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Redfin laid off 46 headquarters, programs and field operations staff on Thursday. This is the 2nd round of layoffs in the past 6 months, with the previous round impacting 85 Redfin Concierge staff
Court probes 'reverse auction' allegations while plaintiffs seek preliminary approval of deals with eXp Realty, Weichert, Mark Spain Real Estate and Atlanta Communities Real Estate
Jessi Healey dives into social media’s latest shifts, from Instagram’s hashtag update and Meta’s fact-checker removal to the TikTok ban and rising platforms like Threads and Bluesky
Looking for more help in your business? The answer might lie with an AI-generated twin who can take on some of the communication tasks on your behalf, Rachael Hite writes
Implementing a coaching plan in your brokerage can significantly enhance agent performance and satisfaction, coach Verl Workman writes
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As wildfires burned through LA County over the past 3 days, thousands were suddenly in need of temporary housing. The surge in demand is poised to create a spike in rental prices, agents say
Ally, which originated $1B in mortgages in 2023 through a partnership with Better and is an investor in the company, is laying off hundreds of employees and exiting the mortgage business
Homebuyers began the new year with more home tours; however, Redfin says elevated mortgage rates have stopped them from signing contracts
Ready to get growing in the new year? Jimmy Burgess shares practical, actionable strategies to help you meet your goals
Chaos carried into the new year with the abrupt resignations of 2 past presidents. In response, 2025 President-Elect George Kypreos released a video addressing concerns with the association
Looking for a way to fight the lock-in effect in your market? According to real estate expert Ricky Carruth, new construction and builder incentives are the keys
Lessinger's departure comes less than a year after she assumed the role of president. It also comes after RE/MAX has struggled with financial results in recent quarters