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Anywhere, JLL hold onto ‘World’s Most Ethical Companies’ honors

Business ethics firm Ethisphere released its 2023 rankings on Tuesday, which honored four real estate brands including Anywhere, CBRE Group, JLL and Thailand-based DTGO.  

How do you brainstorm new marketing ideas? Pulse

When it’s time to rethink everything about your real estate marketing plan, how do you decide where to start?  

RealPage economist: Interest rates, not banks, top concern for investors

At a time when all eyes are seemingly on the fall of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, RealPage Chief Economist Jay Parsons is watching the impact of something else.  

Real estate braces for year of mass consolidation as startups eye exit

A contracting market will place pressure on struggling startup entrepreneurs while some broker-owners use the down market as an opportunity to nail down a succession plan, analysts told Intel.  

Typical home down payment falls to 2-year low as concessions return

The typical down payment for a homebuyer in the United States fell 10 percent between January 2022 and 2023, to $42,375, according to new data released Wednesday by Redfin.  

Now, more than ever, it’s time to tighten your belt: 6 cost-cutting tips

If you’re looking to cut costs while building your business, this list offers plenty of areas to rethink, regroup and reduce spending.  

The Real Brokerage to raise agent fees on heels of $20M loss in 2022

Fee hikes for new and existing agents are set to begin April 1 and come after a tumultuous 2022, when Real posted significant losses, the brokerage confirmed to Inman.  

Software vendors gear up to support appraisal-free mortgages

Starting April 15, Fannie Mae says more homebuyers will qualify for a program requiring full interior and exterior inspections that capture data and images throughout the property.  

KW franchisees accuse Gary Keller of ‘illicit tactics’ in new lawsuit

Market center owners Colleen and Bart Basinski claim Keller Williams CEO Gary Keller and others targeted them after they resisted market cap policies and supported ex-CEO John Davis.  

SFARMLS launches listing management app for 4,000+ agents

The San Francisco Association of Realtors and Zenlist have partnered to build a mobile listing management app for agent members.