The markets real estate investors are fleeing amid the housing slump

Despite economic turmoil, investors large and small are still a force to be reckoned with in the housing market. Intel broke down the cities they've soured on — and the ones they just can't quit.

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Zillow 3.0: Is it working?

Zillow’s path forward depends on its ability to capture more leads, further monetize those leads and attach ancillary services like mortgage.

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Mike DelPrete breaks down iBuyer Opendoor’s effort to right the ship

The dominant iBuyer has taken extraordinary steps to survive this period of upheaval, writes real estate analyst Mike DelPrete, who dug deeper into last week's Q1 earnings exclusively for Intel.

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Buyer leads from mortgage lenders: Take ’em or leave ’em?

In this week's Pulse, let us know whether cultivating referral partnerships with lenders results in reliable, meaningful leads.

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8 tips for preparing your first real estate agent business plan

Preparing your first real estate agent business plan takes time, effort and research. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be long or complicated, just specific enough to outline what you want to accomplish. A well-prepared business plan will help you set a clear direction, stay focused and increase your chances of success.

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How to answer buyers’ top 10 most-asked mortgage questions

Agents should be prepared to answer their buyer's mortgage questions, including types of mortgages, lender guidelines, preapproval vs. prequalification and the closing process in the area.

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Overspending? Here’s how real estate agents can rein it in

Overspending is a significant challenge that almost every real estate agent has to face. However, with the right strategies and practices in place, you can rein in your spending and significantly grow your profits.

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Matterport Q1 revenue jumps as subscribers unexpectedly grow

On a quarterly earnings call Tuesday, Matterport told shareholders, analysts and media attendees that total revenue for the first quarter of 2023 was $38 million, a 33 percent increase from quarter one last year.

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Blend trims Q1 loss as $37.3M in revenue beats guidance

While the mortgage industry has been shrinking, Blend says it has been building its market share, processing 23.2 percent of mortgages originated in H2 2022.

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NAR chief economist: ‘The Fed made a mistake’

At the Realtors Legislative Meetings' Residential Economic Issues and Trends Forum, Lawrence Yun predicted total home sales would bottom out this year before ticking up in 2024.

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Compass revenue drops in Q1, but losses continue improvement

The brokerage brought in a total of $957 million in revenue and lost $150 million. The results are something of a repeat from the fourth quarter of 2022.

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Airbnb posts first profitable Q1 as revenue climbs to $1.8B

The short-term rental platform has doubled in size since the start of the pandemic as the number of rentable homes increased by 18 percent from last year, according to earnings data released Tuesday.

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Realty One Group hires David Romero as VP of Growth

A prominent figure in Southern California real estate for three decades, Romero will help lead Realty One Group's continued expansion.

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Big Purple Dot launches recruiting tool for mortgage lenders

BPD Recruit taps CoreLogic data to let lenders see who their competitors' most productive loan officers are, then automates the process of luring them away.

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Miami Beach formally recognizes Pacaso’s co-ownership model

Miami Beach officials passed an ordinance that approves co-ownership but requires the presence of a local property manager as well as adherence to a code of conduct, it was announced in April.

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What can landlords look for when screening tenants for a rental?

An ineffective screening process can fail to block a potential threat to an investment property, experts told Inman. Here's a few more screening tips landlords might want to consider.

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Soaring spring home prices are very real — and widespread: NAR

For now, a seasonal surge in home activity has arrested falling prices in most U.S. markets, according to Q1 metro home price data released Tuesday by the National Association of Realtors.

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Outfoxed! Rupert Murdoch paid 20% over ask for Manhattan co-op

The Fox News founder paid nearly 20 percent — or $5.2 million — above the $30 million asking price on the 6,500-square-foot Hampshire House unit he he bought in February, according to disclosures.

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Fair housing training for agents will be mandatory under NAR proposal 

The National Association of Realtors' Board of Directors will vote Thursday on requiring its 1.5 million members to complete two hours of fair housing training every three years beginning in 2025.

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WeWork takes bite out of losses as debt overhaul starts to pay off in Q1

The co-working behemoth posted a net loss of $299 million in the first quarter, a $205 million improvement from a year earlier, according to Q1 earnings data released Tuesday morning.

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