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4 states lift eviction ban; renters left with weaker federal protections

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State-level protections for tenants behind on rent expired in four more states this week as the clock ticks on the federal eviction ban. Continue reading →

Keller Williams, EXIT Realty and dozens of others sued for discrimination

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The suit alleges 36 real estate companies, agents and landlords illegally refused to accept Section 8 housing vouchers in New York’s Westchester County. Continue reading →

Asian American homeownership is still lagging: Report

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Asian American homeownership rates lag in numerous major cities including New York, Los Angeles and Boston. Continue reading →

Real estate agent at center of bizarre ‘Italygate’ election conspiracy theory

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Michele Roosevelt Edwards leads two little-known companies that both appeared to spread a conspiracy theory known as Italygate. The theory apparently made it all the way to the White House last year. Continue reading →

Software startup Planitar gets new marketing executive

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Yara Al Guindy is a veteran of the healthcare industry and will now lead marketing efforts for the real estate-oriented 3D imaging startup. Continue reading →

@properties to acquire referral platform Suburban Jungle

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Suburban Jungle gives consumers personalized information to help identify which suburban community will best suit them as they move out of a big city. Continue reading →

Side readies for IPO, more than doubles valuation

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The San Francisco-based startup now says it’s worth $2.5 billion — way up from $1 billion just three months ago. Continue reading →

Offerpad draws from big companies as iBuyer prepares to go public

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Four new members will join the iBuyer’s board later this year, including a Zillow executive and the former chief executive officer of Move, Inc. Continue reading →

The Real Word: Is Blackstone deal a sign the market will stay hot?

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Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. In this edition of The Real Word, they discuss signs the housing market will stay hot, nightmare houses and 2021 Agent Rankings from Real Trends.
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Cash offer startup Accept.inc raises $90M in funding round

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The fintech mortgage lender plans to use the funds to scale the company’s platform, double its team and expand into new markets. Continue reading →