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Third of top HUD appointees have no housing policy experience

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A slew of political appointees at HUD have been found to have no housing policy experience, but instead worked on campaigns for Donald Trump or Ben Carson. Continue reading →

Real estate guru who defrauded investors to bankroll slasher flick and fleet of Ferraris found guilty

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Following three days of deliberation, Koerber, who at one time held $7,000 real estate seminars, was found guilty on 15 counts of fraud. Continue reading →

The Real Word: What does the ‘PayPal Mafia’ mean for agents?

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Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, they’ll discuss the ‘PayPal Mafia,’ a supergroup of investors who are setting the tech tone in real estate, and what it means for agents. … Continue reading →

Existing home sales remain steady, ending four-month slump

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Sales of existing homes remained steady from July to August, ending four months of decline, according to data from the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →

Zillow to feature listings from Canada’s largest indie brokerage

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As part of its efforts to come to Canada, Zillow will soon feature listings from the country’s largest indie brokerage, Right At Home Realty. Continue reading →

Rents are flat for the first time since 2012

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The nationwide median rent in August remained unchanged year-over-year for the first time since 2012, according to Zillow’s latest housing data survey. The median rent is actually lower than it was in August 2017, in 19 of the nation’s 35 largest housi… Continue reading →

Purplebricks raises its fee in Australia, but has ‘no plans’ for a US hike

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In the United States, Purplebricks’ flat-fee for homesellers was recently raised from $3,200 to $3,600 USD. Sellers pay the fee upfront, regardless of whether or not their home successfully sells with the brokerage. Continue reading →