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NAR wants to replace Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

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The National Association of Realtors (NAR) wants to replace Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac with a new entity that would be private, but regulated like a utility, that the organization believes would ensure the mortgage industry keeps running long-term. Continue reading →

WATCH: Understanding real estate tokenization

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What is tokenized real estate? How can cryptocurrency transactions help offset the shifting market? Piper Moretti, founder and CEO of The Crypto Realty Group, gives an overview of how it works and how agents can benefit onstage at Inman Connect New Yor… Continue reading →

Local Realtors reel from report Amazon may avoid NYC

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That news did not thrill real estate agents in the area, half a dozen of whom said they still hope Amazon goes through with the original HQ2 plan. But they also said that with or without the retail giant, Long Island City has already benefited from mon… Continue reading →

WATCH: RE/MAX CEO on facing uncertainty in real estate

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Adam Contos joins Warburg Realty President Clelia Peters onstage at Inman Connect New York to discuss today’s environment and how to use the tools agents have to overcome challenges. Continue reading →

Insurtech startup Jetty raises $25M

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Jetty, a startup offering low-cost insurance options for renters, just raised $25 million in the latest Series B funding round. Continue reading →

News Corp nails consensus with quarterly earnings growth of 21%

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News Corp, the parent company of Move’s realtor.com and Australia-based REA Group, reported Thursday that its revenue grew to $2.63 billion during the final three months of 2018, representing a 21 percent year-over-year increase. Continue reading →

WATCH: How should agents handle the current market shift?

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Get the scoop from Coldwell Banker Global Luxury’s Joyce Rey, Redfin’s Daryl Fairweather, WealthQuotient’s David Friedman, Warburg Realty’s Clelia Peters and Keller Williams Capital Properties’ Brandon Green on what to expect in 2019. Continue reading →