‘Unlivable shack’ that ‘must be demolished’ sells for $1.1M

The home has three bedrooms but isn’t livable, because it has been left abandoned for some time and has become derelict and dangerous. It attracted five bidders after originally listing for AU$1.2 million. Continue reading

Majority of buyers lean on agents, not banks, for financing info: Poll

A new survey conducted by Zillow suggests there are opportunities for real estate agents and companies that provide information and make lending more user friendly. Continue reading

JPMorgan CEO: Real estate is going to be a big problem for some banks

Not every bank is at risk, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said Monday during an investor conference. But for lenders with more exposure to commercial properties, the months ahead could be tough. Continue reading

Developer Richard LeFrak steps down from 140-year-old family firm

The longtime developer and CEO, who inherited the helm from his father Sam, will continue to work at LeFrak Organization as his sons, Jamie and Harrison, lead the company into the future. Continue reading

Former radio host for syndicated show pivots to real estate career

The former radio personality known as “Lady Jade” on “DeDe in the Morning” is starting the next chapter of her career with eXp Realty. Continue reading

Real estate investors are still at the table — but fewer are bringing cash

Smaller real estate investors are stepping into the home market even as the big guns scale back. The result? Fewer all-cash investor offers, according to a Realtor.com analysis of deed records. Continue reading

‘Barely Legal’: EasyKnock exec at war with Strokes bassist over yard

Julie de Pontbriand of EasyKnock and Nikolai Fraiture of The Strokes have been engaged in a legal battle over a coveted greenspace behind their adjacent properties since 2021. Continue reading

New tech company looks to Humaniz agent recruiting

Using automated outreach and qualification workflows, Humaniz removes the manual, repetitive tasks to shrink the process and allow business managers to merely decide from a system-delivered list of sound candidates, the company said. Continue reading