Kristen L. Haynes

Kristen L. Haynes

BIC, GC, CMRS Broker/Realtor, NC/SC

License #: Broker, NC: 173307, SC: 13212

New Home Buyers Brokers / Realty Pros

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Opportunity knocks: This week’s industry hires and moves

USA Real Estate News-Inman - 2 hours 42 min ago
The industry shuffle continues, with teams and brokers going independent or returning to their roots. Here are updates from HomeSmart, The Agency and others.

Trump’s mortgage bond promise already bringing rates down

USA Real Estate News-Inman - 2 hours 51 min ago
Although $200 billion sounds like a lot of money, the impact and longevity of Fannie and Freddie's bond purchases on mortgage rates won't be as big as the Federal Reserve's.

Sea Glass Acquires Sperry Commercial Global Affiliates

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - 3 hours 9 min ago

Sea Glass, a boutique lifestyle real estate franchisor focused on waterfront, resort, and lifestyle-driven markets, has announced the acquisition of Sperry Commercial Global Affiliates, an industry-leading commercial real estate franchisor with a growing national and international footprint. The acquisition brings together two complementary brands under a shared strategic vision, creating a unique platform for commercial…

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How Compass, Zillow planned to win the private listing battle: Top 5

USA Real Estate News-Inman - 5 hours 47 min ago
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.

The Keyes Company Brings The Landmark IV Group to Hollywood

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - 5 hours 55 min ago

The Keyes Company has announced the addition of The Landmark IV Group (Landmark IV Realty) to its Hollywood office, further strengthening its presence in Broward County and South Florida. Led by broker Janie Berman and her daughter, Amy Berman, Landmark IV Realty has been a fixture in the Hollywood real estate market for decades, known…

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Multi-Family Housing Starts Down in October; Single-Family Starts Rise

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - 6 hours 3 min ago

Privately owned housing starts in October were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,246,000, 4.6% below the revised September estimate of 1,306,000 and 7.8% below the October 2024 rate of 1,352,000, according to a Jan. 9 report from the Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  The starts fell to…

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Middling Jobs Report Offers Little Insight on 2026 Housing Market

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - 6 hours 33 min ago

In a Jan. 9 report on job growth from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. employers added 50,000 jobs in December, with the unemployment rate at 4.4%, according to the latest release. Employment continued to trend up in food services and drinking places, healthcare and social assistance. Job losses occurred in retail trade. The…

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‘Benchmarkets’ vs. Outliers: Why Your Local Housing Story May Differ Drastically From National Trends

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - 6 hours 43 min ago

Don’t rely on national housing market headlines to understand your local market; that’s the key takeaway from Realtor.com®’s December monthly housing report, which reveals how dramatically individual metros diverged from broader trends throughout 2025. The report introduces a new framework for understanding these local differences: “benchmarkets” versus outliers. Benchmarkets are metros whose inventory and price…

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Stop calling yourself a salesperson and lean into this identity shift

USA Real Estate News-Inman - 7 hours 52 min ago
Coach Darryl Davis pushes back against the real estate industry's credibility crisis with advice on upgrading your professional identity.

Compass Closes Anywhere Deal Amid Anonymous Reports of ‘Overruled’ DOJ Staff Concerns

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - 7 hours 54 min ago

The industry-shaking deal by Compass to acquire Anywhere officially closed today, creating a $10 billion brokerage behemoth that is likely to shift the power balance in real estate both short- and long-term, and shifts ongoing debates around listing transparency significantly more weighty. In a regulatory filing today, Compass said that the merger—first announced back in…

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The deal is done: Compass and Anywhere have officially merged

USA Real Estate News-Inman - 9 hours 57 min ago
Less than four months after Compass and Anywhere — two of the biggest companies in real estate — announced a planned merger, the firms closed the $1.6 billion deal on Friday after receiving a majority of shareholder approval.

Docs offer inside peek at Compass’ war against ‘organized real estate’

USA Real Estate News-Inman - 13 hours 15 min ago
"If we had twice the market share ... you can’t bully us anymore." A trove of new documents sheds light on Compass’s fight with Zillow.

‘What’s the worst-case scenario for the industry?’ 2 leaders answer ‘ask me anything’ questions

USA Real Estate News-Inman - 14 hours 5 min ago
You asked. They answered. In this no-holds-barred episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson take on your questions — and they don’t hold back.
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