Tag Archives: News Brief

Home prices jump a whopping 15.4% in May: CoreLogic

By Veronika Bondarenko | July 6, 2021 - 12:00 pm |July 6, 2021 Uncategorized

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The last time home prices increased by so much was in May 2005, according to the latest CoreLogic Home Price Index report released on Tuesday. Continue reading →

This millennial agent’s listings keep going viral. Here’s why

By Veronika Bondarenko | July 6, 2021 - 9:00 am |July 6, 2021 Uncategorized

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Tampa Bay, Florida, Realtor Philippa Main has become known for her snarky and sarcastic listing descriptions — and against all odds, the unorthodox strategy is working. Continue reading →

Urban Land Institute to launch real estate program for college students

By Libertina Brandt | July 2, 2021 - 6:51 pm |July 2, 2021 Uncategorized

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The new educational program aims to attract students interested in pursuing a career in real estate. Continue reading →

Compass fortifies marketing suite with Video Studio

By Craig C. Rowe | July 1, 2021 - 10:18 pm |July 1, 2021 Uncategorized

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Compass Video Studio is the latest marketing tool for agents of the tech-forward brokerage to leverage for new business and branding. Continue reading →

Spencer Rascoff launches food-forward app with his daughter

By Veronika Bondarenko | June 30, 2021 - 9:25 pm |June 30, 2021 Uncategorized

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A year after cutting ties with Zillow, former CEO Spender Rascoff is launching a food-forward social media app with his daughter, Sophia. Continue reading →

After April slump, pending-home sales rise 8% in May

By Veronika Bondarenko | June 30, 2021 - 2:39 pm |June 30, 2021 Uncategorized

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Pending-home sales are once again on the increase, according to new data from the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →

BeachesMLS becomes latest to upgrade to Remine Pro

By Craig C. Rowe | June 30, 2021 - 9:00 am |June 30, 2021 Uncategorized

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The more modern user experience includes an enhanced search portal that incorporates public data feeds to augment what users can learn about a listing and its owners. Continue reading →

Miami condo collapse updates: Second lawsuit, warnings in April

By Lillian Dickerson | June 29, 2021 - 7:54 pm |June 29, 2021 Uncategorized

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Plus, photos taken just days before the collapse show cracked concrete and corroded rebar in the building’s garage. Continue reading →

Property management startup Home365 secures $16.3M round

By Libertina Brandt | June 29, 2021 - 3:09 pm |June 29, 2021 Uncategorized

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Based in the Bay Area, Home365, a full-service management startup for property owners, boasts offices in 14 major U.S. metros. Continue reading →

‘Truly extraordinary’ home price gains highest since 2005: Study

By Veronika Bondarenko | June 29, 2021 - 2:07 pm |June 29, 2021 Uncategorized

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April’s gains mark the 11th consecutive month of price increases, according to the latest S&P/Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index released Tuesday. Continue reading →