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Opendoor sheds more employees following Nasdaq delisting threat

Jun 12, 2025

After posting losses in 16 of the past 18 quarters, Opendoor implemented the latest in a string of layoffs on Wednesday, primarily on the iBuyer's sales side, Inman has learned exclusively.

Build the future: What I learned when creating a new flagship office

Jun 12, 2025

CEO and founder Jill Butler offers insights to help you build something that reflects the heart of your company and provides the space for your agents to accomplish big things.

Senate confirms HUD deputy secretary in 51-43 vote

Jun 12, 2025

The Senate confirmed Department of Housing and Urban Development Chief of Staff Andrew Hughes as the department's deputy secretary. Hughes also worked under former Secretary Ben Carson.

Chimera boosts non-QM presence with HomeXpress acquisition

Jun 12, 2025

The New York City-based REIT will pay $120 million in cash for national non-Qualified Mortgage lender HomeXpress Mortgage Corp., plus 2.08 million shares in Chimera valued at $27.9 million.

Broker Spotlight: Holly Brink, My Real Estate Company

Jun 12, 2025

Find out how this broker across four states has launched and where she and her agents are headed as they embrace the future.

American woman wins $300K Irish home for price of 2 coffees

Jun 12, 2025

Imelda Collins launched the "Win a House Near Sligo" raffle to give one lucky winner the keys to her "fairytale Irish country home" in County Leitrim, Ireland. Over 150,000 tickets were sold, and in the end, Kathleen Spangler of Chicago emerged as the winner. 

Court denies CFPB’s request to vacate fair lending settlement

Jun 12, 2025

Judge declines to reopen case and vacate settlement with Chicago mortgage broker Townstone Financial, calling the request "a Pandora’s box the court refuses to open."

7 metros where you can snag a luxury home for less than $1M

Jun 12, 2025

Purchasing a luxury home often comes with a hefty price tag, but in some U.S. metros, high-end living can still be surprisingly affordable.

StreetEasy listings fell this week. The portal says FARE isn’t the issue

Jun 12, 2025

The Zillow-owned portal appeared to shed listings Wednesday after the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses Act became law, but a spokesperson insisted daily fluctuations are common.

Real estate AI firm Shilo raises $2.6M in seed round

Jun 12, 2025

Shilo makes a virtual assistant meant to boost real estate agents' productivity. The cash infusion comes as interest in artificial intelligence soars.

How to automate 60% of workflow without sacrificing service

Jun 12, 2025

AI will never replace the power of real connection, indie broker Amy Stockberger writes. But it can clear the clutter, remove the repetition, and give you back the time and energy to focus on what actually builds legacy.

NAR downplays former employee’s amended retaliation complaint

Jun 12, 2025

Former National Association of Realtors project manager Roshani Sheth updated her complaint with more details, but the trade organization insists her additional allegations "doom" her claims.