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Homie sues NAR and others, alleging boycott and conspiracy

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The suit accuses NAR and major franchisors of breaking antitrust laws. The company’s complaint includes alleged text messages in which agents refused to show Homie listings. Continue reading →

Fathom’s Verus Title subsidiary acquires LW Traveling Title

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Fathom Holdings beefs up title coverage in three states with “strategic addition” to geographic footprint, acquiring nine-person title agency with offices in Utah, Colorado and Virginia. Continue reading →

Flat-fee brokerage Homie makes remarkable pivot amid upheaval

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The Utah-based disruptor “moved our real estate agents from W2 to 1099” while other “non-Homie” agents were laid off last week due to “role redundancy,” a Homie spokesperson confirmed to Inman. Continue reading →

Salt Lake City: The utopian community that (sort of) worked

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Utah’s capital was founded as a religious refuge and built according to spiritual ideals. But it has evolved dramatically, offering a compelling glimpse of what successful urban planning looks like. Continue reading →

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 →

‘2021 all over again’: Agents get to work as spring homebuying arrives

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On the first day of spring, agents across the U.S. who spoke to Inman saw the return of bidding wars and busy open houses, suggesting that after a slow 2022 the market is turning a corner. Continue reading →

Utah’s red rock and Florida’s coast: 2022’s top second-home markets

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Washington County, a one-time remote region of southern Utah’s high desert, experienced the most number of mortgage rate locks for second homes, experiencing a year-over-year jump of 10.3 percent. Continue reading →

Flat-fee brokerage Houwzer acquires rival Trelora

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The acquisition will expand the company’s footprint to 14 states. The deal also comes amid a challenging time for the real estate technology sector. Continue reading →

Windermere debuts zavvie-powered comparison tool for sellers

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Windermere Offers will allow people working with the brokerage’s agents to compare various options for selling their homes. Continue reading →

Pacaso vote could offer roadmap for other opponents of fractional homes

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Proposed regulations in Park City, Utah, would restrict Pacaso to areas reserved for timeshares. A vote is scheduled for Oct. 27 and could provide a blueprint for critics in other communities. Continue reading →