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Virtual brokerage Real to begin trading on Nasdaq
The Real Brokerage will begin offering common shares on the Nasdaq during the second quarter of 2020. The company already trades on two other exchanges.
Beyond Pricing rebrands as Beyond to reflect growth
The startup says it now offers more than a dynamic pricing tool designed to maximize rental revenue for Airbnb hosts and property managers.
Ben Carson joins board of directors of largest homebuilder in US
The largest homebuilder in America, D.R. Horton, announced it appointed former HUD Secretary Ben Carson to its board of directors.
Purchase mortgage originations to hit a new record in 2021
The MBA announced Thursday at its Spring Conference and Expo 2021 that purchase originations are on track to grow 16.4 percent to a new record of $1.67 trillion in 2021.
Pacaso taps dotloop exec Marnie Blanco to lead industry relations
Pacaso named Marnie Blanco as its vice president of industry relations on Thursday. She'll oversee strategic industry partnerships and relations growth.
SmartRent inks $2.2B merger deal with Fifth Wall SPAC
Once closed, the merger would mark one of the biggest deals between a proptech firm and a special-purpose acquisition company to date.
RedfinNow becomes first iBuyer to enter the Boston real estate market
With the New England addition announced Thursday, RedfinNow is currently buying and selling homes in 23 markets nationwide.
Mortgage rates drop below 3% for first time in months
Average mortgage rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage dropped to 2.97 percent for the week ending April 22, according to Freddie Mac?s Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Existing-home sales prices rise to historic high ? even as sales decline
Existing-home sales fell 3.7 percent in March, but the median sales price rose 17.2 percent to a historic high of $329,100, according to the National Association of Realtors.
2 top Douglas Elliman execs jump to HomeServices of America
Douglas Elliman executives Brad Loe and Steven James, the president of the brokerage's New York City operations, will help craft HSA's growth strategy.
To reach borrowers, servicers need to speak their language: MBA panel
Servicers must be empathetic, acknowledging to begin the conversation, a panel of experts at the Mortgage Bankers Association?s Spring Conference and Expo said on Wednesday.
New Compass agents countersue Howard Hanna for withholding compensation
Jennifer Crouse and Michael Hornung claim Howard Hanna owes them tens of thousands of dollars for work they did before being recruited by Compass.
It?s a lawsuit waiting to happen! Avoid these post-closing problems
Running into post-closure problems is often burdensome for everyone involved in the transaction. In some cases where it morphs into a lawsuit, it can even be costly. So, how can agents prevent them in the first place, and what can they do to avoid litigation?
The Inman Handbook on today?s intense inventory crisis
There aren't enough homes for everyone who wants them. That's driving up prices and stretching agents thin.
Find the right fit! How to strategically hire brokerage staff
An effective team is comprised of talented individuals who complement each other?s strengths, visions and work ethic. Here are a few strategies for hiring brokerage staff across various departments ? plus some positive qualities to look for.
5 movers and shakers driving Opendoor?s growth
These are the executives behind Opendoor's post-IPO growth, which hinges on the company's goal of reaching 42 markets by the end of 2021.
3 situations where agents let their egos get in the way
Achieving a certain level of success sometimes leads to an overinflated ego. However, more often than not, that sense of self-importance can get in the way of an agent's performance. Here are a few reasons and situations where ego hinders success.
Feeling overwhelmed? 4 skills new agents should master first
Navigating the many processes and moving parts of this industry can seem overwhelming ? especially to newly minted agents. But you can't be all things to all people. Here are the main things you need to focus on.
