NYC mayor sues Manhattan brokerage over allegedly illegal short-term rentals

The New York City Mayor’s Office of Special Enforcement filed a lawsuit Monday against a Manhattan-based brokerage and property management firm, accusing it of converting units at least five properties it manages or owns into illegal short-term rentals… Continue reading

Co-living firm gets $300M funding boost to grow in US

Co-living company Quarters has raised $300 million to grow its presence in the U.S. in what the company is touting as the single largest investment in co-living in the nation. Continue reading

iBuyer Knock raises $400 million in latest fundraising round

Atlanta-based iBuyer Knock has raised $400 million in its latest fundraising round, significantly upping the ante in the high-stakes world of quick turnover, cash-based home buying. The company announced the funding Tuesday, saying that it came in the … Continue reading

These are the hottest housing markets of 2019

San Jose, California, took the top spot on Zillow’s annual survey of the hottest housing markets in 2019 for the second year in a row as tech jobs continued to drive workers to Silicon Valley. Continue reading

Consumer watchdog calls for nationwide ban on dual agency

A national consumer watchdog is calling for states to ban dual agency and make agency disclosures less confusing, according to a report released Monday. Continue reading

Connect the Speakers: Samantha DeBianchi on helping clients build wealth

“Realtors need to be more of an advisor, really understand the market and understand cycles, and understand how to assist their clients.” Continue reading

Connect the Speakers: Katie Lance on learning how to systematize your social strategy

” Even with all these market fluctuations, agents and brokers are still valuing personal development and investing in their learning.” Continue reading