Historic wildfires will undeniably exacerbate LA’s housing shortage
Rents are expected to "surge," according to CoreLogic Chief Economist Dr. Selma Hepp. Just how much of a housing shortage the county will face remains to be seen as families decide over the next few months whether they will even stay in LA....
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Departures, arrivals and tiny homes: Inman’s Top 5
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....
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Redfin lays off 46 employees at Seattle HQ
Seattle-based brokerage Redfin has begun the year by laying off 46 employees, including managers in its headquarters, program, and field leadership roles. No agents were part of the layoffs, a spokesperson told GeekWire, which broke the news Thursday afternoon....
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Judge orders eXp to turn over ‘sweetheart deal’ negotiation docs
Court probes "reverse auction" allegations while plaintiffs seek preliminary approval of deals with eXp Realty, Weichert, Mark Spain Real Estate and Atlanta Communities Real Estate....
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Trending: Say bye to fact-checkers, hashtags and TikTok
Jessi Healey dives into social media’s latest shifts, from Instagram’s hashtag update and Meta’s fact-checker removal to the TikTok ban and rising platforms like Threads and Bluesky....
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AI’s evolving role in real estate and property rental
By freeing resources, improving responsiveness and creating new opportunities for engagement, AI has the potential to elevate the tenant experience in ways that go beyond operational efficiency, Michael Zaransky writes....
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5 ways my AI twin connects me to clients, helps generate content
Looking for more help in your business? The answer might lie with an AI-generated twin who can take on some of the communication tasks on your behalf, Rachael Hite writes....
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What to know as you implement a brokerage coaching plan
Implementing a coaching plan in your brokerage can significantly enhance agent performance and satisfaction, coach Verl Workman writes....
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Here’s what the listing of the future will look like
Tune in to Inman Access, and learn how high-tech solutions are changing the way you handle listings and get them to the closing table....
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Broker Spotlight: Jemila Winsey, Legacy Living Real Estate
Find out how this Houston, Texas, Realtor puts her two decades of expertise to work for clients and for the agents she influences....
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