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Keller Williams launches new franchise in Switzerland

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Keller Williams’ expansion into Switzerland comes as part of a broader international push for the franchisor, and for the broader U.S. real estate industry. Continue reading →

It’s the end of an era as ‘father of the Zestimate’ retires from Zillow

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Stan Humphries, most recently Zillow’s chief analytics officer, announced his retirement this month after 15 years with the portal. For better or worse, his work changed real estate forever. Continue reading →

Holy political fix, Batman! Compass broker at center of Batmobile probe

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Broker Sam Anagnostou allegedly used political connections in San Mateo County, California, to press criminal charges against an automaker he accused of failing to deliver a $210,000 replica Batmobile. Continue reading →

Your client’s home is quirky. How you market the listing is crucial

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Real estate agents who have listed unusual, eccentric or just plain bizarre homes shared their tips with Inman for marketing properties with nontraditional features — and sensitive sellers. Continue reading →

Homebuyers/sellers wanting to live in legal abortion states spikes to 19%

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As different states’ laws on sensitive subjects like abortion rights and gender-affirming care for children have changed in the last year, consumers take a harder stance this year on where they consider living based on political views, a new Redfin sur… Continue reading →

This is the ‘fastest-slowing’ housing market in the US, new data shows

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The slowdown in housing has been swiftest on the West Coast, where prices in some markets have already fallen by 2 percent since July, according to a new analysis on Wednesday by Redfin. Continue reading →

Kim Kardashian lists 2 California homes in the same week

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The reality star and businesswoman is offloading homes purchased during her marriage to Kanye West. On Sept. 6, she relisted an apartment for $3.5 million, and on Sept. 8, she listed an estate for $5.3 million. Continue reading →

Tiny home startup looks to disrupt by building with recycled plastic

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Azure Printed Homes uses recycled plastic as its building material. The company said its goal is to develop homes faster, more economically and with much less of an environmental impact. Continue reading →

5 overlooked home markets poised to keep rising in value in 2023

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A housing slowdown is underway throughout much of the country. But these five local markets may be positioned to weather the storm, according to new data from Moody’s Analytics. Continue reading →

The Agency taps former Compass exec as Los Gatos managing director

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Jeff Barnett brings 30 years of real estate experience to his new role as managing director in Los Gatos, California, most recently serving as vice president and managing director at Compass. Continue reading →