Author Archives: Patrick Kearns

Zillow, Zumper, Move Inc. and Compass face ADA lawsuits

By Patrick Kearns | January 3, 2020 - 1:20 pm |January 3, 2020 Uncategorized

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A single plaintiff has sued Zillow, Move Inc., and Zumper in the past six months, alleging the companies’ websites aren’t accessible to visually impaired individuals. Continue reading →

Former Coldwell Banker CEO takes over top Sotheby’s franchisee

By Patrick Kearns | January 2, 2020 - 4:08 pm |January 2, 2020 Uncategorized

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Budge Huskey succeeds Judy Green as CEO at Premier Sotheby’s International Realty. Continue reading →

Compass inching closer to 20% market share goal: Reffkin

By Patrick Kearns | December 31, 2019 - 5:32 pm |December 31, 2019 Uncategorized

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Read Compass CEO Robert Reffkin’s year-end email to agents, in which he provides insights into the privately held company and lays out his plans for 2020. Continue reading →

Home prices up everywhere: FHFA

By Patrick Kearns | December 31, 2019 - 2:36 pm |December 31, 2019 Uncategorized

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Every census division tracked by Federal Housing Finance Agency reported positive annual price gains, with the Mountain division climbing the most at 6.7 percent. Continue reading →

Home prices climb more than 15% above pre-financial crisis peak

By Patrick Kearns | December 31, 2019 - 2:13 pm |December 31, 2019 Uncategorized

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Home prices rose 3.3 percent in October, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index. Continue reading →

Court rules in favor of FTC in mortgage relief scheme

By Patrick Kearns | December 30, 2019 - 10:39 pm |December 30, 2019 Uncategorized

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The FTC originally halted the operations of 13 companies accused of falsely promising consumers it could help them stave off foreclosure. Continue reading →

HomeVestors wants to know: What’s the ugliest house of the year?

By Patrick Kearns | December 30, 2019 - 7:25 pm |December 30, 2019 Uncategorized

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The parent company of the “We Buy Ugly Houses” brand is asking people to vote on which rehab project was the ugliest house of the year. Continue reading →

Pending home sales rebound in November

By Patrick Kearns | December 30, 2019 - 3:12 pm |December 30, 2019 Uncategorized

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The forward-looking indicator based on contract signings was up 7.4 percent year-over-year and 1.2 percent month-over-month in November, according to the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →

Virginia lawmaker latest to take aim at single-family zoning

By Patrick Kearns | December 27, 2019 - 6:43 pm |December 27, 2019 Uncategorized

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The bill, which would cover the entire state, doesn’t prohibit the construction of single-family homes, but would allow for more middle-housing such as cottages and duplexes. Continue reading →

Tech startup launches ‘Craigslist for pocket listings’

By Patrick Kearns | December 27, 2019 - 4:26 pm |December 27, 2019 Uncategorized

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In the face of the National Association of Realtors’ new ban on pocket listings, OfferAI’s tool connects real estate agents to a network of investors who purchase off-market properties. Continue reading →