Real estate agents band together for recovery in tornado-stricken states

Tornadoes ripped through six states between Friday and Saturday morning, wreaking havoc and destruction. Realtors told Inman that they were helping each other amidst the devastation. Continue reading

Keller Williams launches Command mobile app

Command is Keller Williams’ customer relationship management solution, which offers users a host of communication, lead tracking and contact oversight features. Continue reading

Shaker releases new business management app for agents on heels of funding

Real estate transaction and communications technology company Shaker announced it has released a new app for the individual agent called Shaker Agent. Continue reading

LA broker sentenced to 10 years for role in pandemic relief scheme

Tamara Dadyan got 10 years in prison for her role in a scheme to apply for COVID-19 small business loans under fake or stolen identities. Continue reading

‘I blundered’: Better CEO apologizes to workers after layoffs go viral

Better CEO Vishal Garg has apologized to the mortgage company’s staff, saying he failed to show adequate respect for the 900 former employees who were let go last week. Continue reading

Half of younger Americans would take pay cuts for cheaper locations

A new report from Coldwell Banker indicates the so-called Great Resignation is impacting consumers’ attitudes about housing. Continue reading

Hometap raises $60M to bankroll growth of its home equity business

The growing business allows homeowners to access their home equity as their property values rise — without taking on more debt. Continue reading

Real estate went into ‘hyperdrive’ in 2021: T3 Sixty report

The latest Swanepoel Trends Report finds that recent years have seen a wave of acquisitions and that COVID-19 accelerated migration away from pricy metro areas. Continue reading

Keller Williams names new leaders, leans into ‘agent communities’

The appointees will be tasked with supporting segments like KW Commercial and KW Luxury. Continue reading

Better CEO under fire after Zoom call layoffs go viral on TikTok

The online mortgage company is facing scrutiny from former employees and on social media, where a video of CEO Vishal Garg firing employees over Zoom drew thousands of reactions. Continue reading