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• California Regional MLS launches venture fund, invests in Perchwell
  CRMLS CEO Art Carter says the fund will serve agents' and brokers' need for "high-quality technology that enables them to do their jobs without worrying about how their data gets used."....more
• The 10 hottest housing markets to watch in 2022
  The top U.S. housing markets for 2022 are mostly affordable tech hubs with outdoor recreational opportunities that have become attractive alternatives to pricier coastal markets of late.....more
• ‘I blundered’: Better CEO apologizes to workers after layoffs go viral
  Better CEO Vishal Garg has apologized to the mortgage company's staff, saying he failed to show adequate respect for the 900 former employees who were let go last week.....more
• The million-dollar question: Do $1M Freddie Mac mortgages conflict with affordable housing mission?
  Redwood Trust, which issues jumbo loans that are off limits to Fannie and Freddie, says costlier markets are better served by private lenders.....more
• Get results in your next negotiation with these simple tips
  A good negotiation is all about finding balance, not browbeating the other side into submission. Here's how to negotiate in an effective way that will set you up for continued success in the multifamily sector.....more
• In a growth phase? 5 business planning tips for teams
  A period of growth is exciting, but proceed with caution until you have a fully developed business plan. The Agency's Mauricio Umansky outlines his advice for building a team that will find continued success in 2022....more
• 5 ways indies can recruit competitively in 2022
  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.....more
• Nation’s largest MLS adds a far-flung neighbor to the north
  The Coastal Mendocino Association of Realtors has shut down its own MLS in favor of joining the California Regional MLS.....more
• Attending a FSBO open house? Here’s how to walk away with a win
  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.....more
• Compass is sweeping down the plains with new Ranch Division
  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 newl....more