Tag Archives: Industry News

Subterranean garbage chutes and a cooling system for trees: The crazy tech behind Hudson Yards

By Jim Dalrymple II | February 19, 2019 - 11:12 pm |February 19, 2019 Uncategorized

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Slated to open next month, Hudson Yards, the NYC mega project, features an eye-catching array of cutting-edge technology. Continue reading →

Luxury Portfolio International rebrands, unveils new logo

By Veronika Bondarenko | February 19, 2019 - 5:03 pm |February 19, 2019 Uncategorized

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Luxury Portfolio International, the high-end branch of the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World network, has rebranded. Continue reading →

Builder confidence rises amid low interest rates: NAHB index

By Patrick Kearns | February 19, 2019 - 3:13 pm |February 19, 2019 Uncategorized

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Builder confidence climbed for the second straight month, according to data from the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo. Continue reading →

Google Analytics for real estate?

By Jim Dalrymple II | February 19, 2019 - 2:21 pm |February 19, 2019 Uncategorized

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Agentology has launched a new dashboard feature that it describes as a Google Analytics-like information stream for real estate marketing campaigns. Continue reading →

Realty One Group axes leader of a top producing team

By Jim Dalrymple II | February 18, 2019 - 9:53 pm |February 18, 2019 Uncategorized

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The Sibbach Team reportedly included about 40 people, while the re-formed eXp version has 30 — though some of the members on the new team were existing eXp agents who joined after the move. Continue reading →

Keller Williams announces 3 new international markets

By Patrick Kearns | February 18, 2019 - 8:02 pm |February 18, 2019 Uncategorized

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Keller Williams expanded its franchise operations to Ireland and will soon launch in Chile and Italy, the company announced at its annual Keller Williams Family Reunion event in New Orleans. Continue reading →

Groundfloor offers company shares at $15 in new public offering

By Craig C. Rowe | February 18, 2019 - 2:00 pm |February 18, 2019 Uncategorized

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Groundfloor, an open platform for investing in real estate, is offering shares of its company for $15 in new online public offering. Continue reading →

‘People are afraid’: Agents worry wall will squeeze the local market

By Jim Dalrymple II | February 16, 2019 - 2:19 pm |February 16, 2019 Uncategorized

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On Friday, Trump declared a national emergency, which he believes will give him access to border wall funding that congress denied him. Agents are worried. Continue reading →

Compass nabs top Brooklyn producer from Douglas Elliman

By Patrick Kearns | February 15, 2019 - 7:25 pm |February 15, 2019 Uncategorized

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Scott Klein and at least five members of his team are making the jump from Douglas Elliman to Compass in Brooklyn, where the brokerage is rapidly expanding. Continue reading →

Engel & Völkers opens in Napa with Compass defectors

By Patrick Kearns | February 15, 2019 - 7:07 pm |February 15, 2019 Uncategorized

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Engel & Völkers is bringing its global real estate brand to California’s wine country with a team of agents defecting from Compass. The new brokerage, led by Paul Benson, will be Engel & Völkers’ largest in North America. Continue reading →