Curbio accused of targeting elderly homeowners in new fraud suit

Curbio “strongly” denied claims on Monday by Washington, D.C.’s attorney general that the pre-sale renovation startup violated consumer protection laws through “deception, intimidation and fraud.” Continue reading

Avenue 8 unveils Sidekick, an AI assistant built with speed in mind

The spartan, amenity rich AI assistant is currently available to the 3-year-old brokerage’s 400 agents with plans to offer the tool to outsiders before the end of 2023, executives told Inman. Continue reading

Existing-home sales fall to 13-year low despite strong buyer demand

Existing sales fell 4.1 percent in October to an annual rate of 3.79 million, the lowest since 2010, according to data from NAR. Nonetheless, multiple offers are still happening, economist Lawrence Yun said. Continue reading

Mortgage rates overtake inventory as biggest worry for agents: Triple-I

After exceeding 8 percent in October, rising mortgage rates overtook “lack of housing inventory” as the top concern for real estate agents, according to the results of the latest monthly Inman Intel Index. Continue reading

Playing the long game with effective lead nurturing

Post-pandemic real estate isn’t easy, according to Florida team leader Marcus Larrea. Here’s how to make sure you’re capturing as much business as possible. Continue reading

Technology is key to helping landlords attract college students

RentRedi CEO Ryan Barone writes that from smart home enhancements to mobile-friendly tech service that streamlines the rental process, technology is the key to helping college-town landlords thrive in today’s market. Continue reading

How to maximize short-term rental returns with proptech

Property management software enhances operations and saves time and money for agents, property owners and short-term rental guests. Victoria Kennedy, CEO of Atman Real Estate, shares strategies for assessing your tech. Continue reading

Anywhere, RE/MAX commission lawsuit settlements move forward

A judge has granted preliminary approval of the franchisers’ multi-million dollar settlements in Sitzer | Burnett, Moehrl and Nosalek. Final approval may happen next year. Continue reading

Win dinner with Robert Reffkin in Compass’ Back to Basics challenge

Twenty-five Compass agents with the most buyer-exclusive agreements and in-person interactions after 100 days of 2024 will win a trip to NYC, lunch with Leonard Steinberg and dinner at Reffkin’s home. Continue reading