Pair of condos on Billionaires’ Row in Manhattan sells for $157.5M

A mystery buyer bought two condos at 220 Central Park South, one for $82.5 million and another for $75 million, in one of the biggest sales in the city’s history. Continue reading

Exchange now helps financial advisors find clients a mortgage

Financial advisors should be experts not just on investing but borrowing, and real estate financing is likely to be their clients’ greatest need, the Envestment Credit Exchange’s backers say. Continue reading

California Regional MLS gets closer to statewide goal

The High Desert Association of Realtors will no longer operate its own MLS and its 1,700 members are now CRMLS subscribers. Continue reading

Norman Flynn, former NAR president, dies at 79

As president of NAR, Flynn focused much of his efforts on tackling housing affordability, supporting bills to reinstate a housing policy in order to further the American dream of homeownership. Continue reading

Compass shows up in Missouri with offices in Kansas City, St. Louis

Compass has launched its first markets in Missouri with 40 agents across Kansas City and St. Louis. This is Compass’ eighth new market since its IPO. Continue reading

Compass attempts to recruit owner of large Beverly Hills brokerage

A Beverly Hills-based Compass recruiter attempted to recruit Normand & Associates President Michael Nourmand as an agent. Continue reading

Where travelers are planning their getaways this ‘hot vax summer’

Travelers are mostly seeking family-friendly short-term rentals in rural areas relatively close to home. But major cities have risen in popularity for long-term summer stays too. Continue reading

CRM Market Leader launches fully managed lead campaigns on Facebook

Market Leader, owned by technology company Constellation1, has added Facebook leads to its feature list. The new feature provides users with fully managed, hands-off marketing campaigns. Continue reading