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Pending home sales rise modestly in September: NAR Index

By Patrick Kearns | October 25, 2018 - 2:19 pm |October 25, 2018 Uncategorized

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The Pending home sales index rose 0.5 percent from August to September, but remained down year-over-year for the ninth-straight month, according to NAR. Continue reading →

New residential home sales plummet to 2-year low in September

By Veronika Bondarenko | October 24, 2018 - 6:12 pm |October 24, 2018 Uncategorized

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New residential home sales dropped 5.5 percent in September to the lowest growth in almost two years, according to the Census Bureau and the HUD. Continue reading →

CoreLogic to acquire insurance claims software provider

By Craig C. Rowe | October 24, 2018 - 5:17 pm |October 24, 2018 Uncategorized

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Real estate analytics company CoreLogic announced Monday it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Symbility Solutions, an insurance claims technology platform. Continue reading →

This Smart Padlock raised 260% of its $50K crowdfunding goal

By Craig C. Rowe | October 24, 2018 - 4:33 pm |October 24, 2018 Uncategorized

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A new smart padlock in development — that uses number-based code generation and sharing to provide remote access — surpassed its crowdfunding goal on Indegogo in a couple of hours. Continue reading →

EXp Realty launches Facebook safety check-in tool for agents

By Veronika Bondarenko | October 24, 2018 - 2:09 pm |October 24, 2018 Uncategorized

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EXp Realty has launched a new check-in feature that keeps tabs on agents and allows them to request help, the brokerage announced Wednesday. Continue reading →

You need to save for 7 years to make a down payment on a home: Zillow

By Veronika Bondarenko | October 23, 2018 - 7:00 pm |October 23, 2018 Uncategorized

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If you earn a median income and put away 10 percent of your salary, it’ll take you seven years to save for a down payment, according to Zillow’s analysis. Continue reading →

Should a family of 7 be able to live in this duplex? Yes, says HUD

By Veronika Bondarenko | October 23, 2018 - 5:56 pm |October 23, 2018 Uncategorized

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Wisconsin homeowners are being charged with discrimination by HUD for denying the rental application of a family with five children. Continue reading →

This listing agent spruced up a mansion with a living wall

By Veronika Bondarenko | October 22, 2018 - 4:04 pm |October 22, 2018 Uncategorized

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To make a Beverly Hills property stand out, most listing agents bring in a potted plant or two — Shane Patel added a whole living green wall. Continue reading →

Laura Monroe joins Real Estate Webmasters

By Patrick Kearns | October 22, 2018 - 3:20 pm |October 22, 2018 Uncategorized

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Real Estate Webmasters, the custom web design and marketing firm for real estate professionals, is bringing the former Inman employee on in the newly-created role of head of industry and brand engagement. Continue reading →

CertifID will now cover up to $1M in wire fraud protection

By Veronika Bondarenko | October 19, 2018 - 7:34 pm |October 19, 2018 Uncategorized

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CertifID, a company providing security and authentication software, just raised its customer guarantee to cover up to $1 million in losses. Continue reading →