Federal layoffs are fueling an inventory surge in nation’s capital

Active listings in Washington, D.C., have surged 25.1 percent year over year, the largest jump on record and nearly double the national increase of 14.2 percent, new Redfin data released Wednesday shows. Continue reading

10 conversion scripts for winning buyers over this spring

Be an information communicator, writes coach Annette DeCicco, to bring value to your buyer conversations. Practice and rehearse your lines. Every expert does. Continue reading

How to define your target audience without losing existing business

Build your brand around a location or property type you’re passionate about, Nick Schlekeway writes, and watch your business take off. Continue reading

In a post-settlement world, let’s get rid of procuring cause

According to managing broker Spencer Krull, with mandatory buyer-broker agreements, it’s time for NAR to get rid of the “participation trophy” of procuring cause. Continue reading

It’s later than you think: 5 ways to make the most of your time

Life can change in an instant. Rather than facing the future with regrets, Carl Medford writes, we can systematically alter our futures by making incremental changes that compound over time and open doors of opportunity we never imagined.  Continue reading

Rewrite the rules: 5 fresh ways to use Canva for real estate

Forget same-old, same-old flyers and social media posts. Trainer Rachael Hite offers smart strategies for using Canva to streamline your marketing and communication. Continue reading

LoanDepot boosts lending and profit margins, trims Q1 loss

Company founder Anthony Hsieh, who returned to the executive leadership team in March, says investments in technology, connections to real estate agents and joint ventures with homebuilders will help it scale. Continue reading

Fathom Holdings promotes 2 execs in strategic growth, mortgage roles

Sean Varin and Paul Marsh have been promoted to senior roles at Fathom Holdings and Fathom Holdings’ subsidiary, Encompass Lending Group. The duo will be responsible for stoking growth opportunities at both companies. Continue reading

UWM shrugs off $241M Q1 net loss on loan servicing writedown

Executives put a positive spin on prospects for growth, with loan origination volume up 17 percent from a year ago to $32.4 billion and revenue up 5 percent to $613.4 million. Continue reading

Redfin unfazed by 2% revenue drop as it finalizes deal with Rocket

Despite a year-over-year decline in Q1, CEO Glenn Kelman voiced confidence in a statement on Tuesday as Redfin continued to finalize its $1.75 billion all-stock merger with Rocket Companies. Continue reading