Elon Musk Wants Me Fired. The People of San Francisco Want Him Taxed.
San Francisco's post-pandemic struggles are not due to progressive policies, but rather the real estate industry, tech companies, and billionaire venture capitalists.
Progressive policies implemented during the pandemic were successful in addressing the crisis and supporting those in need.
Billionaires are opposing these policies in order to avoid fair taxation and maintain the status quo. [ more ]
A look back at HousingWire's 2023 Marketing Leaders
Nominations for HousingWire's 2024 Marketing Leaders award open until April 30th, recognizing marketing excellence in mortgage and real estate industry. [ more ]
Brian Icenhower on impact of commission lawsuits and low volume
Agents and brokerages are facing increased scrutiny post-commission lawsuits, leading to a shift towards more transparent and client-centric approaches. [ more ]
CoStar Group made a splash in its Super Bowl debut with four high-gloss commercials, buying up more airtime than Pepsi and Budweiser.
The advertising blitz is part of a planned yearlong campaign to establish CoStar's dominance over rival home-search sites.
The commercials featured celebrities such as Jeff Goldblum and Lil Wayne, creating minor havoc in residential communities while promoting CoStar's subsidiaries. [ more ]
Boston Highrise Condo Community Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
Buying or selling a Boston high rise condo has a positive impact on the local economy and community by creating jobs and supporting neighbors. [ more ]
AI startup BEN adds Chris Heller as adviser to board of directors
BEN onboarded Chris Heller, industry veteran, as adviser amid preparations for going public through a merger with DHC Acquisition Corp valued at $358 million.
Heller brings over 35 years of real estate experience and will provide expertise on financial services, real estate, and AI applications to empower consumers and service providers. [ more ]
Bay Area real estate agents face uncertainty amid looming changes
The real estate industry is facing a significant shift due to lawsuits alleging price fixing by real estate companies.
The National Association of Realtors agreed to a $418 million settlement regarding the standard practice of offering commissions to buyer's agents, affecting the buying and selling process. [ more ]
Major real estate firms among defendants in 118 data privacy lawsuits
Nearly a dozen real estate industry firms have been named as defendants in data privacy lawsuits.
The lawsuits allege violations of a law that prohibits the disclosure of home addresses and unpublished home phone numbers for certain individuals. [ more ]