Tamara Dadyan got 10 years in prison for her role in a scheme to apply for COVID-19 small business loans under fake or stolen identities. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2021/12/09/la-broker-sentenced-to-10-years-for-role-in-pandemic-relief-scheme/
Booming buyer demand, withering US lumber supplies and a tariff hike on Canadian softwood have pushed lumber prices to a pandemic high, with sales contracts closing at $950 Wednesday. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2021/12/09/biden-tariff-policy-propels-lumber-costs-back-to-record-highs/
Opendoor faces an array of challenges from other companies and sectors as it aims to hold its position as the biggest and most successful iBuyer in the world. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2021/12/09/watch-the-throne-opendoor-is-the-ibuyer-king-can-it-keep-the-crown/
Most of the National Association of Realtors’ 342 employees have worked at the trade group for six years or more Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2021/12/09/nar-deemed-great-place-to-work-for-2nd-year-in-a-row/
The San Juan firm formerly known as Gramercy Real Estate Group will become Corcoran Puerto Rico and will be headed by Blanca Hebé López Pierluisi. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2021/12/09/corcoran-expands-in-caribbean-with-new-puerto-rico-affiliate/
A period of growth is exciting, but proceed with caution until you have a fully developed business plan. Here, a seasoned leader outlines his advice for building a team that will find continued success. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2021/12/07/in-a-growth-phase-5-business-planning-tips-for-teams/
Ready to grow your business? Find out how your independent brokerage can compete against the industry’s heavy-hitters with these strategies used by six successful indies. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2021/12/07/5-ways-indies-can-recruit-competitively-in-2022/
The Coastal Mendocino Association of Realtors has shut down its own MLS in favor of joining the California Regional MLS. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2021/12/07/nations-largest-mls-adds-a-far-flung-neighbor-to-the-north/
When handled correctly, attending an open house hosted by the seller of a for-sale-by-owner listing can translate into solid lead. Here’s what you should — and should not — say to win them over. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2021/12/07/attending-a-fsbo-open-house-heres-how-to-walk-away-with-a-win/
Over the past year, homebuyers and homesellers have been trading urban living for luxurious lifestyles near beaches, mountains and the open range. Now, Compass is aiming to help consumers who prefer a farm to a condo with its newly minted Ranch and Land Division that launched nationwide on Tuesday. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2021/12/07/compass-is-sweeping-down-the-plains-with-new-ranch-division/
