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Real estate investors believe the worst may be in the rear view

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The outlook is mixed, but “it does look like prices may have bottomed out and are on their way back up,” said CJ Patrick Company CEO Rick Sharga. 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 →

Roofstock founder: ‘Take the long view’ on single-family rentals

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“We’re encouraging people to think beyond this point of the interest rate cycle,” Roofstock CEO Gary Beasley said at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Wednesday. Continue reading →

RentSpree CEO talks about moving out of LA over high home prices

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“I want our industry to look more at the rental market not as something that’s completely separate and distinct from the homebuying market,” Michael Lucarelli said Wednesday at Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading →

Agents and loan officers need to end the animosity, panel says

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“There needs to be a little more respect” between real estate agents and loan officers, panelists Padi Goodspeed, Kathy Helbig-Strick and Katie Sweeney discussed at Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading →

‘Run for the fire’ Liz Gehringer shares advice for a downturn

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“This is not a time to stabilize. If you stabilize in a market like now you’re going to fall behind. You have to grow,” Redfin’s Jason Aleem said at Inman Connect Las Vegas Wednesday. Continue reading →

Proptech spending expected to resume this year, investor says

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“We remain bullish about an increase in activity over the back half” of 2023, Houlihan Lokey Managing Director Chris Hough said during a presentation Tuesday at Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading →

Thad Wong plans to grab more market share during downturn

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“The part that I can’t control is the market, but I can control my market share,” @properties CEO Thad Wong said at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Tuesday. Continue reading →

3 luxury agents share their climbs into higher price points

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“Belong to the private clubs, golf at the best golf clubs,” Jean Merkelbach, of Engel & Völkers said at Inman Luxury Connect. “Be where they are so they recognize you.” Continue reading →