Team of rivals: Zillow, Redfin unite to share new construction listings
New construction listings on Zillow will now automatically be syndicated to Redfin. The companies believe the partnership will extend the reach of the homebuilders' listings while aiding consumers
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 2
An 'entire neighborhood' for sale? Let's unpack that viral TikTok video
A 35-home listing on Zillow has prompted debate over displacement and institutional investment — and pushback over a TikToker's claim that an 'entire neighborhood' was about to hit the market
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 2
Fractional investing platform CEO out after investors lose $63M
CrowdStreet CEO Tore Steen ousted after $63M of investor money went missing in a deal that a fiduciary said had ‘plenty of red flags that are indicators of fraud,’ according to reports
by Taylor Anderson Aug 1
New SDAR CEO taking embezzlement suit 'seriously'
Cory Shepard took the reins at the San Diego Association of Realtors last week after now-former CEO Michael Mercurio was accused of stealing over $1M in association funds, the complaint reads
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 1
Rocket taps veteran fintech exec Varun Krishna as next CEO
In a bold move demonstrating mortgage is just 1 component of a larger fintech strategy, Rocket names former Intuit, PayPal and Microsoft exec to succeed interim CEO Bill Emerson on Sept. 5
by Matt Carter Jul 31
San Diego Realtors face suit over ex-CEO's alleged embezzlement
The suit accuses now ex-CEO Mike Mercurio of using association credit cards for personal purchases, inflating his vacation time, and selling items that the association paid for on eBay
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 28
Former Keller Williams NYC office auctions for $11.3M
Former Keller Williams NYC market center owners Ilan Bracha and Heim Binstock's battle for their 377 Broadway office is officially over as a new owner snapped it up, according to a report
by Marian McPherson Jul 28
OJO promotes industry veteran Chris Heller to president
Former Keller Williams CEO Heller previously served as OJO's chief real estate officer. Jerimiah Taylor, formerly a vice president at OJO, will step into Heller's previous role, the company said
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 27
Ginger Wilcox isn't interested in stepping into Sherry Chris' shoes
With 30 years of experience at some of the world's most recognizable brands, the newly-minted Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate president spoke to Inman about settling into her new role
by Marian McPherson Jul 27
Anywhere's Cartus names veteran tech executive as president, CEO
Six months after Katrina Helmkamp's retirement, Cartus has named Matthew Tebbe as its latest president and CEO. Tebbe will be responsible for 'accelerating momentum' at the relocation brand
by Marian McPherson Jul 24
Anywhere vet Simon Chen is new CEO of bridge loan provider Arrival
San Francisco-based startup lets homeowners tap their equity to obtain bridge loans and submit a 'cash-equivalent offer' on their next home with real estate agents of their choice
by Matt Carter Jul 20
Compass nabs 'star' New York City agent and team from SERHANT.
Maggie Wu is the latest of many agents to 'boomerang' back to Compass after briefly leaving for another company. She leads the 4-person W Team which closed $102M in sales last year
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 20
Doma sells off more title operations in Texas and Midwest
Deals with Capital Title of Texas and Near North Title Group follow on sale of 22 retail title locations and operations centers in California to Williston Financial Group
by Matt Carter Jul 20
Here's how CoStar can beat Zillow and win the real estate portal wars
CoStar is already borrowing a page from other big insurgent companies including Nike, Apple and Pepsi. But whether it can surpass Zillow may depend on how much it spends, analysts told Intel
by Ben Verde Jul 19
Century 21 to host 1st-ever International Week of Giving
Century 21 and affiliated companies to raise funds for nonprofits for food, healthcare and education inequalities. C21 corporate pledged to match up to $50K in donations to Easterseals
by Marian McPherson Jul 18
Angelo Mozilo, symbol of subprime mortgage lending, dies at 84
Co-founder of Countrywide Financial cast himself as the leader of revolution to expand access to mortgage lending but became the public face of the subprime mortgage collapse
by Matt Carter Jul 18