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Solid Earth lands on BeachesMLS partnership

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BeachesMLS has hired software company Solid Earth to provide an enhanced, agent-facing interface to its front-end productivity experience. Continue reading →

Stephen Kotler and son Max Kotler depart Douglas Elliman

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Stephen Kotler is leaving Douglas Elliman following a three-decade career at the brokerage. Meanwhile, his son Max has joined Corcoran Group with intentions of building a new team. Continue reading →

Opendoor hit with Nasdaq notice, skids closer to delisting zone

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Opendoor’s stock has spent months in precarious territory and now, the warning siren is blaring. The company has received a notice from Nasdaq after its share price fell below $1 for 30 consecutive business days, triggering compliance concerns, accordi… Continue reading →

Historic $240B blockchain deed project launches in New Jersey

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The county has signed a five-year partnership with real estate infrastructure firm Balcony to digitize and tokenize its entire real estate deed system on the Avalanche blockchain. This initiative will migrate over 370,000 property records, approximatel… Continue reading →

DOJ signals withdrawal of MLS PIN settlement objection in Nosalek

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The fourth amended settlement, if approved, would prohibit offers of cooperative compensation on MLS PIN’s platform and raises the total proposed settlement fund from $3 million to $3.95 million. Continue reading →

Inspectify logs second acquisition of 2025 with purchase of Joule

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Inman Innovator honoree Inspectify unveiled the deal Wednesday, saying it will help the property inspection software provider “streamline what is currently a fragmented and inefficient process.” Continue reading →

Texas hate speech bill ‘dead’ as NAR considers ethics code change

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Senate Bill 2713 failed to move forward in the House before a midnight deadline on Wednesday. Still, NAR is considering changes to its rules surrounding harassment and speech at upcoming Legislative Meetings, which it identified as areas of “potential … Continue reading →

Condo sales fall to 10-year low amid surge in insurance costs, HOA fees

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While home purchases by investors rose 2 percent annually in the first quarter — to 46,726 transactions — condo sales declined by 3 percent, to just 8,509 units, according to data released Wednesday by Redfin. Continue reading →

MoxiWorks back-office solution sold to agent benefits startup

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MoxiWorks sells back-office software MoxiBalance to agent benefits facilitator Upfront as part of an emphasis on marketing and sales. Continue reading →

Pending home sales tank 6.3% in April as mortgage rates stay high

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Even with more inventory entering the market, homebuyers are struggling with elevated mortgage rates, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said, leading to fewer signed contracts. Continue reading →