Elm Street Technology secures funding round to boost acquisition, growth efforts

Elm Street Technology secured a round of funding from Aquiline Capital Partners, a New York- and London-based private equity firm, for the purpose of acquiring more companies and supporting the subsequent growth. Continue reading

Leasing startup Landing scores $30M in cash and debt

The company launched last fall and allows people to easily move between properties it operates in nine cities in the United States. Continue reading

Are low down payment loans really riskier?

Higher down payments, coupled with poor savings habits, are making it very hard for millions of first-time buyers to save enough to buy a home. But new research shows that lenders and others might want to rethink the parameters around down payments mad… Continue reading

Nobu Hata leaves NAR to join Berkshire Hathaway franchise

Hata worked for seven years as NAR’s director of industry outreach and engagement strategy. Continue reading

Zephyr Real Estate affiliates with Corcoran to launch first franchise

Zephyr Real Estate — the largest indie in San Francisco and a top 100 brokerage in sales volume — and Oliver Luxury Real Estate are becoming Corcoran Global Living. Continue reading

Bright MLS: No fines issued as pocket listing ban kicks in

The Mid-Atlantic organization fines brokers $5,000 for marketing listings without putting them in the MLS. But days after those fines went into effect, everyone appears to be complying. Continue reading

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate adapts with instant offer option

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate is partnering with Moving Station, LLC to bring QuickBuy to its clients. Continue reading

It’s on like Donkey Kong: Atari plans to open hotels in 8 US cities

A new chain of Atar hotels inspired by the iconic 1970s video games may soon appear in cities all across the United States. Continue reading

It’s on like Donkey Kong: Atari plans to open hotels in 8 US cities

A new chain of Atar hotels inspired by the iconic 1970s video games may soon appear in cities all across the United States. Continue reading

The Real Word: Will NAR’s new policy impact flippers, builders and investors?

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, Byron and Nicole wonder how house flippers, investors and builders should best comply with the National Association of Realtors’ Clear Coo… Continue reading