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Brick Underground saved from folding by last-minute buyer
The New York City-based real estate news site, a resource for buyers, sellers and renters, briefly ceased publication last week before announcing Monday it had been acquired
Coldwell Banker Warburg recruits Compass, Elliman luxury vets
Kathy Kaye and Lorraine Baker each have about two decades of industry experience and bring roughly $200 million each in career sales volume to the firm. Kaye joins from Compass, Baker from Douglas Elliman.
Are there still buying opportunities in suburban multifamily?
Suburban multifamily housing continues its growth surge, particularly in the single-family and build-to-rent markets, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes.
How an FBI negotiator brought this agent back from burnout
Danielle Lazier was at the top of her game, but she was so burnt out, she was ready to quit. FBI negotiator Chris Voss' talk about tactical empathy and emotional intelligence changed everything.
Real estate the Australian way? It won’t solve US commission woes
Don't buy into the commission rhetoric saying the U.S. should do things more like they do in Australia, Cara Ameer writes. Each country has its own dynamics, customs and economics.
3 green flags of exceptional real estate leadership
The mark of a great leader, Victoria Kennedy writes, is that they don't hoard power for themselves but empower others to build and grow their sphere of influence.
Harry Macklowe asks $38M for ‘unlivable’ Hamptons home
The all-white mansion on the shores of Georgica Pond boasts 951 feet of frontage on the exclusive waterfront — but can't legally be lived in.
Doss debuts ‘accelerator’ program to waive franchise fees
Twenty participants in the new program will not have to pay Doss' normal $15,000 franchise fee, though they will have to commit to growing their businesses.
Feeling overwhelmed? Master these time-well-spent tips
Learn how to manage and control your time to avoid burnout and live a life that is meaningful, coaches Melanie Klein and Emily Bossert write.
NYCB’s surprise $2.7B Q4 loss rekindles regional bank fears
Worries about commercial real estate are making jumbo mortgages costlier, since regional banks are a major provider of loans that are too big for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Sexual assault complaint stresses Sanford’s ‘control’ over eXp agents
Judge finds four agents have plausibly alleged that eXp Realty founder and CEO Glenn Sanford attempted a "cover up" of alleged rapes by top agent recruiters in order to financially benefit.
Compass, eXp notch more big recruiting wins
Compass has recruited New York-based brokers Tom Postilio and Mickey Conlon. Meanwhile, eXp added Calgary-based Sahil Chhabra and his team to its ranks.
Scarce inventory, falling rates could boost home prices
In December, a Pulsenomics panel of more than 100 housing experts expected homes to appreciate by 2.4 percent in 2024. Now they're predicting prices will go up by 3.8 percent.
Mortgage rates ease for 2nd consecutive day on inflation data
The Federal Reserve's moves to trim $35 billion in mortgages from its balance sheet each month could keep mortgage rates from falling dramatically this year.
Using paid leads? Here’s the FCC change you need to know now
Whether your lead gen leans into cold calls, direct mail, door knocking or portals, Bernice Ross talks to REDX CEO Curtis Fenn to find out what changes are afoot.
Mexicali becomes a tiny home capital with new Samara factory
The accessory dwelling unit startup launched in 2022 by an Airbnb cofounder announced this week that it is taking its manufacturing operations in-house.
How far would you go to protect your buyer clients? The Download
The Consumer Federation of America, an industry watchdog, says that the buyer agreements you're depending on are woefully inadequate to properly protect homebuyers.
‘Selling the Hamptons’ is back — and the competition is fierce
Two new cast members make their entrance in Season 2 of "Selling the Hamptons," which premieres on Max on Friday. Season 1 vets Bianca D'Alessio and Peggy Zabakolas told Inman the newbies are ready to ruffle some feathers.
Contracts, crosshairs, commissions: Inman’s Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.
Here’s how Zillow’s new ‘super app’ is driving revenue growth: DelPrete
Zillow is diversifying its revenue along the transaction — what it calls its super app — and is outperforming a depressed market, Mike DelPrete writes.