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Realogy’s stock drops after discontinuation of USAA program

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The company is replacing the USAA program with an in-house military rewards program, but it expects the ending of the program will have a “material impact” in 2020. Continue reading →

Redfin to publicly display buyers’ agent commissions on all listings

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The online brokerage believes that displaying buyer’s agent commissions will add transparency and lead to a more efficient housing marketplace. Continue reading →

iBuying giant Opendoor to begin offering home loans

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iBuying behemoth Opendoor announced Thursday that it has launched its own mortgage lending service, marking the company’s latest move to completely upend the real estate industry. Opendoor Home Loans is now live in Texas markets Dallas-Fort Worth, Aust… Continue reading →

Consulting firm T3 Sixty hires former NAR, Lone Wolf execs

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Real estate consulting firm T3 Sixty, the company behind the influential Swanepoel Mega 1000 rankings, announced Thursday that it has hired a pair of new vice presidents who previously worked as executives at the National Association of Realtors (NAR) … Continue reading →

The Essential Guide to real estate teams

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Before he became an agent, Kenny Klaus spent a decade driving for FedEx. In the early days, he worked as a “swing driver,” which meant driving all over the place covering the set routes of other people. Eventually, however, Klaus got his ro… Continue reading →

Chicago broker wars continue: Judge won’t dismiss @properties lawsuit against Baird and Warner

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The lawsuit filed by @properties against Chicagoland rival Baird & Warner isn’t going away. On August 27, U.S. District Court Judge Andrea Wood denied Baird & Warner’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit from rival @properties, accusing the former of… Continue reading →

$130M Coldwell Banker team jumps to Keller Williams

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The move by The Laugesen Team in California follows a string of high-profile defections from Coldwell Banker NRT earlier this month. Continue reading →

Homebuyers are bracing for a recession: Study

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More than a third of U.S. homebuyers believe a recession is coming next year, according to new data from realtor.com, with many also saying they’ll halt their housing search if or when a downturn finally arrives. Continue reading →

Lone Wolf partners with Updater to offer relocation services

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The integration will allow agents who use Lone Wolf’s transaction management tools to offer Updater’s services. Continue reading →

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate franchise, top indie merge to form Houston behemoth

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Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene and Heritage Texas Properties will be among top 50 brokerages in the country. Continue reading →