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Affordable housing at an iconic Frank Lloyd Wright tower? Federal grant aims to make it happen

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Four apartments at the architect’s iconic Price Tower in Oklahoma could be converted into affordable housing, according to officials. Continue reading →

Can smart home devices help sell a home? Part 2: The results

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After spending a number of months working with a network of connected devices in his own home, Inman’s tech reporter has come to a conclusion about whether smart tech can help sell a home. Find out what it is here. Continue reading →

Developer who whitewashed 5 Pointz graffiti invites artists back

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Developer Jerry Wolkoff drew anger and lawsuits after whitewashing an iconic Queens graffiti spot to make way for luxury towers. Continue reading →

New Facebook ad platform from Chime is worth liking

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The ever-evolving sales acceleration platform’s Facebook advertising tool automates much of the process for creating and running dynamic ads via DARE on the social media giant. Continue reading →

How the US broke Purplebricks: Former employees sound off

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Purplebricks announced on Wednesday, it was shuttering it’s U.S. operations. The flat-fee brokerage was only live in the U.S. for less than two years, but still, it’s departure doesn’t come as a surprise to many former employees. Continue reading →

BREAKING: Purplebricks exits US after less than 2 years in market

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Following months of uncertainty over Purplebricks’ future in the United States, the flat-free brokerage is exiting the U.S. market, less than two years after launching in Los Angeles in September 2017. Continue reading →

Company that creates electricity from footsteps raises $3.2M

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Pavegen, a company that generates both electricity and data from footsteps, has raised more than $3 million in a successful crowdfunding campaign. Continue reading →

Sotheby’s International Realty expands to Arkansas

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Sotheby’s International Realty is opening a new franchise in Rogers, Arkansas. It’s the 41st state for the global luxury franchisor, which has a presence in 70 countries and territories.  Continue reading →