HomeLister is the latest member of Newfound’s brokerage portfolio

HomeLister, acquired by Newfound, joins Houwzer, Trelora and HomeRise under the Newfound umbrella of web-based brokerage services, each offering its own tiered services model for non-traditional home sales that blend software, MLS and portal marketing … Continue reading

Corcoran Genesis acquires Corcoran Ferester Realty

With their combined forces, the companies will have about 65 agents to serve the greater Houston real estate market, Inman has learned. Continue reading

Anywhere names Barri Rafferty chief communications officer

The communications vet and former CEO will handle government relations, events and productions functions for the company and will report to CEO Ryan Schneider, Inman has learned. Continue reading

Court denies CFPB’s request to vacate fair lending settlement

Judge declines to reopen case and vacate settlement with Chicago mortgage broker Townstone Financial, calling the request “a Pandora’s box the court refuses to open.” Continue reading

Brad Loe joins Corcoran Group to head Chelsea Flatiron office

Loe has more than two decades of industry experience and most recently served as executive vice president and director of sales at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New York Properties. Continue reading

Closing consistency drives launch of Goby Homes

Goby Homes officially launched its flagship product designed to center transaction management around better communications and transparency. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman sets sights abroad with international expansion

The luxury brokerage is launching an international division, “Elliman International,” and recruiting agents and teams to establish offices in strategic global markets, Inman has learned exclusively. Continue reading

Eklund | Gomes Team launches in 30A market with new dev project

The Douglas Elliman team is entering into the growing luxury market in Florida by serving as exclusive sales and marketing reps for Kaiya Beach Resort, which features 131 luxury residences. Continue reading

Ernie Carswell & Associates trade Elliman for Sotheby’s Realty

The “Kendra Sells Hollywood” star and long-time Elliman agent said he was attracted to Sotheby’s International Realty’s stability in an industry that has been in tumult in recent years. Continue reading

Texas hate speech bill ‘dead’ as NAR considers ethics code change

Senate Bill 2713 failed to move forward in the House before a midnight deadline on Wednesday. Still, NAR is considering changes to its rules surrounding harassment and speech at upcoming Legislative Meetings, which it identified as areas of “potential … Continue reading