Family behind UWM to buy Phoenix Suns and Mercury

The Suns and Mercury deal, valued at $4 billion, sets the stage for the nation's largest mortgage lenders, United Wholesale Mortgage and Rocket Mortgage, to be court rivals.

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To tip or not to tip: How to thank your real estate ecosystem this year

As the year reaches its end, now is the perfect time to give an extra token of thanks to the stager who helped you spruce up a bland listing, the photog that literally put your business in its best light with amazing pictures or the ever-reliable handyman that helped a stressed seller with emergency repairs or a fresh coat of paint. Here's a quick guide on how to appropriately tip the important players in your real estate ecosystem.

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Here’s what agents want from their team in 2023

Here are four things that agents are looking for from a team in 2023. Knowing what agents are looking for is the first step, and making sure you have a plan of action is Step 2, Adam Hergenrother writes.

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Existing-home sales drop in November as median prices inch up

Sales of existing homes in November fell 7.7 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.09 million, according to data released Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors.

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Bah humbug! Mortgage rates fall, but holidays curtail buyer demand

It's a slow time of year for homebuying, so it's not surprising to Mortgage Bankers Association Chief Economist Mike Fratantoni that purchase applications didn't jump last week.

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Proptech in 2022: Zillow rebounds, iBuyers stumble and MLSs grow up

Zillow bounced back after folding its iBuyer in 2021, multiple listing services finally caught up, enterprise solutions arrived and other signs property technology approached maturity in 2022.

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Cheers! 23 resolutions, unpopular opinions and hard truths for 2023

Ready or not the new year is on the horizon. Trainer Rachael Hite has 23 resolutions, unpopular opinions and hard truths that just might change your business in 2023.

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How to write content for your real estate website

More than just a tool for generating leads, your website should showcase your personality and the flair you bring to the business. Laura Stace offers a step-by-step strategy for creating content that helps you stand out.

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How to find the right real estate coach (and know it’s a fit)

Expert Missy Yost says when you're ready to hire a coach, you will be confident you've chosen the right one once you reflect on your needs, interview coaches and then select the one who best fits your current business profile.

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Stewart targets institutional investors with BCHH acquisition

Coraopolis, Pennsylvania-based BCHH provides national title and settlement services to mortgage servicers, real estate investors, asset management companies and government entities.

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Wells Fargo paying $3.7B to settle mortgage, auto loan allegations

Federal regulators allege bank improperly denied thousands of mortgage loan modifications over at least seven years, in some cases leading customers to lose their homes.

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TikToker Giselle Ugarte launches the ‘rise of the real estate influencer’

The Talent Brokerage’s virtual support programs and coaching will help members learn how to move away from offering canned, unoriginal marketing content.

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RentSpree CEO: ‘Rentals can fill in the gap’ in a slowing market

Michael Lucarelli also said in the lead up to Inman Connect New York that he doesn't see a "crazy reshuffling with rent prices" coming in 2023.

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The McNair Group rejoins Coldwell Banker after 4 years at Compass

Following a four-year stint with Compass, the five-person McNair Group team has returned to Coldwell Banker, where the team was founded in 2008, it was announced Friday.

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We want your top prediction for 2023! Pulse

Take your best guess, and tell us your top prediction for the 2023 real estate market, whether you're a newbie or a time-tested industry veteran.

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Keller Williams agents get new Command features for the holidays

Command’s development, as well as the process for building Keller Williams’ other innovations, stem largely from KW Labs, an internal skunkworks for devising and testing new technology products.

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US housing starts and permits fall in November. But completions surge

Housing starts fell 0.5 percent below October levels, inching to a seasonally adjusted rate of 1.43 million, while completions rose 10.8 percent month over month, according to U.S. Census Bureau data issued Tuesday.

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The Agency grows Caribbean presence in Dominican Republic

The office will be led by a combination of new and existing managing partners at The Agency as the brokerage marks its 69th franchise.

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Single-family rent declines for sixth-consecutive month in October

Year-over-year rent growth dropped to the lowest level June 2021, but remained three times higher than the historical average before the onset of COVID-19, according to data released Tuesday by CoreLogic.

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Real Estate 101: How to make your first vision board

A career in real estate can be tricky, with a lot of ups and downs, according to industry leader Julia Lashay Israel. A vision board can help you maintain the right mindset and serves as a reminder of your big Why.

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