3 moments that made Side CEO Guy Gal

Guy Gal’s billion-dollar company has its origins in its co-founder’s own experiences — both good and bad — buying real estate. Continue reading

EXp Realty snags a powerhouse team from Edina Realty

The Tyler Miller Team is based in Minnesota and is the latest of numerous teams to make the jump to the upstart brokerage. Continue reading

Canada’s Trudeau proposes ban on foreign homebuyers

The proposal comes about a month before Canada’s next election and as the country continues to deal with the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading

Virtual brokerage Real sees significant revenue growth in Q2

The company also saw its agent count grow to 2,451, up 126 percent year over year, according to earnings figures released Tuesday. Continue reading

Canadian luxury market beginning to normalize: Engel & Völkers

Trends like multigenerational living, buying second homes and moving to more rural areas may remain popular in the Canadian luxury real estate market for the long haul, according to Engel & Völkers 2021 Mid-Year Canadian Luxury Real Estate Market … Continue reading

OJO Labs expands into Canada

OJO Labs, a technology startup that uses artificial intelligence to match consumers with the homes that might best suit them, announced today that it has expanded into Canada. The announcement marks the first time the firm has officially expanded beyon… Continue reading

Why are so many teams suddenly joining eXp Realty?

Recent months have seen team after team decamping for eXp. To figure out why exactly so many teams are joining eXp at this specific moment, Inman reached out to team leaders across the U.S. Continue reading

Canada tightening mortgage standards as home prices soar

Canada is tightening standards for mortgages over worries about rising home prices, with the Greater Toronto Area, Hamilton and Montréal markets particular causes for concern. Continue reading

Airbnb now has more listings than before the pandemic

Small towns, rural areas and resort-oriented communities have proven to be the most resilient markets for short-term rental supply during the COVID-driven tumult of the last year. Continue reading

Lion & Orb launches new listing marketing program for agents

PressList is designed to generate media coverage for agents’ listings. The service also includes a virtual tour agents can use while in-person showings remain off limits. Continue reading