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ICYMI: Here’s a roundup of the trends, buzz and sage advice from Inman Connect New

The biggest takeaway from ICNY for trainer and author Bernice Ross? Regardless of what the market does or whatever the latest whiz-bang technology is, the basics are still the name

What we can learn from Ana Walshe’s disappearance

A new year and yet another agent is missing. How can agents keep the conversation about safety practices for women as an ongoing conversation? Trainer Rachael Hite says women need

How to plan your real estate marketing calendar for 2023

With a clear roadmap laid out for your marketing, reaching your destination in 2023 is only a matter of time and effort.    

Offerpad buys more time with $90M raise as end of runway approaches

Private placement with existing investors including CEO Brian Bair extends the company’s cash burn runway by six months to a year, KBW analysts say.  

Valuation technology provider Clear Capital lays off 250 employees

Clear Capital CEO Duane Andrews issued a statement on Wednesday saying the software company “must now face a market that will represent the greatest challenge yet.”  

Home showings dip in December, but slowdown may be easing

Showings were way down year over year but only dipped a little bit month over month, according to a new report from ShowingTime. They remain up compared to pre-pandemic levels.  

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices unveils updated branding

The company refreshes its brand identity for the main franchise and luxury brands ahead of its 10th anniversary. The new look will roll out through a phased approach starting this

Compass names Wendy Forsythe president of 3 western states

“California, Nevada and Hawaii represent our largest market, and we are thrilled to have Wendy onboard to lead our teams and agent entrepreneurs in this key market,” CEO Robert Reffkin

Mortgage rates may ease as modest Fed rate hike could be its last

Fed Chair Jerome Powell is telegraphing one more small adjustment in March, but some bond market investors think the rate hike campaign may now be over.  

New MLS-owned showing tool launches in second market

UtahRealEstate.com, which partially owns Aligned Showings, says its integration offers agents listing-by-listing showing options.