Because we’re sure you remember these stories all too well, we’ll just get to it without further ado. Here are the top news stories of 2023, ranked by readership.
Category: Industry News
Rocket’s new CEO Varun Krishna takes seat on board of directors
The mortgage lending giant’s board of directors has been expanded from seven members to eight to accommodate the move. Krishna’s term will expire at the company’s 2026 annual meeting.
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EXp scoops up 60-agent RE/MAX team in Canada
Justin Havre and his 60-agent team in Calgary are the latest big names to move brokerages as big-name firms compete for top talent.
RE/MAX parent appoints former DISH Network exec as CEO
Erik Carlson comes to RE/MAX in the wake of Adam Contos’ departure. He also joins the company at a tumultuous time for the real estate industry.
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Tough times for mortgage lenders? UWM hired 1,000 employees in Q3
While others are downsizing, the nation’s biggest mortgage lender is investing in new technology and hiring new team members to be prepared if mortgage rates come down and business booms.
Agents steer buyers to homes with better commissions, study claims
The study by a trio of researchers analyzed hundreds of thousands of listings and found that those offering lower commissions to buyers’ agents received less attention and took longer to sell.
CoStar’s Homes.com beats Redfin, Realtor.com to become No. 2 portal
In a sign of the listing portal’s growing influence, Homes.com hit more than 100 million unique visitors in September, sparking a 1,290 percent annual increase in traffic. Now the portal is second only to Zillow.
Keller Williams scoops up top New Orleans agent
Chris Smith joins Keller Williams from Latter & Blum. The move comes as major real estate brands compete intensely for top talent.