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8 steps on the path to greatness for new real estate agents

Oct 16, 2024

Learn the essential steps that pave the way to success in this high-stakes market with insights from luxury consultant Chris Pollinger.

Recent survey highlights housing priorities ahead of 2024 election

Oct 15, 2024

According to the survey, approximately 41.6 percent of U.S. homeowners believe that Donald Trump is best suited to maintain high home values, while 35.3 percent favor Kamala Harris for this role. Although homeowners generally see high home values as beneficial since much of their wealth is tied to home equity, one-third of Americans do not own.

PrimeLending just hired a rival’s CEO to be its new head of growth

Oct 15, 2024

Former Benchmark Mortgage CEO Brian McKinney has been charged with driving company growth following the launch of a more inclusive mortgage underwriting process and home equity product.

Compass scoops up NYC star agent from The Agency

Oct 15, 2024

Daniel Blatman also previously worked at Douglas Elliman and Triplemint. He joins Compass during a period of intense competition for top-producing agents.

Election anxiety is keeping first-time homebuyers at bay: Redfin

Oct 15, 2024

Nearly a fourth of first-time homebuyers are delaying their plans due to election anxiety, according to Redfin's latest market analysis published on Tuesday. The Seattle-based portal teamed with market research company Ipsos to survey 1,802 homeowners and renters on their sentiments about the real estate market. Of the 491 respondents who said they plan to purchase their first home within the next 12 months, 23 percent said they're pausing their plans until after Election Day.

Side sues embattled Alexander brothers, citing breach of contract

Oct 15, 2024

After facing a series of lawsuits this summer from women alleging rape, the Alexander brothers are now contending with a new legal action against them from Side, which had backed their luxury firm.

How to unlock the power of AI as you build your real estate team

Oct 15, 2024

By adopting AI thoughtfully and strategically, Verl Workman writes, companies can enhance efficiency, productivity and innovation.

Hispanic, Black homeowners are narrowing home value gap: Zillow

Oct 15, 2024

The typical Hispanic-owned home is now valued 11.9 percent below that of a non-Hispanic white-owned home, the smallest property value gap on record, according to a Zillow analysis released Monday.

RLTYco poised for growth with 2 new executive hires

Oct 15, 2024

Eric Zollinger has newly been named head of sales and Marcelo Lavanhini chief financial officer, RLTYco has informed Inman. The hires were made as RLTYco preps to expand its services into major luxury markets across the country.

Floify teams with Argyle for income and employment authentication

Oct 15, 2024

Mortgage tech provider Floify's partnership allows lenders to perform Freddie Mac- and Fannie Mae-compliant verifications without leaving the Floify platform, executives announced Thursday.

Keller Williams reaches settlement over shelved profit-share plan

Oct 15, 2024

On Friday, the franchisor and plaintiffs told the court they had finalized the deal terms earlier this month and expect to file a joint case dismissal by November.

Homie drops UtahRealEstate.com from conspiracy lawsuit

Oct 15, 2024

The flat-fee brokerage dismissed its antitrust case against the MLS but kept as defendants Keller Williams, the National Association of Realtors, Anywhere, HomeServices of America and RE/MAX.