RealScout co-founder Andrew Flachner returns to helm as CEO

Amid record growth, outgoing RealScout CEO Arthur Kaneko will relinquish the role to co-founder Andrew Flachner, who served as chief executive for five years upon launching the company in 2012. Continue reading

California governor warns off ‘predatory’ investors amid wildfires

California Governor Gavin Newsom is stepping in to protect homeowners affected by the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Lidia, Sunset, and Woodley wildfires from unsolicited land offers. Newsom issued Executive Order N-7-25, which prohibits speculators from mak… Continue reading

Fund services for homeless with transfer fees: Colorado lawmaker

Colorado State Representative Manny Rutinel has introduced a bill that would allow county clerks and recorders to give documentary fees to fund short and long-term housing for the homeless. Continue reading

Zillow taps Uber executive as vice president of market operations

Former Uber and Expedia Group executive Zuhairah Washington will be tasked with helping lead growth in the Flex and Enhanced Market segments, according to an announcement on Monday. Continue reading

Cyberbacker CEO arrested for giving 8-year-old son edibles

Former Keller Williams team leader and virtual assistant company CEO Craig Goodliffe is facing child endangerment and intoxication charges after officers found nine boxes of marijuana in his home. Continue reading

Supreme Court denies NAR’s appeal request in DOJ case

The Supreme Court didn’t explain its reasoning for the decision, which will now allow the Department of Justice to reopen its investigation into the association’s cooperative compensation rule. Continue reading

Redfin lays off 46 employees at Seattle HQ

Seattle-based brokerage Redfin has begun the year by laying off 46 employees, including managers in its headquarters, program, and field leadership roles. No agents were part of the layoffs, a spokesperson told GeekWire, which broke the news Thursday a… Continue reading

Home tours are on the rise — but buyers aren’t making offers

Mortgage rates continue to be a thorn in homebuyers’ side into the new year, as evidenced by a downturn in contract signings despite greater home tour activity. Redfin’s latest market report revealed its Homebuyer Demand Index, a seasonally adjusted me… Continue reading

Century 21 announces inaugural ’30 under 30′ honorees list

Century 21 is kicking off the year with its first-ever “30 under 30” list, celebrating the next generation of brokerage leaders. The honorees were chosen based on their strong sales productivity, high client satisfaction, consistent community involveme… Continue reading

34% of homeowners say they’ll never sell their home: Redfin

Rising home prices and elevated mortgage rates are keeping would-be homesellers out of the market, according to Redfin’s latest consumer insights. Redfin partnered with Ipsos to survey 1,802 U.S. adults about their housing choices. Continue reading