Reputation manager Real Grader lands Anywhere enterprise deal

Real Grader, a 2023 member of NAR REACH, offers a solution that measures the social reach of agents, as well as their impact on business research sites like Google My Business and LinkedIn. Continue reading

DC-area title companies settle agent steering scheme with AG

DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb found that four title companies gave financial and other perks to real estate agents in return for homebuyer referrals. The companies have agreed to pay $3 million. Continue reading

First window-washing robot debuts in Manhattan, with more on the way

The Skyline Robotics robot will be tasked with maintaining the windows of a Durst Organization-owned 45-story Class A office tower on Sixth Avenue in New York City, it was announced this week. Continue reading

Industry vet Nick Bailey joins T3 Sixty as chief real estate officer

The announcement comes about six months after Bailey was replaced as RE/MAX president by Amy Lessinger. At T3 Sixty, he will focus on business development, consulting and representing the firm at industry events. Continue reading

US homebuyer down payments reach new record, outpace prices

According to Redfin, the typical U.S. homebuyer’s down payment hit the highest level in over a decade, at 18.6 percent of the purchase price in June, up from 15 percent the previous year. Continue reading

Karlie Kloss, Joshua Kushner make waves with $29.5M Malibu home

The supermodel and her husband are the proud new owners of the iconic $29.5 million Malibu, California, “Wave House,” sold for the first time in 36 years. Continue reading

Case-Shiller Index keeps breaking records as HPI growth curbs pace

Although home price growth is slowing, S&P CoreLogic’s report also showed that first-time homebuyers are being impacted most by rising prices, since in the last five years, prices in the lower end of the market have risen more quickly than other t… Continue reading

Pending starter home sales soar as first-time buyers return to market

Pending sales of starter homes surged 10.2 percent in July, reaching their highest point since October 2022 as mortgage rates began to decline, according to data released Monday by Redfin. Continue reading

Side debuts new coaching and training program

The program features top agents and brokerage founders and will be available to both Side users and the broader real estate industry. Continue reading

RFK, Jr., suspends campaign, will support Trump

The Kennedy family scion said he didn’t want to be a spoiler that might hand the election to Democrats. But he will leave his name on ballots in non-swing states. Continue reading