Real estate tech facing 'gale-force headwinds' amid pandemic
A new report from venture capital firm MetaProp shows COVID-19 has sapped investor confidence, though the firm's founder remains optimistic about the future
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 5
NYC real estate trade group cuts pay, institutes layoffs
The Real Estate Board of New York is facing diminishing membership dues at the epicenter of the global pandemic
by Patrick Kearns Jun 15
New listings in Manhattan were down 89% last week
There were only 52 new listings in Manhattan during the second week of April
by Patrick Kearns Apr 14
Broker confidence in New York City plummets to record low
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has left brokers more pessimistic than ever about the present, though they are more upbeat about the future
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 9
REBNY to temporarily end 'days on market' calculation
The Real Estate Board of New York is eliminating the 'days on market' calculation for the portals that it pushes its listing feed to
by Patrick Kearns Mar 19
Landlords halting evictions amid coronavirus emergency
A coalition of landlords in New York City promised to stop evictions in most circumstances for 90 days. The move comes amid calls for tenant protections across the US
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 16
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
Brokerages, REBNY to sue New York state over brokers' fee adjustment
The trade association confirmed it plans to file a lawsuit on Feb. 10 over new guidance that would have landlords in New York City pay brokers' fees
by Patrick Kearns Feb 7
What does a rental agent in NYC do anyway?
Real estate brokers explain all of the responsibilities of the rental agent as the burden of paying them shifts to landlords in NYC
by Patrick Kearns Feb 7
Inman News quiz: Think you're on top of the week's biggest stories?
The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman's real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week
by Inman Dec 6
Compass seeks to settle Realogy beef through arbitration
Compass cites Real Estate Board of New York conduct rule that states members must settle disputes outside of court
by Marian McPherson Dec 2
New York Multiple Listing Service rebrands as 'OneKey MLS'
The multiple listing service, formed after a merger of Hudson Gateway MLS and Long Island MLS, claims it has more than 42,000 subscribers and 47,000 listings
by Patrick Kearns Oct 10
REBNY's John Banks and Jim Whelan
Former REBNY president John Banks is retiring after 5 years at the group's helm and will be replaced by executive VP Jim Whelan
by Patrick Kearns Jun 26
Localize partners with 5 real estate companies in NYC
Nestio, RealtyMX, LG Fairmont, Oxford Property Group and Igluu join the fold as New York City startup eyes expansion
What NY’s online advertising crackdown means for real estate
State confirms it's investigating Zillow's Premier Agent program in New York and other third-party listing sites
by Patrick Kearns May 10