The top brokerage in the country by transaction side count is welcoming another top-producing team. K2 Omni Group is joining eXp Realty, according to an announcement on Tuesday. The team was founded by Kiki and Kristina Salcido, along with their business partners Nathan Armstrong and Berenice Holden. The team was formed as Simply Real Estate, […]
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New York City brokerage Brown Harris Stevens is welcoming a top broker to its ranks. On Tuesday, the firm announced that Shawnalei Tamayose was making the move to Brown Harris Stevens. “Brown Harris Stevens is the best-kept secret in real estate when it comes to agent support, marketing prowess, and exceptional management,” Tamayose said in
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HousingWire today announced the winners of the annual Vanguards award, celebrating its 11th year of recognizing the housing industry’s most influential executives. This year, 100 leaders across mortgage, real estate, and tech have been named to the prestigious list, underscoring their exceptional leadership and impact on the housing economy. “The 2025 HousingWire Vanguards exemplify what
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In the highly competitive world of real estate, team leaders play a crucial role in guiding and developing their agents. A well-trained, motivated team can lead to increased sales, better client relationships, and overall business success. However, many real estate team leaders fail to properly develop their agents, resulting in stagnant growth, high turnover, and
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Compliance software provider Advalis has launched a new version of its platform designed specifically for title companies, escrow officers and settlement agents facing the upcoming Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule. The rule, which takes effect Dec. 1, will require reports on certain all-cash real estate transactions — essentially expanding what
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Welcome back to Tech Pulse — HousingWire‘s weekly series rounding up the latest in technology news, including tools, integrations and trends that impact mortgage and real estate. Here’s what happened this week: The new smart home technology that’s helping seniors age in place With seniors now outnumbering children in many U.S. states, demand is growing for aging-in-place technology. Dr. Jing
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Investor housing market activity slipped in the second quarter of 2025 but remains above recent historical averages, according to a new report from Cotality. Investors accounted for 32% of single-family home purchases in January, the report said. By June, the share had fallen to 29%. A year earlier, investors represented 25% of the market. “Investors
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Subscribers to the New England-based MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN) are gearing up for some business practice changes, which are set to go into effect on Tuesday. The changes are the results of MLS PIN’s long-awaited settlement agreement in the Nosalek commission lawsuit. The MLS defendant’s fourth amended settlement agreement was granted preliminary approval
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After its ride on the meme stock rollercoaster and the resignation of its CEO, Opendoor has indicated it is ready to start a new chapter, one that will ideally bring it back to profitability, but activist retail investors are asking that they get a say in the firm’s next moves. Opendoor’s eventful summer began in
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Americans are sharply divided over the nation’s economic outlook, interest rates and the housing market, according to a new survey from Realtor.com. The poll found 42% of respondents expect the economy to worsen in the next 12 months. That view was strongest among baby boomers — with half predicting a downturn — compared with 31%
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