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Agent uses Facebook to track down thief who stole client’s family heirlooms at open house

By Veronika Bondarenko | October 11, 2018 - 3:33 pm |October 11, 2018 Uncategorized

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When broker Haley Larson got a tearful call about her client’s family jewelry going missing, she knew she had to do something. Continue reading →

Zillow: Most Americans would rather renovate than move

By Patrick Kearns | October 11, 2018 - 12:10 pm |October 11, 2018 Uncategorized

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Most Americans would rather stay in their current home and make renovations than move, according to a new study from Zillow. Continue reading →

Housing affordability top concern for real estate agents: Inman poll

By Veronika Bondarenko | October 10, 2018 - 3:55 pm |October 10, 2018 Uncategorized

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A lack of affordable housing topped a list of rising concerns for real estate professionals, according to a new Inman poll posted Tuesday on Facebook. Continue reading →

Ten-X execs launch new commercial real estate marketplace and MLS

By Veronika Bondarenko | October 9, 2018 - 9:24 pm |October 9, 2018 Uncategorized

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Former executives of real estate startup Ten-X are going full throttle into the commercial real estate business with the launch of a new marketplace and MLS. Continue reading →

Hurricane Michael barreling toward $13.4B in real estate

By Veronika Bondarenko | October 9, 2018 - 4:09 pm |October 9, 2018 Uncategorized

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With Hurricane Michael swirling toward the Gulf Coast, property valued in excess of $13.4 billion is at risk of storm damage, according to a new analysis. Continue reading →

Delinquency rate hits new low

By Veronika Bondarenko | October 9, 2018 - 1:02 pm |October 9, 2018 Uncategorized

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Mortgage delinquency and foreclosure rates hit a 12-year low in July, continuing a streak of month-over-month declines, according to a new analysis Tuesday. Continue reading →

Realogy selects 10 tech startups to compete for $25K prize

By Patrick Kearns | October 8, 2018 - 9:40 pm |October 8, 2018 Uncategorized

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A group of 10 real estate tech startups will duke it for $25,000 at Realogy’s sixth annual FWD Innovation Summit at its Madison, New Jersey, headquarters on Nov. 14. Continue reading →

Real estate tech funding reached $2.7B last month, most since 2017

By Patrick Kearns | October 8, 2018 - 7:29 pm |October 8, 2018 Uncategorized

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An astounding $2.7 billion was invested in real estate technology in September, a month-over-month increase of 132 percent according to a new study. Continue reading →

Realtor nearly arrested after entering recently foreclosed home

By Veronika Bondarenko | October 8, 2018 - 1:10 pm |October 8, 2018 Uncategorized

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When Alabama Realtor Cheryl Piccinini entered an empty house for a showing, she had no idea she was facing a potential breaking and entering charge. Continue reading →

Vija Williams hired as director of growth for Ben Kinney Companies

By Veronika Bondarenko | October 5, 2018 - 4:33 pm |October 5, 2018 Uncategorized

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Keller Williams mega-agent and frequent real estate conference presenter Vija Williams is joining Ben Kinney Companies as the new director of growth. Continue reading →