Insurance commissioner warns wildfire victims of scammers
Commissioner Dave Jones says price gouging, offers of debris removal and fraudulent charitable solicitation are the most common scams in the wake of a disaster
by Patrick Kearns Aug 9
Beverly Hills Realtor Association emails racially insensitive meme, apologizes
The association's CEO says he'll be taking 'immediate corrective action' after offensive meme
by Patrick Kearns Aug 9
Compass' head of communications departs
After leading the New York-based tech brokerage's comms during rapid growth, Julie Binder is returning to the consulting world
by Patrick Kearns Aug 8
Home prices in the nation's metros reach an all-time high
A new survey from NAR says the ongoing inventory crunch and increased interest in buying is leading to record prices
by Patrick Kearns Aug 8
Real estate agents are split on Zillow's Arizona broker's license
The Seattle tech company says it acquired the license to continue operating Zillow Offers in Phoenix. Some agents welcome the news, while others are suspicious
by Patrick Kearns Aug 7
Remax balloon
Repositioned as ERA Realty Group, the Maryland-based franchisee has 55 agents
by Marian McPherson Aug 7
Zillow market cap plummets by $1.6B after mortgage acquisition, earnings
Wall Street is reacting poorly to the company’s latest financials and moves, with stock plummeting more than 17% on Tuesday
by Patrick Kearns Aug 7
Fund unveiled for families of real estate agents killed in plane crash
Pacific Union International announced a fund for family members left behind, after 3 agents with the company were killed en route to the Tom Ferry Success Summit
by Patrick Kearns Aug 7
Zillow Instant Offers sign
The Arizona Department of Real Estate is requiring the license so the Seattle tech giant can keep operating its Zillow Offers homebuying and selling service in the state
by Patrick Kearns Aug 6
Zillow to acquire Mortgage Lenders of America, streamline buying through Zillow Offers
The move aims to make the homebuying process more seamless for consumers looking to buy homes directly through Zillow Offers
by Patrick Kearns Aug 6
Plane carrying Pacific Union agents crashes, killing 5
The small Cessna 414 crashed into a Santa Ana parking lot, killing all on board but injuring none on the ground
by Patrick Kearns Aug 6
Wells Fargo blames 400 improper foreclosures on computer glitch
Scandal-prone bank foreclosed on hundreds of customers who could have used loan modifications to protect homes
by Patrick Kearns Aug 6
The Real Word: How Compass' tech licensing deal fell apart
Two agents talk through industry news as they see it
by Byron Lazine Aug 2
Remax balloon
The real estate franchisor's agent count and total number Motto Mortgage offices also increased
by Patrick Kearns Aug 2
MLS-Touch app now available to California Regional MLS members
The app allows users to search for information on local listings, including live market statistics and comparables
Mortgage rates leap to fourth highest level of the year
The rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage stood at 4.60 percent for the 7-day period ending Aug. 2
by Patrick Kearns Aug 2