Real estate photographer sues Zillow for copyright infringement

A California photographer of high-end properties says his contract with agents is ‘not transferrable and prohibits third party use without permission.’ Zillow says his claims are without merit. Continue reading

MailChimp launches direct mail beta, admits print’s not dead

Mailchimp is in beta with a direct mailing feature. Using the company’s similar email template builder UI, Mailchimp users can upload logos, custom imagery and messaging and easily control their budgets. Continue reading

NYC brokerages unite to launch ‘game-changing’ data platform

Leading residential brokerages in New York City are uniting to offer a new level of transparency to the way consumers and brokers search property. The effort is being called a “game-changer” by high-ranking executives involved in its launch. Continue reading

Blend wants to make applying for a mortgage suck less with AI

The Peter Thiel-backed San Francisco-startup’s new product for lenders, Blend Intelligence, automatically requests documents from borrowers and runs health checks on them. Continue reading

Motto Mortgage Group adds franchise in Northwest U.S.

Motto Mortgage Group, a mortgage brokerage spun off from RE/MAX, is expanding to the Seattle metro area with a new office in Edmonds, WA. Continue reading

Leaseback startup EasyKnock snags $3.5M in seed funding

EasyKnock, a home sales-leaseback company that allows people to release the equity on their homes, jus closed $3.5 million in seed funding. Continue reading

How real estate agents can keep themselves safe every day

Learn exactly what type of crime affects the industry and how real estate agents can arm themselves with the best information, resources, tools and apps to stay safe.  Continue reading