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
A Wells Fargo bank
Nearly half of income-based loans the bank issued after it relaxed requirements defaulted, according to US Attorney
by Patrick Kearns Aug 2
Carr Wildfire in Redding California
Northern California broker asks others who have been through fires to reach out and offer advice
by Patrick Kearns Aug 2
Coldwell Banker Coastal Alliance acquires Main Street Realtors, launches 100% commission plan
The Long Beach, California, office balloons to 340 sales associates with recent acquisitions
by Patrick Kearns Aug 1
Zillow Offers is coming to Denver this fall
The Mile High City is the fourth market where Zillow will buy and sell homes directly from consumers online
by Patrick Kearns Aug 1
Hurricane Harvey damage in Port Arthur, Texas
But the extension only lasts 4 months, the program is $20B in debt, and lawmakers delayed major reforms needed to keep it solvent in the long-term
by Patrick Kearns Jul 31
Freddie Mac reports $2.4B in comprehensive income in Q2
Freddie Mac CEO says the mortgage-backed securities company produced 'strong earnings' in second quarter
by Patrick Kearns Jul 31
Exit Realty names first CTO, aims to enhance agent technology experience
John Packes says Exit Realty isn't focused on outside awards or recognition but rather tools that guarantee agent success
by Patrick Kearns Jul 30
Pending home sales rose 0.9%, but another slump is projected
NAR's chief economist forecasts that the market could see median prices rise another 5% this year
by Patrick Kearns Jul 30
Newport Beach couple charged with $5.9M real estate fraud
The couple is accused of taking out equity on homes they don't own and buying a Land Rover
by Patrick Kearns Jul 27
Bull
Opinion
The complaints by former Owners.com agent Michael Lissack against his employer could lead to costly litigation and disruption across brokerages
by Bernice Ross Jul 27
The Real Word: Real estate agents — independent contractors or employees?
Two agents talk through industry news as they see it
by Byron Lazine Jul 26