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Redfin-owned firm RentPath names new CEO

Housing Wire

Ziglar will oversee the integration of RentPath’s rental listings onto Redfin’s main site, while working with both property managers and consumers, according to Glenn Kelman, Redfin’s CEO. RentPath , a Redfin company, has appointed former ParkMobile CEO Jon Ziglar as chief executive officer, effective August 16.

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Redfin makes its big rental play with RentPath acquisition

Housing Wire

Seattle-based Redfin has agreed to pay $608 million in cash to acquire RentPath , though the deal still requires sign-off by the Federal Trade Commission and a bankruptcy court. Despite RentPath’s baggage, namely a $650 million bankruptcy restructuring , Redfin sees big traffic and lead-generation potential with the pending acquisition.

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Estate Planning And Property Management: How To Protect Your Rental Houses

Rent, Buy & Sell

Hire A Property Manager. This applies to when you already have several rental properties to manage. In this case, it pays to have a property manager so that every aspect surrounding your rental properties is protected. Hence, you’ll no longer be able to maintain all of your rental properties.

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Most Brokerages Have Zero Counter-Cyclical Hedge

Notorious ROB

Back when I was still thinking about pursuing law as a career, my interest was in bankruptcy law. For some reason I thought international cross-border bankruptcy law was super fun. Bankruptcy department wasn’t doing much, and they weren’t billing a lot of hours. Property management.

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Redfin to acquire RentPath for its apartment listings

Realty Biz

Redfin said it will pay $608 million in cash to acquire RentPath, which filed for bankruptcy in February 2020. RentPath has remained in business while its bankruptcy proceedings are still ongoing, and the company’s owners have been searching far and wide for a solution during this time.

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How to Sell My House Fast in Des Moines: Cash Offer Options

HomeLight

Financial difficulties: Financial challenges such as foreclosure or bankruptcy may require you to sell your home quickly to alleviate financial stress. Inherited property: Managing an inherited home can be overwhelming, prompting many to opt for a quick sale.

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11 Top Real Estate Safety Apps You Need to Know About

The Close

Forewarn can obtain a criminal history, verify current vehicle and property ownership statuses, identify financial risks (like bankruptcy), and provide a complete residential address history for almost 90% of people. SafeShowings Best for: Property showings and open houses Cost: $4.99 How much does a realtor safety app cost?

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