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Realtor.com opening new Opcity tech hub in downtown Austin

By Veronika Bondarenko | June 13, 2019 - 3:06 pm |June 13, 2019 Uncategorized

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Opcity, the real-estate lead generation platform owned by News Corp. subsidiary and Realtor.com operator Move Inc, will soon have a second office in Austin. Continue reading →

NRT launches new automated marketing platform

By Jim Dalrymple II | June 12, 2019 - 7:47 pm |June 12, 2019 Uncategorized

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Prospect Square can compile market reports, send emails and newsletters and is designed to help agents solidify their position as local experts. Continue reading →

Remine’s $30M is being put to good use

By Craig C. Rowe | June 12, 2019 - 7:01 pm |June 12, 2019 Uncategorized

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Recently infused with cash, Remine has upgraded its interface, introduced new agent tools and is seeing quick adoption of its mobile version. Continue reading →

Rent that epic ‘Big Little Lies’ home for a mere $5K a night

By Veronika Bondarenko | June 12, 2019 - 5:02 pm |June 12, 2019 Uncategorized

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If you love HBO’s ‘Big Little Lies,’ now you have a chance to live like Reese Witherspoon’s character — one of the homes that regularly appears on the series is now available for rent. Continue reading →

Parents have more trouble finding the right home: Zillow

By Veronika Bondarenko | June 12, 2019 - 3:33 pm |June 12, 2019 Uncategorized

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Parents who shop for a home are more likely to go over budget, put down a smaller down payment and end up with a longer commute than those who don’t have kids, according to a new Zillow study. Continue reading →

ZeroDown, a Bay Area startup, launches new rent-to-own service

By Patrick Kearns | June 12, 2019 - 1:18 pm |June 12, 2019 Uncategorized

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ZeroDown, a new Bay Area startup, is offering prospective homebuyers a path to ownership without having to put any money down. Continue reading →

Want a wedding and a home in 1 year? Then move to this city

By Veronika Bondarenko | June 12, 2019 - 12:33 pm |June 12, 2019 Uncategorized

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People who live in these three cities can have a wedding and make a down payment on a home all in one year, according to a new Redfin report. Continue reading →

Ryan O’Hara, former Move Inc. CEO, tapped to lead Shutterfly

By Patrick Kearns | June 11, 2019 - 6:53 pm |June 11, 2019 Uncategorized

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Less than a week after Ryan O’Hara announced his resignation from Move Inc., he already has a new executive job outside the real estate industry. Continue reading →

Bidding wars pick up in San Francisco amid tech IPOs

By Jim Dalrymple II | June 11, 2019 - 6:13 pm |June 11, 2019 Uncategorized

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A new report from Redfin suggests a host of new IPOs is having a significant impact on the already expensive local housing market. Continue reading →

Realogy adds JP Morgan executive to NRT leadership team

By Patrick Kearns | June 11, 2019 - 5:06 pm |June 11, 2019 Uncategorized

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Realogy has hired Tim Foley, formerly with J.P. Morgan Asset Management, to serve as executive vice president of operations for NRT, it’s owned brokerage. Continue reading →