Nation’s first reparations program targets Black homeowners, buyers

The funds, for which Black residents of Evanston between 1919 and 1969 qualify, can be used for various housing costs, like a down payment, home improvements and late penalties. Continue reading

Over one-third of renters are unsatisfied with their amenities

As of February, 36 percent of U.S. renters reported being unsatisfied with their current apartment amenities, according to a 3,000-person survey conducted by Apartment Guide. Continue reading

Some landlords are declining funds from the Emergency Rental Assistance program. Here’s why

Some landlords are declining the funds because of regulatory tape attached to them. Others hope to replace struggling tenants with more financially secure renters. Continue reading

Compass, Sotheby’s roped into latest suit alleging ‘inflated’ commissions

The new antitrust lawsuit, filed Friday in California, also names the National Association of Realtors, Realogy, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and several other companies as defendants. Continue reading

Top William Raveis broker-owner takes her team to Corcoran

Corcoran has added its 11th affiliate, Corcoran Baer & McIntosh team in Nyack, New York. The 50-agent team operates in four offices across the area. Continue reading

BoxBrownie to cut prices amid COVID-fueled surge in business

The company said that interest in its virtual staging services has surged during the lockdown mandates of the past year. Continue reading

Former Trulia CEO Pete Flint leads investment round in Instashowing

Flint and other big-name investors including Tom Ferry collectively dropped $1.5 million on the showing management startup. Continue reading