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1 week ago | 
rismedia.com | Michael Catarevas
As part of a planned succession strategy, Gino Blefari, who has captained HomeServices of America as president and CEO since 2019, has moved into the role of chairman emeritus, the company announced April 15. Chris Kelly, who had been serving as the company’s executive vice president, will take over as president and CEO, effective immediately.
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1 week ago | 
rismedia.com | Michael Catarevas
On April 2, alas just 24 hours after April Fool’s Day, President Donald Trump, in an Executive Order, stated that “I find that underlying conditions, including a lack of reciprocity in our bilateral trade relationships…constitute an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and economy of the United States.
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1 week ago | 
rismedia.com | Michael Catarevas
Above, Andy FloranceWhen Zillow announced last week that starting in May, any property marketed to consumers must be entered into a Multiple Listing Service (MLS)—and published on sites that receive MLS feeds—within 24 hours or risk not appearing on Zillow for the life of the listing, the reaction across the industry was swift and strong.
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2 weeks ago | 
rismedia.com | Michael Catarevas
Above: Seated, left to right: Tammy Blocker, Director of Agent Services; Shawn Thomas, Director of Operations Standing: Taylor Matley, Director of Marketing; Yvette Kugalmann, Northshore Office Coordinator, Tom Bookhardt, Managing Broker/CEO; Debbie M. Long, Associate Broker, Director of Northshore Division.
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2 weeks ago | 
rismedia.com | Michael Catarevas
Like most every residential real estate agent these days, Suzy Minken understands the absolute necessity of impressing potential homebuyers during the initial meet and greet, working to have them sign with her for representation. But like many others in the industry, she puts her market knowledge front and center—a report filled with data, local trends, charts and insights entitled, The Minken Housing Index.
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2 weeks ago | 
rismedia.com | Michael Catarevas
Above, Leo ParejaIn early April, eXp Realty unveiled its Co-Sponsor Program, for the first time in company history, allowing new agents and advisors joining eXp to select both a “Primary Sponsor” and a “Co-Sponsor,” unlocking access to two leaders instead of one. According to the company, the initiative amplifies leadership support, accelerates onboarding success and expands knowledge sharing.
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2 weeks ago | 
rismedia.com | Michael Catarevas
In a report to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on April 6, CoStar Group said it is making changes to its board of directors, adding Christine M. McCarthy, John Berisford and Rachel C. Glaser, with hedge fund investors D.E. Shaw and Third Point in support. Former board chair Michael R. Klein, Christopher J. Nassetta and Laura C.
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2 weeks ago | 
rismedia.com | Michael Catarevas |Jesse Williams
Realtor®.com’s parent company has dropped a long-running and acrimonious lawsuit against rival CoStar, according to a court filing today, with a spokesperson saying the company “has chosen to settle” with an ex-employee who was accused of stealing data after joining Homes.com.
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3 weeks ago | 
rismedia.com | Michael Catarevas
When the wildfires that consumed so much of Southern California raged for weeks on end earlier this year, the whole world watched with dismay. All across America, homeowners were thankful it wasn’t happening locally, but also likely wondered about the aftermath once the fires were extinguished. Could what happened there happen where they were? What about the people who lost their homes? Do they rebuild? At what cost, and how?
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3 weeks ago | 
rismedia.com | Michael Catarevas
In a stunning strategic business transaction announced March 31, Rocket Companies, the Detroit-based fintech platform including mortgage, real estate, title and personal finance businesses, announced a definitive agreement to acquire Mr. Cooper Group in an all-stock transaction for $9.4 billion in equity value.
