Carrington grudgingly signs off on $5.25M COVID-19 relief settlement

CFPB alleges some homeowners who sought forbearance during the pandemic were charged improper late fees and weren’t fully informed of their options. Continue reading

JPMorgan is set to become America’s next big landlord

Weeks after the banking giant unveiled a new property management system for rentals, JPMorgan announced it’s investing in a $1 billion single-family built-for-rent venture. Continue reading

SERHANT. nabs Compass’ Downtown Manhattan sales director

Dennis Cusack specializes in Manhattan’s luxury co-ops, condos and townhouses. He was Compass’ director of sales in downtown for about three-and-a-half years. Continue reading

How to combat the 4 most common objections during a market shift

New markets require new approaches and tactics. More than 250 experts and industry leaders will take the stage at Inman Connect New York in January to help you navigate the market shift — and prepare for success in 2023. Register today and get a specia… Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Paul E. Grover, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties

This week the Broker Spotlight shines on Massachusetts luxury broker Paul E. Grover who works with discerning buyers as a closely trusted advisor throughout the region. Continue reading

Point’s Eddie Lim: The tourist real estate investors have left the market

At Connect Now on Thursday, moderator Clelia Peters was joined by Eddie Lim, a Silicon Valley-based serial entrepreneur who founded Point after he found himself rattled by the traditional process of trying to access home equity. Continue reading

With homes selling slower, agents want more from brokers

Agents face a tougher path to revenue than they did last year. Their brokerages can help, Keith Pike and Donnie Pingaro said Thursday during a Connect Now virtual session. Continue reading

Being a successful agent means living and breathing real estate

At Connect Now on Thursday, Joyce Rey of Coldwell Banker advised agents not to hit the brakes during the holidays. “This is the time to get going. You need to start thinking about the new year.” Continue reading

‘Panicked’ sellers are turning to Opendoor later in the game: Exec

Opendoor Director of Strategic Partnership William Holmes said at Connect Now on Thursday that sellers are increasingly requesting offers from the iBuyer after listings hit the market. Continue reading

Prices will fall in 2023. But savings will be negligible due to headwinds

Home prices could fall by 8 percent, but rising mortgage rates and a “mild recession” will blunt the savings in buyers’ pockets, according to Capital Economics’ new U.S. Housing Market Outlook. Continue reading