Realtor.com moves headquarters from Santa Clara to Austin, Texas
Six years after opening an office in Austin, Realtor.com is making the space its new headquarters. The company said it has more than 400 employees in Texas and now plans to add "hundreds more."
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SERHANT. rides Florida wave with new leadership hires
Tiffany McQuaid and Gabby Valle have joined the luxury firm in South Florida, respectively, as regional director of Strategy and Performance and vice president of marketing, new development Inman has learned.
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Tool Kit: What you should know about DEI and Fair Housing
Experts predict that 70 percent of Americans will develop a recognized disability. DEI is essential for our future, writes Rachael Hite, and smart agents will invest in learning more.
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Only 29% of agents are doing deals. Here’s how to be one of them
From underqualified agents to mindless recruiting practices, team leader Carl Medford outlines the things that need to change in order to elevate the industry.
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Pullback in mortgage rates spurs refis but not purchase loans
Requests to refinance were up 12 percent week over week and 17 percent from a year ago last week after rates for 30-year fixed-rate loans pulled back to the lowest level in six weeks.
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RE/MAX Canada president steps down amid leadership turnover
Christopher Alexander announced he was stepping down from his role after just over three years as RE/MAX faces ongoing struggles with revenue and agent count.
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Optimal Blue is about to drop an AI assistant aimed at mortgage execs
Conversational generative AI chat assistant, Ask Obi, is aimed at providing high-level insights "to better understand the data that drives their business."
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Realtor.com parent Move posts first revenue bump in 10 quarters
Realtor.com parent company Move’s revenues grew 2 percent year over year to $130 million in Q2. However, market headwinds are still suppressing lead volume and traffic growth.
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Stephen Kotler steps down as Western Region CEO at Elliman
Kotler has been with Douglas Elliman for more than 30 years, and will now return to work in sales alongside his brother and son on the Kotler Team in New York City following a tumultuous period for western operations.
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Holly Parker joins Compass after 25 years at Douglas Elliman
Luxury real estate powerhouse Holly Parker is making a big move — after 25 years with Douglas Elliman, she's taking her team to Compass in New York, the brokerage announced Wednesday.
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Better waiving $995 origination fee for repeat mortgage customers
"Better Forever" incentive is not offered on HELOCs, nor to borrowers who apply through third-party platforms like LendingTree, CreditKarma, Bankrate or Nerdwallet.
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Real’s latest addition brings Alberta agent total to 1K
The Real Brokerage has added 57 agents in Edmonton, Alberta, by bringing on board YEGPro Realty, one of the province's most productive.
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LoanDepot partners with factory homebuilder Onx Homes
With listings scarce and refinancings sluggish, the strategy of partnering with homebuilders to form joint ventures like Onx X+ Mortgage is to grow loanDepot's purchase loan business.
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Senate confirms Scott Turner as HUD secretary in 55-44 vote
Former Texas state representative and NFL star Scott Turner will now lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development after being confirmed in a Senate vote of 55-44.
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Will HUD Secretary Scott Turner be good for housing?
Broker and former U.S. Senate legislative correspondent Cara Ameer offers issue-by-issue analysis of the confirmation hearing for Scott Turner, newly confirmed as HUD Secretary.
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Bess Freedman on why Compass’ listing portal is raising red flags
Launched Monday, Compass One's aim is to funnel business through private exclusive channels, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman writes — yet it threatens a healthy real estate market.
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How to create a financial plan as a brand new team leader
With careful planning and strategic execution, you can achieve your financial objectives and lead your real estate team to long-term success, Verl Workman writes.
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Fair housing protections rolled back on Day 1 of Trump presidency
Having fair access and the opportunity to lease or own a home is paramount to the American dream, Dr. Lee Davenport writes. Here's how new policies could impact that goal.
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Tell us how you feel about Trump’s 1st wave of executive orders: Pulse
What do you think about the president's first few weeks in office? Are his proposed policies poised to help or hurt the housing market and the wider economy?
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Challenges of Finding an Apartment
For everyone, no matter where he/she might be living in, it is a necessity to come back to a place at the end of the day which they can call a 'home'. This is the place which can help one relax after a long day at work or any other stressful environment. However, nowadays finding a home in India is becoming increasingly difficult.
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