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Ten-X execs launch new commercial real estate marketplace and MLS

By Veronika Bondarenko | October 9, 2018 - 9:24 pm |October 9, 2018 Uncategorized

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Former executives of real estate startup Ten-X are going full throttle into the commercial real estate business with the launch of a new marketplace and MLS. Continue reading →

Hurricane Michael barreling toward $13.4B in real estate

By Veronika Bondarenko | October 9, 2018 - 4:09 pm |October 9, 2018 Uncategorized

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With Hurricane Michael swirling toward the Gulf Coast, property valued in excess of $13.4 billion is at risk of storm damage, according to a new analysis. Continue reading →

Delinquency rate hits new low

By Veronika Bondarenko | October 9, 2018 - 1:02 pm |October 9, 2018 Uncategorized

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Mortgage delinquency and foreclosure rates hit a 12-year low in July, continuing a streak of month-over-month declines, according to a new analysis Tuesday. Continue reading →

Realogy selects 10 tech startups to compete for $25K prize

By Patrick Kearns | October 8, 2018 - 9:40 pm |October 8, 2018 Uncategorized

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A group of 10 real estate tech startups will duke it for $25,000 at Realogy’s sixth annual FWD Innovation Summit at its Madison, New Jersey, headquarters on Nov. 14. Continue reading →

Real estate tech funding reached $2.7B last month, most since 2017

By Patrick Kearns | October 8, 2018 - 7:29 pm |October 8, 2018 Uncategorized

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An astounding $2.7 billion was invested in real estate technology in September, a month-over-month increase of 132 percent according to a new study. Continue reading →

Realtor nearly arrested after entering recently foreclosed home

By Veronika Bondarenko | October 8, 2018 - 1:10 pm |October 8, 2018 Uncategorized

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When Alabama Realtor Cheryl Piccinini entered an empty house for a showing, she had no idea she was facing a potential breaking and entering charge. Continue reading →

Vija Williams hired as director of growth for Ben Kinney Companies

By Veronika Bondarenko | October 5, 2018 - 4:33 pm |October 5, 2018 Uncategorized

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Keller Williams mega-agent and frequent real estate conference presenter Vija Williams is joining Ben Kinney Companies as the new director of growth. Continue reading →

LendingTree acquires QuoteWizard for over $300M

By Veronika Bondarenko | October 5, 2018 - 1:01 pm |October 5, 2018 Uncategorized

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The online lending marketplace LendingTree has agreed to purchase QuoteWizard, one of the largest insurance comparison websites, in a deal worth up to $370.2 million Continue reading →

Redfin Mortgage launches in Colorado, its 10th market

By Patrick Kearns | October 4, 2018 - 4:14 pm |October 4, 2018 Uncategorized

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Redfin Mortgage, the home lending arm of the Seattle-based real estate brokerage, officially launched today in Colorado. Continue reading →

Zillow hires Teri Conrad to lead Canada broker relations

By Patrick Kearns | October 3, 2018 - 9:12 pm |October 3, 2018 Uncategorized

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Industry veteran Teri Conrad is joining Zillow Group as its new director of broker relations in Canada, the company confirmed to Inman on Wednesday. Continue reading →