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Joan Didion, architect of the California myth, dead at 87

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Didion’s writing helped make California seem both alluring and dangerous — which continues to drive demand for life in the state today. Continue reading →

Home sells for $1M over asking and, well, San Francisco is just insane

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The home’s previous owner purchased the property from the same agents two years earlier for $1.4 million, only to turn it around earlier this year for a whopping $3.5 million — reportedly in just three days. Continue reading →

In the end, Elon Musk hired agents to sell his final ‘earthly possession’

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After putting San Francisco home on market without the help of an agent, the SpaceX CEO relented, tapping Mary and Brent Gullixson of Compass to sell last property in his portfolio. Continue reading →

Opendoor acquires digital mortgage company

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San Francisco-based RedDoor has developed a quick pre-approval process for consumers and will see its products integrated into the iBuyer’s lending services. Continue reading →

Encryption, inequality and ‘Zero DOM’: 6 pocket listing takeaways

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Inman took a deep dive into pocket listings, which continue to polarize the real estate industry long after many thought the practice would disappear. Continue reading →

Pocket listings are still around, but the off-market landscape is evolving

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Two years after the National Association of Realtors approved the Clear Cooperation Policy, pocket listings haven’t disappeared. But they remain hotly debated, and demand for off-market housing is as strong as ever. Continue reading →

Rent growth catching up to home price increases in major cities

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In 2021, East Coast rents made steady gains while West Coast rents remained stilted — until recently, a new report released Tuesday from Zumper reveals. Continue reading →

3 moments that made Side CEO Guy Gal

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Guy Gal’s billion-dollar company has its origins in its co-founder’s own experiences — both good and bad — buying real estate. Continue reading →

Twitter applauds as Berlin votes to wrestle apartments from landlords

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“All those in favor of expropriating every house that Zillow owns, say aye,” tweeted one American as Berlin’s vote to seize 240,000 apartments rippled across the globe. Continue reading →

US home prices continued rapid climb in the second quarter: FHFA

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The second quarter of 2021 marked the 40th consecutive quarter of home price increases, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Continue reading →