Even sweeter. Honey Homes draws $9.25M with latest funding round

Era Ventures, led by Clelia Peters, was the lead investor in the round, its second since October, according to an announcement Thursday. Khosla Ventures and Pear VC also contributed to the round. Continue reading

7 reasons great real estate agents will always be needed

Now is the time to expand your skill set, broaden your knowledge and provide value at a higher level than you’ve ever provided, Jimmy Burgess writes, so that you won’t just survive, you’ll thrive. Continue reading

S&S Christie’s International Real Estate launches in Vietnam

S&S Christie’s International Real Estate, was born through a collaboration with S&S Group, a conglomerate of ultra-luxury companies that span the automotive, timepiece, fashion, art and, now, real estate sectors. Their first office will open … Continue reading

Mortgage rates headed under 7% on encouraging inflation data

Homebuyers have yet to respond in force to drop in rates, which have been in retreat from 2024 highs for three consecutive weeks following Fed easing and soft jobs and CPI reports. Continue reading

Texas, Florida are affordability havens for homebuyers: Zillow

Rising inventory and slowing home price growth have made Austin, San Antonio, Tampa, Orlando and Jacksonville some of the best markets for buyers, according to Zillow’s latest Market Heat Index. Continue reading

While banks pull out, investment funds double down on real estate

Multiple funds told Reuters they planned to increase their credit exposure to property as banks back off from commercial real estate. Continue reading

Ullman Group launches into luxury with aid from Christie’s Real Estate

A collaboration with Christie’s International Real Estate Sereno has helped Ullman Group founder Cody Ullman get his new niche luxury brokerage off the ground and gain a foothold in California Continue reading

Back in growth mode, Better is hiring again but still in the red in Q1

The lender boosted mortgage volume 25 percent from Q4 but suffered a $51 million loss, according to Q1 earnings data on Tuesday. CEO Vishal Garg said Better’s future “lies in Uberizing the loan officer.” Continue reading