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Opendoor hits reset: The iBuyer goes full founder mode with new CEO

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Opendoor’s recently appointed CEO Kaz Nejatian used the firm’s third-quarter earnings call with investors and analysts to introduce himself and reintroduce the company he has been tasked with turning around.  “I’m a computer nerd turned lawyer, turned founder, but I think of myself primarily as a product manager,” Nejatian said during Thursday evenings call. “That’s […]

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Real Brokerage settles lawsuit with former CFO Michelle Ressler

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The Real Brokerage and its former chief financial officer Michelle Ressler have reached a settlement agreement in the lawsuit Ressler filed in early June 2025.  Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, the lawsuit claims that Real orchestrated Ressler’s termination under false pretenses and replaced her with a less

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Realtor-builder collaboration survey reveals key frustrations

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Picture this: a Realtor® walks into a new-home sales office, client in tow, ready to collaborate. The builder’s rep glances up from the desk, wary smile in place. Both sides want the same thing — a sold home — but the air crackles with tension. That moment, repeated across the country, defines one of housing’s

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SERHANT. bets big on Las Vegas real estate

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SERHANT. is trying its luck in Las Vegas. The Ryan Serhant-helmed firm announced the launch of its Las Vegas operation on Wednesday. The company said its debut in the Las Vegas market will see some of the metro area’s top-performing agents and teams come together under one brokerage. SERHANT. says the agents and teams joining

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Tech Pulse: AI advances, big earnings and policy shifts

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Welcome back to Tech Pulse — HousingWire‘s weekly series rounding up the latest in technology news, including tools, integrations and trends that impact mortgage and real estate. Here’s what happened this week: Zillow’s Follow Up Boss privacy policy changes spark industry debate Zillow‘s updated privacy policy for Follow Up Boss has sparked debate among real estate agents. The policy introduces

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Florida Realtors, Japan-America Real Estate Coalition expand ties

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Florida Realtors has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Japan-America Real Estate Coalition Office (JARECO) — strengthening cooperation and expanding business opportunities between real estate professionals in Florida and Japan. Under the memorandum, Florida Realtors and JARECO will focus on professional development, market data sharing and global business outreach. Both groups have committed to

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NorthstarMLS restructures board, embraces new governance model

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Minnesota’s NorthstarMLS is shaking up its governance structure. In an announcement on Wednesday, the MLS said that its shareholder associations, which include Minneapolis Area Realtors (MAR), the Saint Paul Area Association of Realtors (SPAAR), and the Southeast Minnesota Realtors (SEMR), have made the decision to embrace what they are calling a new, “business-forward governance model.”

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Realtor.com releasing 3D “FlyAround” property viewing tool

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Realtor.com plans to introduce a new 3D property viewing tool called FlyAround. The tool allows users to explore homes and neighborhoods through a low-altitude satellite view. The feature will begin rolling out in the coming weeks. FlyAround uses Google Maps’ 3D technology and is powered by TopHap Inc. It integrates directly into property listing pages

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Zillow’s Follow Up Boss privacy policy changes spark industry debate

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Zillow Group is making changes to Follow Up Boss’s privacy policy and many in the real estate industry are taking issue with the changes.  Earlier this month, Zillow informed users of Follow Up Boss, which it acquired in 2023, that a new privacy policy is set to go into effect on November 15, 2025. The

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Top California team joins Equity Union Real Estate

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Equity Union Real Estate announced Thursday that Dennis and Yana Chernov, along with The Chernov Team, have joined the Los Angeles-based brokerage. The Chernov Team — known for its work in luxury real estate — specializes in new construction and residential sales, including traditional homes and condominiums. The group ranked No. 13 nationally by RealTrends

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