Barbara Corcoran loses almost $400K in phishing scam

Barbara Corcoran, who founded the New York-based Corcoran Group before selling it to Realogy, revealed to “People” this week that she was conned out of nearly $400,000 thanks to a phishing scam. Continue reading

2 NYC Keller Williams brokerages consolidate, get new owner

Keller Williams NYC and Keller Williams Tribeca will now operate as one business. The new brokerage will have about 350 agents. Continue reading

Coronavirus poised to wreak havoc on real estate

Some agents are already seeing their business impacted from the spreading global disease. Others are preparing for the worst. Continue reading

RE/MAX exec: ‘Don’t worry about data, worry about your database’

The chief customer officer of RE/MAX shared 5 key areas that agents should focus on at the company’s annual R4 convention in Las Vegas. Continue reading

Media entrepreneur joins Compass board

Pamela Thomas-Graham currently runs her own media company and has past experience at Credit Suisse, Liz Claiborne and NBCUniversal. Continue reading

Petition seeks to overturn NAR pocket listing ban

The petition argues that the Clear Cooperation Policy violates the rights of homeowners, and that it should be reversed. Continue reading

RE/MAX’s new AI-powered lead tool is live for select agents

Adam Contos, the CEO of RE/MAX, gave agents insight into the company’s acquisition of First, as well as changes to the company’s education platform at R4. Continue reading

Home-flipper Bungalo Homes comes to Atlanta and Nashville

The home-flipping startup, which launched in the fall of 2018, previously operated exclusively in Dallas, Tampa and Charlotte. Continue reading

Shrouded in steel: Scourge of New York City scaffolding turns 40

New York’s ubiquitous scaffolding is the result of laws passed in 1980 and 1998. The scaffolding is meant to prevent falling debris, but it also comes with tradeoffs. Continue reading