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

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

SERHANT. rolls out S.MPLE workflow platform to all agents

The new platform, which Serhant likened to “Instacart for salespeople,” allows agents to request upwards of a dozen workflows. The tool begins completing requests within minutes with human advisor oversight. Continue reading

Leading agents at Carolwood form The Advisory team

Carolwood’s managing broker Nick Segal, alongside agents Shaun Alan-Lee and Jane Dorian, recently founded the white-glove service team, which operates in markets in Southern California and New York City. Continue reading

Place acquires all-inclusive platform Livian

The two real estate platforms have been growing on the same trajectory at Keller Williams for more than a decade, their founders said, and during this challenging period in the industry, it made sense to combine forces. Continue reading

Compass sees growth spurt in Arizona with addition of North & Co

The addition brings upwards of 200 agents to Compass’ ranks and gives the brokerage a strong position in the state’s luxury market. Compass will also launch new offices in Chandler and Flagstaff in 2025. Continue reading

The top 35 agents in Hollywood today are still setting records

LA’s top luxury agents are continuing to sell at staggering heights despite a variety of market factors working against them, all while keeping their sometimes temperamental celebrity clients happy. Continue reading

Era Ventures launches record-breaking $88M real estate fund

Clelia Warburg Peters, Era Ventures’ founder, is the first woman to raise an initial fund of this size in the real estate category. The fund will distribute capital across various stages of innovation. Continue reading

Mariah Carey has racked up $18.6M in mortgage debt

After buying a Tribeca penthouse for $9 million cash in 1999, the pop star has borrowed millions in loans on the pad’s equity in order to fund her lavish lifestyle. Continue reading

The Obamas’ former Hyde Park condo lists for $550K

The Obamas lived in the apartment from 1993 to 2005. The home is now being sold by Grammy-award-winning jazz singer Kurt Elling and his wife, Jennifer Elling. Continue reading