FW: Inman AM: Redfin, Metro Brokers stir up debate

 

 

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From: Inman News Headlines [mailto:dailynews@inman.com]
Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 6:59 AM
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Subject: Inman AM: Redfin, Metro Brokers stir up debate

 

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