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The Homebuyer Files: 3 first-time homeowners on why they bought it

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Three first-time homeowners shared how an impending marriage, a growing family, and the desire to build equity pushed them to make the purchase of a lifetime. Continue reading →

The Dominos pizza tracker of home search: Josh Team on KW’s new app

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In the first day that Keller Williams new consumer-facing app was live, it increased engagement in the company’s tech ecosystem by 600 percent. Home searches were up 2,500 percent. Continue reading →

Zillow declares mission accomplished, debuts new comprehensive vision

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Zillow this week debuted a new mission statement: Rather than simply building a marketplace, the company says its new goal “is to give people the power to unlock life’s next chapter.” Continue reading →

Keller Williams debuts long-anticipated consumer app today

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Released Wednesday, the app features a portal-like search option and integrates directly into Keller Williams’ tech platform for agents. Continue reading →

The Homebuyer Files: 6 owners on the highs and lows of buying a home

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Buyers share the ups and downs of financing the homes of their dreams — from navigating tax drama and securing two loans at once to relying on iBuyers to beat the competition. Continue reading →

HomeLight launches Elite Agent program for top producers

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Elite Agent status will be awarded to the top 1 percent of the real estate professionals on HomeLight’s platform. Continue reading →

HomeLight to help buyers make all-cash offers, trade in homes

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The new Cash Close product is meant to make consumers more nimble and competitive and is the latest turn in HomeLight’s evolution as a transaction streamlining company. Continue reading →

The year of the homeseller

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Twenty-five plus years into the real estate digital revolution and most of the money and innovation has been focused on helping homebuyers. That’s about to change. Continue reading →

Rent-to-own startup Divvy raises $43M in new Series B round

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The company will use the cash to add team members and beef up its technology as it works to disrupt the rent-to-own sector. Continue reading →

Baird & Warner partners with Buyside to display buyer data

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Website integration with Buyside lets Chicagoland brokerage Baird & Warner serve up detailed buyer stats to potentially reel in more listings. Continue reading →