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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Supreme Court just might give REX another shot at NAR, Zillow

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Tue, 2025-10-14 20:38
Attorneys for the defunct brokerage have petitioned the Supreme Court to weigh in on whether NAR's no-commingling rule could have violated antitrust law, even if optional.

Proactive tax planning: How to maximize your returns this fall

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Tue, 2025-10-14 20:20
For real estate professionals, tax planning isn’t just about filing at year-end; it’s about maintaining accurate records throughout the year. Tax expert Maeda Palius shares her best tax tips and hacks for tax preparation.

HomeSmart celebrates 25 years with new branding, messaging

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Tue, 2025-10-14 18:00
HomeSmart unveiled new branding for its 25th anniversary on Tuesday. Brokerage leaders said the redesign, which includes a new logo, wordmark and website design, reflects its commitment to "simplicity and transparency."

LoanDepot revamps leadership as it fights steering allegations

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Tue, 2025-10-14 16:50
Since returning in July as CEO of the company he founded, Anthony Hsieh has cleaned house, hiring or promoting 10 executives who can help take loanDepot "back to our roots."

Are your social media views down? Why it might be a good thing

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Tue, 2025-10-14 15:43
Declining social media views aren’t necessarily a problem, Josh Ries writes. They’re a sign of algorithm evolution, which is a big win for real estate agents.

Are your social media views down? It might be a good thing

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Tue, 2025-10-14 15:43
Declining social media views aren’t necessarily a problem, Josh Ries writes. They’re a sign of algorithm evolution, which is a big win for real estate agents.

Stellar MLS and BeachesMLS Launch Data Share

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Tue, 2025-10-14 14:42

Stellar MLS has announced a data share collaboration with BeachesMLS that will expand access and connectivity for real estate professionals across Florida and Puerto Rico. This partnership creates one of the largest cooperative MLS data networks in the nation, providing Realtors® with unparalleled access to listings statewide. Through this collaboration, BeachesMLS Matrix users will gain…

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The Real Brokerage Launches Embedded Lending Solution Real Wallet Capital

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Tue, 2025-10-14 14:24

The Real Brokerage Inc., a real estate technology platform, has announced the launch of Real Wallet Capital, an embedded lending solution designed to provide Real agents in the U.S. with fast and flexible access to working capital. Real says Capital leverages the company’s technology to offer dynamic credit tailored to each agent’s unique business performance…

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Tax Reform in 2025: Structural Disruption and Strategic Reckoning for the Real Estate Professional

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Tue, 2025-10-14 14:13

The tax reform enacted in July 2025 introduces significant implications for independent contractors, particularly Realtors®. While marketed as pro-small business, the legislation reveals deeper structural complexity that reshapes the professional obligations, financial strategy and operational literacy required of today’s real estate agent. Four major areas of change stand out: The Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction,…

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Compass’s Robert Reffkin and CRMLS Butt Heads Over Licensing Agreement

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Tue, 2025-10-14 14:12

Compass CEO Robert Reffkin has been unafraid to challenge other industry figures. Reffkin has been an outspoken critic of the National Association of Realtors®’ (NAR) Clear Cooperation Policy, and Compass is currently engaged in litigation with Zillow over the latter’s new listing rules. Reffkin has previously claimed that Zillow, NAR and MLSs “exploit” agents in…

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Government Shutdown Sparks ‘Dramatic Pullback’ in Regional Housing Market

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Tue, 2025-10-14 12:26

As the government shutdown reaches day 14, the future remains uncertain. Although the Senate is set to reconvene today to vote on a Republican short-term spending measure, the fact that this is the eighth vote on the matter with little movement on stances from lawmakers has left much to be desired in terms of a…

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HomeSmart Rebrand Honors 25 Years of Growth, Setting the Stage for What’s Next

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Tue, 2025-10-14 12:23

Celebrating 25 years of success, HomeSmart unveiled a new brand identity today complete with a new logo and messaging for the brand from the stage at its annual premier agent event, Ignite: Growth Summit 2025—back where it all began a quarter of a century ago in Scottsdale, Arizona, in front of agents, brokers and franchise…

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Will the Compass-Anywhere deal kill the boutique brokerage?

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Tue, 2025-10-14 11:32
How can a boutique brokerage avoid being eclipsed by an industry behemoth? Dezireh Eyn suggests leaning into transparency as a differentiator.
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