Local Realtors reel from report Amazon may avoid NYC

That news did not thrill real estate agents in the area, half a dozen of whom said they still hope Amazon goes through with the original HQ2 plan. But they also said that with or without the retail giant, Long Island City has already benefited from mon… Continue reading

Big Brother is watching you — and your client

As smart home technology becomes more common, agents and clients are being thrown into settings where someone, somewhere, could secretly be observing them. Continue reading

Should Amazon buy Redfin?

Amazon is already dabbling in real estate and has hinted it may have bigger plans, but this week one analyst floated a way the company could take the plunge and become a major force in the sector: Buy online brokerage Redfin. Continue reading

New York City overtakes San Francisco as world’s top tech hub

New York has overtaken San Francisco as the world’s “premier tech city,” according to a new report from U.K.-based real estate consulting firm Savills. Continue reading

Consumers want an Amazon-like experience when closing

Consumers who are used to being able to buy things with a single click want a similar experience when purchasing real estate — and they’re pushing the industry to innovate in complex areas that have long resisted disruption. Continue reading

New drone rules could pave way for listing photos that truly ‘pop’

The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing new rules that would allow drones to be flown at night and over people without waivers. Continue reading

What you need to know about Alexa flash briefings, the new tool taking real estate by storm

Flash briefings are growing in popularity and proponents believe as Amazon pushes further into millions of homes, the audio clips are going to have a massive role in the future of real estate. Continue reading