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Inman’s Top 5 stories for the week of Feb. 3-9 , 2023

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1. A theory is emerging online about a mass exodus from New York City

Warehousing? Inflated algorithms? Shady developers? They’re all part of a new report on what’s driving up rental prices in New York City. However, social media users aren’t buying the theory.

2. What we can learn from Ana Walshe’s disappearance

A new year and yet another agent is missing. How can agents keep the conversation about safety practices for women as an ongoing conversation? Trainer Rachael Hite says women need to make safety a part of their daily routine for themselves and the ones they care about.

3. LoanDepot founder Anthony Hsieh ousted as executive chairman

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The founder is in a spat with the board after nominating real estate veteran Steve Ozonian to serve on the floundering mortgage lender’s board of directors.

4. 23 tech tools to make 2023 easier

We live in an amazing time with unprecedented tools and technology, writes Jimmy Burgess. By tapping into the leverage these tools provide, your business can’t help but grow.

5. Everything we know about WeWork founder Adam Neumann’s Flow

Five months after scooping up a $350 million check from venture capital firm a16z, former WeWork CEO Adam Neumann shares details of his mysterious new real estate company.