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RedfinNow becomes first major iBuyer to launch in Chicago

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The expansion follows RedfinNow’s recent moves into other northeastern markets, including Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and Boston. Continue reading →

Aaron Kirman Group expands operations into Orange County

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Former NFL cornerback-turned luxury agent Morgan Trent will serve in the role of managing director for the new market. Continue reading →

The Real Word: Does this new Connecticut law jeopardize teams?

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In this edition of The Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a new law put into place that affects Connecticut real estate teams, how telling a couple to get counseling led to more deals for one agent, and Brad Inman’s big announcement.
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Hippo debuts inspection insurance to cover homes’ structural issues

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The product functions similarly to a home warranty, except that it covers structural items such as roofs and foundations. Continue reading →

Redfin-owned RentPath names ParkMobile chief exec as new CEO

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Jon Ziglar, formerly the CEO of ParkMobile, will lead the newly acquired RentPath’s growth strategy, product expansion and listing integration into the Redfin platform. Continue reading →

Vacation rental giant Vacasa to go public with $4.5B valuation

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The rental management giant is merging with TPG Pace Solutions in a bid to go public via a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC. Continue reading →

IBuyer offers are clocking in at an average of 104% of market value

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Amid a highly competitive market in the first half of 2021, iBuyers began making more competitive offers and expanding the range of homes they were willing to purchase. Continue reading →

Startup homebuilder Welcome Homes hires Compass executive

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With the hire of Benjie Burford, Welcome Homes is poised to grow its personnel by 500 percent and expand into multiple markets by next year. Continue reading →