Agents of Change: Laurie Read honors her brother, helps protect police
Utah agent Laurie Read launched a foundation in her brother’s memory that funds equipment to "protect the officers who put their lives on the line every day."
November 25, 2022
Linda F. Hersey
Linda is a career journalist who most recently served as an Alaska-based political reporter covering the governor and Legislature on issues that ranged from Arctic policy to the economy. She also has a background in content management at nonprofits that include a STEM university and healthcare system. Linda is an avid bird watcher and longtime animal rescue volunteer. She and her husband now live in the Washington, D.C., area.
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- Home sales dropped 5.9% in October, continuing a 9-month trendExisting home sales were down more than 28% year-over-year, according to the National Association of Realtors, with the sharpest decline in the West.November 18, 2022
- New NAR president sees agents, brokers as 'the driving force for good'Kenny Parcell, a 25-year agent and broker, brings a passion for advocacy, service and communication to his new role as 2023 NAR president.November 17, 2022
- Trends Report dives into compensation, 'a core issue for the industry'The 2023 Swanepoel Trends Report looks at agent and broker compensation structure, which is at the center of several pending lawsuits.November 16, 2022
- RE/MAX CIO focused on tech’s role in real estate, alongside agentsChief Information Officer Grady Ligon says the value of tech is "helping real estate professionals do what they do — but better."November 16, 2022
- NAREB: Supporting ‘democracy in housing’ for consumers, agentsLydia Pope, who leads the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, discusses narrowing the racial gap in homeownership and opening doors for Black agents.November 14, 2022
- Economics, housing policy take center stage at NAR NXTThe National Association of Realtors annual conference featured timely discussions and tips for the thousands of agents in attendance.November 14, 2022
- Luxury housing market is ‘holding strong’Michael Altneu, vice president of Global Luxury at Coldwell Banker, said luxury housing has proven resilient in a cooling market.November 14, 2022
- Compass reports 14% revenue drop in Q3 after transactions declineCEO and founder Robert Reffkin said that lower sales volumes are creating “significant challenges” for the housing industry as mortgage rates climb.November 10, 2022
- Share of first-time homebuyers drops to historic lowA lack of inventory, rising interest rates and inflation are cutting more first-time buyers — especially minority buyers — out of the market.Updated November 18, 2022
- Inflation cooling slightly, but mortgage rates climb back over 7%Inflation numbers were lower than expected in October, with housing prices representing half of the increase, while mortgage rates crept up.November 10, 2022
- Realtor.com CEO David Doctorow ‘staying focused on our purpose’In a shifting real estate environment, Doctorow says the company's mission of serving agents, brokerages and consumers remains their North Star.November 10, 2022
- NAR NXT still on despite hurricane warningUndeterred by a stormy forecast and airport closures, NAR is moving forward with its annual mega-conference, betting on clear skies by opening day.Updated November 11, 2022
- HomeServices CEO Gino Blefari: ‘Where there is chaos, there is opportunity’Blefari has seen the ups and downs of the market during his four decades in the industry, which helps him keep his sights on profitability and performance.November 8, 2022
- RE/MAX Q3 earnings: Higher interest rates have ‘reset the housing landscape’RE/MAX leaders say that the company’s franchise models and strategic growth initiatives helped to drive revenues in the third quarter.November 4, 2022
- The savvy behind a new prop-tech partnershipMoxiWorks adds zavvie’s marketplace to its platform, enabling agents and brokerages to present offers from iBuyers and “Power Buyers” to home sellers.November 4, 2022
- CEO Eric Wu says Opendoor is ‘operating with urgency’ after Q3 lossesOpendoor Technologies reported $211 million in third-quarter adjusted losses before EBITDA. Its net loss for the quarter was $928 million.November 3, 2022
- Opendoor lays off 550 workersAhead of their third-quarter earnings release, founder and CEO Eric Wu announced companywide layoffs that will cut the workforce by 18%.November 2, 2022
- The Fed raises interest rates again — will mortgage rates go even higher?The Federal Reserve raised the key interest rate by .75% Wednesday, the sixth consecutive rate hike this year.November 2, 2022
- CEO Ryan Schneider sees Anywhere thriving in ‘good and challenging times’Schneider, who has led the company since 2017, explains why he is bullish about the future despite turbulence in the economy.November 1, 2022
