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EXp Realty launches Facebook safety check-in tool for agents

By Veronika Bondarenko | October 24, 2018 - 2:09 pm |October 24, 2018 Uncategorized

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EXp Realty has launched a new check-in feature that keeps tabs on agents and allows them to request help, the brokerage announced Wednesday. Continue reading →

You need to save for 7 years to make a down payment on a home: Zillow

By Veronika Bondarenko | October 23, 2018 - 7:00 pm |October 23, 2018 Uncategorized

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If you earn a median income and put away 10 percent of your salary, it’ll take you seven years to save for a down payment, according to Zillow’s analysis. Continue reading →

Should a family of 7 be able to live in this duplex? Yes, says HUD

By Veronika Bondarenko | October 23, 2018 - 5:56 pm |October 23, 2018 Uncategorized

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Wisconsin homeowners are being charged with discrimination by HUD for denying the rental application of a family with five children. Continue reading →

Real estate responds to Trump administration’s reported trans policy change

By Marian McPherson | October 22, 2018 - 8:28 pm |October 22, 2018 Uncategorized

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The report has already sparked protests and activism across the U.S. over concerns that such a policy change would lead to fewer protections against discrimination for transgender Continue reading →

This listing agent spruced up a mansion with a living wall

By Veronika Bondarenko | October 22, 2018 - 4:04 pm |October 22, 2018 Uncategorized

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To make a Beverly Hills property stand out, most listing agents bring in a potted plant or two — Shane Patel added a whole living green wall. Continue reading →

Fair lending policy director to be investigated for racial blog posts

By Veronika Bondarenko | October 19, 2018 - 3:42 pm |October 19, 2018 Uncategorized

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Now that Eric Blankenstein’s old blog post has come to light, the CFBP has asked an independent group to investigate its top enforcement director. Continue reading →

Flood-Damaged Cars Won’t Drive a Bargain

By Brian O'Connor | October 19, 2018 - 1:00 pm |October 19, 2018 Uncategorized

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Don’t get duped into buying a used car that was damaged by a recent hurricane. Continue reading →

Here’s why an iBuyer company pretended to run for Senate

By Veronika Bondarenko | October 18, 2018 - 6:47 pm |October 18, 2018 Uncategorized

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If you want to get buyers to notice to your new home-resale startup, there’s always the option of pretending to run for Senate. Continue reading →

Tenant screener RealPage pays $3M for imprecise criminal records tool

By Veronika Bondarenko | October 18, 2018 - 5:52 pm |October 18, 2018 Uncategorized

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After the Federal Trade Commission accused tenant screening company RealPage of falsely linking some prospective renters to criminal records, the company has agreed to shell out $3 million in a penalty settlement. Continue reading →

Vacation home rental platform Vacasa snags $64 million

By Bryson Masse | October 18, 2018 - 1:28 pm |October 18, 2018 Uncategorized

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Vacation home rental platform Vacasa has secured another round of funding to the tune of $64 million, the company announced Thursday. Continue reading →