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Majority of buyers lean on agents, not banks, for financing info: Poll

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A new survey conducted by Zillow suggests there are opportunities for real estate agents and companies that provide information and make lending more user friendly. Continue reading →

JPMorgan CEO: Real estate is going to be a big problem for some banks

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Not every bank is at risk, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said Monday during an investor conference. But for lenders with more exposure to commercial properties, the months ahead could be tough. Continue reading →

Developer Richard LeFrak steps down from 140-year-old family firm

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The longtime developer and CEO, who inherited the helm from his father Sam, will continue to work at LeFrak Organization as his sons, Jamie and Harrison, lead the company into the future. Continue reading →

Former radio host for syndicated show pivots to real estate career

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The former radio personality known as “Lady Jade” on “DeDe in the Morning” is starting the next chapter of her career with eXp Realty. Continue reading →

Real estate investors are still at the table — but fewer are bringing cash

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Smaller real estate investors are stepping into the home market even as the big guns scale back. The result? Fewer all-cash investor offers, according to a Realtor.com analysis of deed records. Continue reading →

‘Barely Legal’: EasyKnock exec at war with Strokes bassist over yard

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Julie de Pontbriand of EasyKnock and Nikolai Fraiture of The Strokes have been engaged in a legal battle over a coveted greenspace behind their adjacent properties since 2021. Continue reading →

New tech company looks to Humaniz agent recruiting

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Using automated outreach and qualification workflows, Humaniz removes the manual, repetitive tasks to shrink the process and allow business managers to merely decide from a system-delivered list of sound candidates, the company said. Continue reading →

Zillow appoints new CFO amid push to build ‘housing super app’

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Jeremy Hofmann has played a key role in the super app push so far and also oversaw Zillow’s acquisition of ShowingTime, the company said. Continue reading →

‘Innovative’ digital-ad builder Adwerx lands $3M in funding

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The company set the standard for easy digital advertising campaigns for real estate agents and brokerages, using retargeting and fast onboarding to place agents across the internet. Continue reading →