Author Archives: Ben Verde

WeWork, once thought to be the future of work, files for bankruptcy

By Ben Verde | November 7, 2023 - 5:52 pm |November 7, 2023 Uncategorized

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The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New Jersey as part of a “comprehensive reorganization” of the office space leasing giant. Continue reading →

Mr. Cooper remains shut down one week after cyberattack

By Ben Verde | November 6, 2023 - 5:50 pm |November 6, 2023 Uncategorized

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Over 4 million mortgage customers have been unable to make their payments since the company announced it had been attacked on Oct. 31. Continue reading →

This trend has cost New York City over 100,000 apartments

By Ben Verde | November 3, 2023 - 5:49 pm |November 3, 2023 Uncategorized

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Two or more smaller apartments being combined to make one bigger living space has cost the city over 100,000 housing units according to “The New York Times.” Continue reading →

Vrbo parent company Expedia reports ‘best-ever’ quarter

By Ben Verde | November 2, 2023 - 10:13 pm |November 2, 2023 Uncategorized

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Despite Vrbo itself struggling, Expedia, the travel booking company that owns the short-term rentals platform, recorded $425 million in profits during the third quarter. Continue reading →

‘A new age’: Brad Inman, panelists unpack the Sitzer | Burnett verdict

By Ben Verde | November 1, 2023 - 6:01 pm |November 1, 2023 Uncategorized

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During a live session Wednesday at virtual Connect, Brad Inman moderated a panel with Russ Cofano and Kendall Bonner on what lies ahead for agents as the commission model is upended. Continue reading →

Put these 5 AI tools to work for your content marketing in 2024

By Ben Verde | November 1, 2023 - 4:37 pm |November 1, 2023 Uncategorized

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During a recent Inman Connect session, Phil Stringer highlighted some of the helpful AI tools agents can utilize for marketing and content creation. Continue reading →

‘The new norm is tough’: Ivy Zelman on the future of the housing market

By Ben Verde | November 1, 2023 - 4:24 pm |November 1, 2023 Uncategorized

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In an Inman Connect conversation with Kendall Bonner, Ivy Zelman said she doesn’t see the housing bubble bursting like it did on 2008, but she also doesn’t expect the market to get easier for anyone anytime soon. Continue reading →

Emphasize education to crush it this fall, Anthony Lamacchia says

By Ben Verde | November 1, 2023 - 2:51 pm |November 1, 2023 Uncategorized

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At virtual Inman Connect on Wednesday, Anthony Lamacchia of the Crush it in Real Estate training platform revealed the two most important points to share with clients in the current market. Continue reading →

Despite high cost to finance, home prices hit new heights in August

By Ben Verde | October 31, 2023 - 4:34 pm |October 31, 2023 Uncategorized

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Housing prices increased 0.4 percent between July and August and were up 2.6 percent on an annual basis, representing new highs in many markets. Continue reading →

Las Vegas brokerage leans into spooky season with ‘Saw’ parody

By Ben Verde | October 27, 2023 - 4:33 pm |October 27, 2023 Uncategorized

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Simply Vegas got into the Halloween spirit with their latest recruitment video, a take on the popular “Saw” horror movie franchise. Continue reading →