Proptechs Firepoint and Realvolve merge
The newly formed proptech company — yet to be named — was in the works for about a year, a bond that formed over shared philosophies. Dave Crumby, Realvolve, will serve as CEO and Gabe Cordova, Firepoint, as president 
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 12
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by Inman Feb 12
Corcoran expands to Florida 1 week after franchising in San Francisco
Premier Realty Partners, a 20-agent, 2-office indie brokerage, is affiliating with Corcoran
by Patrick Kearns Feb 12
Almost half of all homeowners will move in the next decade: report
Americans plan to move to more affordable places, for job opportunities and to be closer to their children, among other reasons
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 11
Coldwell Banker to waive franchise fees in bid to boost diversity
A new program will allow real estate professionals who identify as minorities, LGBT, women or military veterans to start Coldwell Banker franchises without paying the normal franchise fee
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 11
Vacasa founder stepping down, former OpenTable chief to serve as interim CEO
The vacation rental giant has appointed former OpenTable CEO Matt Roberts as interim chief executive while it searches for a new permanent leader
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 11
New York broker fee ban paused amid industry lawsuit
A judge issued a temporary restraining order for a rule that would shift the burden of paying the fees from tenants to landlords
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 10
Court won't toss out Zephyr's lawsuit against Compass
Zephyr Real Estate's lawsuit against Compass over aggressive recruitment will continue for now, after a judge ruled against Compass' request for summary judgement
by Patrick Kearns Feb 10
The Real Word: What the 'clear cooperation' rule really means
SmartMLS CEO Kathy Elson expands on the ins and outs of the pocket listing ban
by Byron Lazine Feb 7
HouseCanary flies away with $65M in latest Series C funding round
The valuation startup plans to use the money to build out more technology
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 6
Realtor.com sees growth, parent company revenues fall
The parent company of realtor.com owner Move also said revenue from its real estate services declined 5% year-over-year
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 6
Elm Street Technology secures funding round to boost acquisition, growth efforts
Elm Street Technology secured a round of funding from Aquiline Capital Partners, a New York- and London-based private equity firm, for the purpose of acquiring more companies and supporting the subsequent growth
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 6
Leasing startup Landing scores $30M in cash and debt
The company launched last fall and allows people to easily move between properties it operates in 9 US cities
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 6
Are low down payment loans really riskier?
New research suggests that they're not
by Steve Cook Feb 6
Nobu Hata leaves NAR to join Berkshire Hathaway franchise
Hata worked for 7 years as NAR's director of industry outreach and engagement strategy
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 5
Zephyr Real Estate affiliates with Corcoran to launch first franchise
Zephyr Real Estate — the largest indie in San Francisco and a top 100 brokerage in sales volume — and Oliver Luxury Real Estate are becoming Corcoran Global Living
by Patrick Kearns Feb 5