How Zvi Band is adding humanity to real estate technology
In his latest Snapshot profile, Brandon Doyle talks to Zvi Band about his startup journey and his latest CRM, Relatable
by Brandon Doyle Jan 30
Rentals startup Frontdesk lays off all staff after failed funding round
All 200 full-time staff members along with contractors and part-time staff were dismissed during 'a 2-minute Google Meet call'
by Ben Verde Jan 3
Flyhomes announces 3rd round of layoffs since 2022
The Seattle-based brokerage and mortgage lender announced another round of layoffs on Friday. Flyhomes had layoffs in July and November 2022, with one round impacting 20% of its workforce
by Marian McPherson Dec 19
How to turn your team's tech stack into a growth magnet
Finding and leveraging the right technology can help you effectively manage your people and processes and keep you on an efficient path to your next growth milestone
by Sheila Reddy Sep 6
Here's how to avoid a smoke-and-mirrors tech trap
When selected and used correctly, the right technology can be rocket fuel for your business. However, implementation and adoption make all the difference
by Sheila Reddy Aug 23
Real Brokerage CEO touts in-works app as the 'future of real estate'
Tamir Poleg believes an in-the-works, consumer-facing app his brokerage is developing will dramatically alter the process of buying and selling a home
by Ben Verde May 17
Zillow, Redfin go head-to-head with new ChatGPT plugins
The competing companies' plugins will allow users to employ conversational language as they search for home listings
by Ben Verde May 3
Zillow unveils affordability tool that prioritizes buyers' monthly budget
Announced on Monday, the new filter enables users to search for homes within a range of monthly mortgage payment prices that fit their budget, instead of just listing prices
by Ben Verde Apr 10
First Citizens BancShares to acquire SVB in FDIC-brokered deal
The deal includes the purchase of approximately $72B in loans at a discount of about $16.5B, along with the transfer of all of the bank's deposits totaling about $56B, according to the FDIC.
by Ben Verde Mar 27
Redfin shuts down iBuyer Redfin Now while slashing 13% of workforce
As many as 264 employees impacted by the cuts were from Redfin Now, the company's iBuying division, while an additional 218 jobs from other departments are also being eliminated
by Ben Verde Nov 9
Look professionally flawless with these 7 overlooked tech tools
Opinion
These underrated apps and tools can help you juggle the many aspects of your business with ease
by Jimmy Burgess Oct 28
Playing the long game? Here's what's next for crypto
Opinion
What crypto players are still standing as the market sheds weaker competitors? Rich Hopen outlines what's next and what to expect in this Crypto Corner column
by Rich Hopen Sep 15
How to train your agents for a market shift 
As we've witnessed before, markets can change on a dime. Are you ready for when that happens next? Here's how you can prepare your team — and yourself — for a shift, and how to keep your business nimble
by Mauricio Umansky Dec 23
Choosing a Google-centric smart home: Pros and cons
Smart home expert Colton Pratt breaks down Google-anchored hubs. Here's how Google fares when pitted against Amazon, in case one of your tech-savvy clients asks your opinion
by Brandon Doyle Dec 15
Communication is half the battle: 4 ways to ensure team cohesion
Team cohesion, as much as it mattered before, matters more now. Team members want to be engaged and in the loop. It falls upon management to ensure that happens
by Michael Zaransky Nov 30