Arms race: Kris Lindahl sues broker over trademarked ‘open arms’ pose

Well-known Minnesota broker Kris Lindahl sued Canada-based RE/MAX broker Rob Golfi on Friday for using his signature ‘open arms’ pose. Lindahl is seeking undisclosed damages for alleged trademark infringement. Continue reading

New home starts fall sharply: ‘The whole housing sector is in retreat’

The number of new construction projects for single family homes dropped by 10 percent in July, the steepest decline of the year, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Continue reading

The 25 fastest-growing real estate companies on the Inc. 5000 list

Mortgage, proptech, investment and property management companies ranked high among Inc.’s annual list of the fastest growing U.S. companies, including names like Orchard and Ribbon. Continue reading

Engel & Völkers Americas names new chief experience officer

Peter Ianos will lead the luxury brokerage’s recruiting and retention efforts, its performance programs and the company’s professional development and education programs. Continue reading

Heat is on: Summer is latest entrant in crowded vacation home market

Underlying Summer’s proprietary underwriting analysis is data from AirDNA, and it leverages VRBO, Airbnb and Booking.com to promote availability in its clients’ homes Continue reading

WATCH: ICLV panelists dish on how to cash in on a housing market shift

Get efficient, remove distractions and innovate, @properties CEO Thad Wong, Fathom Holdings CEO Josh Harley and Sotheby’s International Realty President Kamini Lane said at Connect. Continue reading

Till debt do us part: Aging Americans grapple with student loan debt 

More than a quarter of Gen Z don’t think higher education is worth the expense.  Nearly half of Gen Z respondents feel uncomfortable with the notion of taking on student loan debt.  Meanwhile, Gen X+ is still paying down debt – ~4.8 million Credit Karma members over the age of 45 have outstanding student loan […] Continue reading

Move that listing: 6 right-pricing tips for a shifting market

In a shifting market, the right price is everything. Here’s how to make sure you’re helping your sellers crunch the numbers effectively from the get-go. Continue reading