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Colony Capital’s Thomas Barrack to exit as chief executive officer

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Real estate investor and powerful Trump ally Thomas J. Barrack announced that he will be stepping down as CEO of Colony Capital. Continue reading →

Why younger generations need to understand credit scores now

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Young consumers are blithely unaware of the importance of credit scores to their financial lives, according to recent surveys. This is troubling as Americans’ debt levels reach record highs. The good news is that people tend to change their behaviors o… Continue reading →

How to begin financing investment properties

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Turning homebuyers into investors can mean more financial security for them and more business for agents. But especially less-experienced investors may need help getting started Continue reading →

The top 3 trends homebuyers want this season

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What’s hot and what’s not when it comes to property listings shifts every season as a new generation of home buyers joins the market. We surveyed a team of industry professionals and found the top three trends a listing needs in order to be competitive… Continue reading →

Homebuyers’ biggest agent gripe? ‘Commissions are too high’

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More than 4 in 10 consumers believe real estate commissions are too high, according to a study from real estate technology startup ShelterZoom. Continue reading →

Constellation Real Estate Group picks up predictive data firm offrs

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The purchase comes amid an acquisition spree from Constellation that has seen the firm make investments in an array of real estate technology. Continue reading →

Studies find that 2017 tax reform has mixed impacts on homebuying

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Who are the winners and losers in the homeownership market after the 2017 tax reform? A trio of studies find that the answer is: “It depends.” Continue reading →

Mortgage tech startup Blend raises $130M, adds Pixar vet to board

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Digital mortgage lending startup Blend announced Monday its raised an additional $130 million in venture capital funding, bringing the company’s total funding to $310 million. The company plans to use the capital to further grow its team of nearly 400 … Continue reading →