RE/MAX and eXp Realty settle their recruitment lawsuit

RE/MAX had sued eXp Realty earlier this year over claims the latter company improperly solicited RE/MAX franchisees, and that it misrepresented RE/MAX’s commission splits. Continue reading

Every-day real estate investors power GroundFloor’s rapid growth

GroundFloor invests in debt products that fund a number of types of real estate projects, including residential single-family homes, multi-family homes of up to four units, townhomes, condominiums, planned unit developments and new construction. Continue reading

MoxiPresent launches new tools and better brand control

The browser-based solution from MoxiWorks has embraced the power of the listing presentation by enabling individual agents to promote open houses, design and scroll through neighborhood tours, and quickly create listing print collateral. Continue reading

Agents in 9 new markets eligible to become Knock-Certified

Agents in nine new U.S markets are eligible to become Knock-certified as the rapidly growing mortgage proptech will begin offering its Home Swap to more cities in Arizona, Florida, Minnesota, Tennessee and Texas. Continue reading

Virtual tour provider EyeSpy360 to expand through Meero agreement

Meero’s global reach will no doubt only augment the value of rich video content, especially when connected with a notable vendor like EyeSpy360. Continue reading

@properties hires former Christie’s exec to build franchise business

Natalie Hamrick spent nearly nine years at Christie’s International Real Estate. She’ll now help @properties grow its franchise operations. Continue reading

Reali raises $250M in equity and debt financing

The company has flat-fee and cash offer programs for both buyers and sellers, and has now raked in more than $300 million in total funding since its founding. Continue reading

Oh, Canada! The Agency opens new franchise office in Vancouver

Led by managing partners Kit Matkaluk and Hugh Cooper, the new office is the company’s 20th franchise in North America and seventh in Canada. Continue reading

Single-family housing starts take unexpected hit in July

Despite a decline in starts, which reflected curbed confidence in June amid mellowing lumber prices, experts said gains made in permit applications were a positive sign. Continue reading

California’s Red Oak Realty goes green

The company is now buying carbon offsets, will help clients do the same, and has achieved official green certification for its facilities. Continue reading