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Zillow debuts collaborative SharePlay search feature

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SharePlay will let users search listings with friends and family, and is meant to turn the experience of searching Zillow into a “game sport.” Continue reading →

Rocket acquires personal finance app Truebill in $1.275B deal

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The acquisition could not only help Rocket boost its purchase loan business, but provide a steady source of revenue that’s not tied to the cyclical ups and downs of real estate. Continue reading →

Inman Top 5: The biggest stories of the week Dec. 10-17, 2021

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Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories of the week, according to Inman website visitors. Continue reading →

Stewart shifts eye for acquisitions back to title insurance

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After growing its ancillary services business through acquisitions, the nation’s fourth-biggest title insurer is now looking to plug geographic holes. Continue reading →

What lenders brawled over in Atlantic City: The Real Word

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In this edition of The Real Word, Bryon Lazine and Nicole White discuss a fight that broke out in Atlantic City, Redfin’s call to drop crime data and Jay Thompson’s new app for agents. Continue reading →

Mortgage tech provider Evolve makes third acquisition in 12 months

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Now a provider of end-to-end loan services, Evolve acquires Brooks Systems to expand its regulatory compliance offerings. Continue reading →

‘It’s a hopeful sign’: Builders forge ahead on new home starts

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Builders kicked off construction on 129,400 new housing units in November — a half-percent increase on a month when starts typically decline, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Continue reading →

Compass will give agents $10K for training and coaching

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The 10×10 Business Growth Challenge will pay individual agents and team leaders to participate in various training programs over the course of 10 weeks. Continue reading →

Zillow listings now link buyers with down-payment assistance info

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The Seattle-based home portal has added a new listing feature that connects a buyer with details about down-payment programs in their area. Continue reading →

DOJ, home prices and equality: Brad Inman talks real estate’s future

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Inman reporters Marian McPherson, Andrea Brambila and Jim Dalrymple discuss coverage of the biggest stories in real estate — and how those stories might chart the industry’s path. Continue reading →