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Redfin Mortgage launches in Colorado, its 10th market

By Patrick Kearns | October 4, 2018 - 4:14 pm |October 4, 2018 Uncategorized

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Redfin Mortgage, the home lending arm of the Seattle-based real estate brokerage, officially launched today in Colorado. Continue reading →

Zillow hires Teri Conrad to lead Canada broker relations

By Patrick Kearns | October 3, 2018 - 9:12 pm |October 3, 2018 Uncategorized

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Industry veteran Teri Conrad is joining Zillow Group as its new director of broker relations in Canada, the company confirmed to Inman on Wednesday. Continue reading →

Zillow securities fraud lawsuit dismissed

By Patrick Kearns | October 3, 2018 - 5:37 pm |October 3, 2018 Uncategorized

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In dismissing the suit, Judge John Coughenour left the option of the plaintiffs to file a revised complaint within 45 days. Continue reading →

Vacasa now largest vacation rental company in North America

By Marian McPherson | October 3, 2018 - 4:09 pm |October 3, 2018 Uncategorized

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Vacasa has become the largest vacation rental management company in North America after the acquiring Oasis Collections, a home-sharing company.  Continue reading →

Sequel bites the dust

By Patrick Kearns | October 3, 2018 - 1:40 pm |October 3, 2018 Uncategorized

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Sequel, a startup that created custom branded marketing tools and websites for real estate teams, is shutting down, a company executive confirmed to Inman on Tuesday. Continue reading →

Fair lending policy director faces accusations of racism in blog post

By Patrick Kearns | October 2, 2018 - 4:43 pm |October 2, 2018 Uncategorized

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A high-ranking policy director at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) responsible for overseeing fair lending practices is under fire for a racially charged blog post. Continue reading →

NAR hires former Trump Treasury official as top lobbyist

By Carl Franzen | October 2, 2018 - 3:48 pm |October 2, 2018 Uncategorized

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McGahn is the first woman to hold the position in NAR’s 110-year-long history. She formerly served as the staff director of the Committee on Financial Services in the U.S. House of Representatives Continue reading →

Compass launches in Austin with top-performing Sotheby’s agents

By Patrick Kearns | October 2, 2018 - 2:00 pm |October 2, 2018 Uncategorized

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Compass is officially launching in Austin with four of the city’s top-performing agents, the company announced on Tuesday. Continue reading →

Do real estate’s 300-year plans need a reality check?

By Brad Inman | October 1, 2018 - 5:11 pm |October 1, 2018 Uncategorized

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The Softbank Vision Fund and the Qatar Investment Authority have broadened the definition of “long-term” when it comes to real estate investment. Continue reading →

Realogy leadership shuffle continues

By Patrick Kearns | October 1, 2018 - 1:43 pm |October 1, 2018 Uncategorized

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John Brennan is set to take on an additional executive role at Realogy Holdings Corporation, the parent company of NRT and other real estate franchises. Continue reading →