Home prices remained relentless in July, even as growth slowed

Home prices continued to break records in July, according to reports released by S&P Dow Jones and FHFA on Tuesday. Some economists said lower rates may fuel demand, pushing prices even higher. Continue reading

Solid Earth deal arms 60,000 Miami Realtors with Ezement identity tool

The partnership allows Miami Association of Realtors members access to Solid Earth’s Ezement Dashboard, which aims to heighten security while eliminating passwords, executives said Friday. Continue reading

Agently hired by JPAR to support brokerage growth

Agently’s solution is business-growth minded, offering an array of features meant to support sales tactics, expertise development and long-term production layered over its brokerage partners’ established workflows. Continue reading

Side debuts profit-sharing program, lays off staff members

The PartnerUp Revenue Share program will give agents a cut of Side’s profit if they refer and mentor other agents. The program was one of several announcements the company made Monday. Continue reading

Real estate vets launch Realty of America virtual brokerage

Led by CEO Eddie Garcia, the national firm born out of Realty of Chicago already has over 2,000 agents who represent more than $5 billion in sales volume. Its founders also have big plans for expansion and, eventually, an IPO. Continue reading

Revive releases Marketing Center product for pre-renovation pitches

The “Marketing Center” is designed to explain the appeal of pre-renovations to consumers using campaigns that include print and digital messaging as well as case studies from closed sales. Continue reading

Lone Wolf rolls out ‘Buyer’s Agent Club’ amid commission confusion

In light of buyer representation mandates, the program will focus on training, software access and strategic resources to help agents communicate value using tools within Lone Wolf’s ecosystem. Continue reading

MV Realty barred from enforcing 40-year contract in California

A new preliminary injunction orders the Florida-based brokerage to stop issuing liens in California, and to stop enforcing its 40-year “homeowner benefit agreements.” Continue reading

EXp picks up 200-agent Hudson Valley indie brokerage

As part of eXp, Grand Lux Realty will operate out of White Plains, New York. Founder Michael Levy touted eXp’s technology as one of the brokerage’s selling points. Continue reading

Compass nabs high-profile NYC agent from Official

Jared Schwadron operates in New York City, the Hamptons and Miami and is the latest get for Compass as it competes to build a roster of top agents in lean times. Continue reading