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The iBuyer's revenue declined 24 percent year over year to $1.5 billion as losses hit $92 million, down from positive income of $23 million the previous year.

Inman honored 12 individuals and companies at its 26th annual Innovator Awards on Thursday, including awards for company, brokerage and innovator of the year. See the full list of winners.

Let us delve into the Olympics, an event that embodies the pinnacle of high performance and global aspirations. I have always admired the Olympics for its power to bring together the world’s elite, each demonstrating their relentless dedication and exceptional skills. As Jim Rohn wisely stated, “Don’t join an easy crowd; you won’t grow. Go…

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Benchmarking Commercial Property Taxes In The US  Altus Group

Today’s top producers expect (and deserve) more from their brokerage than ever before, and won’t hesitate to jump ship for the promise of better resources and stronger leadership. A panel of top brokerage executives will be discussing what they’re doing to help agents increase success and remain loyal in an upcoming session at RISMedia’s CEO…

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Four months after releasing a first-of-its-kind short-term touring agreement, Zillow has released 24 state-compliant versions of the agreement exclusively for Premier Agent partners.

Selling a house during slow months can be challenging. However, with the right strategies, it’s entirely possible to close a deal quickly. I have put significant effort into providing the best advice to achieve home sale success at the least ideal time. You will find information in these crucial aspects: Practical tips and strategies for…

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At Inman Connect Las Vegas, brokerage leaders, technology executives and software builders offered wisdom and wit in a multitopic marathon on AI, the future consumer and how technology drives growth.

California no longer has the fastest-growing home prices in the U.S.  SFGATE

Deutsche Bank Is Unloading $1 Billion in US Real Estate Loans  Bloomberg

Leaders from the California Association of Realtors and the Nevada Association of Realtors urged agents to stay current on local association grants and other resources to help clients who feel homeownership is unattainable.

The high-volume RE/MAX real estate agent and former "Survivor" contestant broke down how he manages his time to build a fast-growing real estate business at ICLV on Thursday.

Kamini Lane spoke to the crowd at Thursday's Inman Connect Las Vegas on industry perception and the prevalence of part-time "slashies."

The rising cost of construction, insurance and property taxes are creating obstacles for homebuyers that require help from real estate agents and mortgage lenders: LoanDepot CEO Frank Martell.

In his second Inman Connect appearance of the year, Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales addressed an intensifying rivalry with Homes.com and what his company is doing to lead the charge on preserving buyer agency amid upcoming commission changes.

500-Year-Old Irish Castle Estate—With an Indoor Pool—Hits the Market for €2.7M  Mansion Global

eXp is seeking to position itself as a safe haven for agents worried about navigating the upcoming changes created by the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) settlement, set to go into effect on Aug. 17, speculating that transitioning will be difficult for smaller companies and claiming that MLSs are mulling extremely harsh penalties for agents…

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This New Jersey community was named the second-fastest-growing housing market in the US  New York Post

Who is Daniel Daggers? Meet the Buying London estate agent Mr Super Prime...  The Sun

While there’s no direct correlation between interest rate cuts and mortgage rate dips, per se, both segments saw some positive news this week, with the Fed signaling Wednesday that there will likely be one more rate cut this year, and the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaging its lowest point since February, according to the latest…

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