Virginia-based Austin James Realty brings team to Keller Williams
Austin James Realty's team is heading to Keller Williams Coastal Virginia Chesapeake, executives announced Thursday. In 2024, the team inked 117 transactions totaling $36.1M in sales
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 11
Embracing professionalism: How agents can recognize their value
Inspiring confidence in clients, coach Darryl Davis writes, means embracing the things that make your service valuable and understanding how you're different from other sales professionals
by Darryl Davis Apr 2
The homeowner affordability crisis is about to explode due to 'TI'
Soaring property tax and homeowners' insurance costs have made homeownership less affordable than any time since the 1980s, Bernice Ross writes
by Bernice Ross Mar 14
5 reasons homebuyers need their own agent now more than ever
It's tough out there for buyers, and their agents, trainer Bernice Ross writes. Find out how to assist buyers throughout their purchase process and beyond to set them up for success
by Bernice Ross Feb 12
Will HUD Secretary Scott Turner be good for housing?
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Broker and former US Senate legislative correspondent Cara Ameer offers issue-by-issue analysis of the confirmation hearing for Scott Turner, newly confirmed as HUD Secretary
by Cara Ameer Feb 5
Most wildfire victims won't return to Palisades, Josh Altman says
Former 'Million Dollar Listing' real estate agent Josh Altman predicts that nearly 70% of Pacific Palisades residents won't return to rebuild following the devastating Los Angeles wildfires
by Richelle Hammiel Jan 27
Amazon debuts $47K luxury tiny home with rooftop deck
On the heels of its Black Friday success, Amazon has listed another luxury tiny home for $47K. The home has a sunroom, rooftop deck and customizable floor plan for up to 4 bedrooms
by Marian McPherson Jan 3
Porch shares soar 55% on $14M Q3 profit and restructuring plan
Regulators have signed off on plans to restructure insurance business into a company that's owned by policyholders and operated by Porch, insulating it from catastrophic weather events
by Matt Carter Nov 8
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Maintaining a healthy cash flow, controlling debt, building an emergency fund, planning for taxes and retirement — Julia Lashay Israel offers the gut check every business needs
Fathom Holdings names real estate veteran Jon Gwin as COO
Gwin, who previously held executive positions at Wachovia Bank and Wells Fargo, is credited with helping to develop some of the first compliance management systems in the mortgage industry
by Ben Verde May 29
Digital insurance marketplace Matic grows mortgage clientele
With new clients including USA Mortgage and New American Funding, Matic says it's doing business with more than 100 lenders and servicers that together process 20% of U.S. home loans
by Matt Carter Apr 19
Intel unpacks the startling price of entry into the US housing market
Economists, homeowners and agents broke down the alarming but true cost of buying property in 2023, telling Intel that rising rates and home prices are only the start for wallet-stretched buyers
by Marian McPherson Oct 4
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
Americans are moving into flood-prone cities at alarming rate: Data
Migration into flood- and wildfire-prone counties has more than doubled since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to a Redfin analysis of domestic migration data released Monday
by Ben Verde Jul 24
Amid growing insurance crisis, Farmers pulls out of Florida
A number of insurance providers have left Florida over the last year, apparently driven away thanks to extreme weather and a challenging legal landscape
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 12