Zillow isn’t backing down on remote work
At Fortune's Workplace Innovation Summit, Zillow Chief People Officer Dan Spaulding praised the portal's Cloud HQ and how it's boosted employee productivity and morale.
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Trump bump flattens for luxury homebuyers in Silicon Valley
The area's high-end homebuyers, many of whom work in tech, don't take market fluctuations well, largely because their wealth is typically generated through IPOs and stocks. If the stock market is in a tizzy, they won't be buying real estate.
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Luxury home values have hit $1.8M, bucking the spring slowdown
A new report from Zillow shows that luxury home values rose 2.7 percent over the past year, with the typical luxury home now valued at around $1.8 million. In some high-demand cities, like New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco, luxury homes are commanding more than double that price.
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An active hurricane season is on the horizon — is the US prepared?
NOAA expects 13 to 19 named storms to arrive now through the end of November. More than 33 million properties face potential damage from high winds and more than 6 million from flooding as a result of storm surge. It's unclear how federal cuts may hinder preparation and recovery efforts.
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Get all caught up on NAR midyear: The Download
Get all caught up on the National Association of Realtors Legislative Meetings, including Thursday's votes on the no-commingling and hate speech policies.
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Parker withdraws suit against Douglas Elliman clawbacks
In May, Elliman requested to move the dispute into an arbitration and provided all relevant agreements to Parker's claims, according to TRD. Parker withdrew the lawsuit without prejudice, meaning she can refile later.
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The biggest headlines from NAR midyear and more: Inman Top 5
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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New report highlights growing anti-LGBTQ sentiments among agents
The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance released its fifth annual report on Thursday, which highlighted the rise of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination from agents.
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The farming framework: A proven system for listing-driven growth
Whether you’re a new agent or a seasoned pro needing to regain momentum, geographic farming isn’t just a marketing tactic — it’s a foundation, Jimmy Burgess writes.
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