Christie's International Real Estate expands to Japan
The move comes less than a year after Chicago-based brokerage @properties bought Christie's and amid a period of globalization for American brands
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 19
Compass names former Long & Foster official as sales manager
Suzi Padgett was hired as the brand's Maryland sales manager, bringing decades of experience in the DMV area. 'We are thrilled to welcome her to our team,' Kimberly Harris said in a statement
by Ben Verde Jul 19
New search engine helps buyers span digital divide in rural areas
Broadband service remains a challenge for large swaths of America. Rural internet service is a key part of the Biden administration's $1.2T infrastructure bill, in which it was allotted $65B
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 18
Douglas Elliman starts homebuyer personal assistant platform
The complimentary platform 'Elliman Showroom' will combine the services of a personal assistant with a dashboard of recommended vendors to help clients with the move-in process
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 12
High-profile firm to turn over info on Trump's real estate deals
Cushman & Wakefield was going to have to pay $10,000 for not complying with subpoenas that are part of an investigation into the Trump Organization
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 11
Matterport continues its expansion by acquiring VHT Studios
Company says purchase will help it ‘expand further into the real estate industry,’ as it specializes in providing brokers and agents with high-quality photography and other marketing services
by Taylor Anderson Jul 8
Manhattan market shows signs of cooling despite sky-high sales in Q2
The residential market continued going strong but showed signs of reaching a tipping point, according to data released by New York City brokerages
by Ben Verde Jul 5
PIMCO saw a bright future for now-bankrupt mortgage lender FGMC
Investment management firm acquired nonbank mortgage lender First Guaranty Mortgage as part of broader strategy to serve lower end of market
by Matt Carter Jul 1
Dolly Parton retires tour bus, lists as vacation rental
The country music superstar is charging $10,000 to spend two nights in the tour bus, which is chock-full of Parton's personal belongings including a bedazzled guitar and wig cabinet
by Ben Verde Jun 29
Elvis Presley's childhood home in Mississippi hits the auction block
In addition to the house, the auction in August will include items from the 'Suspicious Minds' singer's life and career including clothing, jewelry, concert memorabilia and autographs
by Ben Verde Jun 29
Baton Rouge agent gets 30 years for beating 60-year-old man to death
Prosecutors suggested the attack may have been racially motivated claiming Ward, who is white, yelled racial slurs at Arnold Jackson, a Black man, as he beat him so severely
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 28
5 things to know before choosing a geographic farm
Opinion
You have to be committed and consistent for it to work and that means becoming a know-it-all before you even start marketing. Here’s what you should know before choosing a geo farm
by Jimmy Burgess Jun 24
EXp to acquire Canadian real estate search portal, brokerage Zoocasa
The acquisition is intended to help boost eXp Realty's online lead search generation and listing portal opportunities for its agents and brokers
by Ben Verde Jun 21
Compass announces new sales managers for San Francisco office
The company has hired Arthur Meirson, from Coldwell Banker, and will promote agent Christine Schoen to serve as sales managers at its flagship
by Ben Verde Jun 14
Circa 1900: What real estate agents need to know about housing styles
Opinion
With roots in the British royal family, Victorian architecture found expression in a wide variety of architectural styles. Today you will recognize Victorian houses by their grand scale, ornate exteriors and interiors featuring fine craftsmanship
by Gerard Splendore May 17