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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704-905-4062
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American woman wins $300K Irish home for price of 2 coffees

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2025-06-12 15:34
Imelda Collins launched the "Win a House Near Sligo" raffle to give one lucky winner the keys to her "fairytale Irish country home" in County Leitrim, Ireland. Over 150,000 tickets were sold, and in the end, Kathleen Spangler of Chicago emerged as the winner. 

Broker Spotlight: Holly Brink, My Real Estate Company

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2025-06-12 14:39
Find out how this broker across four states has launched and where she and her agents are headed as they embrace the future.

Chimera boosts non-QM presence with HomeXpress acquisition

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2025-06-12 14:29
The New York City-based REIT will pay $120 million in cash for national non-Qualified Mortgage lender HomeXpress Mortgage Corp., plus 2.08 million shares in Chimera valued at $27.9 million.

Senate confirms HUD deputy secretary in 51-43 vote

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2025-06-12 14:24
The Senate confirmed Department of Housing and Urban Development Chief of Staff Andrew Hughes as the department's deputy secretary. Hughes also worked under former Secretary Ben Carson.

Build the future: What I learned when creating a new flagship office

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2025-06-12 14:08
CEO and founder Jill Butler offers insights to help you build something that reflects the heart of your company and provides the space for your agents to accomplish big things.

How to automate 60% of workflow without sacrificing service

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2025-06-12 13:44
AI will never replace the power of real connection, indie broker Amy Stockberger writes. But it can clear the clutter, remove the repetition, and give you back the time and energy to focus on what actually builds legacy.

Real estate AI firm Shilo raises $2.6M in seed round

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2025-06-12 12:31
Shilo makes a virtual assistant meant to boost real estate agents' productivity. The cash infusion comes as interest in artificial intelligence soars.

StreetEasy listings fell this week. The portal says FARE isn’t the issue

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2025-06-12 12:14
The Zillow-owned portal appeared to shed listings Wednesday after the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses Act became law, but a spokesperson insisted daily fluctuations are common.

California and New Jersey Counties Face Greatest Housing Market Risk: Study

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2025-06-12 11:42

California and New Jersey counties dominated the list of the nation’s most vulnerable housing markets in this year’s first quarter, accounting for nearly half of the 50 most at-risk markets, according to ATTOM’s latest Special Housing Risk Report. Basing risk on affordability, foreclosures, unemployment rates and proportion of seriously underwater mortgages—where the combined balance of…

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7 metros where you can snag a luxury home for less than $1M

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2025-06-12 11:35
Purchasing a luxury home often comes with a hefty price tag, but in some U.S. metros, high-end living can still be surprisingly affordable.

Meet the Mortgage Maven, a 40-Year Industry Icon Still Rockin’

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2025-06-12 11:20

Above, Melissa Cohn. Photo by Jill Lotenberg Melissa Cohn knew early on in life that she had the drive and desire to do something exceptional with her life. She just didn’t know what it would be yet. “I’ve always been very entrepreneurial,” she says. “I started my first business when I was nine years old,…

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Broker Who Sued NAR Restarts Case With Legal Representation

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2025-06-12 10:39

Like a lot of real estate professionals, California broker John Diaz is used to doing things on his own. When he decided to sue the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and local REALTOR® associations last year, he represented himself in a short-lived case accusing the defendants of violating antitrust laws through multi-level membership fees and…

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Affordability, Inventory and Fear: Realtor.com Chief Economist Breaks Down the Numbers

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2025-06-12 10:36

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Despite geopolitical tensions and recession concerns, the housing market shows resilience with growing interest from international buyers and rising inventory levels.  During the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Legislative Meetings last week, Realtor.com® Chief Economist Danielle Hale provided an analysis of the market, diving into buyer activity, housing supply, regional data and obstacles preventing…

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