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Broker Spotlight: Leonie ter Brugge, The Agency Costa Blanca

Feb 29, 2024

Find out how luxury specialist Leonie ter Brugge brings her global perspective to serving clients who've fallen in love with Spain's Mediterranean coastline.

The new agent’s essential guide to the commission lawsuits

Feb 29, 2024

Confused about commission cases? Bernice Ross provides the rundown on what you need to know, what’s most likely to change, how it may impact your pocketbook and steps to take to be prepared for what’s ahead.

Why thousands of women will have to make health care moves in 2024

Feb 29, 2024

How far do you have to drive in your state to receive quality maternal health care? To receive emergency services? These kitchen table issues are on your prospect's minds, Rachael Hite writes.

What the Ritz Carlton can teach you about elevating client service

Feb 29, 2024

Want to stand out from the crowd of real estate professionals? Take a tip from Milena Monet and emulate some of the business world's biggest names.

UWM’s best year for purchase loans also produces $69.8M loss

Feb 28, 2024

The nation's biggest mortgage lender posts its first annual loss since going public in 2020, largely driven by $854.1 million in write-downs of mortgage servicing rights.

US housing market posted record-setting value growth in 2023

Feb 28, 2024

Despite slowing sales, the value of the U.S. housing market experienced record-breaking growth in 2023, according to Redfin's latest housing report. The total value of 90 million U.S. homes rose from $45.1 trillion in December 2022 to $47.5 trillion in December 2023 — a 5.3 percent annual difference.

Homebuyer mortgage demand down for 5th consecutive week

Feb 28, 2024

With mortgage rates hovering above 7 percent, requests for purchase loans were down by a seasonally adjusted 5 percent week over week and 2 percent lower than a year ago.

Cloze, marketing platform MAXA Designs announce integration

Feb 28, 2024

Cloze, a provider of artificial intelligence driven solutions for business development and growth, has formed an agreement with marketing technology company MAXA Designs.

Beverly Hills spec mansion nets $30.1M in discounted sale

Feb 28, 2024

The property, sold by developer Adnan Sen, first hit the market for $39.9 million in 2020. It includes a nine-bedroom main house, one-bedroom guesthouse, a pool and a 10-car gallery garage.

Buyer agency contracts riddled with ‘unfair’ terms, CFA declares

Feb 28, 2024

The Consumer Federation of America, a watchdog group, examined 43 contracts from 37 states, most from state or local Realtor associations, and found practices it believes worthy of scrutiny.

Energized by AI, brokerage leaders eye big tech spend in 2024: Triple-I

Feb 28, 2024

Nearly 70 percent of brokerage leaders who responded to the latest Inman Intel Index earlier this month expect to invest in technology in 2024, with many now saying artificial intelligence is top of mind.

9 powerful leadership phrases that will transform your team

Feb 28, 2024

These nine pivotal phrases, when articulated daily, can significantly enhance your leadership impact, consultant Chris Pollinger writes.