Monthly Archives: October 2019

Antitrust lawsuits will doom consumers: Transparency is key

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Requiring buyers to pay for their agent’s commission would force consumers onto the horns of dilemma. There’s a better way. Continue reading →

More than a house-hunter: The many (many!) roles of an agent

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What do agents do to earn their keep? As consumers question agents’ value, it’s worth noting the duties agents perform outside of showing, selling and listing. Continue reading →

Kurt Cobain’s former Seattle home hits market with $7.5M price tag

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The Nirvana singer and godfather of grunge bought the home with his wife shortly before taking his own life in 1994. Continue reading →

Allen Tate Realtors acquires North Carolina indie

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Allen Tate Realtors announced Tuesday it’s acquired Realty One, a 65-agent indie in North Carolina’s triad region. The acquisition is Allen Tate Realtors’ second since joining Hanna Holdings, the parent company of Howard Hanna Real Estate. Continue reading →

OJO Labs to acquire RealSavvy

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OJO Labs announced today it’s acquired RealSavvy, a real estate tech startup that provides IDX websites, branded mobile apps and a fully integrated customer relationship management tool. The acquisition will pace the way for OJO Labs to bring its propr… Continue reading →

San Francisco at center of battle over ‘anti-homeless architecture’

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Residents in Mission Dolores placed boulders on sidewalk to keep homeless people away while sparking further conversation over the untenable cost of living in the city. Continue reading →

With a vision for 2020, these companies start their year at ICNY

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In New York City this January, the air will be cold, but the energy in the Marriot Marquis will be hot. That’s because a cohort of brands that will sponsor the event has a vision for 2020 that will help shape the business of agents and brokers and the … Continue reading →

Brokerages vow to display buyer’s broker commissions as new rule goes into effect in Washington

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Redfin, Windermere and Coldwell Banker Bain have all confirmed they will display buyer broker commissions on their own listings. Continue reading →

Extravagant Los Angeles spec mansion sells for $43M

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A Los Angeles spec mansion built by billionaire British property developers Ian and Richard Livingstone has just sold for over $40 million. Continue reading →