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UWM expands program that dispenses with title insurance

May 17, 2024

Nation's largest mortgage lender says brokers "will no longer need to work with a title company or settlement agent for title work, balancing fees, scheduling closing or any related communication."

Keller Williams retreats on profit sharing cuts for defecting agents

May 17, 2024

The cuts, initially approved last summer, were set to go into effect this July. But as of this spring, Keller Williams was facing multiple class action lawsuits over the changes.

PayHOA closes Series A funding round of $27.5M

May 17, 2024

A company that builds software for homeowners’ associations, PayHOA, landed a Series A funding round of $27.5 million.

Sun Belt cities see fastest rent deflation amid building boom

May 17, 2024

Nine of the 10 cities with the steepest drops in rent in April were in the Sun Belt, according to Redfin.

Kushner project on site of NATO bombings in Serbia draws protests

May 17, 2024

The Serbian government signed a deal with a Kushner-affiliated development company earlier this week that will allow them to redevelop the former headquarters of the Serbian army.

What are you supposed to tell your clients now? The Download

May 17, 2024

In the face of so much rapid change and an often-frustrating lack of clarity from The Powers That Be, what the heck are you supposed to tell your buyers and sellers now?

Redfin expands new compensation plan to agents in 25 more markets

May 17, 2024

With the expansion, Redfin Next is now available to agents in 36 markets nationwide, according to an announcement Friday. Redfin execs said the plan has "proven to be even better" than expected.

Tools, questions, rates: Inman’s Top 5 stories of the week

May 17, 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.

Even sweeter. Honey Homes draws $9.25M with latest funding round

May 17, 2024

Era Ventures, led by Clelia Peters, was the lead investor in the round, its second since October, according to an announcement Thursday. Khosla Ventures and Pear VC also contributed to the round.

Suddenly, it appears that portal traffic is a non-zero-sum game

May 17, 2024

Based on estimates of Homes.com’s traffic increase, it's additive to the market and not affecting other portals’ traffic, Mike DelPrete writes. However, that’s not to say it won’t affect their businesses.

Renters insurance verification? Try CheckMy Resident: Tech Review

May 17, 2024

CheckMy Resident by Modives is software that makes it easy for landlords and property managers to verify renters' insurance, Inman tech reviewer Craig Rowe writes.

7 reasons great real estate agents will always be needed

May 17, 2024

Now is the time to expand your skill set, broaden your knowledge and provide value at a higher level than you’ve ever provided, Jimmy Burgess writes, so that you won't just survive, you'll thrive.