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A ‘not haunted’ house is trending on Twitter

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A listing with a sign specifying that a house is definitely, positively “not haunted” is going viral on Twitter after a local resident captured it. Continue reading →

New home sales hit 9-month low in February

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February’s seasonally adjusted annual rate of 775,000 was down 18.2 percent from January’s revised rate of 948,000. Continue reading →

Nation’s first reparations program targets Black homeowners, buyers

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The funds, for which Black residents of Evanston between 1919 and 1969 qualify, can be used for various housing costs, like a down payment, home improvements and late penalties. Continue reading →

Some landlords are declining funds from the Emergency Rental Assistance program. Here’s why

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Some landlords are declining the funds because of regulatory tape attached to them. Others hope to replace struggling tenants with more financially secure renters. Continue reading →

BoxBrownie to cut prices amid COVID-fueled surge in business

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The company said that interest in its virtual staging services has surged during the lockdown mandates of the past year. Continue reading →

Former Trulia CEO Pete Flint leads investment round in Instashowing

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Flint and other big-name investors including Tom Ferry collectively dropped $1.5 million on the showing management startup. Continue reading →

Delta Media Group announces launch of ShowingTime competitor

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The platform, called Local Showings, will integrate with brokerage and MLS technology. The company also says it is seeing significant interest in the platform. Continue reading →

Realogy appoints first black board member

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Felicia Williams is a veteran executive from retailer Macy’s. She’ll serve on the Realogy board’s audit committee. Continue reading →