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Title technology provider Doma posts $124M 2023 net loss

Mar 13, 2024

CEO Max Simkoff says the company is well positioned to help lenders take advantage of the Biden administration's push to reduce closing costs for mortgage borrowers.

Jail ahead for ‘worst landlord on this planet’ over squalid rentals

Mar 13, 2024

The sheriff has been ordered to arrest a landlord twice named worst in New York City and bring him to Rikers Island for up to 60 days over hundreds of building violations.

Zenlist to power mobile search for Midwest Real Estate Data

Mar 13, 2024

Members of multiple listing service Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) will have enhanced, collaborative functionality with clients and listings in the mobile environment because of a partnership with business app Zenlist.

Homebuyers made hay while mortgage rates were down

Mar 13, 2024

Purchase loan applications surged for the second week in a row last week, but now rates are headed back up as worrisome inflation data casts doubts on timing of Fed rate cuts.

‘Million Dollar Listing’ star Josh Flagg leaves Elliman for Compass

Mar 13, 2024

The high-profile luxury agent has worked with Douglas Elliman since 2021 and served as a longtime agent with Rodeo Realty before that. He will now align with Compass’s Beverly Hills office.

Guild Mortgage shrugs off 2023 loss as it pursues acquisitions

Mar 13, 2024

The San Diego-based lender has completed five acquisitions in the past 18 months, unfazed by a 21 percent drop in mortgage originations and $39.1 million 2023 net loss.

DivvyUp promises personalized down payment savings

Mar 13, 2024

DivvyUp is a mobile-first software solution for helping aspiring homebuyers understand what goes into saving for a down payment.

Realtor.com the latest portal to include climate risk data

Mar 13, 2024

The climate’s toddler-like, harder-than-ever-to-predict behavior is having a measurable impact on the housing market, a reality that led to Realtor.com partnering with First Street, a non-profit organization that provides data and critical resources on climate change.

Born into real estate royalty, Farrah Brittany makes the tough look easy

Mar 13, 2024

Brittany started out as an assistant at The Agency when it first opened its doors in 2011 and is now one of the firm's most rock-solid agents. She said her family's connections and her own work ethic have helped shape her career.

Agents temper hopes for better 2024 as buyers sit out: Intel survey

Mar 13, 2024

Real estate agents are optimistic their client pipelines will improve from last year's lows — but it may take longer than hoped, according to shifting sentiments in the latest Inman Intel Index.

3 steps to earn your share of commissions in any market

Mar 13, 2024

Much of your income potential is totally controlled by the activities you choose to do every day, broker Joseph Santini writes, along with your willingness to adjust to the market.

Get a handle on visionary syndrome so you can put ideas into action

Mar 13, 2024

A lack of focus, prioritization and patience can undermine your best ideas and keep them from coming to fruition, writes marketing expert Molly McKinley.