Housing Wire

JULY 9, 2025

Compass has acquired yet another brokerage. On Wednesday, the Robert Reffkin -helmed firm announced its acquisition of Colorado -based PorchLight Real Estate Group. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “I’m excited to welcome the talented agents of PorchLight who have built a reputation for caring deeply about their clients and providing personal, standout service,” Reffkin said in a statement. “I am confident that, together, we will be able to learn from each ot

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Real Estate News

JULY 9, 2025

Watch the conversation with tech entrepreneur Joe Lonsdale as he explains how AI can help real estate professionals excel — and whose jobs are at risk.

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Housing Wire

JULY 9, 2025

Compass has added The Korman Group — a high-performing real estate team led by Michael Korman — to its South Florida operations. The group will base its work out of Compass’ s Boca Raton office, with operations extending into Miami , Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach and Jupiter. Korman, who previously served as founder and principal of the independent brokerage Korman Realty — leads a team that has handled more than $400 million in real estate transactions since 2019, including $100 million-plu

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Keeping Current Matters

JULY 9, 2025

If you're a homeowner planning to move, you're probably wondering what the process is going to look like and what you should tackle first.

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The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

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Housing Wire

JULY 9, 2025

Mortgage applications increased 9.4% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending July 4, 2025. On an unadjusted basis, the index decreased 13% compared with the previous week. Last week’s results included an adjustment for the Independence Day holiday.

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Housing Wire

JULY 9, 2025

RentSpree has partnered with Hive MLS to integrate rental application and tenant screening tools directly into Hive’s multiple listing service platform. The new integration will be available at no cost to Hive MLS subscribers in Georgia , North Carolina and South Carolina. Hive MLS services more than 18 MLSs in the Southeast — representing about 15,000 rental listings annually. “At Hive MLS, we’re focused on giving our members the tools they need to succeed, not just today but as the

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Inman

JULY 9, 2025

For consumers navigating a home sale and professionals building a career, Long Island Board of Realtors CEO Doreen Spagnuolo writes, it’s essential to understand who’s representing your interests.

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Housing Wire

JULY 9, 2025

Brandi Lewis, a prominent Atlanta -based real estate agent, has rejoined Keller Williams as of July 1, affiliating with Keller Williams Realty West ATL. Lewis, who began her real estate career with Keller Williams, has been appointed as director of luxury at the brokerage. The firm includes more than 350 agents. “I’m excited to be coming back home,” Lewis said in a statement.

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Inman

JULY 9, 2025

Rise Realty Group leader Ricky Gonzalez shares how he and 12 friends survived the Texas Hill Country flash flood, thanks to quick thinking and the bravery of a nearby Kerrville family.

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Housing Wire

JULY 9, 2025

The U.S. faced a shortfall of 4.7 million homes in 2023 — the largest housing deficit on record — according to a new Zillow analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data. Persistent inventory shortages continue to drive the national housing affordability crisis, limiting access to homeownership and forcing millions of people to share homes with non-relatives.

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Inman

JULY 9, 2025

With the partnership, RLTYco CEO and cofounder Briggs Elwell will join the association's board, and agents who subscribe to RLTYco will also have access to AREA membership through the company's suite of services.

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Housing Wire

JULY 9, 2025

The Corcoran Group is welcoming one of New York City ’s top small real estate teams to the firm. On Wednesday, the brokerage announced that The Kathy Murray Team is making the move to Corcoran. Murray was previously brokered with Douglas Elliman , where she spent the past two decades of her career. “Kathy is a fantastic agent, and I’m proud to have her join Corcoran,” Pamela Liebman , the president and CEO of Corcoran, said in a statement.

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Inman

JULY 9, 2025

The co-CEO of franchisor NextHome, James Dwiggins, talks about the future of the industry in light of the debate over NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect San Diego.

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Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

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Housing Wire

JULY 9, 2025

Miami-based Atlas VMS on Wednesday announced the acquisition of appraisal order management platform AIM-Port. Atlas called the move a “significant step” in developing technology -driven solutions to better serve U.S. mortgage lenders and appraisal management companies ( AMCs ). “The acquisition of this platform is a key component of Atlas’s broader mission to bring smarter, high-touch solutions to the appraisal and lending ecosystem — through collaboration, not consolidation,” Erik M

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Eye on Housing

JULY 9, 2025

Remote work may no longer dominate the U.S. labor force as it did during the height of the pandemic in 2020, but it still represents a substantial share of employment today. According to the latest data from the Current Population Survey (CPS), approximately 34.3 million employed people teleworked or worked at home for pay in.

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Housing Wire

JULY 9, 2025

The housing industry is currently rife with consolidation, but the same wave of mergers and acquisitions has not taken the multiple listing service ( MLS ) sector by storm. Over the past two decades, the number of MLSs across the country has greatly decreased. As recently as a decade ago, there were more than 900 MLSs. But as of June 2025, the Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO) said it tracks 510 MLSs across the country.

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RIS Media

JULY 9, 2025

United Real Estate Dallas has announced the launch of its Foundations High-Velocity Productivity Program for real estate agents of any career level. This innovative coaching program offers a structured, results-driven approach that addresses a longstanding problem for agents—predictable income. Unlike traditional coaching programs, Foundations offers a step-by-step roadmap for the first five transactions and beyond.… The post United Real Estate Launches New ‘Foundations’ Produ

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Housing Wire

JULY 9, 2025

The National Association of Realtors ( NAR) is once again seeking to dismiss allegations brought by former employee Roshani Sheth in her ongoing discrimination lawsuit against the organization. NAR filed another motion to dismiss the suit on Tuesday. This filing deals with Sheth’s second amended complaint , which she filed in early June, after all but her breach of contract complaint were dismissed by Chicago -based U.S.

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Inman

JULY 9, 2025

The firm was founded in 2005 and closed $922.3 million in sales volume in 2024, according to RealTrends. About 180 agents will be making the move to Compass.

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Housing Wire

JULY 9, 2025

Private equity firm GTCR announced on Tuesday that it has made a significant investment in national real estate analytics and data solutions company Clear Capital. As part of the investment , GTCR is partnering with Clear Capital co-founder and CEO Duane Andrews. The transaction represents Clear Capital’s first outside investment, with GTCR becoming the company’s majority shareholder and Andrews retaining substantial equity ownership.

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Inman

JULY 9, 2025

A flash flood devastated Texas's Hill Country over the Fourth of July weekend, killing more than 100 residents. Real estate professionals have stepped in to help.

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Housing Wire

JULY 9, 2025

Compass is welcoming a new regional vice president for its Louisiana and Mississippi region. David Favret is joining Compass in this role, according to an announcement on Wednesday. Favret most recently served as the managing broker at Rêve Realtors , but has previously served as a broker at Latter & Blum , which was acquired by Compass in 2024.

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RIS Media

JULY 9, 2025

Real Estate Webmasters (REW) is putting client feedback front and center when it comes to shaping the future of REW CRM. From simple tweaks to major features, many of the latest updates have come directly from the agents and team leaders who use the platform. One recent update was inspired by Ken Pozek, founder and… The post Shaping the Future of REW CRM appeared first on RISMedia.

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Brownstoner

JULY 9, 2025

An affordable housing lottery has launched for a recently completed nine-story development in Fort Greene dubbed The Elliot, with units starting at $2,004 a month for a studio. Rising at 151 South Elliott Place, on the site of a former parking lot, the development comprises a total of 99 apartments and… Read More > The post Affordable Housing Lottery in Fort Greene Opens With $2,004 Studios appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Inman

JULY 9, 2025

When buyers plan and have the right people on their side, mortgage expert Phil Crescenzo Jr. writes, they can stay in control, and the rest becomes a lot less stressful.

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Eye on Housing

JULY 9, 2025

Mortgage application activity picked up in June, supported by a slight decline in interest rates. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Market Composite Index, which tracks mortgage application volume, rose 5.4% from May on a seasonally adjusted basis. Compared to June 2024, total applications were up 21.1%. The average contract rate for 30-year fixed mortgages edged.

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Inman

JULY 9, 2025

National numbers suggest we're finally seeing an end to the lock-in effect. How is it playing out in the neighborhoods you serve?

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Better Dwelling

JULY 9, 2025

Toronto real estate is finding out it’s not invincible, after all. New Equifax data reveals Toronto CMA’s mortgage delinquency rate surged in Q1 2025. While rising delinquencies are a national story, this is very different from the normalization seen in other Canadian markets. Over the past few years, Toronto’s delinquency rate has more than tripled […] The post Toronto Mortgage Delinquencies Have Tripled, Highest In Over A Decade appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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