Climate-induced relocation inspires natural risk resource, AreaHub

The company offers a wide array of free reports, data and bonafide research on every way the outside world can impact a relocation decision. It can also benefit agents looking to help clients. Continue reading

The seller’s iron grip loosens as bidding wars ease, price cuts rise

The slowing demand for homes is affecting the balance of power between buyers and sellers, according to two new reports from Redfin. Continue reading

Americans know more about Kim Kardashian than homebuying

Nearly 90 percent of Americans know how many children Kim Kardashian has, but fewer than 33 percent know how to get pre-approved for a mortgage, according to a new survey from Zillow. Continue reading

iBuyer survey: Sellers will take $45,400 less to avoid traditional sale

Clever uncovered that 65 percent of homeowners asked, would consider selling their home to an iBuyer. Continue reading

EXp hires new execs including former Remine CEO, cofounder

The virtual brokerage is bringing on Shoeb Ansari to serve as chief information officer, as well as former Remine CEO Leo Pareja to oversee affiliated services. Continue reading

One-click is all it takes for Luxury Presence’s new website product

Customers of Luxury Presence can select from a number of single-property site templates that will reflect their current design and brand. Continue reading

Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions preps for global growth with 2 key hires

Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions has hired two former Sotheby’s International Realty executives, Zackary Wright and Charlie Smith. Both men will lead SCA’s international growth. Continue reading

Pacaso aims to make co-ownership more familial with UrbanSitter deal

While Pacaso continues to expand its technology-forward co-ownership model into more luxury home destinations, its owner-services division is working on ways to make its second homes feel like first homes. Continue reading

Newlywed Britney Spears secures $11.8M California mansion

Shortly after Britney Spears’ wedding last week, the pop icon’s car was seen parked with moving trucks at a recently sold mansion outside LA. Continue reading

Zillow set to debut AI-generated floor plans in bid to boost browsing

The tool leverages imagery captured by agents in its 3D Home app, with software that predicts measurements, calculates square footage and generates a layout. Continue reading