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Better funds $1B in mortgages in Q3 but still $54M in the red

Nov 13, 2024

Having pivoted from refinancing to purchase loans, CEO Vishal Garg says investment in AI technology and partnerships with retailers like NEO Home Loans will fuel cost-effective growth.

NYC Council passes bill to end broker fees for renters

Nov 13, 2024

The bill shifts the responsibility for broker fees from renters to property owners in hopes of easing affordability woes. However, opponents of the bill say it will only raise costs for renters in the long run.

Trump appoints Steven Witkoff as Special Envoy for the Middle East

Nov 13, 2024

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has appointed longtime ally and real estate investor Steven Witkoff as his Special Envoy to the Middle East, his team announced on Tuesday.

An agent’s guide to kitchens and baths throughout the decades

Nov 13, 2024

Inman contributor Gerard Splendore explores how kitchens and bathrooms have evolved through the decades, reflecting key historical shifts and design trends.

What’s your biggest business challenge in the new normal? Pulse

Nov 13, 2024

Changes to industry rules and regulations? Economic hurdles? What's the biggest challenge you're facing right now, and what do you plan to do about it?

5 things that will end your real estate career before it starts

Nov 13, 2024

You are the CEO of your own business, broker Zak Shellhammer writes. Prepare yourself with a business plan, clear goals and a positive and productive mindset.

What to know about kitchens and bathrooms from the roaring 20s

Nov 13, 2024

Understanding different periods of design and architecture will give agents an advantage with clients, both sellers and buyers, Gerard Splendore writes. In the 1920s, kitchens were geared toward food preparation and serving, less so for storage and may lack cabinet space.

NAR votes on settlement funding, DOJ help for MLSs, campaign rules

Nov 13, 2024

NAR's board of directors and Executive Committee voted on a slew of proposals at NXT on Monday. But it was one involving NAR's counterpart to the north that drew the most discussion.

Bend Sotheby’s group takes $100M team and launches new brokerage

Nov 12, 2024

Sam DeLay and Cole Billings led the No. 2 team in Bend for volume among medium teams and No. 1 for sides with 112 last year. They're launching their brokerage on the Side platform.

Compass rolls out second-home-focused network for agents

Nov 12, 2024

Compass Resort aims to provide referrals, collaboration and other resources to agents who work with clients focused on vacation properties and secondary homes.

7 new agent etiquette tips for sitting another agent’s open house

Nov 12, 2024

Sitting an open house for a listing agent is a "golden opportunity" to generate leads and practice your home-showing skills with potential buyers, Realtor Jonathan Pressman writes.

Choosing these paint shades could cost homesellers thousands

Nov 12, 2024

While a new coat of paint can transform a home, it can also work against you if the colors don’t resonate with potential buyers. According to a report from Fixr, the 2024 paint color trends are in, and listing agents are weighing in on how certain hues can impact a home’s value.