Redfin launches free rental tool for independent property owners
The 'List My Home for Rent' tool is available in 13 US markets and is tailored to property owners with fewer than 10 rentals. Listings will be syndicated to the Rent.com marketplace later this year
by Marian McPherson May 24
Investor or agent? 5 moneymakers share why agents should be both
Five investor-agents, each of whom has achieved success on both sides of the equation, shared their actionable insights and winning formulas for nailing a pivotal but tricky professional shift
by Ben Verde Apr 9
Recruiting War '24: Agents field new offers constantly, Intel finds
A slower market and a crowded brokerage landscape have shifted efforts from quantity to quality, new reporting and Intel survey results reveal. For agents, it's now an unavoidable aspect of the job
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 8
NAR signals more declines to come after 3rd-straight membership dip
NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun warned of 'further declines in membership over the next 24 months' said after NAR posted a 2.1% annual membership decline last month
by Taylor Anderson Feb 6
Patriot Bank denies DOJ redlining allegations, settles for $1.9M
Government alleges competitors in the community bank's peer group made home loans in minority areas of Memphis at almost three times the rate of Patriot from 2015 to at least 2020
by Matt Carter Jan 19
Compass snags high-performing Rhode Island Sotheby's team
The Blackstone Team is based in Providence and closed more than $95M in sales volume last year. The team's move to Compass comes amid intense competition for top talent
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 9
Judge gavel with justice lawyers to represent appraisal bias lawsuit
Washington Trust 'vehemently' denies the allegations but joins a long list of lenders who have coughed up $98M in settlements since the DoJ launched an anti-redlining initiative in 2021
by Matt Carter Sep 29
Over 50% of transactions are at risk for fraud. Here's how to fight back
According to new Inman contributor and attorney Renée Hunter, from cybercriminals to family members, property fraud of all kinds is on the rise. These practical steps can help to stamp it out
by Renee Hunter Sep 29
The market where rents rise faster than even New York
As uncomfortable as New York City's rent hikes feel to many tenants now, they don't compare to the soaring prices of Singapore's prime rental market, The Wall Street Journal reported
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 28
Real Matters hires new chief financial officer as revenue dwindles
Executives with the Canadian real estate tech company said its US expansion plan and ambitious goals to grow its appraisal and title insurance market share are still in place
by Matt Carter Mar 17
Amerant Mortgage launches Midwest hub in St. Louis, Missouri
Florida's largest community bank, Amerant Bank, continues to grow the national footprint of its mortgage subsidiary, Amerant Mortgage, through acquisitions
by Matt Carter Feb 3
CIBM Bank out to double mortgage originations with new hires
Illinois-based bank hires new mortgage ops director and will add 30 new mortgage loan officers to expand into Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island
by Matt Carter Jan 3
Cornerstone Home Lending gives sales teams national scope
Merger with Roscoe State Bank means the Houston-based company's loan officers are now federal mortgage loan originators who can offer purchase loans and refinancing in 37 states
by Matt Carter Jan 3
The Real Brokerage closes deal to acquire LemonBrew Lending
This year's acquisitions of LemonBrew Lending and Expetitle pave the way for the company to provide end-to-end services to homebuyers in many markets
by Matt Carter Dec 9
Rhode Island's Kirk | Schryver Team joins Compass
The team is No. 1 by sales volume in Bristol County and Barrington, Rhode Island, according to MLS data and was ranked the No. 2 small team by sales volume by RealTrends in 2021