Making Ethics Important
In last week's column we emphasized the distinction between ethics as a body of rules and principles and being ethical as a disposition to conform to those rules and principles. We noted that it is certainly possible to teach someone ethics, but it is a different task to lead someone to be ethical -- to internalize those principles and to be guided by them....Read MoreSmart Homes: Backed-Up Your Fridge Lately?
Soon it will be hard to buy an appliance that doesn't incorporate smart technology, but integrating appliances and systems may remain a challenge for a while. PJ Wade explores what you need to know about smart home technology....Read More
Real estate guru who defrauded investors to bankroll slasher flick and fleet of Ferraris found guilty
Following three days of deliberation, Koerber, who at one time held $7,000 real estate seminars, was found guilty on 15 counts of fraud....Read MoreAmazon unveils new Echo devices, Alexa microwave
Your might soon be hearing a lot more from Alexa around your house. On Thursday, Amazon unveiled a range of new and redesigned smart home gadgets with its popular virtual voice assistant....Read MoreReal 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....Read MorePreview: Exclusive video interview with NYC brokerage leaders
Bess Freedman, co-president of Brown Harris Stevens; Clelia Peters, president of Warburg Realty and co-founder of MetaProp; and Steven James, CEO of Douglas Elliman New York will be interviewed by RealScout CEO Andrew Flachner about their new joint-effort, the Buyer Graph. ...Read MoreThe Real Word: What does the ‘PayPal Mafia’ mean for agents?
Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, they’ll discuss the 'PayPal Mafia,' a supergroup of investors who are setting the tech tone in real estate, and what it means for agents. ...Read MoreHoward Hanna acquires Allen Tate Companies to form mid-Atlantic real estate giant
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services is acquiring Allen Tate Companies to create a powerhouse real estate force in the Mid-Atlantic and Eastern United States....Read MoreMailChimp 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 user interface, Mailchimp users can upload logos, custom imagery and messaging and easily control their budgets. ...Read MoreMortgage rates rise for 4th consecutive week
The 30-year-fixed mortgage rate averaged 4.65 percent this week, the highest since May, according to Freddie Mac’s most recent Primary Mortgage Market Survey....Read MoreHamptons agent serenades buyers with original country song about $2M property
Hamptons agent Telly Karoussos decided to liven up his property listing with a short video of himself singing the home's praises....Read MoreExisting home sales remain steady, ending 4-month slump
Sales of existing homes remained steady from July to August, ending four months of decline, according to data from the National Association of Realtors....Read More
