Keller Williams, EXIT Realty and dozens of others sued for discrimination
The suit alleges 36 real estate companies, agents and landlords illegally refused to accept Section 8 housing vouchers in New York's Westchester County
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 30
Asian American homeownership is still lagging: Report
Asian American homeownership rates lag in numerous major cities, including New York, Los Angeles and Boston, according to the Asian Real Estate Association of America
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 30
Real estate agent at center of bizarre 'Italygate' election conspiracy theory
Michele Roosevelt Edwards leads two little-known companies that both appeared to spread a conspiracy theory known as Italygate. The theory apparently made it all the way to the White House last year
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 29
Software startup Planitar gets new marketing executive
Yara Al Guindy is a veteran of the healthcare industry and will now lead marketing efforts for the real estate-oriented 3D imaging startup
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 29
@properties to acquire referral platform Suburban Jungle
Suburban Jungle gives consumers personalized information to help identify which suburban community will best suit them as they move out of a big city
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 29
Side readies for IPO, more than doubles valuation
The San Francisco-based startup now says it's worth $2.5 billion — way up from $1 billion just three months ago
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 28
Offerpad draws from big companies as iBuyer prepares to go public
Four new members will join the iBuyer's board later this year, including a Zillow executive and the former chief executive officer of Move, Inc.
by Daniel Houston Jun 28
The Real Word: Is Blackstone deal a sign the market will stay hot?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss signs the housing market will stay hot, nightmare houses and 2021 Agent Rankings from Real Trends
by Byron Lazine Jun 25
Cash offer startup Accept.inc raises $90M in funding round
The fintech mortgage lender plans to use the funds to scale the company's platform, double its team and expand into new markets
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 24
LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance teams up with Asian Real Estate Association of America
The two groups will work together to combat discrimination and increase homeownership rates at a time of renewed scrutiny on discrimination against Asian Americans
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 23
Home finance startup Lower lands $100M in Series A funding
Lower will use the funds to expand its product line and accelerate its growth. The company's website currently lists more than two dozen employment opportunities
by Matt Carter Jun 23
Sexual harassment suit against Move settles
Case alleging Move failed to provide a safe working environment and retaliated against Suzanne Mueller for participating in a sexual harassment investigation against an NAR executive was dismissed at the request of both parties
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 22
Surge in travelers causes a shortage of available short-term rentals
Owners of second homes are removing their properties from platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo so they can use them for themselves, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal
by Libertina Brandt Jun 22
Cryptocurrency, blockchain, housing and data
Republic Realm bought 259 units of land in Decentraland, a crypto-based virtual world
by Libertina Brandt Jun 22
Real estate venture firm MetaProp raises $100M
MetaProp will use the new money to invest in early-stage property technology companies. The haul is also more than twice as large as MetaProp's previous fund
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 21
Ahead of Juneteenth, Atlanta Realtors Association apologizes for history of discrimination
The Atlanta Realtors Association issued the first apology in its 111-year history to members and the communities they serve for its history of discriminatory practices while making a commitment to supporting an inclusive community in the future
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 18