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How do you see the buyer’s agent lawsuits shaking out? Pulse

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This week, we’re asking for your views on the bombshell buyer’s agent lawsuits. Is it something to fear or much ado about nothing? Continue reading →

CoreVest gearing up to make more bridge loans to flippers

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Parent company Redwood Trust closes deal to acquire Portland, Oregon-based bridge loan provider Riverbend Funding LLC. Continue reading →

AnnieMac expands mid-Atlantic presence, acquires OVM Financial

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Rising mortgage rates are prompting some lenders to downsize to adapt to changing market conditions. But the market shift is also expected to drive mergers and acquisitions. Continue reading →

Tim Heyl lays out the 3 key issues Power Buyers should focus on today

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Power buyers became synonymous with cash offers during the first two years of the COVID housing market. Homeward’s CEO shares what’s next for the sector ahead of Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading →

LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance blasts NAR for supporting Anti-LGBTQ candidates

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In the wake of the worst two years of anti-LGBTQ legislation, the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance calls on the National Association of Realtors and its lobbying arm, the Realtor Political Action Committee to stop funding local, state or nationally-elected … Continue reading →

Zillow vs. Opendoor: Who’s doing it better right now?

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Opendoor made over 2 million offers to curious homeowners in 2021, exponentially more than ever before. According to Mike DelPrete, this highlights the growing potential of Opendoor’s top-of-the-funnel customer appeal — which is beginning to rival Zill… Continue reading →

CoStar debuts Citysnap search portal as Zillow rivalry continues

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The Citysnap real estate search portal includes homes for sale and rent in New York City. It also represents the latest chapter in a rivalry between CoStar and Zillow. Continue reading →

Remote work’s impact on real estate will linger — possibly forever

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The CEO of IBM, which employs hundreds of thousands of people, recently described remote work as “the new normal.” And that translates to permanent changes to the housing market. Continue reading →