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Why crypto-backed mortgages aren’t quite mainstream — yet

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Crypto-backed mortgages are emerging as an alternative for Bitcoin-rich buyers, but regulation and underwriting rules still constrain growth. Continue reading →

How Jesse Jackson predicted (and tried to stop) the 2007 crash

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The Rev. Jesse Jackson’s death marks the end of an era in U.S. civil rights movement leadership, but his warnings about predatory lending remain urgently relevant, Dr. Lee Davenport writes. Continue reading →

Analyst: Portals like Zillow face ‘long-term risk’ from Google real estate experiment

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Google is displaying real estate listings as search results in some markets — prompting questions about IDX violations and analyst speculation about risks to the portals. Continue reading →

Before Compass: Lessons from Robert Reffkin’s leadership style

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Darryl Davis looks at how resilience and responsibility at a young age shaped the Compass founder’s approach to leadership and business. Continue reading →

Realtor.com is working with OpenAI to chase the portal crown

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News Corp CEO Robert Thomson said the partnership with the ChatGPT-maker is a vital growth lever for Realtor.com and its parent company, Move Inc., and will help create a one-of-a-kind home search experience. Continue reading →

Redfin shareholders approve Rocket merger at special meeting

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With antitrust regulators declining to weigh in, $1.75 billion deal to marry a tech-focused mortgage lender to real estate brokerage could close by the end of the month. Continue reading →

It’s all a cycle: Boom, bust, rebound, Roben Farzad says

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Roben Farzad took the stage at Inman On Tour Miami with a message that struck a rare balance between realism and resilience: We’re living in uncertain times, but history has shown that people adapt. Continue reading →

Redfin shareholder sues for more information on Rocket merger

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Lawsuit seeks class action status to represent Redfin shareholders, claiming they need more information about financial advisor’s potential conflict of interest before June 4 merger vote. Continue reading →

Nest Seekers International launches art division

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With Collections, Nest Seekers will provide a bridge for clients seeking acquisition and management services for art and other collectibles, whether for decorative, investment or collections purposes. Continue reading →

Ben Kinney’s Place buys Remine at auction for $1.5M in cash

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The purchase price is a fraction of what Austin Board of Realtors’ Unlock MLS, First MLS, Miami Realtors’ MLS and Heartland MLS paid to buy the company 3.5 years ago. Continue reading →