United Real Estate adds 900-agent Oregon firm MORE Realty to ranks
Oregon brokerage MORE Realty is joining United Real Estate. Its founders will retain ownership of a 4-state team in Oregon, Washington, Nevada and New Mexico as it grows over the next 5 years
by Marian McPherson Mar 7
'Breaking Bad' house on sale for $4M; owner is 'done' with fans
Joanne Quintana, the current homeowner, lived in the home when filming began, and was excited for the production. However, what started as a novelty became overwhelming
by Richelle Hammiel Jan 6
The 2024 ballot measures that stand to impact homeowners
Across 10 states, ballot measures ask voters to weigh in on changes to property taxes, veterans benefits and more. One even considers whether or not to abolish property taxes altogether
Law professor creates contract with buyer interests in mind
University of Buffalo contracts law professor Tanya Monestier's sample form makes clear the buyer is on the hook for buyer broker compensation so long as they successfully close a deal
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 30
Eviction filings skyrocket 25% above pre-pandemic norms
Fast-growing rents and disappearing rental assistance programs have given way to a concerning rise in eviction filings compared to pre-pandemic norms, 'The Wall Street Journal' revealed
by Marian McPherson Jul 15
Veterans Affairs will suspend rule blocking vets from paying agents
Deputy Director of Policy Michelle Corridon said Tuesday the agency would lift rules preventing vets from using low-cost VA loans to pay agents until it engages in a formal rule-making process
by Taylor Anderson May 22
Sun Belt property managers merge as Bryten Real Estate Partners
Phoenix-based MEB Management Services and St. Petersburg, Florida-based Weller Management announced their merger on Monday
by Ben Verde Apr 16
AJ Canaria Creative Services joins LeadingRE Solutions Group
Photographer responsible for capturing some of the industry's most notable events and people is now part of LeadingRE's global partner list
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 15
LeadingRE adds 'Notable' partner to Solutions Group
Notable white labels its lending solution to brokerages and allows the seller to choose the project team and pay them as needed in an array of flexible methods
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 1
HomeServices dropped from long-running buyer commission lawsuit
The court dismissed a federal antitrust claim in the case known as Batton 1, but allowed state-law claims to proceed, partially due to the argument that commissions are baked into home prices
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 21
Marketing your listing by exploiting Anne Frank is just gross
Opinion
New Mexico builder Abrazo Homes named floor plans after iconic historical women, igniting a social media firestorm. Rachael Hite examines why marketing using cultural figures is a bad idea
by Rachael Hite Jan 18
'Blueprint' of Berkshire Hathaway, Charlie Munger, dies at 99
The company's longtime vice chairman died Tuesday. He was credited with building Berkshire Hathaway into a behemoth with an expansive portfolio of real estate and insurance companies
by Marian McPherson Nov 29
Jeffrey Epstein's New Mexico ranch sells after 2 years — price unknown
The 7,500-acre Zorro Ranch first listed for $27.5M in July 2021, but the price was cut to $18M by October 2022. San Rafael Ranch, LLC bought the property for an undisclosed price, records show
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 25
With wildfires on rise, these 5 states bear more risk than California
A new report from CoreLogic finds that the typical home in Wyoming is nearly 3 times as likely to go up in flames as one in California
by Daniel Houston Sep 30
Vacasa wraps up acquisition of major rental rival Turnkey
First announced in early March, the acquisition of TurnKey Vacation Rentals will add roughly 6,000 units to Vacasa's ever-growing portfolio
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 1