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iBuyer Knock raises $400 million in latest fundraising round

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Atlanta-based iBuyer Knock has raised $400 million in its latest fundraising round, significantly upping the ante in the high-stakes world of quick turnover, cash-based home buying. The company announced the funding Tuesday, saying that it came in the … Continue reading →

These are the hottest housing markets of 2019

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San Jose, California, took the top spot on Zillow’s annual survey of the hottest housing markets in 2019 for the second year in a row as tech jobs continued to drive workers to Silicon Valley. Continue reading →

Single-family rent climbed in November — but at a slower clip

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Nationwide, the cost of renting a single-family home grew by 2.9 percent, to an average of $1,455, in November, according to the latest data from CoreLogic. Continue reading →

International House of Pancake heir selling ‘house’ for $7.25M

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Nathan Finkel, the son of International House of Pancake’s founder Abe Finkel, has put his extravagant Florida mansion on the market for $7.25 million. Continue reading →

Is OwnersRE.com the agent-free answer for commission-phobic sellers?

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Formally launched this month after a three-month soft release, the company charges owners $250 for use of the platform, which includes a website and productivity dashboard for the home. Continue reading →

This home has 16 bathrooms. Is that too much?

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A luxury mansion in New York’s Long Island has a unique feature — with 16 bathrooms, the house has nearly double the number of toilets for every bedroom. Continue reading →

Black29 Group acquires real estate training company

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Black29 Group, the parent of real estate marketing companies like Goodfellow Coaching and Pro REA Staffing, will be taking another company under its wing. Continue reading →

Mortgage Bankers Association appealed directly to Treasury for relief during shutdown: Report

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After lobbying from the mortgage industry, the IRS is once again verifying the incomes of mortgage applicants despite a government shutdown and some questions about the fairness of reopening just one part of the agency. Continue reading →