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Want the Real Tea on ‘Selling the OC’? We asked The O Group agents to share 3 things most people don't know about them. Here are the Netflix stars’ fun facts, along with personal pictures
by Dani Vanderboegh Sep 14
What you don't know about insurance can hurt your clients
Insurance as a hot-button issue is likely not going away anytime soon. As long as Mother Nature is in control, agents, buyers and sellers need to be more proactive than ever
by Cara Ameer Aug 24
Heroes come to rescue after suffering losses in Maui fires
Fires that roared through western Maui last week have destroyed thousands of homes and killed scores of people. The real estate community is trying to help pick up the pieces
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 15
Mortgage assistance for Hawaii fire victims includes forbearance help
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Housing Administration outlined relief for homeowners as FEMA and the state of Hawaii rushed to provide emergency housing for displaced residents
by Matt Carter Aug 15
Even amid high rates, buyers have more options than they realize
Loan officers and assistance programs are just 2 ways to close the knowledge gap, Zillow Senior Economist Orphe Divounguy and Rocket President Tim Birkmeier said Wednesday at Connect
by Matt Carter Aug 9
'Know yourself' and other top agent tips from BeCorcoran 2023
From developing a strategy based on one's strengths to merging digital and in-person connections, here are some of the top tips Corcoran agents and execs shared on Tuesday
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 25
BHGRE brings on Rainbow Island Properties in Kauai, Hawaii
The new firm, co-owned and operated by Tim Ross and Joyce Wright Funk, is based in the Hanalei district. Wright Funk's appointment marks the 1st time a BHGRE affiliate has had a Black female owner
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 27
Compass names Wendy Forsythe president of 3 western states
'California, Nevada and Hawaii represent our largest market, and we are thrilled to have Wendy onboard to lead our teams and agent entrepreneurs in this key market,' CEO Robert Reffkin said
by Ben Verde Feb 1
Cornerstone Home Lending gives sales teams national scope
Merger with Roscoe State Bank means the Houston-based company's loan officers are now federal mortgage loan originators who can offer purchase loans and refinancing in 37 states
by Matt Carter Jan 3
Venture Sotheby's spreads Hawaiian presence to Mauna Kea Resort
The new offices located in the historic resort will build on the brand's existing presence on Hawaii Island in Keauhou, Waimea and Hilo
Competition between top mortgage lenders for homebuyers heats up
Rocket Mortgage rolls out 'Inflation Buster' mortgage, which provides a lower rate for 1 year, as it battles rival United Wholesale Mortgage for homebuyer market share
by Matt Carter Sep 16
Big lenders get a head start, adopt $715,000 conforming loan limit
Moves by Rocket and United Wholesale Mortgage could help borrowers get better rates and make smaller down payments when taking out loans that were previously classified as jumbo
by Matt Carter Sep 7
These are the 10 states where homes are taking the longest to sell
Homes in New York state take an average of 130 days to get an offer and close a deal. That's longer than anywhere else in the US, according to a new study from online bank Tangerine.ca
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 2
Inman Connect New York Starts Today
Thousands of real estate pros are at Inman Connect New York this week. Join virtually — plus secure your ticket for the next Inman Connect in Las Vegas!
by Jodie Cordell Apr 19
Compass taps Bill Cunningham to manage sales in Hawaii
The former president of sales at Corcoran will work on agent support and furthering Compass' expansion into the island market
by Ben Verde Mar 7