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Compass goes global with India tech hub, adds Amazon veteran

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The well-funded brokerage is opening a tech hub in Hyderbad’s HITEC City and plans to add 200 jobs in product and engineering. Continue reading →

Smart-home tech for agents: Lutron smart dimmers vs. Philips Hue lighting system

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In this weekly column, hosts Brandon Doyle and Colton Pratt walk through smart-home products and showcase their capabilities while reviewing pros and cons. This week, they’ll talk about smart dimmers versus lighting systems. Continue reading →

@properties founders launch agent-oriented podcast

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Major Chicago-based brokerage @properties announced this week that it has launched a new podcast in which the firm’s founders discuss various industry issues that matter to their agents. Continue reading →

Following tech peers, Facebook pledges $1B to affordable housing

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The commitment from the social network comes amid accusations of worsening housing affordability and a wider tech backlash. Continue reading →

Inman News quiz: Think you’re on top of the week’s biggest stories?

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The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman’s real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week. Continue reading →

Opendoor appoints new batch of executives, board members

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The new leaders — none of whom have backgrounds in real estate — have previous experience working at Amazon, Netflix, Hulu and in the venture capital industry. Continue reading →

An over-the-top housing complex to rise near Amazon HQ in Seattle

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Known as Seattle House, the 45-story towers will feature 8,000 square feet of coworking space, a spa, pool and game rooms, among other amenities. Continue reading →

Realogy makes major structural changes amid market stumble

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The company is consolidating its Coldwell Banker operations, launching an expansion brands portfolio and carving out a new product and innovation footprint. Continue reading →

Realogy continues its ride on the stock market rollercoaster

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Investment research firm Zacks on Tuesday downgraded Realogy’s status from ‘hold’ to ‘sell’ after its stock dropped to $4.52 per share. Continue reading →

Locals, not Amazon workers, are buying property near HQ2

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Investors and local residents are snapping up properties near Amazon’s second headquarters in Crystal City, Virginia, in anticipation of the tech workers to come. Continue reading →