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After posting losses in 16 of the past 18 quarters, Opendoor implemented the latest in a string of layoffs on Wednesday, primarily on the iBuyer's sales side, Inman has learned exclusively.

Judge declines to reopen case and vacate settlement with Chicago mortgage broker Townstone Financial, calling the request "a Pandora’s box the court refuses to open."

Above: Jillian Young VITALS: Premiere Plus Realty Years in business: 22 Size: 6 offices, 1,427 agents Regions served: Southwest Florida, Naples, Marco Island, Fort Myers, Cape Coral and Bonita Springs 2024 Transactions: 4,439 2024 Sales Volume: $3,013,756,282 https://www.premiereplusrealty.com  Early in her career, Jillian Young saw small business owners, nonprofits and real estate agents struggling to…

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The National Hispanic Construction Alliance (NHCA), a trade association powered by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP®) and dedicated to empowering the Hispanic Community in the construction industry, today announces the installation of its inaugural National Board of Directors.  Hispanic workers have been a key driver of progress in U.S. construction, contributing…

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Agents are constantly looking for new ways to gain an edge, generate leads and close more deals. One of the most powerful lead sources? Failed and expired listings. These are properties that were once listed on the market but didn’t sell.  Let’s explore why failed and expired listings are among the best lead sources and…

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Weichert, Realtors has announced that Kara Koonce has been named regional president of the Capital Region. In this role, Koonce will be responsible for the management and growth of 12 Weichert offices located in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC. “I am thrilled to welcome Kara to the leadership team at Weichert,” said Joe McDonald, president…

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Nick Millican’s Vision: How Greycoat is Reshaping London’s Commercial Real Estate Through Sustainable Refurbishment  Business Matters

Imelda Collins launched the "Win a House Near Sligo" raffle to give one lucky winner the keys to her "fairytale Irish country home" in County Leitrim, Ireland. Over 150,000 tickets were sold, and in the end, Kathleen Spangler of Chicago emerged as the winner. 

Find out how this broker across four states has launched and where she and her agents are headed as they embrace the future.

The New York City-based REIT will pay $120 million in cash for national non-Qualified Mortgage lender HomeXpress Mortgage Corp., plus 2.08 million shares in Chimera valued at $27.9 million.

The Senate confirmed Department of Housing and Urban Development Chief of Staff Andrew Hughes as the department's deputy secretary. Hughes also worked under former Secretary Ben Carson.

CEO and founder Jill Butler offers insights to help you build something that reflects the heart of your company and provides the space for your agents to accomplish big things.

AI will never replace the power of real connection, indie broker Amy Stockberger writes. But it can clear the clutter, remove the repetition, and give you back the time and energy to focus on what actually builds legacy.

Shilo makes a virtual assistant meant to boost real estate agents' productivity. The cash infusion comes as interest in artificial intelligence soars.

The Zillow-owned portal appeared to shed listings Wednesday after the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses Act became law, but a spokesperson insisted daily fluctuations are common.

California and New Jersey counties dominated the list of the nation’s most vulnerable housing markets in this year’s first quarter, accounting for nearly half of the 50 most at-risk markets, according to ATTOM’s latest Special Housing Risk Report. Basing risk on affordability, foreclosures, unemployment rates and proportion of seriously underwater mortgages—where the combined balance of…

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Purchasing a luxury home often comes with a hefty price tag, but in some U.S. metros, high-end living can still be surprisingly affordable.

Europe is the ‘safer option’ for real estate right now  Private Equity Real Estate | PERE

Above, Melissa Cohn. Photo by Jill Lotenberg Melissa Cohn knew early on in life that she had the drive and desire to do something exceptional with her life. She just didn’t know what it would be yet. “I’ve always been very entrepreneurial,” she says. “I started my first business when I was nine years old,…

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Like a lot of real estate professionals, California broker John Diaz is used to doing things on his own. When he decided to sue the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and local REALTOR® associations last year, he represented himself in a short-lived case accusing the defendants of violating antitrust laws through multi-level membership fees and…

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