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Blimp’s blockchain partnership will incentivize leads to share information

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Deal-collaboration app Blimp has announced a partnership with Home Network Foundation, an organization using blockchain to decentralize the transaction, in a press release. Continue reading →

Man offers discounted rent for dog-sitting, draws internet outrage

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The Zillow listing for the three-bedroom Austin home, which was discovered by Reddit user u/KlutzyInflation, offers reduced rent to tenants willing to dog-sit the owner’s 16-year-old black lab. Continue reading →

Spruce raises $60M in new Series C funding round

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The company provides title insurance and escrow services, among other things. Since its founding in 2016, Spruce has raised $110 million Continue reading →

In a galaxy far far away: ‘Darth Vader House’ lists for $4.3M

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A Houston house modeled after the iconic “Star Wars” villain has hit the market with an asking price of $4.3 million. Continue reading →

Cash-offer startup Homeward scores $371M in funding

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The funding is split between $136 million in equity and $235 million in debt and will go toward expanding the company’s scale. Continue reading →

NAR forges partnership with LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance

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The relationship between the entities will enable the development of new training opportunities in an effort to help create LGBTQ+ leaders in the real estate industry. Continue reading →

Ahead of travel season, Airbnb makes it easier to list properties

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The short-term rental giant unveiled over 100 updates to its platform, including flexible searching options for guests and a simplified onboarding process for hosts. Continue reading →