Realogy stock plummets as JP Morgan calls industry ‘Wild West’

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The country’s largest real estate holding company saw its stock value decline to $5.87 per share at market close Wednesday. Continue reading →

Homebuyers’ biggest agent gripe? ‘Commissions are too high’

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More than 4 in 10 consumers believe real estate commissions are too high, according to a study from real estate technology startup ShelterZoom. Continue reading →

Redfin and Opendoor are teaming up to take on Zillow Offers

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In Phoenix and Atlanta, users of Redfin’s website and mobile app are now invited to request an offer from Opendoor. Prompts will appear in the form of a button on property pages for off-market homes and on a page through which homeowners may schedule a… Continue reading →

Redefy teams up on referrals with Home Captain

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The flat-fee brokerage will now connect unrepresented buyers to agents in Home Captain’s network of 32,000 real estate pros. Continue reading →

Ageism Is Everywhere: It’s Time to Stop It

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(Editor’s Note: In the introduction to her new book, This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism, Ashton Applewhite, 2016 Next Avenue Influencer of the Year, describes why she’s fighting against ageism system-wide,why she’s inspired to change the disc… Continue reading →

Why Some Older Adults Contemplate ‘Rational Suicide’

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Ten residents slipped away from their retirement community one Sunday afternoon for a covert meeting in a grocery store cafe. They aimed to answer a taboo question: When they feel they have lived long enough, how can they carry out their own swift and … Continue reading →

How People Who Love Helping Kids Can Create Meaningful Retirements

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If you’re passionate about helping children, there are many opportunities to do it in retirement. Spending time around young people can also make you feel younger and purpose-driven. Take a look at how the three people below are getting creative and cr… Continue reading →

Create buzz for your listings with these 7 video tour tips

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Much like on a dating app, potential buyers can now quickly preview and fall in love — or mentally swipe left and move on — through the power of video. Here are my top seven tips for attracting buyers with your listing videos. Continue reading →