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Ribbon back in expansion mode with push into Illinois and Michigan

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Less than two months after layoffs, the power buyer says it’s still on track to meet a goal of being operational in 25 states by the end of the year. Continue reading →

Does remote work spell doom for Florida’s housing market? The Real Word

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Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss mortgage fraud, rising home prices in the Sunshine State, and news from Left, Right and Center. Find out what they have to say about these hot topics, and watch this week’s The Real Word. Continue reading →

Zillow accused of ‘wiretapping’ homebuyers’ visits to its website

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The suit, one of several filed this month against the real estate search portal on similar grounds, argues that Zillow is breaking the law by recording the way consumers interact with its websites. Continue reading →

RE/MAX Board of Directors eyes new blood as Joe DeSplinter departs

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DeSplinter, who joined the board in 2016, informed the lead independent director he intends to retire ahead of the completion of his term, which was scheduled to end next year. Continue reading →

Keller Williams releases updated homebuying guidebook

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“Your First Home” is designed to be a guide for new real estate consumers. The book is now in its second edition and includes updated information on an array of timely topics. Continue reading →

Marketing startup Collabra hires former Zillow, eXp Realty execs

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Eric Bloomquist, Tara Clark and Cynthia Nowak all join the growing marketing company shortly after it launched a new platform for agents. The trio brings a ‘combined 60 years’ of experience. Continue reading →

These are the 15 best real estate companies to work for in 2022

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Last week, “Fortune” and Great Place to Work released a list of the 35 Best Workplaces in Real Estate in 2022. Zillow, Opendoor and Pacaso were all near the top of the list. Continue reading →

No retailer captured the dream of ‘home’ quite like Bed Bath & Beyond

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The home goods retailer was not only a store that had everything a person might want for a home, but it symbolized the very American dream of homeownership. Today it’s fighting for survival. Continue reading →

Opendoor’s buyer agent commission advantage: DelPrete

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Opendoor is deftly turning its super-skimpy buyer commissions into a competitive advantage to optimize its business model. Mike DelPrete looks at the data and explains what it means for the industry. Continue reading →