US debt default may mean tanking sales, huge mortgage costs

A debt default by the U.S. government is unlikely, but if it were to transpire, the cost of a mortgage could increase by 22 percent, pushing rates to a peak above 8 percent in September, according to Zillow.

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iGuide software update draws in architects with DWG format

Property data capture company Planitar, which sells iGuide, a digital twin and dynamic digital floor plan production software, has worked its way deeper into the architectural mainstream, according to the company.

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Coldwell Banker Warburg launches ‘What Moves Her’ chapter

Establishing a more localized version of the "What Moves Her" campaign will allow Coldwell Banker Warburg to have a more direct impact on female real estate professionals in their community and tailor programming to the community's specific needs, the company exclusively told Inman.

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Newport Beach officially calls Pacaso a dirty word: ‘Timeshare’

The California coastal town of 85,000 voted unanimously to relegate co-owned homes — like those sold by Pacaso and Ember — to areas that typically don't have luxury homes in them.

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Airbnb chief calls out CEOs for remote work double standard

"I guarantee you that many of these CEOs who are calling people back to the office in New York City are going away to the Hamptons for the summer or going to Europe in August," Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said.

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Real estate stocks are suddenly and finally on fire

Redfin, Opendoor and Compass have all seen their share prices rally in recent days — suggesting that after years of the cold shoulder investors are warming to the sector.

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NAR votes to raise membership dues in alignment with inflation

The National Association of Realtors voted Thursday to tie annual membership dues to the Consumer Price Index. Its board separately voted to increase annual dues by 4 percent to $156 next year.

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Make people matter: 4 ways to positively impact agent retention

In the second part of his two-part series, Chase Williams looks at the actionable steps you can take to make an impact on your retention.

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Data storytelling: The key to smarter agent recruitment

Rather than focusing on numbers and statistics, data storytelling allows you to translate numbers into insights that are more easily understood and can be integrated into better decision-making.

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Broker Spotlight: Johnny Chappell, Compass Carolinas

Find out how this former TV news anchor made a gradual pivot into real estate and built an award-winning North Carolina brokerage.

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Fathom Realty narrows losses but agent growth slows in Q1

With 10,628 agents on board as of March 31, Fathom grew by 258 agents in the first three months of the year but posted a $5.7 million Q1 net loss, according to an earnings call Wednesday.

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How to inspire client trust and attract like-minded agent talent

Industry leaders Anthony Lamacchia and Dana Cadena share their expertise and tactical strategies on how to grow your business, obtain more listing opportunities and attract top talent.

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Understanding the Hispanic population’s role in real estate

The real estate market is constantly evolving, and as we look ahead to the coming years, the Hispanic population is poised to play a major role in the industry.

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The art of balancing marketing spend when times are tough

The key to successful marketing lies in striking the right balance between cutting costs and investing in growth.

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Find out how this LA agent pulls 80% of his clients from YouTube

Darren Kriz's journey from amateur YouTuber to real estate superstar demonstrates the power of persistence, consistency and a passion for learning.

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10 killer call-to-action strategies for real estate agents

A well-crafted CTA can make the difference between a lead and a sale, so put the time and effort into creating a powerful one that drives action and achieves your desired outcomes.

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‘The best tools in the market:’ RentSpree picks up 4 more MLSs

Real estate agents who are part of MLSs in Rhode Island, Kansas, Idaho and South Carolina are now eligible to access the multitude of rental tools built by RentSpree.

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Survey details ‘growing suffering’ for LGBTQ+ buyers, sellers

LGBTQ+ real estate professionals explain the impact of more than 320 anti-LGBTQ laws on LGBTQ homeownership and housing rights, in the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance's third annual survey.

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Inflation rises during April but continues to cool

All items index increased 4.9 percent for the 12 months ending April, the smallest 12-month increase since the period ending April 2021, according to the Consumer Price Index Summary.

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Regulator rescinds new Fannie, Freddie fee for riskier borrowers

Lending industry groups like the Mortgage Bankers Association called a fee based on borrower's debt-to-income ratio "unworkable."

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