It's later than you think: 5 ways to make the most of your time
Life can change in an instant. Rather than facing the future with regrets, Carl Medford writes, we can systematically alter our futures by making incremental changes that compound over time
by Carl Medford May 7
Evergreen Home Loans pursuing national expansion strategy
Bellevue, Washington-based Evergreen hires Wells Fargo and Bank of America veteran Andrew Leff as head of national business development and continues to expand beyond its regional roots
by Matt Carter May 5
FirstTeam kicks off nationwide expansion in Idaho and Washington
The firm recently announced the launch of its nationwide expansion, starting with new offices in Idaho and Washington. More markets are in the pipeline, including Arizona, Nevada and Oregon
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 25
Realoq deploys RE-Engage to reanimate dormant business
The AI-driven solution 'automates follow-up messaging, allowing real estate professionals to re-engage previously unresponsive prospects effectively'
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 16
The 411 conversion model: A simple system to generate more referrals
Broker Nick Schlekeway offers a simple-to-implement strategy for capturing and converting leads while nurturing relationships
by Nick Schlekeway Mar 31
Cash offer pioneer Evergreen Home Loans expands to Southeast
Partnerships with agents and builders lay the groundwork for a foray into Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee led by former Guild Mortgage exec John Porath
by Matt Carter Jan 31
When divisive political rhetoric crosses the fair housing line
Costs and lawsuits are on the rise. Make sure that your marketing and practices don't set you up for a fair housing violation or accusation with help from Dr. Lee Davenport
by Lee Davenport Jan 20
Turn objections into opportunities: How to build trust and close deals
Don't look at client objections as a challenge or insult, Nick Schlekeway writes. Use them as an opportunity to showcase your expertise and add value
by Nick Schlekeway Dec 10
Agent offers free listings to leaving liberals — and AR-15s to the others
Idaho broker and Trump supporter Mark Fitzgerald is offering to sell 'liberal' homeowners' homes for free ahead of the election — if they leave the state. But is he breaking Fair Housing rules?
by Marian McPherson Oct 23
Median down payment slides $2,400 as affordability improves
Moderating mortgage rates and lessening buyer competition have pushed the US median down payment down 7.33% over the past year, according to data released Tuesday by Realtor.com
by Marian McPherson Oct 22
Synergy One acquiring national lender Mann Mortgage
Kalispell, Montana-based Mann Mortgage, which operated branches in states throughout the West and Southeast, had previously tangled with regulators in Idaho and Washington
by Matt Carter Oct 1
Is student housing the right investment strategy for you?
Thinking about student housing as a multifamily strategy? MZ Capital Partners’ Michael H. Zaransky, who wrote a book on investing in student housing, shares the pros and cons to consider
by Michael Zaransky Aug 6
Flyhomes joins portal wars with launch of AI-powered search
Cash-offer pioneer Flyhomes will partner with agents to expand nationwide after acquiring AI technology from ZeroDown and hiring co-founders Laks Srini and Abhijeet Dwivedi
by Matt Carter Jun 11
Residential marketplace newbie Realoq expands to 3 new states
California-based, 'multi-sided' residential portal Realoq has expanded to Florida, Georgia and North Carolina. The company raised $3M in seed funding in 2023
by Marian McPherson Jun 7
PureWest Christie's International Real Estate expands to Idaho
The Kalispell, Montana-based affiliate is adding an office of 8 agents to Sandpoint, Idaho, as the town's luxury market grows
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 12