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ARKI, AI building productivity solution, launches US operations

Article by: Inman
Originally Published: May 9, 2025, 1:50 pm

ARKI, a company that leverages artificial intelligence to improve how construction, engineering and architectural systems collaborate, has announced its arrival in the United States....

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CoStar Group to acquire REA Group competitor Domain for $1.9B

Article by: Inman
Originally Published: May 9, 2025, 1:00 pm

Two months after purchasing a 17 percent stake in REA Group competitor Domain, CoStar Group has reached an acquisition deal of $1.9 billion. The bid still faces approval from Domain shareholders and Australian officials....

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Insurance a top concern as experts predict higher premiums

Article by: Inman
Originally Published: May 9, 2025, 12:20 pm

Over 55 percent of agents who were recently surveyed by the California Association of Realtors said access to homeowners insurance was their No. 1 concern, more than double from last year....

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Mortgage rules are changing. Here’s what agents need to know

Article by: Inman
Originally Published: May 9, 2025, 10:58 am

Tune in to Inman Access as Rick Guerrero and Matt Carter discuss the mortgage industry's latest moves and what they mean for agents....

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Could tariffs hammer the potential upside of pre-sale renovations?

Article by: Inman
Originally Published: May 9, 2025, 9:50 am

As if listing agents don’t have a hard enough time getting sellers to make a few market-friendly improvements to their home, reports from the construction industry suggest the Trump administration's tariff policy is going to raise the hurdle even higher....

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Homes.com will ‘boost’ listings that are banned on Zillow: Florance

Article by: Inman
Originally Published: May 9, 2025, 9:02 am

CoStar CEO Andy Florance on Thursday said the "Boost" tool it rolled out on April 29 will now be available for brokers and homeowners who have been thwarted by Zillow's private listing ban....

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Alexander brothers face 6 new charges in superseding indictment

Article by: Inman
Originally Published: May 9, 2025, 8:56 am

The superseding indictment filed in court on Thursday adds one count of sex-trafficking of a minor, among other charges, and brings the total victim count up to six from the two identified in the initial indictment....

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Hoby Hanna sounds off on NAR, threatens to leave MLS: Top 5

Article by: Inman
Originally Published: May 9, 2025, 7:56 am

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers....

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Blend seeks to sell Title365 as mortgage revenue shrinks in Q1

Article by: Inman
Originally Published: May 9, 2025, 6:13 am

Blend posted a $9.4 million loss in the first quarter as the slow pace of home sales pulled revenue from its mortgage software suite down 22 percent from Q4. Its consumer banking suite brought in $9.6 million....

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Anyone deftly bridges consumer experience gap: Tech Review

Article by: Inman
Originally Published: May 9, 2025, 1:00 am

Anyone is a digital homebuying and selling solution for agents and consumers looking to improve the traditional sales experience....

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Jim Garrett

Better Homes Realty Oakland

DRE # 00576588

510-421-4546 jearlgarrett@hotmail.com 5942 MacArthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94605

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