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Can futuristic utopias solve our housing crisis?

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People have been founding new cities forever. However, it turns out building a successful place is harder than it looks — and sometimes takes a very long time. Continue reading →

Rates keep falling, and buyers and sellers are springing into action

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Listings and pending sales hit the highest level in roughly a year, according to a new report from Redfin. Still, a record number of contracts were canceled. Continue reading →

Opendoor founder Eric Wu leaving company to focus on startups

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Wu founded Opendoor in 2014 and served as the company’s chief executive officer until last year. He said in a statement that he’s leaving to focus on building new things. Continue reading →

DelPrete: Unprofitability raises questions about Redfin’s viability

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According to Mike DelPrete, high debt, low cash and a lack of profitability in its business model call into question Redfin’s current trajectory and its plans for the future. Continue reading →

Redfin expands commission-based model in Southern California

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Redfin’s new commission-based model, Redfin Next, is now available to agents in San Diego and Orange County. Agents will keep their W-2 status and benefits while getting commission splits of up to 75 percent. Continue reading →

Redfin rolls out AI-enhanced digital self-staging tool for homebuyers

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In partnership with Roomvo, the brokerage and search portal’s new Redfin Redesign tool grants homebuyers the ability to alter room finishes while alerting agents to a buyer’s growing interest. Continue reading →

NAR hires new marketing and comms chief amid tumultuous year

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Suzanne Bouhia will shape NAR’s communication strategy as the organization deals with lawsuits, scandal and a harrowing year in real estate. Continue reading →

Buyers’ market to usher in ‘season of hope’ in 2024, Redfin projects

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Falling home prices and mortgage rates are on tap for buyers and sellers — not to mention a presidential election that could hinge on housing issues, according to Redfin’s outlook for 2024. Continue reading →

Seattle-based Coldwell Banker franchise ditches NAR

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The company is the latest of several to step away from the National Association of Realtors, which has suffered both a scandal and legal defeats in recent months. Continue reading →