Tag Archives: Industry News

Rents in the U.S. just keep going up and up

By Jim Dalrymple II | July 19, 2019 - 2:44 pm |July 19, 2019 Uncategorized

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The average rent was up 3.2 percent year-over-year in June. Last month also saw the biggest average rent increase in more than a year Continue reading →

Americans are flocking to HOA communities like never before

By Jim Dalrymple II | July 19, 2019 - 12:47 pm |July 19, 2019 Uncategorized

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New US Census data shows that homes in Homeowners Associations are taking up a larger share of new construction and new sales than ever before. Continue reading →

Former Keller Williams CEO and Amazon veteran join OJO Labs

By Patrick Kearns | July 19, 2019 - 12:00 pm |July 19, 2019 Uncategorized

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The real estate tech startup is bolstering its executive team by bringing on Chris Heller and Karen Starns, Inman has learned. Continue reading →

The Real Word: Realogy’s lawsuit with Compass

By Byron Lazine | July 19, 2019 - 9:02 am |July 19, 2019 Uncategorized

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Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, Realogy takes on Compass in the court over alleged unfair recruiting and poaching practices. Continue reading →

Texas man sentenced in insider trading scheme over Move Inc. tip

By Patrick Kearns | July 18, 2019 - 2:31 pm |July 18, 2019 Uncategorized

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Authorities say Hamed Ettu, 44, illegally purchased call options in Move Inc., the operator of realtor.com. Continue reading →

Credit score firm Equifax launches lead generation product

By Jim Dalrymple II | July 18, 2019 - 12:00 pm |July 18, 2019 Uncategorized

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Lead Accelerator will use Equifax’s proprietary data to help agents prioritize the leads most likely to result in sales. Continue reading →

Quicken sets multiple company records during best quarter ever

By Jim Dalrymple II | July 17, 2019 - 6:36 pm |July 17, 2019 Uncategorized

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The lender originated more than $10 billion in loans each month in the second quarter of 2019. Continue reading →

Property management platform TurboTenant clinches $6.5M

By Teke Wiggin | July 17, 2019 - 4:18 pm |July 17, 2019 Uncategorized

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TurboTenant allows landlords to syndicate listings, manage leads and vet and accept applications online. Continue reading →

International buyers are spending a lot less in the U.S.

By Jim Dalrymple II | July 17, 2019 - 2:00 pm |July 17, 2019 Uncategorized

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A slowing global economy and a shortage of available U.S. homes contributed to a slowdown in purchases from foreign buyers, according to a new NAR report. Continue reading →

Building permits drop in June

By Patrick Kearns | July 17, 2019 - 12:52 pm |July 17, 2019 Uncategorized

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The number of privately-owned housing units authorized by building permits dropped 6.1 percent from May to June and fell 6.6 percent year-over-year.  Continue reading →