Florida family could be homeless for the holidays following rental scam

Fredy Asevedo transferred more than $3,000 for a two-month deposit on a rental before the man posing as his real estate agent stopped replying to his calls. Continue reading

Neighborhoods in the Bay Area, Boston among Redfin’s most competitive of 2019

White Oaks, a neighborhood about 30 minutes south of San Francisco, was the most competitive place for U.S. homebuyers in 2019, according to Redfin. Continue reading

Smart-home tech for agents: SmartThings vs. Hubitat Elevation

Between Samsung’s SmartThings and Hubitat Elevation, the smart-home hub train is one you’ll want to board. But which of these tech tools is best for you or your clients? We’ll help you decide. Continue reading

Anatomy of a deal killer: Missed emails and lack of follow-up

Thorough communication is key in any strong real estate deal. If you don’t hear back from someone after reaching out, follow up with a phone call, email or text or you’ll risk losing the deal. Continue reading

Here’s how Realogy’s reshuffled product team approaches tech

In 2020, the company is focused on the next generation of intelligent products, built on the back of its massive scale of data. Continue reading

Emily Ratajkowski and husband get paid to vacate apartment after 2 years of not paying rent

Model Emily Ratajkowski and her husband Sebastian Bear-McClard got paid to vacate the property for an undisclosed amount. Continue reading

California agent pairs with indie folk duo for holiday listing video

“We wanted to give the ‘You & Me & You’ song and video as our holiday gift to the local community,” said Tim Allen, founder of Coldwell Banker-linked Tim Allen Properties. Continue reading

Stocking stuffers: A few of my favorite (and not-so-favorite) things from 2019

From smart-home products to performance apps, here’s a short list of what I hope to find in my stocking on Christmas morning and a few players who deserve a lump of coal. Continue reading

Luxury network Realm lines up prominent partners ahead of launch

Currently in beta mode, the company is partnering with Gary Gold and Ann Abernethy, among others. Continue reading