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It’s been a year since Zillow’s ambitious undertaking to buy and sell homes to consumers with quick-close, all-cash offers under the “iBuying” model.

General Electric has agreed to pay $1.5 billion to the U.S. Justice Department over allegations that one of its subsidiary businesses made misrepresentations related to subprime lending.

The week's top real estate industry stories, plus getting back to basics.

A California luxury real estate developer whose homes have drawn the attention of Hollywood celebrities was arrested on charges of running a $1.3 billion-Ponzi scheme.

Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt is moving on. His stylish 1940s Los Angeles ranch property just hit the market for $3.85 million.

Agent cold calls have come under attack recently and now their text message equivalent are also under scrutiny, according to a series of Florida lawsuits.

In an effort to finally solve the 2011 murder of a young Realtor, Iowa police have launched a website in which the public can submit tips about the crime.

The National Association of Realtors affordability index ticked up in February, meaning the typical family had more estimated income to afford a home at the national median price.

ZORC — Zillow, Opendoor, Redfin and Compass — are shaping up to be the future proptech real estate titans. Where Keller Williams, Realogy and RE/MAX fit in is still up for grabs.

Forge lasting relationships at Inman Connect Las Vegas 2019.

In the ever-evolving world of real estate tech, LionDesk is choosing integrations and leveraging partnerships with top third-party applications to create a CRM that plays well with others — and allows agents to maintain their independence. Learn more about the building process from the company's founder and president David Anderson in this podcast.

To find out if a brand evolution or rebrand is necessary, an excellent place to start is with a brand audit. The result of the review will shed light on whether your brand is still relevant and valuable or if it's time for a change. If it is, just follow these steps to rebuild and launch.

The shallowness and importance of a first impression in the real estate industry are undeniable, which is why it's important to nail your personal brand image from the get-go. Here are the three most important factors that make up your personal brand image — get these right, and you'll sculpt an impressive yet genuine brand that attracts quality clients.

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, Zestimates. The AVM (automated valuation model) put Zillow on the map. If Zestimates become live offers, how will agents fare? 

Lemonade, a tech-centric insurance startup that uses artificial intelligence, announced Thursday it had raised $300 million in a new round of funding.