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Famous real estate heir Robert Durst to face trial for decades-old murder of friend

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Real estate tycoon Robert Durst must stand trial over the murder of a close friend in the year 2000, a Los Angeles judge ruled Thursday. Continue reading →

Ebby Halliday appoints new CEO as longtime leader steps aside

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Mary Frances Burleson, the longtime CEO and president of Ebby Halliday, is stepping down to assume a new role as chairman emeritus as she focuses on the company’s philanthropic efforts, per an announcement this week. Chris Kelly, who formerly served in… Continue reading →

Mail bomb suspect Cesar Altieri Sayoc lost home to foreclosure during crisis

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Cesar Altieri Sayoc, the man charged by the U.S. Department of Justice Friday with sending at least 13 packages containing explosive devices to leading Democrats and vocal anti-Trump critics had his Fort Lauderdale home foreclosed on during the 2009 fi… Continue reading →

Expedia acquires 2 home-sharing startups as Airbnb rivalry heats up

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Expedia has acquired two apartment-sharing startups in a move that positions the global travel technology company as a competitor to Airbnb. Continue reading →

Toughest sale ever? Manhattan mansion owned by 5 countries hits the market

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A Manhattan mansion co-owned by five Eastern European countries has returned to the market one year after a deal collapsed due to bureaucratic bickering. Continue reading →

Contactually updates Chrome browser extension for Gmail

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Contactually expects the Gmail connectivity to further streamline how its customers use their product, the ultimate goal of every software product, and especially of customer relationship management platforms. Continue reading →

Pending home sales rise modestly in September: NAR Index

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The Pending home sales index rose 0.5 percent from August to September, but remained down year-over-year for the ninth-straight month, according to NAR. Continue reading →

New residential home sales plummet to 2-year low in September

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New residential home sales dropped 5.5 percent in September to the lowest growth in almost two years, according to the Census Bureau and the HUD. Continue reading →

CoreLogic to acquire insurance claims software provider

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Real estate analytics company CoreLogic announced Monday it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Symbility Solutions, an insurance claims technology platform. Continue reading →