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Referral management and monitoring spurs launch of Realay

Jan 9, 2024

Realay is software to help brokerages, teams and agents send, manage and monitor referral business across the industry.

MyCUmortgage signed 13 credit unions as new clients in 2023

Jan 9, 2024

With the addition of new partners serving 713,865 members, myCUmortgage says it's now helping nearly 200 credit unions originate, underwrite and service conventional and government-backed home loans.

AirDNA acquires vacation property management software Uplisting

Jan 9, 2024

The acquisition represents AirDNA's first foray into the day-to-day operations of short-term rental properties.

Rent falls for 3rd straight month, thanks to new inventory

Jan 9, 2024

The median asking rent fell 0.8 percent year over year during the last month of 2023, according to a new report by Redfin, which attributes the fall to an increase in supply.

The real estate agent’s ultimate guide to fair housing

Jan 9, 2024

Real estate agents play a vital role in creating a fair and inclusive housing market, writes Julia Lashay Israel. By understanding and adhering to fair housing laws, agents contribute to eliminating discrimination and promoting equal opportunities for all individuals.

Rates will continue to fall in 2024, consumers say in record numbers

Jan 9, 2024

A record number of consumers surveyed by Fannie Mae expect mortgage rates to keep falling, a "significant shift" in expectations that could free homeowners from the so-called "lock-in effect."

James Dwiggins: NAR needs a top-down overhaul

Jan 9, 2024

Ahead of Inman Connect New York this month, the NextHome CEO said NAR serves an important function, but needs a major fix to deal with challenges related to leadership and commission suits.

LoanDepot is latest real estate company to be targeted by hackers

Jan 8, 2024

Mortgage lender says an unauthorized party accessed its systems and encrypted some of its data, a tactic employed by ransomware groups to target more than 1,000 companies and organizations.

3 top agents from Realogics Sotheby’s move to The Agency

Jan 8, 2024

As agents continue to reevaluate their brokerage affiliations heading into the new year, Seattle-based Sandra Hines, Blake Waggoner and Dave Janssens have all left Realogics Sotheby's International Realty for The Agency.

Clever acquires renter assistance, rewards app Gravy

Jan 8, 2024

Gravy, an application built to support renters in their homebuying process, has been acquired by Clever Real Estate, a company that specializes in educating consumers about agent choice and the overall transaction process.

NAR President Tracy Kasper resigns, alleges blackmail

Jan 8, 2024

The National Association of Realtors' leader said she recently received a "threat to disclose a past personal, non-financial matter unless she compromised her position at NAR."

Mocktails, meditation and other tips for Dry January

Jan 8, 2024

Studies show that real estate agents are drinking too much. Here are some tips from Rachel Hite to help you reduce or abstain from drinking in 2024.