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LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
13 hours ago

Rexford sells real estate while former co-CEO sells shares

Laura Clark has officially taken over as CEO of Rexford, ending the tenure of co-CEOs Michael Frankel and Howard Schwimmer.
#manhattan-office-market
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
14 hours ago

Stefan Soloviev sets a Manhattan office rent benchmark

Manhattan's office market sees record rent of $327.50 per square foot, reflecting elite tenants' willingness to pay for premium spaces.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
15 hours ago

Manhattan Power Broker Closes 2.3 Million Square Feet in Office Deal Blitz

Scott Gottlieb closed 58 Manhattan office lease transactions totaling 2.3 million square feet in 2025, earning a Top Broker Award for 2026.
Real estate
fromRobb Report
13 hours ago

Manhattan's $10 Million Condos Are Flying Off the Market-Even as Sales Slow Elsewhere

Manhattan's luxury real estate market is thriving, particularly for homes priced above $10 million, despite overall market sluggishness.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Anthropic is having a moment in the private markets; SpaceX could spoil the party | TechCrunch

Demand for Anthropic shares is surging, while OpenAI shares struggle to find buyers, highlighting a complex narrative in the private securities market.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

SoFi Can't Shake the Doubts, but Its Stock at $15 Is Crazy

SoFi Technologies' stock plummeted 51.57% despite record revenue and profitability, driven by broader fintech sector concerns and market disconnect.
Remote teams
fromAxios
2 days ago

Office vacancies hit record high

Companies are reducing office space needs due to a shift towards remote and hybrid work models post-pandemic.
Relationships
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Netflix cofounder Reed Hastings on how he kept his marriage steady while building a business

Reed Hastings emphasizes prioritizing family and communication to sustain a marriage while managing a demanding career.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

eXp, Weichert home seller commission lawsuit settlements approved

The Gibson plaintiffs claimed that eXp negotiated the agreement with the Hooper plaintiffs after conducting prolonged, unsuccessful settlement negotiations with Intervenor Plaintiff counsel, conducting a reverse auction in an attempt to gain a sweetheart deal.
Boston real estate
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Marc Benioff unveils new version of Slackbot with AI capabilities, talks San Francisco's progress

Salesforce showcases AI-enhanced Slackbot, emphasizing productivity and the continued need for human interaction in sales.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

The Anti-Intellectualism of the Silicon Valley Elite

Silicon Valley's anti-intellectualism dismisses the value of deep intellectual work, impacting perceptions of music creation and higher education.
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
4 days ago

The Daily Dirt: The real estate highlights of Mamdani's first 100 days

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has taken initial steps to address tenant issues while moderating some housing campaign promises during his first 100 days in office.
#immigration
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Immigration policy, economic uncertainty reshaping housing market

Immigration policies have led to a significant decline in immigration and negative impacts on housing markets across the U.S.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Immigration policy, economic uncertainty reshaping housing market

Immigration policies have led to a significant decline in immigration and negative impacts on housing markets across the U.S.
Careers
fromFortune
4 days ago

I was rejected 33 times and built a $390 million company - at 48 years old. Age bias in tech is costing us all | Fortune

Reinvention after 40 is often dismissed as a midlife crisis, but it can be a calculated and economically beneficial choice.
Social media marketing
fromInc
5 days ago

Why Most Founder Brands Fail-and How to Build One That Actually Drives Sales

Building a founder brand requires creating content for potential customers, not for personal validation or peer engagement.
Marketing
fromInc
5 days ago

Too Many Startups Optimize for Growth. The Best Ones Optimize for Customer Success

Building a company around being useful and client-focused leads to higher retention and loyalty, differentiating it from competitors.
#ai
Business
fromFortune
1 day ago

Leaders push for a 'Manhattan Project' and public-private solutions around AI and labor | Fortune

AI could create a talent and job crisis, necessitating collaboration between public and private sectors to manage the transition effectively.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Kevin O'Leary says he made an 'AI Kevin' and that his wife soon won't be able to tell the difference

Kevin O'Leary is training an AI version of himself, called 'AI Kevin', to mimic his speech and actions.
Business
fromFortune
1 day ago

Leaders push for a 'Manhattan Project' and public-private solutions around AI and labor | Fortune

AI could create a talent and job crisis, necessitating collaboration between public and private sectors to manage the transition effectively.
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

StrictlyVC San Francisco is in less than a month | TechCrunch

Nicolas Sauvage, president of TDK Ventures, will explain the unique operations of corporate VCs and what founders should know about attracting investment.
Venture
#real-estate
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
14 hours ago

Antitrust lawsuit fallout fails to dent New York agent commissions

Commission rates in New York City remain stable despite antitrust lawsuits, with agents earning similar amounts as before.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Lower launches Movoto Advantage for solo real estate agents

Movoto Advantage connects top independent agents with motivated buyers, streamlining the homebuying process and enhancing lead opportunities through a limited-membership model.
Boston real estate
fromForbes
5 days ago

Why Some NYC Listings Get Bidding Wars-and Others Get Silence

Price is the primary factor determining whether a property listing sells or remains unsold.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

United Real Estate adds 725 agents with Allison James affiliation

United Real Estate expands its network by affiliating with Allison James Estates and Homes, enhancing its national presence across multiple states.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Century 21 Integra expands Chicago presence with acquisition

Century 21 Integra expands in Illinois, emphasizing agent-focused growth and innovative support for real estate professionals.
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Miami, Like Austin Before It, Feels Pendulum Swing on Tech Migration

Miami was hyped as the next Silicon Valley during the pandemic, but the city saw one of the highest rates of domestic out-migration last year of any major city, indicating that it is a hotspot no more.
Silicon Valley
Marketing tech
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Why AI tools are not changing real estate fees yet

AI in real estate improves agent efficiency but fails to reduce consumer costs because incentive structures remain unchanged, allowing gains to be absorbed internally rather than passed to buyers and sellers.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromRobb Report
2 weeks ago

This Venture Capitalist's $3.9 Million San Francisco Home Comes With a Full-Floor Office

A San Francisco live-work residence combines a ground-floor workspace with private offices and co-working desks with a two-bedroom residential loft upstairs.
NYC real estate
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

How to Keep the Suburbs Tenant-Free

The rise of corporate landlords is reshaping suburban housing, increasing rental options but facing potential legislative challenges.
Marketing tech
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Is It Finally Time to Put Homebuyers First in Real Estate Tech?

Proptech startups prioritized revenue from real estate agents and brokerages rather than end-users, resulting in technology that optimizes intermediary efficiency instead of consumer benefit.
Marketing tech
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Data ownership and AI tools are reshaping real estate tech stacks

Real estate agents must adopt AI to remain competitive, as clients increasingly expect AI-enhanced workflows; those who don't use AI will fall behind elite agents who leverage technology for market advantage.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group hires chief revenue officer

Gregory S. Richardson has been appointed chief revenue officer at Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group, bringing over 35 years of mortgage banking experience.
Real estate
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Home flipping stabilized after being hit by its biggest pullback since 2007

Home flipping activity has stabilized around 2019 levels, with seasoned flippers planning to execute deals in 2026 despite a slower appreciation environment.
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Keller Williams names Jason Abrams chief industry and strategy officer

Jason Abrams has dedicated his career to helping agents and broker owners build businesses worth owning and lives worth living. He understands that in order to live your best life, you must give your best effort to the parts that matter most.
Real estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Compass International Holdings names Rory Golod president of growth

Rory Golod has been appointed president of growth at Compass International Holdings to enhance agent success through a unified technology platform.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Wall Street Downgrades Vornado Realty Trust as Office REITs Lead Sector Losses

Morgan Stanley's revision stems from a broader office sector update tied to job opening data across REIT markets. The underlying concern is structural: white-collar employment trends directly shape office demand, and softening job openings signal a slower leasing recovery than previously modeled.
Real estate
#artificial-intelligence
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

AI can accelerate real estate transactions But it can't replace the professional work that protects property rights

Artificial intelligence is enhancing efficiency in the title industry, but professional expertise remains essential for ensuring clear property ownership.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

AI can accelerate real estate transactions But it can't replace the professional work that protects property rights

Artificial intelligence is enhancing efficiency in the title industry, but professional expertise remains essential for ensuring clear property ownership.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

HousingWire and InGenius roll out Mortgage Rankings product

HousingWire launched Mortgage Rankings to benchmark mortgage originators using recorded transactions, providing a data-driven view of performance across the U.S.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Realtor.com launches ChatGPT app for home search planning

Realtor.com app in ChatGPT targets the pre-search phase, connecting consumers with real estate professionals while ensuring data security and responsible AI use.
Real estate
fromTravel + Leisure
6 days ago

9 Best Places for Millennials to Live in the U.S., According to Real Estate Experts

Millennials are prioritizing community and lifestyle as they seek affordable living and job opportunities in their 30s to 40s.
#real-estate-brokerage
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Real Brokerage adds Jason Cassity as chief growth officer

The Real Brokerage creates a chief growth officer position and appoints Jason Cassity, a 13-year veteran agent and team leader, to drive agent acquisition, activation, and engagement across U.S. and Canadian markets.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Real Brokerage adds Jason Cassity as chief growth officer

The Real Brokerage creates a chief growth officer position and appoints Jason Cassity, a 13-year veteran agent and team leader, to drive agent acquisition, activation, and engagement across U.S. and Canadian markets.
#antitrust
#mls-policy
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Compass, Rocket, Redfin urge MLSs to allow seller-directed pre-marketing

Real estate professionals must prioritize seller-directed marketing decisions over MLS requirements, and brokers should defend agents penalized for following client instructions.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

NAR reaffirms MLS autonomy amid Compass-Redfin partnership

NAR respects individual broker business decisions and affirms that MLS listing statuses are determined locally by each MLS, not through national policy, while emphasizing MLS transparency benefits consumers.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Compass, Rocket, Redfin urge MLSs to allow seller-directed pre-marketing

Real estate professionals must prioritize seller-directed marketing decisions over MLS requirements, and brokers should defend agents penalized for following client instructions.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

NAR reaffirms MLS autonomy amid Compass-Redfin partnership

NAR respects individual broker business decisions and affirms that MLS listing statuses are determined locally by each MLS, not through national policy, while emphasizing MLS transparency benefits consumers.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Anywhere's Sue Yannaccone named Compass International Holdings COO

Sue Yannaccone promoted to chief operations officer of Compass International Holdings following the $1.6 billion Anywhere acquisition, overseeing enterprise operations and technology strategy across nine real estate brands.
#reid-hoffman
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
US politics

Reid Hoffman urges Silicon Valley leaders to stop bending the knee to President Trump | TechCrunch

fromWIRED
2 months ago
US politics

Reid Hoffman Wants Silicon Valley to 'Stand Up' Against the Trump Administration

fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
US politics

Reid Hoffman urges Silicon Valley leaders to stop bending the knee to President Trump | TechCrunch

fromWIRED
2 months ago
US politics

Reid Hoffman Wants Silicon Valley to 'Stand Up' Against the Trump Administration

Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Compass dismisses lawsuit against Zillow over listing policy

Compass dismissed its lawsuit against Zillow after Zillow clarified it would not ban listings previously marketed on Compass or Redfin before Zillow listing.
#real-estate-syndication
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

eXp Realty adds coming soon syndication to Realtor.com, Homes.com

eXp Realty will syndicate coming soon listings to major portals through Zenlist, reaching over 170 million monthly viewers with seller permission and MLS compliance.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

eXp Realty adds coming soon syndication to Realtor.com, Homes.com

eXp Realty will syndicate coming soon listings to major portals through Zenlist, reaching over 170 million monthly viewers with seller permission and MLS compliance.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

CompassAnywhere merger survives antitrust scrutiny, so far

After filing their notice, the parties must observe a mandatory waiting period, which is typically 30 days on most proposed acquisitions. During this waiting period the government agencies review the proposed transaction for potential antitrust concerns. Once the waiting period expires, the companies are free to close the transaction and no further HSR-related approval is required in order for them to be able to close the transaction.
Business
#real-estate-technology
Real estate
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

How Real Estate Tech Can Stop Gatekeeping Affordability

Real estate market visibility increased through technology, but transaction costs and pricing structures remain opaque, creating confusion despite market transparency advances.
Real estate
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

How Real Estate Tech Can Stop Gatekeeping Affordability

Real estate market visibility increased through technology, but transaction costs and pricing structures remain opaque, creating confusion despite market transparency advances.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Reid Hoffman calls California's proposed billionaire tax 'horrendous' for innovation

Reid Hoffman opposes California's proposed 5% billionaire wealth tax, calling it badly designed, harmful to innovation, and likely to trigger tax avoidance and capital flight.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Corcoran Reverie, Housify form luxury valuation partnership

Following my career in finance and real estate, it became clear to me that the nuances of the market in 30A, from unique geography to diverse supply and more, was underserved by the generic valuation models available to consumers, and was in many cases leading to confusion for clients.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 weeks ago

New eXp division bridges homebuilder-brokerage service gap

We aren't just looking for the next listing; we're looking toward the next horizon of how global communities are built and experienced. The launch of eXp New Homes is our strategic response to the evolving needs of the new construction sector where precision and partnership are the ultimate currencies. We are empowering our agents to move beyond the traditional resale mindset and step confidently into the role of a strategic new home sales partner.
Real estate
fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
1 month ago

Today's Gossip: Is Redfin And Compass Collaborating? Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Compass will display its "Coming Soon" and "Private Exclusive" listings on Redfin. The deal could add over 500,000 additional home listings to Redfin's platform. Rocket Mortgage will be embedded into the Compass platform, offering Compass clients preferred pricing such as a 1% interest rate reduction for the first year or a $6,000 lender credit.
Real estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Compass-Rocket alliance aims to undermine NAR Clear Cooperation enforcement

Compass and Rocket Companies partnered to syndicate Compass listings to Redfin starting March 16, challenging MLS restrictions on how agents market homes.
Real estate
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

How 'Hidden Entrepreneurs' Are Revolutionizing Real Estate

Hidden entrepreneurs are front-line internal innovators who test, implement and refine external ideas in real-world operations, driving practical, sustained change.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Rayse, OneKey MLS partner on agent value tools in New York

Rayse will provide OneKey MLS members access to its platform and co-branded educational programming to help agents demonstrate value, improve communication, and promote transparency.
#real-estate-consolidation
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Why Compass says controlling listings is key to industry leadership

By late 2024, Reffkin was blunt about what he sees as Compass's core asset: listing inventory. Listing inventory remains the lifeblood of the residential real estate marketplace, he said, arguing that Compass already has a depth of inventory in many of our local markets that is unmatched. That statement matters because it reveals the company's North Star not merely recruiting or revenue, but the control point Compass believes can reshape consumer behavior and, potentially, the real estate industry.
Real estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Mega real estate brokerages trigger new agent recruitment tactics

Private listing networks can be used as a resource to entice top agents, forcing brokerages to compete on technology, support, and culture.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Ryan Schneider exits as Compass finalizes Anywhere Real Estate deal

Schneider and Wolfs' departures were pre-agreed in the September 2025 merger, and the Compass-Anywhere deal closed earlier after antitrust clearance and shareholder approval.
#compass
Real estate
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Everyone Says Proptech Is Revolutionary - So Why Does Real Estate Still Look the Same?

Proptech digitizes real estate interfaces but often preserves existing power structures, fee opacity, and outdated processes; true disruption requires consumer control and transparency.
fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
2 months ago

Redfin CEO Steps Down Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Glenn Kelman announced on January 13, 2026, that he is stepping down as CEO of Redfin after leading the company for 20 years. His departure follows the $1.75 billion acquisition of Redfin by Rocket Companies, which was finalized in July 2025. Kelman's last official day in the office is Friday, January 16, 2026. Kelman will remain available in an advisory capacity through April 1, 2026, to support the transition.
Real estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Tim Reilly on twelve years of SFR: Building the infrastructure behind institutional housing

Single-family rentals became a professional institutional asset class addressing housing supply and affordability, shaped by capital shifts, independent valuation, discipline, transparency, and technology.
Real estate
fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
1 month ago

Compass Upset With Courts Last Ruling. Letter To Compass Agents Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

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