RE/MAX's Motto Mortgage makes Entrepreneur's 'Franchise 500' list
'Mortgage brokerage in a box' offering makes Entrepreneur's list of top franchise opportunities for a 5th consecutive year, despite challenging conditions for mortgage lenders
by Matt Carter Feb 12
RE/MAX parent appoints former DISH Network exec as CEO
Erik Carlson comes to RE/MAX Holdings in the wake of Adam Contos' departure. He also joins the company at a tumultuous time for the real estate industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 13
RE/MAX Holdings to lay off 7% of staff by end of September
The layoffs are part of a reorganization plan that will streamline operations and bring cost savings in the long term, the real estate franchisor said in Securities and Exchange Commission filings
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 23
RE/MAX's Motto Mortgage aims for 1,000 offices nationwide
Being named to Entrepreneur magazine's 2023 Franchise 500 list for the 4th year in a row puts some wind in the sails of the company's long-term goals
by Matt Carter May 25
RE/MAX revenue, US agent count, continue to drop in Q1
Total revenue dropped 6.2% year over year and US agent count fell 5.4%, according to earnings data released Thursday as the real estate brokerage continues to wrestle with a shifting market
Real estate took a drubbing in Q4, but some companies still surprised
Brokerages, tech companies and mortgage providers all saw massive losses as the market soured at the end of 2022. But some leaders did have a few tricks up their sleeves
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 2
Motto Mortgage opened offices at a record pace in 2022 as sales slowed
Double-digit growth in open offices was a bright spot for parent company RE/MAX Holdings, which reported a $2.6M Q4 net loss as rising rates dented home sales
by Matt Carter Feb 17
RE/MAX's keys to success in 2023: Recruitment, mergers, acquisitions
As the brokerage prepares for a slower market, agent recruitment, finding a permanent RE/MAX Holdings CEO and franchise consolidation are among the issues RE/MAX will face in 2023
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 27
The biggest mortgage, lending and housing finance stories of 2022
The industry dodged a meltdown, but skyrocketing mortgage rates fueled a rush to 'right size' and helped crown a new leader in mortgage lending
by Matt Carter Dec 28
Motto Mortgage partners with SOCi for online reputation management
The growing marketing platform counts multilocation brands, such as Ace Hardware, Ford Motor Company and Smashburger as clients
by Matt Carter Dec 7
RE/MAX's Motto Mortgage named a top 'recession-proof' opportunity
As lenders pivot to serve homebuyers, RE/MAX franchisor's 'mortgage brokerage-in-a-box' also makes separate list of top franchise opportunities for Black entrepreneurs
by Matt Carter Sep 29
RE/MAX's Motto Mortgage now has 200 offices in 39 states
With a new office in Alaska and an expanded presence in South Carolina, Motto Franchising has announced 7 new franchisees in 6 states so far this year
by Matt Carter Jul 12
RE/MAX's Motto Mortgage hires new VP of product to fuel growth
Chris Erickson, who joins Motto Mortgage as vice president of product and strategy, has held product management roles at Guaranteed Rate, CoreLogic, Nationstar Mortgage and Citi
by Matt Carter Jun 9
RE/MAX revenue jumps in Q1 thanks to rising home prices
The company turned a profit during the first quarter of the year, though its agent count only ticked upward modestly, according to earnings released Thursday
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 28