Unproductive agents, homebuyer sentiment, Power Buyers: Inman's Top 5 stories of the week
Catch up quickly on the most significant stories of the week, as determined by Inman readers. Here's the Top 5 for April 8-14, 2022
by Dani Vanderboegh Apr 15
Los Angeles agent Carl Gambino moving New York team to Compass
Carl Gambino, who has advised 2 of the 3 Jonas Brothers as well as Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez, is signing on with Compass in New York and leaving the Modlin Group, it was announced
by Ben Verde Apr 15
Sotheby's International Realty CEO on topsy-turvy COVID-era market
Ahead of Inman Connect New York next week, Sotheby's International Realty CEO Philip A. White, Jr. spoke about the rapid recovery of the high-end real estate market and other surprises
by Taylor Anderson Apr 15
Homie to expand Power Buyer program amid surge in demand
The expanded program and a new buy-before-you-sell offer will be unveiled in Colorado and Utah in the next 2 weeks, followed by Arizona, Nevada and Idaho, executives told Inman exclusively
by Taylor Anderson Apr 14
Inman names Emily Paquette as new CEO of company
Emily Paquette, who previously served as Inman's chief revenue officer, is taking over from Josh Albertson, who helmed Inman for 5 years
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 14
Former BoxBrownie director to lead NAR tech accelerator in Australia
Peter Schravemade will serve as managing partner of REACH Australia, a program run by the National Association of Realtors' Second Century Ventures
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 14
Cornerstone latest lender to take mortgage loan servicing in-house
In a coup for Black Knight, the deal is the latest in a growing trend as lenders see servicing as a way to smooth out revenue and retain past customers when they refinance or buy their next home
by Matt Carter Apr 13
What economic shocks are in store for the housing market? The Real Word
Opinion
This week: Byron Lazine and Nicole White examine higher interest rates and their market impact, the average number of offers written per sale according to a new study and value-added home improvements
by Byron Lazine Apr 13
Should home floor plans be copyrighted intellectual property?
In a brief filed late last week, NAR suggested an ongoing lawsuit waged by Designworks Homes could lead to lawsuits 'against homeowners who make or display floor plans of their own homes'
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 12
Changing of the guard at Fannie Mae as mortgage giant seeks CEO
Wells Fargo veteran Michael Heid will succeed Sheila Bair as board chair as the mortgage giant conducts a national search for its next CEO. Its current CEO, Hugh Frater, is retiring
by Matt Carter Apr 11
After early stumbles, real estate tech startup Remine hires new CEO
Frederick Townes joins Remine following several tumultuous years for the company, and six months after it was acquired by a group of MLSs
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 11
Keller Williams moves into Saudi Arabia amid global expansion
Muhanad Awad will lead a new franchise based in Riyadh. The franchise launch suggests that Western companies are warming to a corner of the world that has long been difficult to reach
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 11
Vontive nabs $135M for embeddable real estate investor loan platform
Series B round led by Zigg Capital includes $25M in venture capital and $110M in debt
by Matt Carter Apr 11
After rapid expansion, Notarize hires new chief financial officer
Kartik Ramachandran, a former top executive at Groupon and Activision Blizzard, will help lead the remote notarization startup during a period of rapid growth
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 11
Keller Williams sued, foreclosure pipeline fills, buyer sentiment drops: Inman Top 5
Catch up quickly on the most significant stories of the week, as determined by Inman readers. Here's the Top 5 for April 1-7, 2022
by Dani Vanderboegh Apr 8
Moderne Ventures names 9 startups for 2022 Passport Program
Companies participating in the 6-month industry immersion program gain access to Moderne's network of more than 700 executives and corporations, according to an announcement Thursday
by Matt Carter Apr 8