Rocket stays profitable by a hair in Q2 after cutting $300M in expenses

In addition to shedding workers, the parent company of the nation's biggest lender trimmed marketing, production and other vendor-related costs to beat cost-cutting goal, according to an earnings report Thursday.

Jim Steinman’s ‘Cottage to Compound’ in Connecticut

The Ridgefield home of songwriter Jim Steinman, who died last year, is going on the market with all of his personal belongings still inside.

Let’s talk about marketing your listings with DO Audio Tours: Tech Review

DO Audio Tours is an audio marketing solution that lets agents record narration over visual listing content.

A Gothic Rock Cottage Fit for a Bat Out of Hell

Jim Steinman spent years transforming his Connecticut house into a kind of rock ‘n’ roll museum. Now his friends are trying to sell it — with his belongings intact.

How Moriba Jah is tracking the scourge of space junk

The co-founder of Privateer Space is on a mission. ''Much in the way that we have explored land and polluted the land, the ocean, the air, we're doing with space," he said at Inman Connect.

Opendoor cutting prices in bid to get surplus inventory off books

The iBuying giant dramatically boosted home sales during the second quarter of 2022, generating $4.2 billion in revenue, but ended up back in the red with $54 million in losses.

‘America’s fastest Realtor’ on how a mindset shift leads to success

Keira D'Amato, the American women's record holder in the marathon, spoke at Inman Connect Las Vegas about her journey as a professional runner and third-generation Realtor.

RE/MAX grows in Q2 despite downgrading 2022 housing outlook

The real estate franchise giant posted higher revenues and expanded profits even as the company downgraded expectations amid a slowing market, according to an earnings report Thursday.

Premier Agent dips as Zillow hangs on to modest Q2 profit

Market headwinds pushed Zillow Q2 revenues down 23 percent to $1 billion. Despite the declines, Zillow is pushing forward with major initiatives including a new partnership with former rival Opendoor.

New twists on home lending create opportunities for agents

As technology changes the way people think about homeownership, real estate agents will still be part of the picture say execs of EasyKnock, Flyhomes and Zillow at Inman Connect Las Vegas.

Zillow and Opendoor team up to provide cash offers to consumers

The partnership pairs two of the most polarizing companies in the housing business, and comes less than a year after Zillow began ending its own iBuying efforts.

Fathom Holdings doubles revenue in Q2 as mortgage business struggles

The brokerage's revenue grew 52 percent annually during the second quarter, reaching $128.2 million, up from $84.2 million, according to an earnings report released Thursday.

Redfin’s profits decline in Q2 despite uptick in revenue

Redfin reported $606.9 million in second-quarter revenue, a 29 percent increase compared to the second quarter of 2021, in an earnings report released Thursday afternoon following the close of markets.

The bear on the hill: Ben Kinney talks about surviving a recession

At Inman Connect Las Vegas, the Ben Kinney Companies' founder explained how to become recession-proof with smart spending, careful recruiting and an empathetic mindset.

DelPrete: Opendoor is ‘playing the long game,’ should survive downturn

Despite a softening market and a recent FTC fine, Mike DelPrete described Opendoor as well-managed and in possession of enough cash to thrive for years to come, at Inman Connect Las Vegas.

Keller Williams Q2 revenue rises 1% to $146.8B amid inventory woes

Market headwinds clobbered Keller Williams transaction volume for the third consecutive quarter, according to earnings Thursday. However, sales volume and agent count remained steady.

Laying off brokerage staff amid a downturn? Think twice

There are ways that brokerages can cut costs during a market slowdown without risking its agent morale, according to brokers at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Thursday.

Virtual brokerage Radius launches mortgage arm in California

The company's move into mortgage lending comes on the heels of a $14 million Series A round led by Trulia co-founder Pete Flint's NFX Ventures.

Keller Williams President: Real estate has become consumer centric

Alongside RE/MAX President and CEO Nick Bailey, Keller Williams President Marc King also hinted Thursday at Inman Connect Las Vegas that KW may not be in a rush to begin selling shares to the public.

How to Keep a Spotless Home: Five Easy Steps

Having a clean home is one of the best ways to relieve stress. When you have a spotless household, you can keep a clearer mind because you’re no longer stressed about all the mess around you. However, it’s often difficult to keep everything in order, especially when you’re trying to juggle countless things at the same time. In this blog, we’ll be sharing all our best advice on how you can keep your house as pristine as possible in five easy steps… 

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Start With a Deep Clean 

First things first, you’ll need to conduct a deep clean from top to bottom. Depending on how many people you live with, we suggest you do this around two to three times a year. Deep cleaning includes things like window treatments, removing dust from hard to reach places, polishing furniture, and intensive floor cleaning. Make a checklist of your essential deep cleaning tasks and refer back to it each time.   

Keep a Weekly Rota 

After you’ve finished your deep clean, you should write up a weekly rota of the most essential cleaning tasks. For example, every Monday and Thursday you can sweep the floors and take out the bins. This is perhaps the most important trick when it comes to keeping a spotless home. Remember, consistency is key, so try to pick up where you left off even if you missed a day. 

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