Massachusetts broker arrested, accused of embezzling $11.6M
Former Success! Real Estate broker-owner Stephen D. Webster has been indicted for allegedly embezzling $11.6M. Nearly $500K was in unpaid commissions to agents
by Marian McPherson Oct 3
A background of various cities in several colors with the Anywhere Real Estate logo over the top of it to signify the rise and fall of Anywhere Real Estate.
Opinion
The cautionary tale of Anywhere is one of historic industry dominance, costly missteps and an inability to adapt in time, Sean Frank writes
by Sean Frank Oct 2
A mega-team goes indie, and other big-time real estate moves
Parker Pemberton and his team have left eXp Realty, Corcoran snapped up a team in Rhode Island, and a new team has emerged at Douglas Elliman — among other big moves
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 1
An image of the Compass CEO Robert Reffkin and the Anywhere CEO Ryan Schneider in front of a wall of question marks to symbolize this Compass-Anywhere merger FAQ.
What does the Compass-Anywhere deal mean for private listings? For NAR? For agents in the trenches? We've got the answers
by Christy Murdock Oct 1
Cara Ameer and Compass lawn sign for Compass Anywhere merger questions
Opinion
How will the Compass-Anywhere merger impact the lives of everyday real estate agents? Coldwell Banker's Cara Ameer has questions
by Cara Ameer Sep 30
Gavin Swartzman and Corey Hasting in front of Jacksonville, Florida, skyline
First Coast, founded by Corey Hasting in 2018, brings around 130 agents from Engel & Völkers to the luxury brand operating across the Jacksonville, Florida, metro area
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 26
How a government shutdown would affect real estate agents
The National Flood Insurance Program is set to lapse on Sept. 30, and federal agencies critical to processing mortgage paperwork like HUD, FHA, VA, USDA and the IRS face staff reductions
by Matt Carter Sep 25
Better shares soar on bullish thesis by activist investor Eric Jackson
EMJ Capital's founder posted thesis on X that Better Home & Finance is 'the Shopify of mortgages' with the potential for AI to boost capacity and fuel explosive growth over the next 2 years.
by Matt Carter Sep 22
strong woman
The week on The Download: After years of frustration, homebuyers are finally back in the driver's seat in many markets
by Christy Murdock Sep 22
TikTok screenshot of agent arrested child porn
Agent Harliegh Hoffman and husband, Jordan Hoffman, were arrested earlier this month after Lake City Police received a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 19
Trump asks Supreme Court to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook
Lower courts have ruled Cook can continue to serve on the central bank's board while she challenges the Trump administration's move to fire her over unproven mortgage allegations
by Matt Carter Sep 18
Florida Realtors look to save members money with e-sign tool
Nation’s largest Realtor organization rolls out affordable access to unlimited e-signature service as part of its Form Simplicity Ultimate membership
by Taylor Anderson Sep 17
A bunch of big real estate teams are making big moves
As competition for talent remains intense, major teams this week moved to Compass, eXp Realty and the Real Brokerage
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 17
An agent showing a home to clients to represent how to survive your first year in real estate.
Your first year as a real estate agent can be messy, Martha Melendez writes, but it forges the kind of grit that no class or seminar ever could
by Martha Melendez Sep 16