Gone, not forgotten: The Oklahoma City bombing 29 years later

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Kari Watkins, Chris Fleming and Donna Weaver were forever changed by the April 19, 1995, Oklahoma City bombing. Twenty-nine years later, they reflect on life since. Continue reading →

Agents maneuver a labyrinthine legal landscape: The Download

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There’s been a heapin’ helpin’ of new developments in the commission lawsuits. Here’s how to pivot and  be ready for whatever comes next. Continue reading →

‘RHONY’s’ Erin Lichy heads to Compass to launch new team

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The reality TV star has left the Eklund Gomes Team at Douglas Elliman to start the Erin + Alex Team at Compass with the firm’s Alexandra Hedaya. The team will operate in New York, the Hamptons and Florida. Continue reading →

Digital insurance marketplace Matic grows mortgage clientele

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With new clients including USA Mortgage and New American Funding, Matic says it’s doing business with more 100 mortgage lenders and servicers that together process 20 percent of U.S. home loans. Continue reading →

Proptech investment is way down — but these 4 areas still see demand

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AI, green building and energy transition, and property and transaction management solutions are still seen as stable investments by VC firms, recent reports show, despite an overall decline in investments in proptech. Continue reading →

Shape real estate’s future: Take the Inman Intel Index survey for April

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The Inman Intel Index goes beyond sentiment and trends by tapping into the real estate industry’s most engaged community. Add your voice to real estate’s most ambitious monthly survey today. Continue reading →

Defendants fight to get homebuyer commission suits tossed

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The National Association of Realtors, Keller Williams, Anywhere, RE/MAX, Compass, eXp and others offered a slew of arguments for why the Batton 1 and Batton 2 cases should be thrown out. Continue reading →

‘The sky is not falling’: Fighting fear and frustration post-settlement

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Brokerage owner Nick Schlekeway looks at the consumer, governmental and industry forces that have led to the current post-settlement landscape and the opportunities they present for those willing to move forward. Continue reading →

Build bridges with these answers to frequent NAR settlement queries

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Don’t get defensive and burn bridges when you talk about your commission and recent settlements. Jimmy Burgess shares talking points to educate seller clients and the public about the state of your business. Continue reading →