Curbio accused of targeting elderly homeowners in new fraud suit

Curbio “strongly” denied claims on Monday by Washington, D.C.’s attorney general that the pre-sale renovation startup violated consumer protection laws through “deception, intimidation and fraud.” Continue reading

LA City Council votes to end 3-year freeze on rent hikes

The council decided to base the increase on inflation data from October 2022 through September 2023 rather than the prior year, which would have resulted in a steeper rent hike, according to the “Los Angeles Daily News.” Continue reading

WeWork’s collapse presents an opportunity for other companies

Rather than a demise of coworking spaces, experts say WeWork’s collapse presents a silver lining for other coworking companies and landlords facing higher vacancies. Continue reading

New commission lawsuit targets REBNY and 26 companies in NYC

Homeseller Monty March filed suit in the Southern District of New York Wednesday, alleging REBNY rules in Manhattan kept commissions high and violated state and federal antitrust laws. Continue reading

Chicago voters to decide whether to hike real estate transfer tax

Proponents said the measure would raise $100 million per year. Chicago Realtors said the tax was volatile and not a reliable funding stream. Continue reading

Here’s how to build a group your team wants to stick with

“You’re in it for the career, not for the year,” Kymber Lovett-Menkiti says as she leads this Inman Connect panel discussion about creating a thriving culture. Continue reading

Sitzer defendants ask for mistrial as HomeServices alleges ‘ambush’

HomeServices of America attorneys filed a motion Wednesday requesting a mistrial in the Sitzer | Burnett trial, saying a video submitted a day earlier jeopardizes its chances for a fair trial. Continue reading