Disconnected phones, undeliverable emails and presumed scams have all become more common, customers of Move’s network of companies told Inman in the wake of the Aug. 23 class-action suit. Continue reading
The Department of Housing and Urban Development has partnered with Zillow for “Let’s Make Home the Goal,” a campaign aimed at connecting minority communities with HUD pre-housing counseling services. Continue reading
Existing-home sales fell 4.2 percent year over year to a seasonally adjusted rate of 3.86 million in August as buyers awaited the Fed’s decision to cut rates, according to National Association of Realtors data Continue reading
Christine Jacobson has joined Realtor.com as senior vice president of B2B marketing. In her new role, Jacobson will expand the portal’s B2B offerings in a bid to help agents grow their business. Continue reading
The iBuyer has appointed David Benson to its board of directors, effective immediately. Benson was Fannie Mae’s president for six years, retiring from the role in May 2024. Continue reading
Twenty-three-year-old Century 21 Scala Group agent Matt Torres shares his journey to the 2024 Paris Paralympics and the key to helping people with disabilities thrive. Continue reading
After nine years with Compass, Bobby Jones has joined Douglas Elliman as its executive director of luxury sales. Jones specializes in listing waterfront and luxury estates across South Florida. Continue reading
UK portal Rightmove’s board of directors has unanimously rejected News Corp subsidiary REA Group’s $7.32 billion acquisition bid, saying it “fundamentally undervalues” the company’s current and future prospects. Continue reading
Barcelona-based computer vision software firm Restb.ai expanded its reach to 17 new multiple listing services in New York, Rhode Island, the Carolinas, Tennessee, Florida, Alabama, Minnesota, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, Arizona, California, and … Continue reading
Seattle-based brokerage Redfin is taking its commission-based payment model, Redfin Next, nationwide on Oct. 27. Redfin Next enables agents to keep their W-2 status and benefits while earning competitive commission splits. Continue reading