August numbers show spending on new single-family homes dropped to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $436 billion, a 2.9 percent fall from July, according to U.S. Census Bureau data released Monday. Continue reading
The U.S. District Court of Massachusetts sentenced broker Michael Flavin to 30 months in federal prison for manipulating homebuyers into signing $1.8 million in fraudulent contracts, according to The Real Deal on Sunday. Continue reading
The company provides a conduit for real estate agents to bid money upfront for the opportunity to list properties. Funds provided will go to general growth initiatives, according to a statement. Continue reading
L.A.-based developer Arthur Aslanian has been arrested for attempting to hire a hit man to kill a banker and an attorney that he collectively owed about $3.25 million, the Los Angeles Times reported on Friday. Continue reading
The home that sold down the street a few weeks ago might not be a good guide for how to price yours, according to new data from Redfin. Continue reading
MoveEasy is not just a list of area phone numbers and vendor websites, it’s fully integrated as a reseller of utilities, security system providers, landscapers, internet providers and pretty much everything a person needs to ensure a smooth move. Continue reading
The company, valued at $2 billion as of August 2021, has reduced its employee count by 40 people, the latest in a run of real estate companies that have enacted layoffs. Continue reading
Real estate marketing software company Chime acquired UK firm Rentancy to expand into the rental and property management market. Continue reading
Once only available in California, the expansion will see the Opendoor Finance App available in Texas, Arizona and Georgia, promising consumers preapproval letters in 60 seconds or less. Continue reading
The images, sold as unique digital tokens called NFTs, can be used on social media to market real estate agents to the crypto community. Continue reading