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Messaging Feature Added to Zillow App
Each listing conversation is organized in a single thread, reducing the app-hopping and missed messages. Continue Reading Messaging Feature Added to Zillow App
Messaging Feature Added to Zillow App
Each listing conversation is organized in a single thread, reducing the app-hopping and missed messages. Continue Reading Messaging Feature Added to Zillow App
Tech Trends: Upgraded Tools of the Trade
This week’s Tech Trends round-up highlights upgraded tools designed to make life easier for homeowners, lenders and real estate professionals. In Search of Radon. Homeowner.org, a resource for homeownership education and safety, announced the release of Version 1.0 of...
Mauricio Umansky Revives Lawsuit Against NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy
Mauricio Umansky, co-founder of The Agency and the American Real Estate Association, has re-opened a lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) Clear Cooperation Policy. The New York Times reports the lawsuit was first filed on behalf of the Pocket...
Black Opal Insurance Unveils New Platform for Real Estate Investors
Dallas-based Black Opal Insurance has launched a specialized insurance platform designed for real estate investors. According to the company, the new offering will simplify the insurance process for investors managing fix-and-flips, annual rentals, ground-up...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
Burlington to Acquire 45 Store Locations from Bankrupt Retailer Jo-Ann
Burlington’s acquisition follows an expansion strategy by the company that saw the opening of 101 new stores last year. Continue Reading Burlington to Acquire 45 Store Locations from Bankrupt Retailer Jo-Ann
Warren Buffett to Retire as Berkshire Hathaway’s Chief Executive at Year’s End
Buffett stated that he wanted to see Greg Abel as his replacement. Continue Reading Warren Buffett to Retire as Berkshire Hathaway’s Chief Executive at Year’s End
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 28-May 2
The too-high cost for homebuying, the effects of plumbing mishaps on household budgets, and an XL-sized lease in New York City’s office market top this week’s Hits and Misses. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 28-May 2
Social Media Influencer Charged with Defrauding Real Estate Investors Out of $11 Million
Bossetti received more than $20 million in investments between September 2019 and June 2023. Continue Reading Social Media Influencer Charged with Defrauding Real Estate Investors Out of $11 Million
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Fewer Zombie Foreclosures in Q2 Housing Market
A total of 6,945 residential properties facing possible foreclosure have been vacated by their owners nationwide in the second quarter. Continue Reading Fewer Zombie Foreclosures in Q2 Housing Market
Zillow Names Phoenix as the Best Housing Market for New College Graduates
Phoenix topped the list due to a strong job market and a large percentage of rental listings on Zillow offering a concession. Continue Reading Zillow Names Phoenix as the Best Housing Market for New College Graduates
Goldman Sachs Executive Beth M. Hammack to Lead Cleveland Fed
Hammack will succeed Loretta J. Mester, whose tenure ends on June 30. Continue Reading Goldman Sachs Executive Beth M. Hammack to Lead Cleveland Fed
Pee-wee’s Real-Life Playhouse Listed for $5 Million
The zany comic actor acquired the property in 1985 for $415,000. Continue Reading Pee-wee’s Real-Life Playhouse Listed for $5 Million
Netflix Releases Trailer of Ryan Serhant Series ‘Owning Manhattan’
The eight-episode series launches June 28. Continue Reading Netflix Releases Trailer of Ryan Serhant Series ‘Owning Manhattan’
Report: Nearly One-Quarter of Black Mortgage Applicants are Rejected
Insufficient credit was the most common reason given (43%) for the application rejection Continue Reading Report: Nearly One-Quarter of Black Mortgage Applicants are Rejected
New Investment Program Aimed at 1031 Exchange Investors
Michael O’Shea was named to the newly created position of vice president of Origin Exchange. Continue Reading New Investment Program Aimed at 1031 Exchange Investors
Sila Realty Trust to Begin Trading on NYSE
When trading begins on the NYSE, the company’s common stock will cease trading on the over-the-counter markets. Continue Reading Sila Realty Trust to Begin Trading on NYSE
Mortgage Application Activity Declines Again
The Refinance Index decreased 14% from the previous week and was 12% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Declines Again
ATTOM Debuts Building Footprint Data Feature
The real estate data provider ATTOM has added a Building Footprint feature to its Table of Data Elements. Continue Reading ATTOM Debuts Building Footprint Data Feature
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