Evacuees still fight for housing as recovery efforts find their way in LA
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- Posted on February 21, 2025
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As homeowners figure out what to do next, the city continues to search for some semblance of organization in the recovery. Agents are caught in-between trying to do the best they can to help their clients — sometimes while homeless themselves.
RE/MAX turns $5.8M profit in Q4 despite 10th straight revenue dip
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- Posted on February 21, 2025
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A drop in expenses was enough to offset falling revenue from franchise fees and annual dues that make up about 70 percent of RE/MAX’s revenue, the company said on Thursday.
Existing-home sales dip in January but maintain annual growth
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- Posted on February 21, 2025
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Existing-home sales dropped in January, as high mortgage rates and rising home prices continued to squeeze buyers, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Existing-home sales fell 4.9 percent in January to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.08 million.
Gary Keller, Leo Pareja, Robert Reffkin: Inman Top 5
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- Posted on February 21, 2025
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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.
Gary Keller’s bleak 2025 housing market forecast: The Download
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- Posted on February 21, 2025
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This week at Keller Williams’ Family Reunion, Gary Keller forecast significant market headwinds in 2025. How can you prepare — and flourish — no matter what happens next?
I Tested Grok 3, and It’s Not Worth the Price Hike
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- Posted on February 21, 2025
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Earlier this week, xAI released Grok 3, the company’s most advanced AI yet, complete with a reasoning model and a DeepSearch feature. The company claims that it’s the “world’s smartest AI,” and Elon himself says it’s “outperforming anything that’s been released” so far. But is it really the “maximally truth-seeking AI” Musk says it is? […]
What I learned from leading NYC’s most reputable real estate teams
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- Posted on February 21, 2025
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With the right culture, structure, coaching and mindset, The Agency’s Juliet Clapp writes, there’s no limit to what a fully focused real estate team can achieve.
Teams Spotlight: Abigail Palanca, The Abby Palanca Team
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- Posted on February 21, 2025
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Find out how this leader and her NYC real estate team create game-changing expectations — and then surpass them.
10 luxury lessons learned from NOT selling Michael Jordan’s estate
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- Posted on February 21, 2025
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Failure isn’t final. “Sellebrity” agent Kofi Nartey offers hard-won wisdom for excelling with the world’s most sophisticated clients after 22 years.
No, the Washington DC housing market isn’t crashing amid layoffs
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- Posted on February 21, 2025
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A social media frenzy suggested government layoffs are tanking the housing market in the nation’s capital. But economists armed with data tell Inman it’s mostly business as usual in D.C.
This Blink Video Doorbell Is at Its Lowest Price Ever
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- Posted on February 21, 2025
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’re looking for a budget-friendly smart doorbell, and don’t mind going the pre-owned route, this (Like New) Blink Video Doorbell is now $27.99 (down from $44.99)—its lowest price yet, according to price trackers. […]
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
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- Posted on February 21, 2025
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Samsung announced the Galaxy Watch Ultra last summer—it was marketed as competition for the Apple Watch Ultra, with an emphasis on outdoor and exercise features. Fast forward half a year after its release, and […]
Turn Off Uber’s Preferred Currency Feature to Avoid a Fee
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- Posted on February 21, 2025
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Converting between currencies when you’re traveling can make it difficult to know exactly how much you’re spending when you’re making a purchase—which, along with conversion fees, can lead to surprises when you see your card or bank statement. Uber now has a feature that’ll show you the cost of your ride in your preferred or […]
Google’s ‘Career Dreamer’ Claims It Can Help You Find a Job to Match Your Skills
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- Posted on February 21, 2025
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Artificial intelligence may be threatening to take your job, but the tech can also help you find a new one, Google thinks: It’s just rolled out a new AI-powered tool called “Career Dreamer,” which leverages AI algorithms to help you identify roles that are suited to your skills and experience. Google says it’s worked with […]
DeceptiveDevelopment targets freelance developers
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- Posted on February 21, 2025
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ESET researchers analyzed a campaign delivering malware bundled with job interview challenges






