Realtor.com CEO: CoStar made ‘deceptive and misleading’ claims

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Damian Eales told Inman his company is focused on providing high-quality leads and has plans to further leverage the network of its parent company, News Corp. Continue reading →

NAR chief economist predicts 6% mortgage rates. Is this the time?

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NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun told CNBC he expects mortgage rates to settle around 6 percent, a prediction he’s made before. A look back at two years of his forecasts amid a chaotic economy. Continue reading →

Broker Spotlight: David Marder, The Marder Group at Compass

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Find out how this Florida broker and his team blend SEO savvy and digital marketing with “old-fashioned hard work and sweat equity.” Continue reading →

4 ways to find your investment niche in multifamily real estate

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By identifying a niche market and connecting with renters there, multifamily investors can build a successful business while providing renters with what they seek most, Michael Zaransky writes. Continue reading →

Teams Spotlight: The Exclusive Group at Douglas Elliman

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Find out how the team’s three co-founders — Gary Pohrer, Nick Malinosky and Devin Kay — developed a team that spans the South Florida coastline from Jupiter to Miami Beach. Continue reading →

DirectOffer to provide 10-language audio search for Staten Island MLS

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DirectOffer provides the industry with a valuable and long-neglected resource by which to empower visually- and hearing-impaired homebuyers. Continue reading →

FHA, VA requests drive pickup in purchase mortgage demand

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Rates surged and then pulled back last week in what could foreshadow more election-year volatility in the months ahead. Jerome Powell tells Congress Fed will remain above the fray. Continue reading →

More lenders partner with Calque to offer ‘The Trade-In Mortgage’

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EMM Loans, Searchlight Lending join growing list of mortgage lenders who have partnered with Calque to help homeowners tap their equity and buy before they sell. Continue reading →

6 steps for cultivating a culture of inclusion that agents want to join

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Creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, welcomed and respected is vital to an organization’s success, Keller Williams’ Julia Lashay Israel writes, and it doesn’t just happen overnight. Continue reading →

NAR membership dips as Realtors report closing fewer deals in 2023

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NAR’s 2024 Membership profile shows the impacts of a difficult market on real estate professionals — many of whom are contending with issues related to affordability and inventory. Continue reading →