Agents resilient as Milton slams Florida 2 weeks after Helene

The storm hit Sarasota as a Category 3 hurricane late Wednesday night after several tornadoes had already run rampant in the state before Milton’s landfall. Agents said Milton is a lot to deal with shortly after Helene, but experience with extreme weat… Continue reading

RealReports, Pearl Certification agree to energy data integration

Customers of RealReports can now access in-home energy insights from Pearl Certification, a provider of property energy analytics. Continue reading

Inspectify, Propy partner to modernize home sales

Both companies exist to improve the pace of the typical real estate transaction, while reducing cost and risk for agents and consumers. Continue reading

Coldwell Banker, RE/MAX, eXp Realty swept up in Section 8 sting

A consumer watchdog filed complaints with California’s Civil Rights Department against 200 firms after an undercover sting found that the vouchers were refused repeatedly across the state. Continue reading

With cash and CLEAR partnership, 100 takes on renter fraud

A New York City-based software company for the multifamily industry, called 100, has emerged from stealth mode with a $5.2 million seed round of financing. Continue reading

Clint Eastwood’s former Carmel-by-the-Sea estate sells for $18.55M

Actor, director and producer Clint Eastwood’s former Carmel-by-the-Sea estate has sold for $18.55 million. The “Dirty Harry” actor lived in the home while serving as the city’s mayor in the 1980s. Continue reading

‘They’re here’: Poltergeist home to reopen as Airbnb for horror fans

The Simi Valley, California, home sold Friday for $1.28 million, its first sale in 45 years. Now, a Los Gatos-based investor plans to reimagine the famed setting of the 1982 horror flick as a draw for tourists. Continue reading

Minnesota latest to sue MV Realty over ‘immoral and illegal’ contracts

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced the suit last week, saying the Florida-based brokerage violated consumer protection laws by selling “contracts with oppressive terms.” Continue reading

MoxiWorks brings 2 from Onit to fill leadership spots

MoxiWorks has added two new positions in its leadership ranks, naming Ben Tao as MoxiWorks’ first chief marketing officer and Jackson Mayes as chief of staff. Continue reading

Disney unveils first luxury Storyliving community in California

Homes in Cotino will start at $1 million, with more lavish properties exceeding $2 million, reflecting premium features and signature Disney touches. Built by award-winning developers — Shea Homes, Woodbridge Pacific Group and Davidson Communities — … Continue reading