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Redfin finalizes $608M RentPath acquisition earlier than expected

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Redfin has acquired RentPath nearly two months after CoStar Group paid RentPath a $52 million break-fee for a failed acquisition in 2020. Continue reading →

Don’t become phishing bait! Use these 5 tips to stay safe

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As broker owners, we need to do a better job at being more aware of scams and learn how to avoid them. Here are a few tips I’ve gleaned from cybersecurity experts that will help keep you and your agents safe. Continue reading →

Mortgage broker fined $120K for revealing credit histories on Yelp

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The FTC says Mount Diablo Lending and its owner responded to negative reviews by posting consumer’s credit history, debt-to-income ratio and other personal information. Continue reading →

HGTV stars named in FTC probe into ‘bogus’ home-flipping seminar

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The complaint claims Zurixx mislead consumers into believing they’d receive free advice from stars such as Tarek El Moussa and Christina Anstead from “Flip or Flop.” Continue reading →

Fidelity National drops massive acquisition bid amid opposition

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Fidelity’s attempt to buy Stewart Information Services fell apart after the Federal Trade Commission said it would oppose the deal. Continue reading →

Is US government investigating MLSs and vendors for antitrust?

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The Department of Justice is reportedly demanding CoreLogic and other MLS vendors hand over information related to buyer broker commissions. Continue reading →