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Former Ataris bass player admits to running $27M real estate scam

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The former bass player for the Ataris has admitted to running a real estate scam that defrauded more than 100,000 people out of $27 million. Continue reading →

Homebuyers spend an average $40,000 in one-time fees

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The one-time fees of moving into a new home could set you back roughly $40,000, according to a new study from RealEstate.com – a Zillow Group company – and Thumbtack. It’s a cost that comes as a shock to many first-time home buyers, the companies say…. Continue reading →

Now buyers can get property alerts in minutes, not hours

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Real estate industry software vendor WolfNet announced this week the rollout of PropertyPipeline, a tool that will allow its residential broker and agent customers to provide their clients with faster updates on when desired properties hit the market.  Continue reading →

Uh-oh: high-risk home loans are on the rise again

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Now that these buyers have relatively easy access to credit (albeit high-risk) they’re snapping up homes at the lowest price tier and driving up home prices… Continue reading →

Realogy leadership shuffle continues

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John Brennan is set to take on an additional executive role at Realogy Holdings Corporation, the parent company of NRT and other real estate franchises. Continue reading →

The government is cracking down on reverse mortgages

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Homeowners looking for a reverse mortgage may have to undergo a second appraisal in certain circumstances, thanks to new guidance from the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). Continue reading →

Sotheby’s International Realty expands in China with new office

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Sotheby’s International Realty is working to expand its footprint in China with the addition of a new affiliate in the nation’s largest city, Shanghai. Continue reading →