Barbara Corcoran loses almost $400K in phishing scam

Barbara Corcoran, who founded the New York-based Corcoran Group before selling it to Realogy, revealed to “People” this week that she was conned out of nearly $400,000 thanks to a phishing scam. Continue reading

Unexpected moves cost Americans an average of $2,300

New jobs, breakups, and family emergencies were the most common reasons for an unexpected move, according to a survey by moving company Hire A Helper. Continue reading

Young family loses life savings of $775K in escrow wire fraud scam

A couple with a 1-year-old son are urging homebuyers to exercise caution after losing nearly $800,000 in a complicated escrow scam. Continue reading

Boy can’t play outside: New York State Division of Human Rights

The New York State Division of Human Rights sided with a Long Island condo board that wants to fine Robert and Angelica Parker $150 every time their four-year-old son plays on the sidewalk outside their home. Continue reading

CRS Data updates tax tools for MLS partners

The tax data platform has released new tools and services for its MLS partner product. Updates feature enriched tax maps, comp searches and prospecting tools. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman cancels plans to acquire John Daugherty Realtors

The New York-based brokerage announced the deal in December to acquire Houston-based John Daugherty Realtors, but a “legal technicality” has put the kibosh on the plan. Continue reading

Florida brokerage sued for sending spam about homebuying process

Palm Beach County resident Ryan Millward claims the owner of So Flo Real Estate Group sent him unsolicited text messages about buying a home. Continue reading

From 30 to 100 agents in 2 years: Kris Lindahl on team growth

Kris Lindahl started his company, Kris Lindahl Real Estate, in 2018 with 30 agents, and now, fewer than two years later, he has grown to more than 100 agents with massive market share in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. I recently sat down with Lindahl t… Continue reading