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All the news from the real estate competition workshop in D.C.
Redfin took jabs at Zillow and realtor.com, Trelora CEO said it's been egged and harassed, and academics compared real estate to airline bookings
Jun 6
HGTV's 'Fixer Upper' stars fined for improper lead paint removal
Chip and Joanna Gaines will pay the EPA a $40,000 fine, produce a video depicting proper lead paint removal, as part of the settlement
Jun 6
Amazon reportedly weighs entrance into home insurance biz
Insurance stocks take a hit after news story hints at Amazon's plans
Jun 6
D.C. workshop panelists spar over what real estate consumers need to know
At DOJ-FTC workshop on real estate competition, lawyers and academics covered agent compensation, agent reviews and state regulations
Jun 5
Redfin CEO tangles with Zillow and realtor.com at D.C. competition workshop
Other topics from the morning panel included iBuyers and how portals are changing the industry
Jun 5
Home affordability could reach an all-time low by 2023
Report from Black Knight says wage growth can't keep up with rising home prices
Jun 4
Why a workshop in D.C. is so important to America's real estate industry
The FTC and DOJ are convening bigwigs from Zillow, Redfin and more to evaluate the state of listings and competition. The findings could shape the industry's future
Jun 4
Agents vs. brokers: How do they spend their marketing budget?
New report from Adwerx and Real Trends looks at the difference in marketing priorities between agents and brokers
Jun 4