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Agents vs. consumers: why real estate apps need to pick an audience

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Whether you’re building a real estate app or the latest tool using  artificial intelligence, the user experience (UX) should be at the top of your thoughts. Continue reading →

Indie brokerages see opportunity in era of disruption

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Thanks to their uniquely personalized identities in local markets and the advent of affordable new tech tools like Amazon’s Echo devices, independent real estate brokerages are well-positioned to compete against larger national real estate chains. Continue reading →

Will deal to end shutdown kick-start real estate sales?

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Congressional leaders and President Donald Trump reached a deal on a continuing resolution Friday that will fund the government for three weeks. The deal ensures all government employees will receive their paychecks next week, including backpay missed … Continue reading →

Canadian agent nearly murdered for El Chapo by Hells Angels

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Iconic gangster Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán tried to use the Hells Angels to kill a real estate agent in Canada, a Brooklyn court heard this week. Continue reading →

Blockchain-powered RealBlocks secures seed round of $3.1M

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RealBlocks, a blockchain-backed platform for real estate fundraising and investment, announced Friday that it has secured seed funding in the amount of $3.1 million., led by Science, Inc. Continue reading →

National HouseCheck buys Housefax

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Housefax, a popular industry resource for home data and property reports founded in 2012, has been acquired for an undisclosed sum by National HouseCheck, a property inspection and home reporting service. Continue reading →

People are posing as agents to scam renters out of deposits

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In the latest real estate scam in New York, people are posing as real estate agents and asking renters to transfer deposits for non-existent apartments. Continue reading →