2nd CoStar investor urges giving up on Homes.com amid losses

New York City-based hedge fund D. E. Shaw & Co. on Wednesday criticized the board’s “reckless” spending on the portal while continuing to push back its timeline for profitability. It also called into question CEO Andy Florance’s generous cash and … Continue reading

5 rental metrics smart agents track to maximize NOI

Smart agents, particularly those who also own rental property, are layering rental performance data on top of traditional pricing analysis to guide better decisions and protect net operating income. Continue reading

Asset vs. income: Why most businesses don’t compound 

Self-employment can be a rational and rewarding choice, Nick Schlekeway writes, but it should not be mistaken for building an asset that compounds. Continue reading

Use these 3 major mortgage shifts to generate listing and buyer leads 

Bernice Ross writes that the time to jump over the January slump is now, thanks to three recent shifts in the mortgage market that may yield new prospects from the data you already have. Continue reading

Portfolio expansion: A practical process to help your clients scale

If you’re working with investors, your job isn’t just to find properties, America Foy writes. It’s to identify investment strategies that weather market cycles. Continue reading

Trump’s proposed institutional investor ban is not a real solution

Although Trump is attempting to respond to legitimate frustrations in the housing market, the proposed ban won’t increase supply, Derek Carlson writes. Continue reading

Trump seeks to ban institutional investors from buying single-family homes

The president’s announcement was made against the backdrop of high inflation, which Trump blamed on former President Biden and Democrats in Congress. Continue reading

Finding Financial Freedom: How real estate builds legacy, confidence and choice

Coach Melanie Klein talks to Taylor Cohen, whose journey reminds us that real estate isn’t just about transactions; it’s about transformation. Continue reading

Before you tap to invest: Bridging proptech’s financial literacy gap

Real estate technology is making investing more accessible than ever, Amanda Neely writes. Yet, without proper financial education, many investors risk mistaking ease of entry for smart wealth building. Continue reading

‘He didn’t even say he was sorry’: Brooklyn investor gets prison time for 12-year deed fraud scheme

Brooklyn investor Sanford Solny is facing up to seven years in prison for defrauding 11 homeowners of the deed to their homes. Deed fraud is rising across the U.S., leading the FBI to issue warnings. Continue reading