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With $184M, Backflip to offer residential transition loans
The mobile-forward fintech company that marries real estate investment search and analysis with streamlined financing has raised a $184 million through two private credit funds, one a $30M of equity, the other is asset-backed financing of $154 million.
Mortgage Rates Increase for Third Consecutive Week
Economists may see the ongoing steady job growth and strength of the economy as the backdrop for the recent, sharp reversal in mortgage rate decreases, but data shows homebuyers are holding out for lower rates just the same. The 30-year-fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.44% this week, up from last week’s average of 6.32% and marked the…
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Century 21 Expands in Las Vegas Affiliation of 1st Priority Realty
The CENTURY 21® Brand has announced it is expanding its presence in the Las Vegas metro area with the affiliation of 1st Priority Realty. The firm was originally established in 2004 and is now led by current broker Duc Lu, Century 21 stated. Lu’s ties to Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) along with…
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Secret Service agent sold homes to subordinates — they got promoted
Alfonso M. Dyson moonlighted as a real estate agent in Annapolis, Maryland, while he was second-in-command of the Secret Service's uniformed division. After he was promoted to chief, his subordinates who had done real estate business with him were also promoted.
Broker Spotlight: Gretchen Coley, Compass North Carolina
Find out how this Raleigh, North Carolina, broker leans on relationships and mentoring to differentiate her service and create genuine connections.
Growing Through the Times: Tried-and-True Strategies to Expand Your Footprint
Above, from left: Victor Lund, Debra Beagle, Chris Raveis, Rick Haase, Amy Lessinger, Jason Waugh, Mark McLaughlin. Photo by AJ Canaria. As the market rebounds, new opportunities for growth are emerging—and savvy brokers are doubling down to lead the charge when it comes to shifting their strategies toward company expansion in order to grow their…
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‘Maniacal focus:’ How Christie’s Real Estate thrives amid change
CEO Thad Wong, Natalie Hamrick and Kevin Van Eck spoke to Inman about Christie's strategy in 2025, as well as their take on industry practice changes and the future of Clear Cooperation.
Builders shift to townhomes and condos to tackle housing shortage
This shift in strategy reflects a growing need for more affordable and space-efficient housing options amid rising costs and limited land availability, according to a new analysis from Zillow released Thursday.
U.S. Renews Program to Root out Money Laundering in Real Estate Ahead of Larger Crackdown - Barron's
Homebuilder Confidence Continues to Rise as Inflation Eases
As inflation eases—with the latest Consumer Price Index reporting the smallest annual increase since February 2021—builder confidence continues to steadily rise, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) data. The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) registered at 43 in October, up two points from September’s reading and now four points above…
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Commercial real estate turbulence not easing yet - exec - Mortgage Professional
Commercial real estate turbulence not easing yet - exec Mortgage Professional
Best Days (and Hours) for Cold Calling, Door Knocking and Everything Else
Everyone—especially agents—knows the feeling of having two seemingly identical sessions of business-building create vastly different results. Two hours of door-knocking one week might land you half a dozen hot leads, while a similar session the next week leaves you empty handed with ears ringing from all the door slammed in your face. Many agents are…
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Pushing to the Finish Line: Strategies for a Productive Fourth Quarter
As we kick off the fourth quarter of 2024, it’s more critical than ever for real estate professionals not to take their foot off the gas and coast through the remaining weeks of the year. With so much noise in today’s post-settlement world, those prepared and running alongside the change will be the ones ahead…
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What’s the buzz? North Carolina Regional MLS rebrands as Hive MLS
Along with a new name and logo, Hive MLS has set its sights on releasing new tools available to 18 MLS and Realtor Association members across North Carolina and Georgia, executives told Inman.
