Blockchain-powered RealBlocks secures seed round of $3.1M
Led by Science, Inc., backers of the real estate investment platform also included Zelkova Ventures, Morgan Creek Capital, Cross Culture Ventures and Ulu Ventures
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 25
Market worries are keeping homeowners from selling
Concerns about another financial crisis paired with rising mortgage rates are keeping would-be movers at bay
by Marian McPherson Jan 24
Will homesellers foot bill for climate change woes?
Massachusetts wants to fund the fight against climate change with a transfer tax increase. But the state isn't alone in seeing homeowners as a bank to fund such measures
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 24
Utah-based flat-fee brokerage Homie wants to raise $10M
A new U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing indicates the company has already raised about $2.3M during its latest funding round
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 23
The most expensive home in America just sold for $238M
Ken Griffin, an investment banker and the richest man in Illinois, needed a place to stay while he's in New York
Compass catches a rising star
Michael Graves is moving on from Douglas Elliman and joining Compass
by Patrick Kearns Jan 23
Is this the most environmentally friendly brokerage in the US?
Golden Real Estate has used solar panels and other energy saving measures to create an incredible net-zero office
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 23
ReferralExchange will now qualify your third-party leads
The new product uses a combination of data science and personal outreach to verify leads and gauge how close they are to transacting
by Patrick Kearns Jan 23
Tech startup REX raises $45M, plans expansion into new markets
The company uses technology to connect buyers and sellers while eschewing traditional multiple listing services
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 22
Blend names former Fannie Mae chief executive as first president
At Fannie Mae, Timothy Mayopoulos helped resuscitate the government-sponsored entity after the 2008 housing crisis
Jason Post, VP of Communications at Compass
Jason Post is boarding the brokerage as VP of communications, the latest in a string of hires with tech backgrounds
by Patrick Kearns Jan 22
Can’t knock the hustle: How to start a lucrative side business in real estate
Real estate is an entrepreneurial business, but successfully building a side hustle — and maybe turning it into a main gig — requires careful planning
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 22
Homesnap will pay monthly mortgage of 10 federal workers
As the longest US government shutdown in history drags on, the portal is hosting a contest to cover February mortgage payments
by Patrick Kearns Jan 22
Existing-home sales decline in December after 2 months of gains
High mortgage rates led to slower sales, but declining rates may make for a strong spring, according to NAR economist
by Patrick Kearns Jan 22
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The UK-based discount brokerage will offer variable fees, and sellers will no longer pay upfront
by Patrick Kearns Jan 21
A €1 home in an Italian paradise? Sure, but there's a catch
The deputy mayor of Sambuca is 'freaking out' over the interest in €1 homes, according to a new CNN report
by Patrick Kearns Jan 21