UHM adds $1B in lending capacity with NRL Mortgage acquisition
Houston-based Nations Reliable Lending, which does business as NRL Mortgage, sponsors 44 mortgage loan originators working out of 27 branch locations in 10 states
by Matt Carter Mar 4
Century 21 lifetime Easterseals donations reaches $141M
Franchisees donated $2.6M to Easterseals in 2024, bringing lifetime donations to $141M. Easterseals helps people with limited mobility and health challenges live more independent lives
by Marian McPherson Feb 24
Sibcy Cline settlement makes it past 1st round in court
Judge Stephen R. Bough of the US District Court for the Western District of Missouri granted preliminary approval to the $895K deal, finding it 'fair, reasonable and adequate'
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 12
Commission plaintiffs sue Sibcy Cline — and settle for nearly $1M
The independent, Ohio-based real estate brokerage will pay $895K to settle a lawsuit known as Keel for its lead plaintiff, bringing the total settlement fund for plaintiffs in the case to $11.5M
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 11
Manufactured homebuilder's lender draws regulatory scrutiny
Vanderbilt Mortgage, which also does business as Silverton Mortgage, is accused by CFPB of approving loans that it knew, or should have known, borrowers couldn't repay
by Matt Carter Jan 6
Broker Spotlight: 24 shining leaders featured in 2024
Each week, we profile one managing broker or broker-owner in our Broker Spotlight column and feature it on our weekly Broker Edge newsletter. Here are 24 of our favorites from 2024
by Christy Murdock Dec 31
ERA Real Estate 'Moves Up' with new marketing campaign
ERA Real Estate is ending the year with #MoveUp, a campaign that highlights what motivates consumers and the agents who serve them
by Marian McPherson Dec 13
Mobile home prices surge but remain an affordable alternative
The price of mobile homes has surged by approximately 58% between 2018 and 2023, outpacing the 37.66% growth in traditional single-family home prices
by Richelle Hammiel Dec 11
RE/MAX scores recruiting victories in Arizona, Indiana
A team in Tuscon will now become a franchise known as RE/MAX Horizon, while an ERA franchise in Indiana is rebranding to RE/MAX First Integrity
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 27
The underground bunker returns: Patmos Underground Bunker
Political unrest in the Northeastern US and Great Lakes region has renewed interest in such facilities, including the Patmos Underground Bunker in north-central Indiana
by Richelle Hammiel Nov 20
Broker Spotlight: Mary Sherer, ERA Crossroads
Learn more about this Indiana broker-owner, and find out about the 'disastrous' experience that pushed her to get her real estate license and become a true residential expert
by Christy Murdock Sep 26
Broker Spotlight: Mark Nottingham, @properties
Find out how this Indiana broker-owner got his start, what he sees coming next and why partnering with @properties 'was one of the best business decisions' he and his team ever made
by Christy Murdock Sep 19
On Realtor.com's hottest ZIP codes list, the Midwest reigns supreme
Affordability and a plethora of amenities vaulted Gahanna, Ohio, to the top of Realtor.com's 2024 hottest ZIP codes list. ZIP codes in Missouri and Indiana made the list, too
by Marian McPherson Aug 20
A brave new world awaits the real estate industry. Are you prepared?
Beginning Saturday, new rules around commissions take effect, paving the way for the biggest shift in real estate in at least a generation. It's a brave new world, and it begins this weekend
NAR settlement still an enigma for some ahead of big Aug. 17 deadline
Last week, the brightest minds in real estate converged at Inman Connect to set agents, brokers and MLS members straight on the finer points of the new rules taking effect in less than 2 weeks