VestaPlus, a software development firm known for its MLS solutions geared toward agents, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Staten Island Board of Realtors. The partnership includes the licensing of VestaPlus’ Checkmate Listing Violation Detection software to Staten Island MLS (SIMLS). SIMLS, which has more than 2,300 members,…
Continue reading →Dallas-based United Real Estate has joined the cohort of brokerage defendants who have settled the commission lawsuits. On Tuesday, United Real Estate announced that it had reached a nationwide settlement in the Gibson commission lawsuit. As part of the settlement, United will pay $3.7 million into a settlement fund. The…
Continue reading →The National Association of Realtors is adding another partnership to its NAR Realtor Benefits Program. RentRedi will now offer NAR members a subscription to its property management platform at a rate of $1 for the first six months. The platform provides tools for both landlords and renters, which the company…
Continue reading →Homebuilder confidence fell for the third consecutive month in July as builders navigate a high consumer mortgage rate environment while also contending with elevated rates for construction and development loans. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) fell one point month over month to a…
Continue reading →Within the ever-growing U.S. solar energy industry, consumers are being approached by predatory salespeople with inadequate knowledge of the market, seemingly intent on using misleading strategies to capitalize on selling people solar for their homes. But a new startup in New Hampshire’s Upper Valley hopes to remedy that by giving…
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