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Splitero no longer accepting shared equity applications

Oct 3, 2023

In a separate announcement, San Diego-based fintech announces launch of new real estate brokerage, Splitero Homes, to help homeowners in four states "sell for the highest price."

EXp streamlines ExpressOffers iBuyer program with Opendoor deal

Oct 3, 2023

Opendoor is now the primary cash offer solution behind eXp's ExpressOffers platform. Agents will soon be able to request a cash offer on qualified properties directly through an eXp dashboard.

Everything shows during low tide: 3 business lessons from nature

Oct 3, 2023

Is the tide going in or out on your real estate business? Are you planning for the market waves and how they'll affect your future? Team leader Carl Medford helps you read the signs and plan for what's next.

New to real estate? Learn ‘the rules’ with Peter F. Porcelli Jr.

Oct 3, 2023

In his latest Snapshot, Brandon Doyle interviews author, instructor and coach Peter F. Porcelli Jr. about mastering the real estate basics.

How independent investors can win with superior service

Oct 3, 2023

Think a smaller firm can't compete with the huge institutional investors? According to Michael Zaransky, there's more to deal-making than the number on the bottom line.

Bond yields soar again on Fed governor’s hawkish remarks

Oct 2, 2023

Fed Governor Michelle Bowman warns bankers that she thinks the Fed may need to hike rates more than once and keep them high next year to get inflation under control.

CoStar’s Homes.com beats Redfin, Realtor.com to become No. 2 portal

Oct 2, 2023

In a sign of the listing portal's growing influence, Homes.com hit more than 100 million unique visitors in September, sparking a 1,290 percent annual increase in traffic. Now the portal is second only to Zillow.

Nantucket home sells to Barstool’s Dave Portnoy for record $42M

Oct 2, 2023

Portnoy's waterfront home purchase set a new record for Nantucket and the state of Massachusetts. The estate features a main house, guest house and studio that are connected by an underground tunnel.

Zillow fends off final claims in fruitless REX lawsuit

Oct 2, 2023

The now-defunct brokerage failed to convince a jury that Zillow used unfair tactics when it gave non-MLS listings a separate place on its site.

Rocket Mortgage now pricing loans of up to $750,000 as conforming

Oct 2, 2023

The move could help qualifying borrowers avoid taking out a jumbo mortgage at a higher rate as Rocket gets a jump on an expected increase in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's 2024 loan limits.

Thriving in today’s market: Your guide to mastering objections

Oct 2, 2023

Learn the expert strategies and insights you need to conquer objections in today's market, plus watch a candid chat about Clear Cooperation.

Redfin leaves NAR — and calls on its brokers and agents to follow suit

Oct 2, 2023

In a message to employees signed, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman on Monday cited NAR's harassment scandal alongside other grievances as its reason for calling on employees to cancel memberships.