Don’t @ me: @properties sues @mortgage, alleges ‘free riding’ on brand

Alleging “free riding” on brand, real estate brokerage @properties seeks injunction and payment of profits gained through alleged “unlawful conduct” against digital mortgage rival. Continue reading

@properties expands its franchise empire in Wisconsin

The company announced this week that its second-ever franchise will officially launch in La Crosse, Wisconsin, led by veterans from RE/MAX and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. Continue reading

Chicago’s @properties debuts new learning service

The service, @academy, will be available to the company’s thousands of agents and will include an array of both live and pre-recorded courses. Continue reading

Coming days will be ‘a trying time’ for real estate professionals

Thad Wong, co-founder of @properties, said during an Inman Town Hall Thursday that there may be ‘sheer havoc’ in the short-term. Continue reading

Coronavirus clauses become ubiquitous as pandemic worsens

From lockdown orders to the prospect of anyone involved in a transaction getting sick, deals are suddenly in a uniquely precarious position. In response, agents around the country are racing to add coronavirus clauses to their contracts. Continue reading

Corcoran enters Chicago market with 25-agent indie brokerage

Corcoran Urban Real Estate of Chicago is the third brokerage for the franchise arm of the New York City-based real estate brokerage. Continue reading

@properties loses more top talent to Compass in recruiting spree

One of @properties top teams, The MacPherson Westhoff Group has jumped to Compass as competition between the two brokerages heats up. Continue reading

Inman News quiz: Think you’re on top of the week’s biggest stories?

The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman’s real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week. Continue reading

@properties founders launch agent-oriented podcast

Major Chicago-based brokerage @properties announced this week that it has launched a new podcast in which the firm’s founders discuss various industry issues that matter to their agents. Continue reading