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Lamacchia Realty expands with acquisitions across Massachusetts

Aug 2, 2023

In the last month, the East Coast-based brokerage has made two strategic acquisitions as the company works to bolster its presence in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac boost profits in Q2 despite a slow spring

Aug 2, 2023

Mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac continued to grow their net worth as firm home prices and low default rates allowed them to release billions of dollars previously reserved for losses.

Offerpad scoops up more homes in Q2 as path to profitability emerges

Aug 2, 2023

Having unloaded almost all of its older inventory, the iBuyer ramped up home acquisitions by 131 percent, to 840 homes, in the second quarter of 2023 and expects positive adjusted earnings by year's end.

What the early ’80s inflation crisis reveals about today’s home market

Aug 2, 2023

The Fed has raised interest rates to fight inflation in the past. A new Intel analysis illuminates the data behind the "rate lock" of the early 1980s and how long it took home sales to eventually recover.

Even CoStar doesn’t think it will unseat Zillow, DelPrete argues

Aug 2, 2023

For all its bluster, CoStar Group likely doesn't think it can overthrow Zillow to become real estate's top portal, Mike DelPrete tells Intel. Here's what the commercial real estate giant is really after.

Team of rivals: Zillow, Redfin unite to share new construction listings

Aug 2, 2023

New construction listings on Zillow will now automatically be syndicated to Redfin. The companies believe the partnership will extend the reach of the homebuilders' listings while aiding consumers.

Lesson Learned: Your next deal can come out of nowhere

Aug 2, 2023

In today's Lesson Learned profile, find out how New York City's Reba Miller learned that your next big deal can come from anywhere — even lunch.

12 rules of the road for new (and experienced) agents 

Aug 2, 2023

The road to real estate success is paved with strong connections, integrity and a genuine focus on client needs, trainer and coach Bernice Ross writes.

An ‘entire neighborhood’ for sale? Let’s unpack that viral TikTok video

Aug 2, 2023

A 35-home listing on Zillow has prompted debate over displacement and institutional investment — and pushback over a TikToker's claim that an 'entire neighborhood' was about to hit the market.

How much does it cost to open up a new brokerage?

Aug 2, 2023

Don’t let the costs scare you, Kevin Woody writes. Your willingness to plan and prepare will contribute greatly to your success as a brokerage owner.  

Tell us about your biggest rookie mistake ever: Pulse

Aug 2, 2023

Did you screw up a contract? Lose a client? This week, we want to know about your biggest mistake as a real estate newbie.

LeadingRE Solutions Group grows by 1 more with Rechat selection

Aug 1, 2023

Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LeadingRE) continues to extend the list of proptechs it recommends for its tens of thousands of agents, most recently adding Rechat, a comprehensive digital marketing and business management solution, the company said.