Home flipping dipped last quarter despite jump in profits

It's too soon to say whether the drop in flipper activity — which was still the second highest in two decades — is a sign of a broader slowdown.

Adiós America! Far Homes’ $2.25M seed funding helps buy abroad

"Their business will benefit their customers, colleagues and communities, not just themselves and their other shareholders," said Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman.

As it keeps hiking short-term rates, Fed stays the course on mortgages

Fed Chair Jerome Powell says policymakers are not ready to start selling off Treasurys and mortgage debt to accelerate the balance sheet runoff.

Don’t expect mortgage rate relief in 2023, Fannie Mae warns in forecast

Even though the economy is probably headed for a recession next year, the Fed is seen as having a ways to go before inflation is under control.

This is the ‘fastest-slowing’ housing market in the US, new data shows

The slowdown in housing has been swiftest on the West Coast, where prices in some markets have already fallen by 2 percent since July, according to a new analysis on Wednesday by Redfin.

California Association of Realtors offers Milestones as member perk

More than 217,000 real estate agents in California will now be able to access Milestones software that was in development for three years before surfacing earlier this summer.

The benefits of the ‘Great Housing Boom’ will ring out for years to come

The entire country experienced a housing boom that set off a neighborhood infrastructure metamorphosis. Even with the housing market flipped upside down, the benefits are boundless.

Median sale price dips below $400K as existing-home transactions slip

The median sale price of an existing U.S. home declined to $389,500 in August, down from July when it sat at $403,800, according to data released Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors.

Court orders REX to give Zillow list of employees who kept laptops

Zillow had emphasized that the information contained on the laptops of REX's former employees could potentially point to other reasons for REX's downfall unrelated to Zillow or NAR.

Demand for home loans picks up for first time in 6 weeks

Rising demand for purchase loans and refinancing as rates climb to new highs underscores volatility, with Fed expected to continue rate hikes, according to the MBA's latest Mortgage Applications Survey.

Risky business: Why do big tech deals so often fail?

Getting all the pieces in place for a big tech deal is ridiculously tough, writes Joe Jesuele. You need to have the right mission, leaders, and a solid cultural fit, then make sure you spend your dollars wisely.

9 ways to get your confidence back when you lose your mojo

We've all had those times when things feel like they're going more wrong than right. Coach Darryl Davis offers tips and tricks to help you start moving in the right direction again.

Realtor associations gave nearly 21% more to charity in 2021

An NAR report highlights donations and volunteer hours to community nonprofits and Realtor associations. In 2021, Realtor associations donated a median of $12,070 to community nonprofits.

Paymints.io integrates into First American’s PRISM platform

The move eliminates the need for paper checks by allowing title and real estate agents to request and receive electronic disbursement of earnest money and cash-to-close funds within the platform.

Compass lays off more workers, with technology department hit hardest

Compass laid off a significant chunk of its technology team, according to press reports that appeared to suggest hundreds of jobs slashed. This is the second round of layoffs this year.

‘Succession’ penthouse at Hudson Yards goes for $35M, reports say

The 90th-floor unit in the 35 Hudson Yards skyscraper is where the fictional character Kendall Roy lives high above the rest of New York City, brooding and plotting his next move against his ruthless father, media mogul Logan Roy.

What marketing tool or strategy was (totally) worth the hype? Pulse

Tell us whether it was old or new, something you bought for yourself, or something your broker or a colleague recommended.

Rent rose so much, so fast it might have contributed to latest downtick

Yet another report — this one by CoreLogic — shows that the rapid pace of rent increases is beginning to slow. Some of the increases occurred so quickly that they may have cooled growth.

The color of money: Unique ways to prosper in today’s tough market

One revenue stream is not enough to keep you afloat during market shifts. Trainer and author Bernice Ross speaks with agent Taunee English to discover how she leverages three different streams to maximize financial security.

Pacaso co-founders: ‘We’re in the early days of exciting new category’

Pacaso CEO Austin Allison and Board Chairman Spencer Rascoff spoke to Inman about the emergence of a game-changing second-home model on the eve of its launch into a new market in California.

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