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Real estate executive handed longest sentence yet in college admissions scandal

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A former real estate and title insurance executive has received the longest prison sentence in the college admissions scandal so far. Continue reading →

After Cartus sale, Realogy considers more divestitures

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CEO Ryan Schneider said he’s open to divesting from other “non-core” businesses during a panel discussion at the Stephens Nashville Investment Conference Thursday. Continue reading →

Notarize partners with Ellie Mae to advance digital closings

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In a move that could bring the digital closing experience to a large number of new consumers, Notarize announced Thursday that it has teamed up with real estate tech giant Ellie Mae. Continue reading →

Title software startup Qualia raises $55M in latest funding round

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Qualia, a startup that facilitates digital real estate closings, plans to use the money to hire for its “product, engineering and go-to-market teams.” Continue reading →

One year later, Amazon’s HQ2 drives massive housing shortage in Virginia

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Since the retail giant announced plans to build an HQ2 office in Arlington County, Virginia, home prices have grown 32.9 percent year-over-year. Meanwhile, active listings are down 49 percent. Continue reading →

Sotheby’s International Realty hires new chief marketing officer

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Chief Executive Philip White made the decision to replace Kevin Thompson with Brad Nelson, a longtime veteran leader of the brand. Continue reading →

A brief history of the open house

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Open houses, which have been evolving for 100 years, used to draw thousands of people and stretch on for days. Continue reading →

Proptech funding shows no signs of slowing down

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The U.S. real estate technology sector nabbed $1.9 billion in growth equity capital in 2019, according to a new study from GCA Advisors. Continue reading →

iBuying can be huge, even if it remains a niche industry tool

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Mike DelPrete found that iBuyers’ business model differs from traditional home flippers. He also suggested iBuyers can profit from staying in their lanes. Continue reading →