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As supply dwindled, nation’s biggest brokerages gained market share

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The biggest real estate brokerages and franchise networks made big gains in market share in 2021, a new report reveals. Continue reading →

Trulia’s former president on what makes a ‘world-changing’ company

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Ahead of Inman Connect New York this month, former Trulia president and current proptech investor Paul Levine talks iBuying, company culture and the future of real estate. Continue reading →

Blockchain and crypto: What buyers and sellers need to know

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Although still in its infancy, blockchain and crypto continue to evolve, garnering significant interest from individuals and large corporations alike. Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner shares insights to help you and your clients u… Continue reading →

Meet Playhouse, the app that wants to turn Zillow scrolling into a game

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Playhouse is brand new, features a price-guessing game and has recently had an infusion of venture capital. The pitch is that it’s TikTok, but for real estate. Continue reading →

Quiz: Guess how all those pandemic-era remodeling projects panned out

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A new National Association of Realtors study details remodeling projects that brought the most joy and best returns on investment. Can you guess what they are? Take Inman’s quiz to find out. Continue reading →

Sagent keeps lining up deals after starting year with a bang

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Pittsburgh-based Clearview Federal Credit Union partners with Sagent to bring its mortgage servicing business in-house. Continue reading →

Opendoor disciplined in North Carolina for disclosure lapses

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Regulators say the iBuyer misrepresented a home and didn’t get the proper permits for another. Its license was suspended for 18 months, but the North Carolina Real Estate Commission has stayed the suspension, allowing Opendoor to continue operating. Continue reading →

RenoFi lands $14M Series A to connect home renovators to lenders

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The startup’s origination and underwriting platform lets homeowners borrow up to 90 percent of their home’s “future value.” Continue reading →

Porch buying spree continues with $33M RWS acquisition

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Porch closed its latest acquisition days after parting ways with its CFO upon discovering weaknesses in financial reporting that prevented it from filing its 2021 annual report on time. Continue reading →

@properties expands franchise operations to Washington, D.C.

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RLAH Real Estate will become the latest in a growing number of @properties franchises. The company will also be the first @properties franchise on the East Coast. Continue reading →