An ‘entire neighborhood’ for sale? Let’s unpack that viral TikTok video

A 35-home listing on Zillow has prompted debate over displacement and institutional investment — and pushback over a TikToker’s claim that an ‘entire neighborhood’ was about to hit the market. Continue reading

12 rules of the road for new (and experienced) agents 

The road to real estate success is paved with strong connections, integrity and a genuine focus on client needs, trainer and coach Bernice Ross writes. Continue reading

LeadingRE Solutions Group grows by 1 more with Rechat selection

Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LeadingRE) continues to extend the list of proptechs it recommends for its tens of thousands of agents, most recently adding Rechat, a comprehensive digital marketing and business management solution, the com… Continue reading

Engel & Völkers adds 9 shops with SoCal partnership

Through the agreement with Dilbeck Real Estate, Dilbeck offices will adopt the E&V name and license partner Paul Benson will gain a new ownership stake in the business, Inman has exclusively learned. Continue reading

The Agency adds New American Funding as a preferred lender

NAF offers multiple partnership models, including a joint venture option the mortgage lender launched in April that’s overseen by industry veteran Al Miller. Continue reading

Arizona Realtors can stay hot with new DirectOffer partnership

This is the second such partnership the real estate technology company has secured lately, having also agreed to work with the Realtor Association of Metropolitan Pittsburg, DirectOffer said. Continue reading

Fractional investing platform CEO out after investors lose $63M

CrowdStreet CEO Tore Steen ousted after $63 million from investors went missing in a deal a fiduciary said had “red flags that are indicators of fraud,” according to reports. Continue reading

Timothy Di Prizito joins AKG | Christie’s International Real Estate

The former GM of Joyce Rey’s team at Coldwell Banker said he is ready to spread his wings and likes what he sees when it comes to Aaron Kirman’s success in growing his team, Di Prizito exclusively told Inman. Continue reading

New SDAR CEO taking embezzlement suit ‘seriously’

Cory Shepard took the reins at the San Diego Association of Realtors last week after now-former CEO Michael Mercurio was accused of stealing over $1M in association funds, the complaint reads. Four former executives filed the case against SDAR last week. Continue reading