Investing app Backflip sticks landing, secures $15M Series A

Backflip, a company that built an application to help investors analyze and finance properties to flip, has secured a $15 million Series A round of funding. Continue reading

Stop justifying your fee. Start showing the cost of not using you

The factors that won your first listing are the same ones that will be intergal in winning over buyers, writes TowerHill Realty CEO Patrick Kilner.
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Underperforming agents are getting a real estate reality check

As the commission landscape changes, Side’s Hilary Saunders writes, it’s time for agents, teams and brokerages to look at the ways this will improve the industry’s reputation. Continue reading

How multifamily can appeal to the baby boomer rental market

Many baby boomers are interested in rental markets close to home, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes, especially when they offer features that enhance their lifestyles and options. Continue reading

As settlements move forward, get back in the saddle: The Download

With preliminary approval of NAR’s deal and a new settlement proposal from HomeServices of America, can we finally all get back to business? Continue reading

10 things to think about when thanking your referral partners

Want to work smarter, not harder? Nurture your referral pipeline with these tips from coach Darryl Davis for a steady flow of new leads. Continue reading

Ryan Reynolds creates Zillow ad inspired by hit show ‘Bluey’

Hit children’s TV show “Bluey” is the inspiration for Zillow’s latest ad, which debuted Friday morning on NBC’s Today show. The 30-second spot features a family in the final stages of moving while the narrator references a landmark episode of “Bluey,” … Continue reading

‘Buyers are losing faith in the American Dream:’ Redfin CEO

Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman said rising rates and home prices are crushing consumer sentiment. However, rising inventory and a year-end interest rate cut will be key to restoring it. Continue reading

LA home sells $705K over asking: The moves behind this agent’s deal

A remodel, strategic pricing, choice photos, an offer deadline and strong agent relationships helped the O’Connor sisters sell a property that previously sat on the market for nearly one year. Continue reading

Top New Jersey loan mortgage originator charged with fraud

Mortgage fraud scheme allegedly listed investors as homeowners to secure lower interest rates, prosecutors allege in criminal complaint against “Team Gallo” leader and his assistant. Continue reading