Monthly Archives: August 2023

Blend Labs laying off 150 more workers on ‘path to profitability’

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The mortgage technology, title provider and cloud-based banking platform has eliminated more than 1,000 positions in five rounds of layoffs in the last 16 months. Continue reading →

New Western’s marketplace and other solutions to inventory crisis

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Retail investors and local landlords offer real estate agents a wide array of options for staying active in a market bereft of traditional inventory, you simply need to know how to connect with them. Continue reading →

Better 1 step closer to long-delayed IPO with approval of SPAC merger

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Shareholders on Friday overwhelmingly approved a plan to merge mortgage lender Better HoldCo with the Aurora Acquisition Corporation. The deal is expected to close before the end of August. Continue reading →

Nearly 1 in 9 US homes command $1M as luxury prices soar in June

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The share of U.S. homes valued at $1 million or more stopped shy of a record notched last summer as high mortgage rates and low inventory drove home prices upward in June, a Redfin analysis shows. Continue reading →

Forget buyer love letters. Craft a perfect offer instead

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If you’re putting together a beautiful, thoughtful offer package, your buyers won’t have to supplement with a love letter. Doora Creative Director Janet Pozos tells you how to impress with your pdf. Continue reading →

Negotiating with concessions: A game-changer for agents

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Watch the new Inman Access classes for strategies on how to close more deals in today’s complex market, along with how influential and persuasive communication can help grow your business. Continue reading →

July was a record-breaking month for real estate on earth

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Nothing is going to disrupt the real estate industry in the years ahead as much as the onslaught of climate change, Minnesota broker Teresa Boardman writes. Continue reading →

The 2 ‘buzzwords’ Keller Williams’ Marc King wants agents to master

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Keller Williams President Marc King told Inman he wants KW agents to sharpen their lead generation and conversion strategies as the brokerage’s annual Agent Mega Camp hits Austin this week. Continue reading →

19 community-centric heat wave initiatives for Realtors

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As scorching heat waves become more frequent and intense this summer, it is imperative for communities to come together and devise innovative solutions to protect their most vulnerable members. Coach Darryl Davis offers ways that real estate profession… Continue reading →