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Notarize teams up with Fidelity National Financial

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The companies announced the partnership Tuesday, saying in a statement that it will allow Fidelity’s agents to use Notarize’s platform for online closings. 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 →

Mortgages are the most satisfying form of debt: study

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They say you can’t buy love, but maybe you can buy happiness — in the form of your home loan. That, at least, is one of the possible takeaways from a new study that found different types of debt have significantly different impacts on peopl… 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 →

More than 1-in-10 Airbnb guests have found hidden cameras: survey

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Cameras in Airbnbs have become a controversial topic in recent months thanks to a parade of headlines about unsuspecting guests stumbling upon surveillance equipment. Continue reading →

The Inman Weekender: RE/MAX Select nixes realtor.com’s leads

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Need something to occupy your spare moments this weekend? Find out what not to miss at ICLV, check out our ‘Back to Basics’ series, and catch up on this week’s top news. 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 →

Lender slapped with $1.75M fine for bungling demographic data

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Freedom Mortgage reported inaccurate information on race and sex between 2014 and 2017. The firm originated 50,000 mortgages per year during that period. Continue reading →

The Real Word: Could an Uber driver find your next investment?

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Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, Uber drivers finding investment properties, the future of real estate and Realogy CEO on signing bonuses.  Continue reading →