Coldwell Banker adds generative AI to Listing Concierge platform
With its new capabilities, the platform will allow agents and concierge coordinators to automate the generation of listing descriptions, image captions and property attributes "in minutes," the firm told Inman.
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Despite declines, rents are still $305 higher than pre-2020 trends
Despite 11 months of declines, Realtor.com said the typical renter is paying $305 more monthly for an apartment compared to 2019. The greatest rent increases are in Florida and the Midwest.
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Ed Zorn to the real estate industry: Get rid of commission-sharing now
The attorney and broker dives into the nuances of seller concessions, steering, buyer agents' jobs, and avoiding future antitrust trouble ahead of his appearances at Inman Connect Las Vegas.
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Broker Spotlight: Vanessa Griffin, The Agency Tyler
Learn more about this Tyler, Texas, broker, who leads by example to foster a culture of excellence and growth for her agents.
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Teams Spotlight: Matt McKee, The McKee Group at Compass
Find out how this Central Florida team leader moved from a career in amusement parks to the roller coaster of real estate.
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The rules are changing. Here’s how to stay afloat in the days ahead
By approaching change with a positive, growth mindset and intentionality, coaches Emily Bossert and Melanie Klein write, you'll be ready for whatever comes next in business and life.
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Aven lands $142M in funding to take HELOC credit card nationwide
Former Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac chief executives Tim Mayopoulos and Michael DeVito are joining a newly formed advisory board in conjunction with a funding round led by Khosla Ventures.
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Ultra-luxury agent boomerangs from Compass to Keller Williams
Maria Avellaneda rejoins KWNYC after six years at Compass. She will focus on ultra-luxury transactions and lead the franchise’s luxury market in the Hamptons.
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Housing market bubble ready to ‘pop’ in the South, analyst warns
Nashville-based analyst Nick Gerli sparked a social media firestorm with claims of a bubble. But economists dismissed fears, saying the area is home to some of the 'most normalized' markets in the country.
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Big drop in mortgage rates fuels refis, but homebuyers unmoved
One issue for would-be homebuyers seeking jumbo mortgages is that rates haven't come down as dramatically as they have for conforming mortgages eligible for purchase by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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Number of foreign buyer purchases falls to lowest point since 2009
As the U.S. dollar's value and home sale prices rose from April 2023 to March 2024, international buyers shied away from investing in U.S. real estate, according to a new report from NAR.
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Swing state housing costs have skyrocketed since 2020 election
Housing affordability will remain an issue at the forefront of the upcoming presidential election, where swing states will determine the next president and the future of housing costs.
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A CEO’s perspective on leading through constant change
Leading during times of change is undoubtedly challenging, new Inman contributor Justin Bailey writes, but it also presents an opportunity to propel education, build stronger teams and enhance relationships.
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Market headwinds stifled new construction growth in June
High mortgage rates, slowing homebuyer activity and weakening homebuilder sentiments created the perfect storm in June, keeping new residential construction from posting annual gains.
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Waltz provides foreign investors a foot into US real estate
Waltz promises to use its software-enabled workflow to reduce the time and number of administrative hurdles non-citizens face when looking to invest in the U.S., stating it can be done fewer than 30 days.
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Ed Zorn: Why mandatory buyer contracts are a ‘big consumer win’
California Regional MLS's general counsel talks offers of compensation, seller concessions, steering and buyer agency agreements ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect Las Vegas.
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3 ways to move from hustle to harmony and find work-life balance
Broker-owner Andrew Fortune writes that finding work-life balance involves investing in self-care and building support systems. The key is to focus on building a strategy that works for where you are at in life and that slowing down will create a steady flow of energy
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How to break down the pros and cons of buying down interest rates
Interest rate buydowns involve a trade-off between upfront costs and long-term affordability. Clever CEO Luke Babich offers strategies to help clients make the choice.
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Tell us about your biggest communication blunder: Pulse
As the Aug. 17 post-settlement implementation deadline approaches, it's more important than ever to get your verbal and written ducks in a row.
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Zavvie’s power buyer suite for mortgage lenders is catching on
More than 7,500 loan officers in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., have access to cash offers that can be approved in as little as an hour, with NEO Home Loans and American Financial Network among the biggest partners.
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