Author Archives: Patrick Kearns

Ryan O’Hara, former Move Inc. CEO, tapped to lead Shutterfly

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Less than a week after Ryan O’Hara announced his resignation from Move Inc., he already has a new executive job outside the real estate industry. Continue reading →

Realogy adds JP Morgan executive to NRT leadership team

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Realogy has hired Tim Foley, formerly with J.P. Morgan Asset Management, to serve as executive vice president of operations for NRT, it’s owned brokerage. Continue reading →

Zillow CEO’s big bet on his company earns him $13M

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Barton purchased 703,500 shares of Zillow Group stock between Nov. 16 and 20, 2018, according to Zillow’s SEC filings. The shares have skyrocketed in value. Continue reading →

Liniger doubles down, adds more than $4M in RE/MAX stock

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According to documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission this week, Liniger acquired 140,800 more shares of the publicly-trade real estate franchisor. Continue reading →

Redfin opens new engineering hub in Texas

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Citing the affordability of the Dallas area, and Frisco in particular, the techie brokerage is expanding with its first engineering office outside of the West Coast. Continue reading →

NAR’s VC arm invests in blockchain transaction startup

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Second Century Ventures, the venture capital arm of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) is investing in blockchain transaction startup Propy, the company announced Monday. Continue reading →

California Realtors group warns agents to stay away from lawyer solicitations

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There have been questions over the employment status of real estate agents in California — and possible ramifications or ripple effects nationwide — in the wake of a labor ruling by the California Supreme Court over a year ago. Continue reading →

Keller Williams joins other top brokerages in supporting the Equality Act

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Keller Williams is the latest company to join in support of the Equality Act, legislation that would codify gender and sexual orientation protections into the Civil Rights Act, including the Fair Housing Act.  Continue reading →

Engel & Völkers continues rapid expansion with Oklahoma office

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The international franchisor added a new US location in Oklahoma City just weeks after opening in Brooklyn, New York, and Napa, California. Continue reading →