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More existing homes will come equipped with smart tech: Study

By Veronika Bondarenko | August 1, 2019 - 4:06 pm |August 1, 2019 Uncategorized

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Eighty percent of new home buyers, meanwhile, opted for smart home upgrades, according to a new study by Harvard researchers. Continue reading →

Nestio to launch Funnel, online leasing platform for renters

By Veronika Bondarenko | August 1, 2019 - 1:00 pm |August 1, 2019 Uncategorized

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Nestio, a New York City-based rental management and listings platform for landlords, is launching its first consumer platform for renters. Continue reading →

Fed cuts interest rates: What it means for the housing market

By Patrick Kearns | July 31, 2019 - 6:02 pm |July 31, 2019 Uncategorized

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The U.S. Federal Reserve announced Wednesday it would cut interest rates for the first time since a recession hit the U.S. economy in 2008. Continue reading →

Groundfloor gets $3M more from individual real estate investors

By Craig C. Rowe | July 31, 2019 - 1:00 pm |July 31, 2019 Uncategorized

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Crowdfunded investment platform Groundfloor raises $3 million more and doubles year-over-year revenue. Continue reading →

Realogy launches Agent X, its new Alexa-based voice assistant

By Jim Dalrymple II | July 30, 2019 - 10:38 pm |July 30, 2019 Uncategorized

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Fresh off the news of its deal with Amazon, Realogy launched Agent X, a voice-based digital assistant that operates on the retail giant’s Alexa platform. Continue reading →

Tribus websites now voice-searchable with Restb.ai integration

By Craig C. Rowe | July 30, 2019 - 5:58 pm |July 30, 2019 Uncategorized

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Tribus, builder of custom web software solutions for real estate agents, has partnered with Restb.ai to improve accessibility and search results of property websites. Continue reading →

Douglas Elliman agent takes out YouTube ad in search of love

By Veronika Bondarenko | July 30, 2019 - 3:30 pm |July 30, 2019 Uncategorized

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“Life is short, so I decided to go for it, celebrate my age and creatively market myself like I do my properties,” Ann Cutbill Lenane says in the ad. Continue reading →

Pending home sales snap 17-month streak of annual declines

By Patrick Kearns | July 30, 2019 - 2:15 pm |July 30, 2019 Uncategorized

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In June, the National Association of Realtors’ forward-looking indicator based on contract signings climbed 1.7 percent year-over-year. Continue reading →

Home price gains dip in May but rise 3.4% annually: Case-Shiller

By Patrick Kearns | July 30, 2019 - 1:15 pm |July 30, 2019 Uncategorized

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The ‘broad-based moderation’ of home prices continues, according to S&P Dow Jones Indices’ Philip Murphy. Continue reading →

Vacasa to acquire Wyndham Vacation Rentals in $162M deal

By Jim Dalrymple II | July 30, 2019 - 11:38 am |July 30, 2019 Uncategorized

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The $162M deal, to be finalized this fall, will grow Vacasa’s portfolio to more than 23,000 vacation rental units across nearly every continent. Continue reading →