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Real Estate News
How to define your target audience without losing existing business
Wed, 07 May 2025 8:00:57
Build your brand around a location or property type you're passionate about, Nick Schlekeway writes, and watch your business take off. read more»

What aspect of real estate has changed most in the past 5 years?
Wed, 07 May 2025 8:00:48
From market changes to regulatory shifts and more, what are the biggest changes you've seen over the past five years? read more»

In a post-settlement world, let’s get rid of procuring cause
Wed, 07 May 2025 8:00:41
According to managing broker Spencer Krull, with mandatory buyer-broker agreements, it's time for NAR to get rid of the "participation trophy" of procuring cause. read more»

It’s later than you think: 5 ways to make the most of your time
Wed, 07 May 2025 8:00:34
Life can change in an instant. Rather than facing the future with regrets, Carl Medford writes, we can systematically alter our futures by making incremental changes that compound over time and open doors of opportunity we never imagined.  read more»

Rewrite the rules: 5 fresh ways to use Canva for real estate
Wed, 07 May 2025 8:00:30
Forget same-old, same-old flyers and social media posts. Trainer Rachael Hite offers smart strategies for using Canva to streamline your marketing and communication. read more»

LoanDepot boosts lending and profit margins, trims Q1 loss
Tue, 06 May 2025 22:35:42
Company founder Anthony Hsieh, who returned to the executive leadership team in March, says investments in technology, connections to real estate agents and joint ventures with homebuilders will help it scale. read more»

Fathom Holdings promotes 2 execs in strategic growth, mortgage roles
Tue, 06 May 2025 22:26:50
Sean Varin and Paul Marsh have been promoted to senior roles at Fathom Holdings and Fathom Holdings' subsidiary, Encompass Lending Group. The duo will be responsible for stoking growth opportunities at both companies. read more»

UWM shrugs off $241M Q1 net loss on loan servicing writedown
Tue, 06 May 2025 21:38:15
Executives put a positive spin on prospects for growth, with loan origination volume up 17 percent from a year ago to $32.4 billion and revenue up 5 percent to $613.4 million. read more»

Redfin unfazed by 2% revenue drop as it finalizes deal with Rocket
Tue, 06 May 2025 21:04:08
Despite a year-over-year decline in Q1, CEO Glenn Kelman voiced confidence in a statement on Tuesday as Redfin continued to finalize its $1.75 billion all-stock merger with Rocket Companies. read more»

EXp reports a dip in homes sold, agent count in Q1
Tue, 06 May 2025 20:39:04
The company reported having 81,904 agents at the end of the first quarter amid an ongoing slide in headcount. It also reported its agents sold 2 percent fewer homes in the quarter compared to a year ago. read more»

Opendoor trims losses in Q1, but revenue ticks down
Tue, 06 May 2025 20:24:21
The iBuyer also revealed Tuesday that it bought 3,609 homes in the first three months of 2025. That number represents a 4 percent year-over-year increase. read more»

Coldwell Banker nabs Bay Area-based Joe Velasco Group
Tue, 06 May 2025 17:24:42
The team did $180 million in sales volume via 90 transactions last year. Its move to Coldwell Banker comes amid an intense period for agent and team recruiting. read more»

$91M Northwest Arkansas indie joins Keller Williams
Tue, 06 May 2025 17:18:58
HomeQuest Realty has returned to Keller Williams after seven years away from the Texas-based franchisor. The firm, which closed $91.9 million in 2024 sales volume, will now operate as Curtis Realty Group. read more»

Ex-CEO accused of embezzlement sues association ahead of trial
Tue, 06 May 2025 16:49:41
Michael Mercurio, the former CEO of the Greater San Diego Association of Realtors and San Diego MLS, alleges wrongful termination as a separate suit against him is set to go to trial in October. read more»

Leading San Diego luxury agent Eric Iantorno aligns with Compass
Tue, 06 May 2025 16:00:42
Iantorno is a top luxury agent in San Diego, with more than $1 billion in sales over a 20-year career. Compass's office exclusives, among other tools, were a big draw, he told Inman exclusively. read more»

Fintech startup Upfront announces health benefits offering
Tue, 06 May 2025 12:00:30
Care by Upfront is a nationwide health benefits program that can be white-labeled by brokerages on behalf of their agents. read more»

Real estate’s beautiful minds wanted: Nominate an Innovator
Tue, 06 May 2025 9:00:59
Now more than ever, real estate needs inspirational innovators like you. Nominations for the 28th annual Inman Innovator Awards are still live, but not for long! You've got until May 16 to get your name in the hat for a chance to be known as one of the industry's top innovators. read more»

10 ways for new agents to grab market share this spring
Tue, 06 May 2025 8:00:55
You don’t need 10 years in the business to make an impact this spring, coach Darryl Davis writes. You need 10 moves — done with consistency, creativity and a willingness to learn as you go. read more»