LionDesk’s suite of tools now available to CRMLS members

As part of the ongoing effort to serve its 96,000 members, California Regional MLS (CRMLS), the nation’s largest, has established a relationship with LionDesk, a popular customer relationship platform for real estate agents. Continue reading

Home appreciation slows, but prices remain out of reach

A pair of reports from Zillow and Redfin paint a picture of slowing price growth, but homes remain unaffordable to the middle class in many major metros. Continue reading

The most expensive home in America just sold for $238M

Billionaire Ken Griffin just cemented the most expensive real estate purchase in the U.S. — a luxurious New York penthouse for $238 million. Continue reading

Home prices in November climbed nearly 6% year-over-year

U.S. home prices rose 0.4 percent from October to November and 5.8 percent year-over-year, according to data from the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Continue reading

Is this the most environmentally friendly brokerage in the US?

Golden Real Estate’s building produces more energy than it consumes, giving it “net-zero” status and an unbeatable marketing position. Continue reading

Tech startup REX raises $45M, plans expansion into new markets

REX, a tech startup that relies on artificial intelligence, has raised $45 million with an eye toward expanding into new markets. Continue reading

Blend names former Fannie Mae chief executive as first president

Blend, the digital mortgage application startup, has named former Fannie Mae chief executive Timothy Mayopoulos as its new president, the company announced. Continue reading

Compass hires former Uber exec to lead communications

Jason Post has a background that blends public and private work. Prior to working at Compass, he was the director of public policy and communications at Uber. Continue reading

Homesnap will pay monthly mortgage of 10 federal workers

Home listings portal Homesnap is offering to pay the mortgage or rent of 10 workers affected by the now 31-day long partial shutdown of the federal government. Continue reading