Keller Williams’ chief growth officer abruptly resigns after 3 months

Tony Rogers, who served as chief growth officer following 17 years as CMO of Walmart, has resigned from kwx. His departure comes less than a month after CEO Carl Liebert's exit.

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Going beyond Pride: Practical ways to be an ally all year long

When you think of celebrating Pride, is it only in the month of June? Nick Acosta shares his personal message about growing up, the importance of community, and speaking out about Pride issues in the real estate industry.

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In luxury real estate, agents with green thumbs reap what they sow

From ficus hedges and podocarpus shrubs to palm trees and bamboo, real estate agents can boost their bottom line with a basic knowledge of landscaping and how it can improve clients' privacy.

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Don’t fear the content creators: Why Zillow Gone Wild isn’t bad for agents

Content creators are turning Zillow listings into cold hard cash, often with for-sale properties as the butt of the joke. But increasingly the attention is drawing interest from young homebuyers.

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Inman’s Top 5 stories of the week (June 17-22, 2022)

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the past seven days? Here's Inman Top 5, the most essential stories of the week, according to Inman readers.

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New home sales jump unexpectedly

Sales of newly built homes shot up 10.7 percent from April to May, with 696,000 new homes sold over the course of the month, according to data released Friday by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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House payments have skyrocketed. Are they finally beginning to peak?

Mortgage payments are as high as it's been in recent memory. But a sudden slowdown in growth may spell a turning point for the market.

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Demand for vacation homes slips below pre-pandemic levels

Mortgage locks for second homes fell 4 percent from pre-pandemic levels in May as mortgage rates rose to nearly 6 percent and the housing market continued to cool, according to data issued Friday by Redfin.

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Want to know a property’s true value? Think digital

Technology-driven floor plans are a tool for helping depict the true value of a home and ultimately driving more well-informed financial decisions for buyers and sellers alike.

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Meet the real estate outsiders who have lessons for housing pros

Inman Connect Las Vegas speakers will invite attendees to look to the stars, push themselves to new heights and adopt mindsets that can open doors to success.

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5 things to know before choosing a geographic farm

When it comes to geographic farming, says Jimmy Burgess, this is the time to be real with yourself. The main reason farming efforts fail is a lack of consistency and commitment to executing on the marketing strategies needed for success.

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Lone Wolf enhances deal making with digital forms overhaul: Tech Review

Lone Wolf's new forms editor for its zipForms edition of Transactions is a sleek, modernized method for quickly authoring and executing all the documents required to keep a deal moving from contract to close.

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Fannie Mae’s latest forecast is a shocker: The Real Word

This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Fannie Mae's new prediction for existing-home sales, summer marketing and the Marketeer.

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Uncertainty in real estate is inevitable. Use these tips to keep pushing ahead

Drown out the noise, and remain focused on service and networking, advises Christine Carr. If you do, periods of uncertainty can become less of a roadblock and more of an opportunity.

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Orchard lays off nearly 100 employees — but is still hiring

Power Buyer confirms that it intends to fill about 50 job openings in its mortgage, real estate brokerage, marketing and finance departments.

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Discrimination stops 40% of trans buyers from buying dream home

Although the LGBTQ community has experienced several federal victories over the past two years, Realtor.com's latest survey with the LGBTQ Real Estate Alliance reveals LGBTQ consumers — especially transgender buyers and renters — are still on the outskirts of the market.

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Owning becomes more expensive than renting as rates, prices surge

Homeownership is 31 percent more expensive than renting, nationally. With demand shifting and the market for home purchases cooling, homebuilders now court investors, a report notes.

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Tomo’s new Lock and Shop: lock a rate now without a property address

Tomo's Lock and Shop service fee is $750, which homebuyers can recoup when they work with Tomo Brokerage partner agents. Homebuyers can choose either a 90- or 120-day rate lock.

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Shut the front door! This 1 design choice can net sellers $6,500 more

Homebuyers love bold neutrals on front doors, while they eschew unorthodox shades like pink and cement grey, according to survey results released Thursday by Zillow.

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Brown Harris Stevens appoints property management director

The New York City-based brokerage has named Richard Horovitz as its residential property management division's senior vice president and director of residential property management.

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