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Mother-son duo decamps from CB to Side-powered boutique

Jun 25, 2024

California-based Peg King and Jeremy King, who did $45 million in volume last year, are joining LivXplore Real Estate & Lifestyle.

Freddie Mac will dip a $2.5B toe into the second mortgage market

Jun 25, 2024

Modest pilot program approved by federal regulators was opposed by banks who have traditionally provided most home equity loans. Nonbank lenders have already made inroads into the business.

Case-Schiller Index breaks all-time high as HPI appreciation slows

Jun 25, 2024

Figures in April 2024 for both indices suggested a strong market going into summer. Both the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller index and the FHFA HPI rose 6.3 percent on an annual basis.

Stop, collaborate, listen: Vanilla Ice is back with his top investment tips

Jun 25, 2024

After his music career faded, the 56-year-old rapper, born Robert Matthew Van Winkle, found a new calling: real estate investment. The 90s sensation offers five tips to succeed as as an investor.

RentSpree inks latest of 5 Texas MLS deals with San Antonio MLS

Jun 25, 2024

Software company RentSpree closed on its fifth Lone Star State MLS partnership by inking a deal with SABOR, the San Antonio Board of Realtors.

Coldwell Banker tops off wine country recruiting with new team

Jun 25, 2024

The Sonoma County-based Prosper Team brings five agents to Coldwell Banker — and joins the brand just days after another high-performing industry pro made a similar move.

Meet the companies offering commission-sharing workarounds

Jun 25, 2024

NAR's landmark settlement bars sellers' agents from offering commissions to buyers' agents in the MLS. A batch of new companies are stepping in to fill the void.

An ABR instructor’s guide to buyer agreements and commissions

Jun 25, 2024

Not sure what to say to buyers and sellers about the way compensation works today? Bernice Ross offers insights from Accredited Buyer Representative instructor Rhonda Hamilton.

Ben Belack is excited to help agents navigate the industry

Jun 25, 2024

The team leader of the Ben Belack Group shared thoughts on crime and home insurance in LA's market, Gwyneth Paltrow's "fantastic" house for sale and his big plans for Las Vegas in July.

Proposed sale of REcolorado to private equity firm raises alarms

Jun 25, 2024

The multiple listing service is one of the largest in the US. One board member who was part of a team trying to buy the MLS described being blindsided by the private equity deal.

3 reasons agents are jumping ship from your team

Jun 25, 2024

By providing comprehensive support and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, Manny Solis writes, teams empower their agents to excel in a competitive market while delivering exceptional service to their clients.

Lesson Learned: Don’t just talk the talk. Walk the walk

Jun 25, 2024

Find out how South Florida luxury Realtor Darin Tansey learned that there's always a chance to make dreams come true in real estate.