NAR hits back following ‘external commentary’ critical of the group

NAR Interim CEO Nykia Wright sent a letter on Friday following a critical article in the Wall Street Journal, and in the wake of news the U.S. Department of Justice wants big changes in real estate. Continue reading

We’ve got mail: Inside Real Estate buys email manager Folio

Real estate software company Inside Real Estate (IRE) has acquired Amitree, the company that developed email-based productivity solution Folio. Continue reading

Higharc $53M Series B timed with growth in new-home sales

Construction technology company Higharc closed a $53 million Series B round of financing led by Spark Capital and Pillar VC. Continue reading

Rising rates and home prices stifle January market: Redfin

The Federal Reserve’s policy shift depressed homebuyer and homeseller activity in January, according to Redfin. Monthly new and active listing growth dropped to the lowest levels since last summer. Continue reading

New-home sales off to a roaring start with record January bump

Loan applications for new-home purchases were up 19 percent from a year ago in January, according to an MBA survey of builders that’s been an accurate predictor of trends. Continue reading

Rick and Kathy Hilton are saying goodbye to Southampton home

The family has owned the shingle-style property since 1999, spending many vacations and holidays there, and is now selling it for $14.95 million. Continue reading

Legendary Atlanta agent Marsha Sell returns to Coldwell Banker

The award-winning Atlanta agent is returning to the brokerage where she spent over 40 years of her career after an 8-year stint at Berkshire Hathaway. Continue reading

DOJ to Nosalek judge: Broker commissions should be decoupled

The Department of Justice said a proposed settlement in the major antitrust lawsuit might itself violate federal law and said buyers should negotiate their broker’s commission directly. Continue reading

WATCH: Ryan Serhant on real estate’s innovation problem

At Inman Connect New York, the SERHANT. founder and CEO issued a challenge to the real estate industry to innovate rather than react. Continue reading