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Rocket Mortgage, Solidifi among defendants in appraisal bias suit

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Prosecutors allege appraisal that erased $220,000 from Denver duplex’s value discriminated against Black owner and thwarted her attempt to refinance at lower rates. Continue reading →

Homebuyers can now find Zillow 3D Home Tours on Realtor.com

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Seven months after partnering on multifamily rental listings, portal behemoths Zillow and Realtor.com have agreed to syndicate 3D Zillow tours, floor plans and photos to for-sale listings. Continue reading →

Bill Murray’s former New York estate hits the market for $3.69M

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Murray and his ex-wife, Corcoran broker Mickey Murray, built the Yellow House in the 1980s after buying the property for $305K. The 5,177-square-foot home sits on the site of a 19th-century barn. Continue reading →

Premier Sotheby’s brings on Long & Foster vet as president

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Jackie Thiel spent the majority of her 30-plus-year career with Long & Foster. With her move, Thiel will oversee day-to-day brokerage operations of 1,400 real estate advisors across 40 offices in Florida and North Carolina. Continue reading →

Median down payment slides $2,400 as affordability improves

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Moderating mortgage rates and lessening buyer competition have pushed the U.S. median down payment down 7.33 percent over the past year, according to Realtor.com. Continue reading →

The real estate industry is more politically split than you think

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Amid a tumultuous year for the real estate industry, Realtors have donated millions to political causes — and Democrats have managed to collect more than Republicans from the industry’s rank and file. Continue reading →

The new redlining: Paying a buyer agent is just part of the challenge

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Now that buyer agency compensation rules are in place, Trina Gonzales-Van writes, the NAR, regulatory bodies and significant stakeholders must consider their impact on borrowers and determine whether these policies do more harm than good. Continue reading →

8 tips for preparing your first real estate agent business plan

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A well-prepared business plan, Darryl Davis writes, will help you set a clear direction, stay focused and increase your chances of success. Continue reading →

Pacaso fundraising campaign continues apace despite critique

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The campaign’s transparency was questioned following a decision to post “cumulative” financials instead of annualized profits in a pitch sent to investors that drew fire from an industry analyst. Continue reading →