EXp Realty sued for trademark infringement … by EXP Realty
Weeks after announcing an expansion into New York City, eXp Realty has been hit with a lawsuit by a very similarly named brokerage....
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Trump creates affordable housing council, taps Ben Carson as chair
In an executive order Tuesday, Trump said the role of the council would be to increase the supply of homes in the U.S. in an effort to meet demand....
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The major lesson I learned from 5 days without a phone
In a foreign land, Jay Thompson was robbed of his phone, literally. Here’s the eye-opening experience he had. ...
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7 myths buyers actually believe
Here are seven common misunderstandings that can ratchet up tensions in real estate transactions. Clear them up before they mess up your process....
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Wayfair employees reportedly plan walkout over furniture for border camps
A letter purporting to be from Wayfair employees that was widely circulating on Twitter Tuesday — and which was shared by @wayfairwalkout — further alleged that the company supplied $200,000 worth of bedding to a BCFS facility in Carrizo Springs, Texas, that "will be outfitted to detain up...
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‘Cannabis Open House Party’ to launch social app Rila
The company will host a cannabis-themed open house in Sherman Oaks, California, replete with plants, hemp dog treats, skincare products and lessons on leaf trimming in the cabana — all to officially launch the social real estate app that uses agent- and community-based content to promote...
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Co-living startup Venn raises $40M to ‘reinvent urban neighborhoods’
Co-living startup Venn announced Tuesday it raised $40 million in its first round of funding. The Tel Aviv, Israel-founded company aims to take on giants in the space like WeLive by supporting entire neighborhoods, from managing homes to supporting local businesses and creating community spaces. ...
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Lawsuit alleges New Yorkers built an illegal Airbnb empire
The group allegedly spent years illegally renting out dozens of properties all across New York City and ultimately made millions of dollars....
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What’s in a name? How street names can impact a deal
Apparently, the question of whether street names matter to buyers hit a nerve with a number of real estate professionals across the nation. Here are some of the best stories we gathered. ...
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NYC law firm mulls class action lawsuit against Realogy
The New York City-based law firm that previously filed a class action lawsuit against Zillow is putting Realogy in its crosshairs....
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