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Real estate has trimmed its losses. But ‘winter is coming’: DelPrete

Aug 30, 2023

Even as real estate companies cut costs and narrowed losses in the second quarter of 2023, the third quarter may deliver the truest test of their financial mettle, Mike DelPrete told Intel.

Guild Mortgage eyes the Midwest with First Centennial acquisition

Aug 30, 2023

The acquisition of the Aurora, Illinois-based family-owned lender marks San Diego-based Guild Mortgage's fourth expansion since December, according to an announcement on Monday.

Tracy Kasper emerges as president of fractured NAR amid mild dissent

Aug 30, 2023

One day into Tracy Kasper's term as president of the National Association of Realtors, some agents have raised doubts about her ability to set the 115-year-old organization on the right path.

NAR’s muddled messaging still can’t keep up with the facts

Aug 30, 2023

As the industry reels from The New York Times investigation into sexual harassment at the National Association of Realtors, Bernice Ross pored over the ever-changing response to the scandal.

How to leap forward after a stumble

Aug 30, 2023

Your next error could be the launchpad for building a new level of trust with your colleagues and clients, writes bestselling author Jay Papasan. The secret lies in your response.

Multiple offers? Here’s how to write a competitive contract and win

Aug 30, 2023

From financing to contingencies, Eric Bramlett walks you through creating a compelling contract to come out on top in multiple offer scenarios.

Credit repair companies settle ‘hot swapping’ allegations for $2.7B

Aug 29, 2023

Lexington Law and CreditRepair.com parent Progrexion filed for bankruptcy protection in June after the court ruled collection of upfront fees violated the Telemarketing Sales Rule.

What should happen next at NAR?

Aug 29, 2023

Who's in a position to decide what should happen, and what's next for the leadership at The National Association of Realtors?

US home prices near 2022 high as prices rise for fifth-straight month

Aug 29, 2023

U.S. home prices rose to within 0.02 percent of an all-time high tallied in June 2022 as cities nationwide posted a fifth month of increases, according to data released Tuesday by CoreLogic and the FHFA.

Redlining, steering, misogyny and fear: How the industry lost its way

Aug 29, 2023

"Our original mission was to provide shelter and security to our communities," writes Teri Conrad, a 16-year industry vet. "But somewhere along the way, we got lost in pursuing wealth and power."

Tens of thousands of Airbnb listings will be outlawed in NYC next week

Aug 29, 2023

Local Law 18, which requires short-term rental owners to register with the city, could siphon tens of millions of dollars in revenue from Airbnb when it goes into effect on Sept. 5 in New York City.

Holding onto property managers is hard. Here’s how to keep them

Aug 29, 2023

Our management team averages 12 years on the job, providing continuity essential to our residents and our business. Here’s how we do it.