Real estate agent fined for helping intern fake doctor’s note

Jaideep Singh Puri caught a four-month suspension after writing a fake doctor’s note to help his intern with a college assignment. Continue reading

Landlord who sent racial slurs to black woman headed to court

A landlord who refused to rent to an African American woman after texting her a flurry of racial slurs, including the N-word, has been charged with discrimination. Continue reading

Botched nose job lands Dallas real estate agent on life support

A Dallas real estate agent who traveled to Mexico to take advantage of cut-rate plastic surgery has brain damage and is on life support after a botched nose job. Continue reading

Worst holiday mistake? Taking listings off the market

Real estate agents who work through the holidays can get an edge on their competition and score a major sale. Continue reading

6 ways to strengthen client relationships on Thanksgiving

With help from brokers, Inman put together a list of creative ways agents can use Thanksgiving as an opportunity to show appreciation to clients and connect with new ones. Continue reading

‘Monopoly for Millennials’ hits shelves, sans real estate

‘Monopoly for Millennials’ is the latest iteration of the classic property-buying board game in which players rack up experiences instead of real estate. Continue reading

Agent fired after mocking Andrew Gillum supporters in viral video

A South Florida agent was abruptly canned from her position at United Realty on Tuesday after video footage of the woman shouting down elderly black supporters of gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum went viral over the weekend. Continue reading

Realogy executive’s missing son found safe

Nicolai Kolding, currently the broker of record at National Real Estate Referral Group and a long-time Realogy executive, has enlisted the public’s help in finding his son after 15-year-old Thomas Kolding left home and failed to return on Oct. 30. Continue reading

Home insurance startup Hippo raises $70M

Hippo, a startup offering online home insurance quotes, has raised $70 million in a funding round led by Felicis Ventures and Lennar Corporation. Continue reading