Housing Wire

JUNE 6, 2025

Even in a housing market squeezed by low inventory and high interest rates, the real estate industry’s top performers continued to rise. More than 45,000 agents and teams secured a spot on the 2025 RealTrends Verified rankings, showing that experience and execution still drive success even in challenging conditions. Among them, those ranked in RealTrends Verified The Thousand (based on 2024 data) closed 189,930 transaction sides — down slightly from 198,356 last year.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 6, 2025

The offering combines affordability-based search, mortgage rates, pre-approval and lead scoring for agents and lenders. Plus, news from Goby Homes and more.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 6, 2025

While the nation’s top real estate teams are found at a variety of brokerages, one brand dominated the 2025 RealTrends Verified Rankings. With more than 3,700 teams in this year’s RealTrends rankings, Keller Williams leads all other firms by a wide margin. Leaders of top teams at Keller Williams believe there are good reasons for this. “The culture is collaborative and it is full of entrepreneurs,” said David Gubb, the co-leader of Ridgewood, New Jersey-based The Gubb Team.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 6, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Illustration by Real Estate News; Adobe Stock Industry Opendoor, facing delisting, plans reverse stock split The iBuyer is asking shareholders to approve a consolidation of shares as it scrambles to lift its stock price above Nasdaq’s $1 threshold. Stephanie Reid-Simons June 6, 2025 3 mins A week after revealing that it is at risk of getting the boot from NASDAQ , Opendoor filed a preliminary proxy statement seekin

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Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

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

JUNE 6, 2025

Shilo.ai is going to have an easier time with product development thanks to a $2.6 million seed funding round. The AI assistant firm announced the funding round on Friday. The round was led by AZ-VC , Arizona ’s largest venture capital fund, which was founded by Jack Selby, the managing director of Thiel Capital. “We’re not here to build another tool,” Justin Benson, the co-founder and CEO of Shilo, said in a statement.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 6, 2025

The leaders seated earlier this year in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) are reportedly planning new time limits and work requirements for recipients of the department’s existing rental assistance programs, according to an internal document viewed by NPR. The document reportedly reveals that HUD is planning on limiting the amount of time that people can get federal rent subsidies for, in addition to the work requirements, which experts warn could cause disruptions to th

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Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 6, 2025

Start a Free Trial Login Real Estate Blog Membership Overview KCM Local RealTalk by KCM™ Daily Blog Posts Social Graphics Email & Newsletter Builder Videos Buyer & Seller Guides Market Reports & Visuals Pricing Must-Share Content Real Estate Blog Start a Free Trial Login Menu Menu English Español AGENTS: Did you know you can share a personalized version of this post?

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Housing Wire

JUNE 6, 2025

As communities and organizations continue to reckon with the impact of the Los Angeles -area wildfires, the state is now stepping in with a new assistance program that will include impacted reverse mortgage borrowers whose homes were damaged or lost. California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Thursday announced that the CalAssist Mortgage Fund will launch on June 12.

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Inman

JUNE 6, 2025

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 6, 2025

Century 21 Real Estate has added Shorepine Properties in Pacific City, Oregon , to its network — strengthening the brand’s presence in the state’s Central Coast region. Broker/owner Becky Kirkendall has led Shorepine Properties since purchasing the full-service brokerage in 2017. A former hospitality manager, Kirkendall transitioned into real estate after moving to Pacific City in 2006.

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Inman

JUNE 6, 2025

Tune in to Inman Access as Jeff Tucker, principal economist at Windermere Real Estate, walks agents through client communication strategies.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 6, 2025

Welcome back to Tech Pulse — a new weekly series rounding up the latest in technology , including tools, integrations and trends impacting mortgage and real estate. Here’s what happened this week: Robert Reffkin touts Compass’s AI platform, agent advocacy efforts Compass is preparing to launch a new AI platform designed to automate tasks, find opportunities and give agents real-time support through voice or text.

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Inman

JUNE 6, 2025

As a listing agent, you didn't sign up to be steamrolled. You signed up to serve. Coach Darryl Davis shares strategies for working with difficult sellers.

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Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 6, 2025

Rocket Companies and PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust priced new debt issuances this week. While Rocket is refinancing debt tied to its Mr. Cooper acquisition, PennyMac is supporting its investment and lending strategies. Rocket priced $4 billion in senior unsecured notes — $2 billion due in 2030 at 6.125% and $2 billion due in 2033 at 6.375%. The proceeds will primarily redeem the notes of a Mr.

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Inman

JUNE 6, 2025

At Fortune's Workplace Innovation Summit, Zillow Chief People Officer Dan Spaulding praised the portal's Cloud HQ and how it's boosted employee productivity and morale.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 6, 2025

Since January, federal funding cuts have struck far and wide across a number of local, state and federal programs that tackle a variety of issues. And while the local “Choice in Aging” program in Contra Costa County, California , would be directly impacted if cuts happen, that’s not stopping people there from advocating on behalf of area seniors.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 6, 2025

Stephen Baird of Baird & Warner has seen many brokerage giants rise and fall over the decades and believes a similar scenario may be playing out right now.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 6, 2025

A former Douglas Elliman agent has withdrawn a lawsuit that sought to recoup $1.6 million in clawbacks from deals that closed after she left the brokerage. New York and Miami agent Holly Parker claimed she’s owed commissions on deals that were pending following her exit from Douglas Elliman. In the withdrawal, filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York , Parker disclosed that the firm wants to arbitrate the claims rather than litigate them in court.

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Inman

JUNE 6, 2025

Whether you’re a new agent or a seasoned pro needing to regain momentum, geographic farming isn’t just a marketing tactic — it’s a foundation, Jimmy Burgess writes.

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RIS Media

JUNE 6, 2025

Let’s get real: Whispers of a recession are growing louder. But panic? That should not be your plan. Nope! You need to be about preparation. When the market shifts, two kinds of agents emerge: those who are afraid to breathe, and those who get strategic and lean into what works. Here’s how to recession-proof your… The post Don’t Just Ride Out the Storm—Own It: 10 Ways to Recession-Proof Your Business appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

JUNE 6, 2025

Hopper previously worked at Sotheby's, and also spent many years working professionally as a firefighter. He joins Compass at a time of growth for the brokerage.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

JUNE 6, 2025

Renovating a home can be an adventure. For some, it’s a thrilling opportunity to reimagine their space and build instant equity. For others, it’s the start of a multi-month saga involving uncontrollable delays, budget explosions, and a fine layer of drywall dust that may linger until your next renovation project. Sometimes the right move is to pick up that hammer and get to work.

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RIS Media

JUNE 6, 2025

Above, from left, RISMedia Founder & CEO John Featherston; Donny Samson, CEO, Samson Properties, Keller Williams Capital Properties President Kymber Lovett-Menkiti; Christina Pappas, president, The Keyes Company and Illustrated Properties; and Jason Carrier, president, CENTURY 21 New Millennium. While in nearby meeting rooms real estate leaders debated an array of issues looming large over residential… The post As the Market Shifts, New Opportunities Emerge…but Are Agents Ready?

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Inman

JUNE 6, 2025

Get all caught up on the National Association of Realtors Legislative Meetings, including Thursday's votes on the no-commingling and hate speech policies.

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RIS Media

JUNE 6, 2025

Century 21 Real Estate LLC has announced the affiliation of Shorepine Properties in Pacific City, expanding the brand’s presence along Oregon’s coast. The full-service brokerage was purchased in 2017 by the current broker/owner, Becky Kirkendall, Century 21 stated. Under Kirkendall’s leadership, she and her independent sales professionals have developed their ability to help clients throughout… The post Coastal Oregon Brokerage Affiliates With Century 21 appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

JUNE 6, 2025

Delegating key financial tasks to a trusted advisor allows you to concentrate on what matters most: Building and growing your real estate business, Julia Lashay Israel writes.

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RIS Media

JUNE 6, 2025

If ever national real estate brands, regional brokerages and agents wonder how United Real Estate manages to keep growing bigger and stronger year after year even as the industry experiences choppy seas, the answer is a simple, timeworn phrase—they don’t rest on their laurels. Indeed, while many brokerages across the land seek saviors to avoid… The post United Real Estate’s Forward-Thinking, Agent-Centric Approach Fosters Continued Growth appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

JUNE 6, 2025

Savvy agents are leveraging digital media to showcase and share their expertise and win new business, The Agency’s Mauricio Umansky writes.

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