Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Realtors are not the only ones gathering in Boston this week for the National Association of Realtors ‘ NXT conference. On Thursday, MLS leaders took center stage at several conference sessions, including discussions of the business practice changes driven by the NAR commission lawsuit settlement and how the role of the MLS — and the MLS-broker relationship — has evolved as a result.
Keeping Current Matters
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
The #1 task sellers struggle with is setting the right asking price for their house.
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Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
With Q4 in full swing, many realtors are seeing buyers and sellers paralyzed by high interest rates and stagnant inventories. Sean Shallis, a “Recovering Realtor” and top-producing loan officer , is offering strategies to help realtors break through this stagnation by leveraging micro-market shifts to create urgency and inspire action. Shallis, with over three decades of experience in the real estate industry has helped realtors, buyers, and sellers navigate all types of market conditions.
Real Estate News
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
An aging seller pool reflects a trend also seen among buyers — but sellers have retained the upper hand, rarely reducing prices or offering incentives.
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Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
After a monumental year of change, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) is looking to the past to find inspiration for the future. Kevin Sears took to the NAR NXT main stage at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center on Friday morning with a large iced coffee from Dunkin’ in hand. The NAR president and Massachusetts native then took NAR members on a walk down memory lane to explain the trade group’s priorities for 2025.
Real Estate News
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
During a Q3 earnings call, CEO Ryan Schneider reiterated his support of the CCP but said large firms would be the winners if it goes away. Revenue, income fell.
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Real Estate News
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
BBB National Programs ruled in favor of Realtor.com, saying it “provided a reasonable basis” for its claim of being “#1 Site Real Estate Professionals Trust.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
White-label brokerage Side keeps turning the screws on Official Partners and the Alexander brothers. Side filed a temporary restraining order on Wednesday against Tal and Oren Alexander, accusing the brothers of moving the underlying collateral on a loan that Side extended to Official Partners prior to the rape accusations against the Alexanders. The order requests that the Alexanders be prevented from “selling, transferring, dissipating, or otherwise disposing of any of Defendants’ real propert
Real Estate News
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Kevin Sears kicked off NAR NXT with an acknowledgement of real estate industry challenges and a message of unity. His go-to message: “We protect consumers.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Ellington Financial , the parent company of top-five reverse mortgage lender and servicer Longbridge Financial , saw its net income attributable to common stockholders fall in the third quarter of 2024 to $16.2 million — down from $52.3 million in Q2 — but company leaders said that the proprietary reverse mortgage product line offered by Longbridge continues to show strength.
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NOVEMBER 8, 2024
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NOVEMBER 8, 2024
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NOVEMBER 8, 2024
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NOVEMBER 8, 2024
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NOVEMBER 8, 2024
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NOVEMBER 8, 2024
In a third quarter earnings report November 7, Opendoor Technologies Inc., an e-commerce platform for residential real estate transactions, reported that losses in the quarter ($78 million) were at least 14% less than the second quarter and 26% less than a year ago. But the San Francisco-based iBuyer also announced it had laid off 300… The post Opendoor Q3 Report: Losses Lessened, but 17% of Workforce Terminated appeared first on RISMedia.
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NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Focusing on listings is the best way to flourish in the new year. Jimmy Burgess offers strategies to make it achievable.
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NOVEMBER 8, 2024
NextHome CEO James Dwiggins—a third-generation real estate leader—has made it his mission to position his company’s strategies and training opportunities to guide, educate and protect his agents and consumers as well as the industry at large. Rescoping the company to navigate the post-August 17 landscape, Dwiggins is pushing his agents to educate buyers and sellers… The post Bringing Tangible Value to the Table appeared first on RISMedia.
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Inman
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
The temporary restraining order alleges that Tal and Oren Alexander moved the underlying collateral on a loan that the firm extended to Official Partners two years ago in a potential attempt at "dissipating the assets.
RIS Media
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Global real estate brokerage eXp announced mixed financial results for the third quarter of 2024, with revenue up 2% year-over-year but a net income loss of $6.5 million, mostly due to $18 million in antitrust settlement legal expenses, the company reported during an earnings call Thursday. However, eXp’s adjusted net income reached $7.8 million, a… The post eXp Reports Mixed Q3 Results with Revenue up 2% YOY and Net Income Loss of $6.5 Million appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
The National Advertising Division on Friday denied CoStar's challenge to Realtor.com's "No. 1 site real estate professionals trust" tagline. CoStar said it's based on outdated data. NAD disagreed.
RIS Media
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
2024’s third quarter dragged down Redfin’s financials, according to the company’s latest earnings report. Redfin’s revenue declined to $278 million, down from $295 million during Q2 2024, but was up 3% year-over-year from Q3 2023’s $269 million. The company also saw a net loss of $33.8 million, a larger loss than $27.9 million in Q2… The post Redfin CEO Apologizes to Shareholders After Profit Eludes Company in Q3 Earnings Report appeared first on RISMedia.
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NOVEMBER 8, 2024
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NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Above, Darryl Davis The real estate industry is on the verge of facing significant legal challenges. While recent lawsuits have targeted commission structures and transparency, two lesser-discussed practices could be next in line for scrutiny: the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) Clear Cooperation Policy and the requirement that agents must join NAR to gain access… The post Real Estate’s Legal Storm: Two Policies That Could Trigger Major Lawsuits appeared first on RISMedia.
Inman
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
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Bigger Pockets
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
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Inman
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
State officials estimated that Measure 4 would cost North Dakota $3.15 billion in lost revenue over two years. Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale cautioned that while North Dakota’s property tax system might benefit from reform, eliminating it entirely could create even greater challenges.
RIS Media
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
It was a busy three months for Fathom Holdings. Despite continued housing market challenges, company officials seemed generally optimistic about its growth trajectory following several critical developments in the third quarter, including reaching a settlement agreement in the commission lawsuits. “We’re pleased to report a quarter marked by continued progress and strategic advancements, even as… The post Strategic Acquisitions Bolster Fathom Agent Count and Trajectory in Q3
Inman
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
The company's Q3 revenue clocked in at $83.7 million while net losses rose to $8.1 million as Fathom faced an uncertain market and dealt with expenses related to a $3 million NAR settlement contingency.
Bigger Pockets
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
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