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No agent? Efizbo says no problem: Tech Review

Jan 19, 2024

One of a number of consumer-facing solutions that promises to minimize the role of the agent for the sake of efficiency, this platform still lacks some of the advanced technologies needed to advance the transaction beyond the reach of those licensed to sell homes.

Falling mortgage rates should boost home sales: Fannie Mae

Jan 18, 2024

Fannie Mae economists no longer expect a recession and are considerably more optimistic that mortgage rates have additional room to come down below 6 percent.

New suit accuses eXp Realty, team leader of sexual harassment

Jan 18, 2024

The suit claims that Chris Nevada offered to pay an employee for sex, made inappropriate comments and, ultimately, fired the woman.

Too much too soon? AI is now ‘nearly ubiquitous’ in real estate

Jan 18, 2024

As many as 80 percent of agents are using AI to do things like write listing descriptions, but real estate leaders also have concerns about "guardrails" for the tech.

Real estate coaches who preyed on Spanish speakers banned by FTC

Jan 18, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission has ordered Ganadores Real Estate to refund consumers after making false real estate coaching and mentoring promises. The group charged $28,000 per student and promised six-figure returns.

Billionaires’ Row penthouse goes under contract for over $100M

Jan 18, 2024

The duplex at Central Park Tower marks one of the rare deals in New York City that has commanded nine figures in recent years. When it was first listed in early 2023, the unit asked $175 million.

Pacaso’s Marnie Blanco on why co-ownership is poised for a big 2024

Jan 18, 2024

Pacaso's senior vice president of industry relations sat down with Inman ahead of Inman Connect New York next week to share the vacation-home platform's big expansion plans for the new year.

Zillow launches new reporting feature to help renters build credit

Jan 18, 2024

The new feature will allow renters who pay their rent through Zillow to have their on-time payments reported to a major credit bureau.

Marketing your listing by exploiting Anne Frank is just gross

Jan 18, 2024

When New Mexico builder Abrazo Homes named its floor plans after iconic historical women, it ignited a social media firestorm. Here's why using celebrities and cultural figures without permission to market your business is such a bad idea.

Purchase loan applications soar 9% following drop in mortgage rates

Jan 18, 2024

Trend could bode well for the spring homebuying season, the Mortgage Bankers Association said Wednesday, but Fed may take its time before cutting rates.

Brokerage firm MV Realty has been barred from North Carolina

Jan 18, 2024

MV Realty was under scrutiny for deceiving homeowners in financial distress into signing exclusive listing agreements that lasted 40 years in exchange for cash.

Broker Spotlight: Raquel Kaufman, PMG Residential

Jan 18, 2024

Find out how this luxury specialist is achieving record sell-outs of high-end developments throughout South Florida and motivating her teammates to achieve the extraordinary.