joins Corcoran to support franchise business
The former longtime president of luxury at LeadingRE joins the company 5 months after the launch of its first franchise
by Patrick Kearns Jul 7
Keller Williams is removing Seth Campbell over sexual harassment allegations
Campbell owns multiple top Keller Williams franchises and an expansion network that spans the country
by Patrick Kearns Jul 1
Real estate marketplace Sundae earns $16.55M in Series A funding
The company, which focuses exclusively on dated and distressed properties, plans to use the funds to expand to new markets beyond Southern California
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 30
How one broker is helping immigrant buyers navigate the homebuying process
Kennedy Akinlosotu recently affiliated his brokerage Nations Realty with ERA Real Estate to help him achieve his vision
by Patrick Kearns Jun 30
Small business loan program ends with billions unspent
The Paycheck Protection Program suffered from a rocky rollout, but ultimately stops accepting applications Tuesday with more than $100 billion still on the table
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 30
Realogy unveils first-ever benefits program for AARP members
The benefits program will allow AARP members to receive $300 to $5,500 when buying or selling a home with one of Realogy's residential real estate brands
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 30
Inside Real Estate acquires dashCMA
The software will now have access to 600+ MLSs just a year after inception, and founder Karen Abram says she’s ‘beyond excited to join the Inside Real Estate family’
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 30
Matterport faces class action lawsuit over lead program
John Stemmelin says he invested tens of thousands of dollars trying to build a 3D scanning business, but Matterport's promised leads never materialized
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 29
Chime and social media ad agency Dippidi announce new partnership
The companies announced on Monday a partnership to help real estate professionals boost lead generation and conversion rates
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 29