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🚀 Realtor.com Acquires Real Estate Tech Firm Zenlist (Acquired by Realtor.com) to Enhance Agent Tools Move Inc., operator of Realtor.com, has acquired Zenlist, a real estate technology company specializing in collaborative search and productivity tools for agents and their clients. Founded in 2016, Zenlist's platform has been adopted by several major Multiple Listing Services (MLSs), brokerages, and more than 35,000 agents across the country, bringing agents and clients together in a unified search experience that simplifies communication and collaboration. ✨ Opportunities unlocked: The acquisition adds to Move Inc.'s growing portfolio of real estate technology solutions, backed by parent company News Corp's $17.6 billion market capitalization and 19.5% revenue growth. Zenlist's mobile-first platform features collaboration tools, consumer interface, and up-to-date listings without requiring MLSs or brokers to develop their own technology solutions. The integration enables Realtor.com to enhance platform capabilities and broaden offerings while helping real estate professionals stay resilient and relevant amid shifting industry dynamics. Learn more from Anna Marie Castiglioni, Head of Realtor.com Next: "Realtor.com is investing in technology and tools that help our industry partners and real estate professionals stay resilient, relevant and ready for what's next," and Tom MacLeod, founder and CEO of Zenlist: "By tapping into Realtor.com's trusted brand and scale, we'll be able to enhance our platform and continue delivering top-tier services." 👇 Realtor.com's team: Bryan Charap, Dan Seiffert, Jenna Klebanoff, Jake Thompson, Kirsten “Kiki” Wanshura, Don Turner, Jacqueline Urick, Matt Eatherton, Ali Pilehvar, Ph.D., Ian Bomberg, Angela Lu 💡200,000+ real estate leaders receive the most relevant industry news and insights directly to their inbox every week. You can join via the sign-up form at the bottom of the page linked above.

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Jason Waugh, president of Coldwell Banker Affiliates, sits down with Mike Simonsen on the Top of Mind podcast to discuss how the real estate brokerage business is evolving in 2025. He shares insights from Coldwell Banker's 100,000 affiliated agents, key takeaways from the Global Luxury Trends report and how the agent-consumer relationship is shifting after the 2024 real estate commission settlements. Listen now: https://bit.ly/4bhLsoO

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A new era of real estate payments begins now. 🏙️ Shift4 is proud to be the exclusive platform powering cryptocurrency transactions across Property Markets Group condominium developments in Florida. This first-of-its-kind partnership will enable secure, seamless crypto payments for real estate purchases. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ebyCJckw

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At today’s Commercial Economic Issues and Trends Forum, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun shared insights on the current state of the commercial real estate market and how economic trends may shape its trajectory through the rest of 2025. #NARLegislative

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🔍 Weekly Property Insights in American Fork Leveraging Angi.com Data In a rapidly evolving #RealEstateLandscape, Actowiz Solutions has introduced a game-changing approach: weekly monitoring of Angicom data to deliver actionable insights in American Fork. Here’s how this elevates #PropertyDecisionMaking: Key Takeaways: Data Frequency Matters: By #TrackingAngiCom listings weekly, stakeholders stay ahead of market shifts rather than relying on slower monthly or quarterly reports Competitive Intelligence: Monitor listing trends, pricing patterns, and changes in property volumes to spot opportunities and risks early Strategic Adjustments: Agents and investors can make timely adjustments to pricing, marketing, and search focus, improving responsiveness in a dynamic market Sharper Forecasting: Time-series data enables trend analysis and enhanced predictive modeling—vital for informed, #DataBackeDecisionMaking Why It Matters: Real estate markets are dynamic. Weekly insights empower professionals to act proactively, secure listings faster, and price with precision-ultimately gaining a strategic advantage. Your Thoughts: Is your team utilizing weekly data for real estate insights? What platforms or metrics are you using to stay ahead? 👉 Read the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/dZsrnQjT #RealEstateData #AngiInsights #WeeklyMonitoring #PropertyIntelligence #AmericanFork #RealEstateAnalytics #SmartDecisionMaking #CompetitiveAdvantage #DataDrivenRealEstate #MarketTrends #ListingInsights #PricingStrategy #PropTech #RealEstateTech #PredictiveAnalytics #ListingTrends #AgentTools #DataFrequency #MarketResponsiveness #PricingModels #RealtyAnalytics #PropertyTrends #DigitalRealEstate #Forecasting

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Agents and brokers have a responsibility to ensure clients receive the right solutions at the right time. Combo plans are among the most versatile tools available, allowing you to create a concept that resonates with your clients’ needs. Here are five approaches that can help you guide clients toward smarter protection and greater peace of mind. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3KkSwrr #HealthInsurance #AccidentInsurance #InsuranceAdvisor #InsuranceTips #ClientSolutions #Elevate

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Realtor.com just released Affordability & Homebuilding Report Cards: We graded all 50 states on two key measures—how affordable homes are and how well each state is building to meet demand. The results reveal a striking regional divide: ✅ States like South Carolina, Iowa, Texas and Indiana are stepping up—building more homes and keeping them within reach for the average buyer. ❌ Meanwhile, places like California, New York, Massachusetts, Hawaii and Rhode Island are falling behind, facing high prices and limited new construction. With a nationwide shortage of 4 million homes, it’s time to think big. Explore how each state stacks up—and what it will take to #LetAmericaBuild at https://lnkd.in/gKvDYTB5.

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The boomer generation is estimated to own almost 50% of privately-owned businesses! Without a succession plan, many of those owners will dissolve their businesses, sell off all assets and retire. But an SBA acquisition loan could help them sell or transition their business to the next generation of management. Learn more in this article: https://lnkd.in/erTRSAPC

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Non‐banks accounted for a record 55% of non‐agency CRE originations in 2024, up 16 percentage points since 2019. Click on the infographic to learn five ways that outsourcing origination activities can improve your business. #AlternativeLending #Debt Funds #CREOutsourcing #CREOrigination #CRE #commercialrealestate #creindustry

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The numbers don't lie. Client acquisition is a major challenge for real estate professionals. We surveyed 500 agents nationwide, and more than half said the same thing: building their client pipeline is their number one hurdle. Enter Key Connections–our answer to this industry-wide pain point.🔑 We're creating a bridge between homeowners exploring their selling options and select partner agents in their area who can guide them through every possibility. The result? Agents spend less time prospecting and more time building relationships, and sellers get personalized expertise for one of life’s most significant transactions. Watch our Head of Agent Partnerships, Nick Boniakowski, explain how Key Connections works. Learn more about how our new agent platform is designed to address today’s challenges. Link in comments 🔗. #KeyConnections #Opendoor #RealEstate

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Facing a loan maturity? Here's a paydown cheat sheet. How much will you have to come up with to save your property? The answer to this question is largely a function of property performance (how much has NOI increased or decreased since you bought it), lender underwriting requirements, and interest rates. Let's say you borrowed $57M in 2021 to buy an apartment project... -- $5M of NOI -- $57M acquisition financing -- 6.5% debt yield at origination -- Sub 4% coupon -- Matures later this year -- NOI is down 2.5% thanks to insurance costs You'll be able to finance the property, but since underwriting standards have shifted and coupons are up, the property can't cover your current loan at today's underwriting standards. How big is the funding gap? Assume current NOI is $4.9M, that lenders want 1.35x DSCR with 30-year amortization, and that current coupons are around 6.15%. The most debt service the property can carry is $3.6M a year, which equates to $49-50M in loan proceeds. Your options... 1. Sell your property to pay off the loan at maturity. 2. Come up with $7-8M (13% of the current loan) to bridge the difference between what the old lender gave you and what the new lender is willing to refinance. 3. Negotiate an extension with the current lender. For better or worse, your current lender probably isn't stupid. They realize you have value to protect and will figure out a way to stay in the mix. They also aren't getting paid to provide you with 80%+ LTV financing, have no upside, and may have a regulator in their ear, so expect them to push pretty hard. Welcome to 2025. A sliver of good news: if the scenario above sounds familiar, you're not alone. $300B+ of apartments transacted at super low rates and relatively loose underwriting standards. Note 1: This sensitivity analysis was inspired by a discussion recently posted by Brandon Roth. Worth a follow if you appreciate capital markets insights. Note 2: The highlighted boxes in the sensitivity table show where paydowns would likely be if property NOIs have trended in line with apartment REIT NOI growth.

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