Author Archives: Marian McPherson

Kindness, trust and collaboration: Sherry Chris on ERA as it turns 50

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Realogy Expansion Brands CEO Sherry Chris reflects on ERA Real Estate’s anniversary and shares the three keys to creating a brand that thrives. Continue reading →

Here’s why 73% of Americans hate their neighbors

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When looking for a new abode, homebuyers and renters often prize affordability, a convenient location, enough space for living and working, and plenty of entertainment options and amenities. But there’s one specific factor that may contribute to your h… Continue reading →

Judge in Realogy-Compass suit steps down due to Compass listing dispute

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New York Supreme Court Justice Barry Ostrager recused himself from the long simmering case on Tuesday, three months after his co-op went under contract with a Compass broker. Continue reading →

ClimateCheck now available on NAR’s Realtors Property Resource

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The climate change risk data company has partnered with the National Association of Realtors to provide property risk ratings to members through an integration with the Realtors Property Resource platform. Continue reading →

Virtual real estate brokerage Radius raises $13M in Series A funding

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In a funding round led by NFX Ventures’ Pete Flint, California-based real estate startup Radius will use the $13 million to kick off a nationwide expansion and begin developing a mortgage product Continue reading →

How much has the industry changed for LGBTQ agents? Not much

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Despite the boom in brokerage-created diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to solve these issues, the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance said the day-to-day experiences of their members have barely changed. Continue reading →

HUD to ‘punish’ appraisers and lenders who discriminate

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One month after the Biden administration announced its $86 million five-point plan to combat racial discrimination in the lending and appraisal industries, the Department of Housing and Urban Development has released its own equity action plan that out… Continue reading →

Transparency and speed: 3 leaders share the future of transaction tech

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SkySlope’s Buck Avey, Openn’s Peter Gibbons and ShowingTime’s Michael Lane share how transaction management is key to ushering in a more equitable buying and selling experience. Continue reading →

Ending discrimination must be ‘top item’ for real estate: OJO Labs CEO

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OJO Labs CEO John Berkowitz and Realtor.com CMO Mickey Neuberger hit the Inman Connect stage to talk about eliminating discrimination and how tech could level the playing ground. Continue reading →

Can buying a home be as easy as pie? KW tapped Domino’s engineer to see

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As the real estate market continues its frenzied pace, real estate companies are quickening their race to create the industry’s best end-to-end digital transaction experience for agents and consumers. Although the pieces are still coming together, Kell… Continue reading →