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IBuying giant Opendoor acquires title and escrow company

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Opendoor believes that by acquiring OS National it will be able to provide consumers the “most streamlined and easiest closing experience.” Continue reading →

Fake real estate agent used Trulia, Zillow to fleece renters: Police

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Ricardo Gonzalez, 59, reportedly scoured the real estate sites for available rental properties and to collect broker fees. Continue reading →

Vacasa properties are now bookable through Google

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A new integration between the rental management company and the search giant will allow Vacasa properties to show up in Google searches and maps of hotels. Continue reading →

Door.com and Curbio partner to increase seller profits

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Digital flat-free brokerage Door.com and residential renovation company Curbio announced on Tuesday a new partnership that enables sellers using Door.com to take advantage of Curbio’s pre-sale renovation services. Continue reading →

$11.8M Kansas mansion comes with a surprising aquatic perk

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A 18-acre property, which just hit the market for $11.8 million, sits on a network of water-filled tunnels designed specifically for scuba diving. Continue reading →

Coldwell Banker returns to Manhattan after long absence

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A Brooklyn-based Coldwell Banker franchise has opened an office in Manhattan, marking the brand’s first entry into the dense New York City borough in years. Continue reading →

Voiceter Pro expands Alexa, Google Assistant business tools

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VoiceterPro has expanded the reach of its Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant skills that provide agents with business-oriented information within a matter of seconds. Members of the Staten Island MLS can now ask their Alexa or Google Home device to prov… Continue reading →

California building permits drop to lowest level since recession

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Building permits in California plunged 10 percent in July, the lowest since the Great Recession, according to the state’s Legislative Analyst’s Office. Continue reading →

New Jersey-based Keller Williams team expands to North Carolina

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The Quintin Group of Keller Williams merged with Resort Realty’s real estate sales division, expanding the New Jersey-based brokerage’s reach to North Carolina. The new enterprise will be known as Resort Realty powered by The Quintin Group at Keller Wi… Continue reading →

Why many New York penthouse listings are sitting without a buyer

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As skyscrapers get taller and taller across Manhattan, living the high life is beginning to look less appealing, agents say. Continue reading →