WATCH: Robert Reffkin talks portals, agents, the NYC subway

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In a recent appearance at Inman Connect New York, the Compass CEO discussed his company’s ongoing industry dominance and came out in favor of Homes.com in the portal wars. Continue reading →

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 →