Workforce cuts, the rescission of Fair Housing initiatives and COVID assistance, and multiple pathways for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are all under discussion at the federal housing agencies
Has NAR leadership learned anything about consumers in the past 25 years? As they prepare to vote on changes, housing counselor Rachael Hite thinks they haven't
If departments of real estate were serious about their mission to protect the public, they would align licensing education with actual practice in the industry, broker Spencer Krull writes
Those who understand the requirements of today's market and are willing to roll up their sleeves will reap the rewards, team leader Carl Medford writes
Debra Trappen's series continues with inspiration for getting back in touch with the work that lights you up and renews your motivation
While purchase loan demand was still up 18% last week from a year ago, some of that demand may not translate into sales after unusual bump in cancelled purchase contracts
Top-producing agent Costanza Genoese Zerbi is bringing her Southern California team, Costanza Genoese Zerbi & Associates, to eXp Realty, along with a bold goal: hitting $100M in sales
Lifting of the asset cap could give the bank greater leeway to originate jumbo mortgages that exceed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s $806,500 conforming loan limit in most markets
With antitrust regulators declining to weigh in, $1.75B deal to marry a tech-focused mortgage lender to real estate brokerage could close by the end of the month
Commission advance companies are booming as a lifeline for agents who can't afford to wait for closing day. While these services offer assistance, they often come with costly strings attached
The CEO rallied the firm's agents and staff against Compass naysayers, discussed short-term goals of seller choice and agent listing attribution, and unveiled the latest rendition of Compass AI
The federal law enforcement agency withdrew objections to a 4th proposed settlement between plaintiffs and MLS PIN Tuesday, but cautioned that the MLS was not immune to future legal action
Focus on the client lifecycle to build loyalty and enhance brand reputation, ultimately driving retention, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes
You are your business's most important asset. Don't you deserve an upgrade? Drew Thompson shares educational and inspirational resources that will give you the boost you need now
The best agents don’t always come from traditional backgrounds, coach Verl Workman writes. Sometimes, they're excelling in a different industry and waiting for the right opportunity
Tailor your outreach and communication to the individual agent so that you're providing what they need to thrive, broker Holly Brink writes
