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Calque adds 2 more lenders to growing nationwide partner roster

Aug 9, 2024

Austin, Texas-based fintech's flagship product, "The Trade-In Mortgage," helps homebuyers make non-contingent offers and removes their current house from debt-to-income calculation.

Lofty acquires real estate CRM company Firepoint

Aug 9, 2024

There is a good deal of feature overlap between the Lofty and Firepoint, with both providing the market website creation and content management, AI assistants and lead generation and oversight. However, Lofty ventures into transaction management, omnichannel lead-gen and as of recently, property management.

Offerpad confirms layoffs after ‘restructuring’ amid down market

Aug 9, 2024

The iBuyer declined to confirm how many employees have been let go. Recent SEC filings show widespread cuts compared to a year earlier.

HomeServices commission settlement gets prelim approval

Aug 9, 2024

HomeServices previously agreed to pay $250 million to settle various commission suits. A final approval hearing is set for November.

Now in beta, Eden’s AI home search aims to upend ‘Big Search’

Aug 9, 2024

Agents can use Eden's AI tools to compete for business with affordability, a unique advantage in a market that may soon find buyers having to pay directly for representation

What the presidential candidates plan to do about affordable housing

Aug 9, 2024

Housing affects every aspect of American life, Rachael Hite writes. This election, discover how each presidential candidate plans to reshape housing.

Falling rates pique buyers’ interest, but not their pocketbooks

Aug 9, 2024

A surprise drop in mortgage rates got homebuyers off the sidelines and into home tours. However, affordability and recessionary concerns have kept buyers from making purchases.

More agents leave Official in wake of Alexander brothers’ departures

Aug 9, 2024

At least five agents based in New York and Miami have left the firm in about the last week. Previously, West Coast founding broker Tyrone McKillen had also left the Side-backed brokerage.

Now in beta, Eden’s AI home search aims to upend ‘big-search’

Aug 9, 2024

Agents can use Eden's AI tools to compete for business with affordability, a unique advantage in a market that may soon find buyers having to pay directly for representation

Expedia adjusts H2 projections despite revenue growth

Aug 9, 2024

Expedia Group met the high end of its earnings expectations for the second quarter of 2024, despite a challenging macro environment and softening travel demand, according to an earnings report released Thursday.

Commission, communication, compliance: Inman’s Top 5

Aug 9, 2024

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.

Now in beta, Eden’s home search algorithm is ‘similar to TikTok’

Aug 9, 2024

Agents can use Eden's AI tools to compete for business with affordability, a unique advantage in a market that may soon find buyers having to pay directly for representation