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Compass raises another $400M

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The funding round includes additional participation from Wellington, IVP and Fidelity. To date, Compass has raised $1.2 billion in venture capital funding. Continue reading →

Fighting back: Educate your audience, and use the best tech to stay ahead

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How are real estate broker-owners responding, adapting or changing? Here’s what Austin-based Ryan Rodenbeck, founder and owner of Spyglass Realty and Investments, is doing. Continue reading →

Redfin unveils new estimate tool for off-market homes

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Redfin is giving homeowners a chance to estimate their property’s value before it hits the market — while potentially buttressing its own iBuyer platform. Continue reading →

Purplebricks launches in the Sunshine State with 2 locations

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Purplebricks is bringing its flat-fee model to the Sunshine State. The U.K.-founded real estate brokerage — which charges sellers a $3,600 fee per listing — officially launched Tuesday in Orlando and Tampa, as the company celebrates one year of operati… Continue reading →

MoxiWorks blasts Compass for agent productivity claims

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MoxiWorks, an open real estate tech platform funded by two of the top three regional brands in the country, took a jab at Compass, claiming its agents report a 16 percent decline in productivity when they move to the national brokerage.  Continue reading →

Home price appreciation is slowing around the country

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Home price appreciation is growing at its slowest rate since August 2014, according to Redfin’s latest market report. U.S. home prices grew 4.7 percent in August, year-over-year and home sales fell 2.4 percent over the same time frame. Continue reading →

The Agency CEO involved in lawsuit over African leader’s forfeited Malibu mansion

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The founder The Agency and Western World Insurance are embroiled in a lawsuit involving the son of an African president and a seaside mansion in Malibu. Continue reading →

RE/MAX Results names Brenda Tushaus as new CEO

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The largest RE/MAX franchise in the country has a new leader with a long history at the company: RE/MAX Results just promoted Brenda Tushaus to chief executive officer. Continue reading →