Last call! Inman Connect New York presale is selling out

Inman Connect New York is the ultimate gathering for residential real estate professionals — for newcomers and seasoned alike — to reconnect and plan for the future. You’ll gain learnings, insights and connections to accelerate your growth and success…. Continue reading

Mortgage lenders deal more purchase loans amid fewer refis

The latest numbers from Attom Data Solutions show that mortgage lenders issued more purchase loans in the second quarter of the year, but lost ground on the refinancing side. Continue reading

@properties hires former Christie’s exec to build franchise business

Natalie Hamrick spent nearly nine years at Christie’s International Real Estate. She’ll now help @properties grow its franchise operations. Continue reading

Court calls Top Agent Network ‘anticompetitive,’ tosses NAR suit

Judge voiced concerns that the Clear Cooperation Policy could have anticompetitive effects, but suggested TAN was the wrong plaintiff to bring suit. Continue reading

Fannie, Freddie regulator wants to help more low-income homebuyers

The Federal Housing Finance Agency wants at least 35 percent of the purchase mortgages backed by Fannie and Freddie to be taken out by low- and very low-income borrowers, up from 30 percent today. Continue reading

Reali raises $250M in equity and debt financing

The company has flat-fee and cash offer programs for both buyers and sellers, and has now raked in more than $300 million in total funding since its founding. Continue reading

Offerpad posts first profitable quarter ahead of public offering

The Arizona-based iBuyer took in $376.8 million in revenue during Q2 2021, and its net income grew to $9.2 million, giving the company its first profitable quarter. Continue reading

Oh, Canada! The Agency opens new franchise office in Vancouver

Led by managing partners Kit Matkaluk and Hugh Cooper, the new office is the company’s 20th franchise in North America and seventh in Canada. Continue reading

Compass nears profitability, outperforms competition: Mike DelPrete

The hot real estate market has fueled strong growth across the industry. Compass’ growth is noteworthy, and it demonstrates that though the industry moves slowly, some players move faster than others. Continue reading