Author Archives: Rich Hopen

The economic outlook for real estate: Dark days ahead?

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Instead of disputing the economic news, searching for a ray of sunshine, or ignoring it, Compass’ Rich Hopen goes beyond the headlines to understand what is going on. Continue reading →

Playing the long game? Here’s what’s next for crypto

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What crypto players are still standing as the market sheds weaker competitors? Rich Hopen outlines what’s next and what to expect in this Crypto Corner column.
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Crypto Corner: How blockchain is changing real estate

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Rich Hopen invites you to jump down the crypto rabbit hole in his new series for Inman. First up, the basics of bitcoin and blockchain. Continue reading →

Don’t sleep on the threat of real estate wire fraud

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A 2021 survey showed that 1 in 3 real estate transactions were targeted by cybercriminals. Real estate agents can no longer afford to ignore the threat or meet it with a one-line warning at the bottom of their email signature, says Rich Hopen. Continue reading →