Tag Archives: News Brief

27 tech terms every agent should know

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on 27 tech terms every agent should know

Confused by technology jargon? Not anymore. Here’s a rundown of the tech-speak words you should know related to proptech, apps and other tech that’s quickly dominating real estate today. Continue reading →

Apple’s iPhone 12 leaked: What do agents have to look forward to?

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Apple’s iPhone 12 leaked: What do agents have to look forward to?

Subtle marketing or legit leak? Either way, Apple’s iPhone 12 will be larger and faster, and it’s rumored to come with LiDAR scanning tech on its three-lens, 3D camera. Continue reading →

Senate approves $310B in new funding for small business loan program

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Senate approves $310B in new funding for small business loan program

The money is meant to replenish the Paycheck Protection Program, a potentially important lifeline for real estate professionals. Continue reading →

Existing-home sales slammed with first major drop in March: NAR

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Existing-home sales slammed with first major drop in March: NAR

Existing-home sales fell 8.5 percent in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.27 million units, according to NAR. Continue reading →

How curbside closings are keeping the market moving

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on How curbside closings are keeping the market moving

Due to the onset of COVID-19, real estate is becoming the next big business to leverage the efficiency and convenience of drive-thru deals known as curbside closings. Here’s a look at how various parts of the transaction are coming together to get the … Continue reading →

Engel & Völkers announces partnership with Matterport

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Engel & Völkers announces partnership with Matterport

The global luxury real estate brand will integrate Matterport technology into its already existing Integrated Product Suite for all U.S. agents. Continue reading →

Philanthropist and power broker Robby Browne dead at 72

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Philanthropist and power broker Robby Browne dead at 72

Robby Browne was known for his lavish New York parties, huge deals, famous friends and long-running charity work. He died on April 11 after testing positive for COVID-19. Continue reading →

Real Estate scores $10.7B as small business loan program runs out of gas

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Real Estate scores $10.7B as small business loan program runs out of gas

Real estate businesses collectively won about 3.14 percent of the total funding lawmakers set aside to save small firms during the pandemic. Continue reading →

Filmmaker-inspired video app wants your help in beta testing

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Filmmaker-inspired video app wants your help in beta testing

The app comes with a shot list and in-screen shooting recommendations to ensure users capture everything that makes a video worth watching. It was developed by a filmmaker and former Sothebys executive. Continue reading →