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Robert Reffkin: Sub-4% mortgages are ‘handcuffs’ for home inventory

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In a Bloomberg Markets TV appearance, the top boss at Compass said homeowners are treating a 3 percent mortgage rate “as a financial asset” — at least for now. Continue reading →

Zillow, Anywhere and Compass vanish from annual Fortune 500 list

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The real estate giants’ omission from Fortune’s annual list of the biggest companies illustrates just how far industry players have fallen as a result of a housing contraction that began in 2022. Continue reading →

Coldwell Banker reorganizes 7 regions amid leadership reshuffle

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In her first big move since becoming CEO, Kamini Lane revealed an organizational shakeup aimed at streamlining and supercharging Coldwell Banker’s recruiting, retention and growth strategy. Continue reading →

Robert Reffkin’s mom, Ruth, has joined Compass’ Garson Team

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The senior Reffkin’s move to the social media-forward team will create a cross-generational collaboration that capitalizes on combining varied skill sets to best help clients, Inman exclusively learned. Continue reading →

After a year of hunting, JLo and Ben Affleck close on $61M mansion

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They may have fame and money, but celebrities have to go through the painful process of house hunting just like the rest of us, Bennifer’s homebuying journey shows. Continue reading →

Here’s the story: Iconic ‘Brady Bunch’ home hits market for $5.5M

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The home in Studio City was renovated by HGTV in 2019 and has since been used in a number of the network’s specials and series. Now one lucky buyer will be able to keep a piece of television history. Continue reading →

Majority of buyers lean on agents, not banks, for financing info: Poll

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A new survey conducted by Zillow suggests there are opportunities for real estate agents and companies that provide information and make lending more user friendly. Continue reading →

5 key charts that illuminate real estate’s Q1 earnings season

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Most publicly traded real estate companies continued to bleed money in the first chunk of 2023. These metrics help explain why investors aren’t panicking. Continue reading →

Compass CEO Robert Reffkin: FOMO is fueling ‘pent-up’ demand

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Reffkin said Tuesday, during a Needham Technology & Media Conference session, that housing is in a “sideways” market — but after last year, homebuyers are now afraid prices will go even higher. Continue reading →