Motto Mortgage office (contributed photo).
Since peaking at 246 offices in the fourth quarter of 2023, RE/MAX's mortgage brokerage franchising business has experienced declines for 5 consecutive quarters
by Matt Carter May 29
Home price growth rose seasonally in March, but continues to slow
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price Index rose by 3.4% on an annual basis, and the Federal Housing Finance Agency's Home Price Index rose 4%, data released Tuesday shows
by Lillian Dickerson May 27
Howard Hanna in open rebellion against Clear Cooperation Policy
CEO Hoby Hanna sent a letter Wednesday to NAR and more than 70 MLSs his brokerage belongs to, informing them it will no longer consider itself bound by the policy, he told Inman exclusively
by Andrea V. Brambila May 23
Mortgage lender Lower acquires Movoto and parent OJO
The deal will give Lower greater reach, while also contributing to an 'end-to-end homeownership' platform — increasingly the holy grail of real estate technology
by Jim Dalrymple II May 13
Home prices kept rising in Q1 but fewer cities saw double-digit gains
Nearly 85% of all US metro areas saw year-over-year price increases for single-family existing homes, down from 89% in the final quarter of 2024, according to data released Thursday by NAR
by Richelle Hammiel May 8
'MAGA world's premier financier' joins Fannie Mae board of directors
Omeed Malik, founder of investment bank Farvahar Partners and venture capital firm 1789 Capital, is a business partner of Donald Trump Jr. and is also said to be a 'close friend'
by Matt Carter Apr 15
Grant program incentivizes teardowns of old mobile homes
FHLB Cincinnati's Hundred Homes Initiative grants of up to $50K can be used for a down payment or applied to closing costs on newer homes in Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee
by Matt Carter Apr 1
The Land Report, Land id profile nation's 100 largest landholdings
At No. 1 on the list is the Emerson Family of California, who own and run Sierra Pacific Industries. Their holdings total 2.411M acres throughout the Golden State, Oregon and Washington
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 26
Former Century 21 agent under fire for 'I hope Trump deports you' note
Former Century 21 agent Stephanie Lovins is under fire after allegedly writing, 'I hope Trump deports you' on a restaurant receipt after growing angry over a coupon, according to reports
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 5
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
Climate change reshapes real estate, putting $1.5T in value at risk
Climate change has shaken up the US real estate market, with buyers no longer simply seeking better quality of life or affordable housing — but also considering climate risks before purchases
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 4
Howard Hanna adds 400 agents with Home Experts Realty merger
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services is strengthening is presence in Ohio following a merger with Home Experts Realty and its approximately 400 agents, the brokerage announced on Wednesday
by Richelle Hammiel Jan 16