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Redfin temporarily suspends homebuying amid market slump

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RedfinNow, the direct-to-consumer homebuying and selling platform, will not be buying homes for the near future, CEO Glenn Kelman confirmed in a letter to shareholders. Continue reading →

DealHouse proves not all iBuyers are bent on disruption

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DealHouse founder Chris Chiarenza waives buy-side commissions, gives listings back to referral agents, and wants agents and iBuyers to cohabitate. Continue reading →

These 15 markets are poised to become the next iBuying hotspots

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A change in FDIC regulations will make it easier for iBuyers to enter markets in the North and South, according to home-value data platform Ownerly. Continue reading →

IBuyer aggregator OfferBarn releases updates to offer analyzer

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Red Barn Real Estate CEO developed a web app for accumulating and comparing iBuyers, cash investors and open market transactions. Continue reading →

The rise and stall of the offer aggregators: How iBuyers are bringing startups to heel

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Offerpad, Zillow and Opendoor are turning the screws on startups that offer price comparisons and claim to help consumers secure the best offer. Continue reading →

Pulse: How alternative financing is really affecting markets

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Last week, we asked readers to share how alternative financing was affecting their market. A fairly low volume of responses may reflect the fact that these companies remain in their infancy, but a couple readers described noticeable impacts that could … Continue reading →

Pulse: How alternative financing is really affecting markets

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Last week, we asked readers to share how alternative financing was affecting their market. A fairly low volume of responses may reflect the fact that these companies remain in their infancy, but a couple readers described noticeable impacts that could … Continue reading →

A new language for real estate, a new marketplace

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My attempt to coin some terminology, add structure and provide clarity to the plethora of new real estate businesses. Continue reading →

5 apps that will help agents avoid becoming obsolete

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Drew Uher, CEO of agent matching company HomeLight, suggest five must-have “apps” agents should offer consumers in their “app store.” Continue reading →

HomeLight to help buyers make all-cash offers, trade in homes

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The new Cash Close product is meant to make consumers more nimble and competitive and is the latest turn in HomeLight’s evolution as a transaction streamlining company. Continue reading →