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Long-serving HAR CEO Bob Hale announces his retirement

Jan 31, 2024

Hale has been with HAR since the 1970s, racking up a long list of accomplishments and awards along the way. René Galvan will succeed him as president and CEO.

Record-breaking NYC townhouse sale goes to mystery buyer

Jan 31, 2024

A mystery couple has bought Greenwich Village's most expensive townhouse for $72.5 million, surpassing the previous record by $14.3 million. The 12,000-square-foot property was sold off-market, with the buyers planning to use it as a pied-à-terre.

The Detroit Lions loss is nothing next to its lowball appraisals

Jan 31, 2024

A housing battle is raging in Detroit, writes Lee Davenport. Lowball home values cut into homeowner equity and exclude residents from resources and opportunities.

Assumable loan platform Roam offers seller closing guarantee

Jan 31, 2024

If it takes longer than 60 days from the time an offer is accepted until close of escrow, Roam will make the homeseller's mortgage payments for up 60 days after the scheduled closing date.

Chase Home Lending increases homebuyer grant to $7,500

Jan 31, 2024

Chase has increased its grant to $7,500 in 8,500 of the 15,000 communities in its minority homebuyer program. The bank also removed the income requirement for its 3 percent down DreaMaker mortgage.

Buy this pretty, pretty pretty good home once owned by Larry David

Jan 31, 2024

Coincidentally timed as Curb Your Enthusiasm launches into its final season this weekend, the architecturally significant home was built in Montecito, California, in 1929 by George Washington Smith

New York Comptroller asks eXp to investigate sexual assault claims

Jan 31, 2024

The office of New York State Comptroller, which holds nearly 27,000 shares of eXp World Holdings stock, sent a letter to eXp CEO Glenn Sanford requesting he establish an independent committee to formally look into the allegations.

What’s your best one-liner to start real estate conversations? Pulse

Jan 31, 2024

Getting someone talking about real estate so that you can talk about your service can be tough. How do you break the ice?

Client pipelines tick back up as agents eye 2024 gains: Triple-I

Jan 31, 2024

More real estate agents believe their client shortfall has begun to stabilize, an indication of rising home demand in the new year, according to new results from the latest Inman Intel Index survey.

How Jeff Lobb navigates a career built on passion, innovation, family

Jan 31, 2024

In his latest Snapshot profile, Brandon Doyle offers insight into the SparkTank Media founder's marketing philosophy and personal commitments.

These 5 keys can make or break your email delivery

Jan 31, 2024

Bouncebacks and spam will undermine your content marketing strategy. Broker Eric Bramlett offers insights and tips to help agents get their message across via email.

How ‘Stop Hate in Real Estate’ can empower agents and clients

Jan 31, 2024

LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance Past-President Erin Morrison shares a new initiative to help real estate professionals come together and speak out against bias, discrimination and hate from a vocal minority.