Landmark Sotheby's opens up shop in Outer Banks, North Carolina
Headquartered in Duck, the brokerage opening marks Sotheby's 21st affiliated location in North Carolina and the sixth office overall for Landmark Sotheby's, it was announced on Monday
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 21
After cutting Q3 losses, loanDepot has sights set on breaking even
The troubled lender has shed 5,200 workers through layoffs and attrition and is instituting other cost-cutting measures aimed at trimming $400M in annual expenses by the end of the year
by Matt Carter Nov 9
LoanDepot launches joint venture with National HomeCorp
NHC Mortgage will offer home loans in Florida, Iowa and North Carolina, with plans to expand to 9 other states in 2023
by Matt Carter Nov 2
RE/MAX Holdings appoints new chief information officer
Former FathomRealty executive Grady Ligon has joined the company, bringing more than 20 years of experience in financial and brokerage technology
by Marian McPherson Oct 4
Homebuyers in these US cities are backing out of deals at a higher rate
Phoenix, Las Vegas, Tampa and Austin attracted homebuyers at a higher rate during the height of the pandemic. But according to Redfin, those same Sun Belt cities are now cooling the fastest
by Ben Verde Sep 26
Mortgage relief operation allegedly bilked homeowners out of $6.3M
Los Angeles-based operation allegedly promised to help hundreds of distressed homeowners negotiate with lenders to lower their interest rates, monthly payments or principal amounts
by Matt Carter Sep 20
RealScout launches 19th Buyer Graph in Southwest Florida
14 brokerages have partnered to launch the Southwest Florida Buyer Graph, which hosts real-time anonymized buyer data and habits and climate risk data
by Marian McPherson Sep 15
5 overlooked home markets poised to keep rising in value in 2023
A housing slowdown is underway throughout much of the country. But these 5 local markets may be positioned to weather the storm, according to new data from Moody's Analytics
by Daniel Houston Aug 15
North Carolina Regional MLS now covers 51% of the state
A wholesale cooperative model has spurred NCRMLS to rapid growth, serving 449 cities and towns in 49 counties by adding the MLS of Roanoke Valley Lake Gaston Board of Realtors
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 14
Shared equity platform Point enters Nevada, Ohio as part of larger plan
Homeowners in 18 states and Washington, D.C. can tap up to $500,000 in home equity by selling a share of their future home price appreciation to investors
by Matt Carter Jul 14
How to beat back the labor shortage and find the best real estate pros
An ongoing labor shortage has made it harder than ever to find and keep the most skilled agents and staff. But panelists at Inman Connect Now have solutions
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 14
AnnieMac expands mid-Atlantic presence, acquires OVM Financial
Rising mortgage rates are prompting some lenders to downsize to adapt to changing market conditions. But the market shift is also expected to drive mergers and acquisitions
by Matt Carter Jul 1
Climate-induced relocation inspires natural risk resource, AreaHub
The company offers a wide array of free reports, data and bonafide research on every way the outside world can impact a relocation decision. It can also benefit agents looking to help clients
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 17
Atlantic City is the most affordable beach town in the U.S. in 2022
There's a misconception that homes in beach towns are unattainable for many Americans because of their higher prices. Realtor.com provides a list of affordable beach towns to explore
by Lillian Dickerson May 23
Social media pours salt in Zillow's wounds as homes are swept to sea
Rising sea levels have swallowed multiple homes on the vacation hotspot known as the Outer Banks, including 2 this week. On Twitter, the calamity was used as a cudgel against Zestimates
by Taylor Anderson May 11