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by Laura Monroe Nov 10
Compass snags high-performing Rhode Island Sotheby's team
The Blackstone Team is based in Providence and closed more than $95M in sales volume last year. The team's move to Compass comes amid intense competition for top talent
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 9
Fathom Realty continues to grow agent count with rebound in sight
While transactions fell 15% from 2022, Fathom executives said during a Q3 earnings call Wednesday that its flat fee commission split model helped its agent network grow by 13%
by Matt Carter Nov 9
Tough times for mortgage lenders? UWM hired 1,000 employees in Q3
While others are downsizing, the nation's biggest mortgage lender is investing in new technology and hiring new team members to be prepared if mortgage rates come down and business booms
by Matt Carter Nov 8
NAR President addresses Realtors for first time since Sitzer verdict
In a 5-minute video posted online Wednesday, NAR President Tracy Kasper urged Realtors to be transparent about commission negotiations as NAR gears up for a long legal battle ahead
by Marian McPherson Nov 8
LoanDepot warns more layoffs are coming — but on a smaller scale
With headwinds in sight for 2024, loanDepot plans to slash $120M in annual expenses following 3 consecutive quarters of cuts, CEO Frank Martell said during a Q3 earnings call Tuesday afternoon
by Matt Carter Nov 8
Blend now focused on growth in quest to return to profitability
The mortgage and banking tech provider reports a $41.8M Q3 net loss with revenue down 27% from a year ago to $40.59M, but company executives emphasize potential for growth
by Matt Carter Nov 7
Newrez launches joint venture with another big Keller Williams group
Launch of Carnegie Mortgage Partners, a new mortgage JV with New Jersey-based Keller Williams Bergen County Partners, follows on heels of similar deal with KW Georgia Legacy Group
by Matt Carter Nov 6
Jamie Tian tapped to lead Asian Real Estate Association of America
At 32, the RealiFi Realty co-founder and CEO is the youngest president in the organization's history. Tian is a broker-owner in LA and was selected as a NAR '30 under 30' honoree in 2017
by Marian McPherson Nov 6
Rocket stays profitable in Q3 but still in the red for the year
Cost-cutting helped the Detroit-based mortgage lending giant rack up its second consecutive profitable quarter, but at $61.45B, 2023 mortgage originations are down 46% from a year ago
by Matt Carter Nov 2
Will Q3 earnings keep real estate mired in a 'Groundhog Day' loop?
Real estate companies have been trapped in a repeating cycle of bad financial quarters. Will this latest round of earnings break the loop, or is the industry doomed to relive it?
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 1
Zillow acquires CRM Follow Up Boss, super app 'mission' ongoing
'If you love Follow Up Boss now — just wait.' - Zillow President Susan Daimler
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 1
Sitzer attorney files new suit against Compass, Redfin, others
Michael Ketchmark filed the new lawsuit just moments after a jury sided with his clients in the Sitzer | Burnett case. The new suit claims another batch of companies committed a conspiracy
Sitzer | Burnett judge refuses defendants' request for mistrial
HomeServices of America attorneys filed a motion Wednesday requesting a mistrial in the Sitzer | Burnett trial, saying a video submitted a day earlier jeopardizes its chances for a fair trial
Agents steer buyers to homes with better commissions, study claims
The study by a trio of researchers analyzed hundreds of thousands of listings and found that those offering lower commissions to buyers' agents received less attention and took longer to sell
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 18
Stakes are incalculable for NAR as bombshell commission trial looms
Next week's long-anticipated Sitzer/Burnett commission trial is only the most immediate threat to real estate's most powerful trade organization as it navigates a series of existential challenges
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 11