Holy political fix, Batman! Compass broker at center of Batmobile probe

Broker Sam Anagnostou allegedly used political connections in San Mateo County, California, to press criminal charges against an automaker he accused of failing to deliver a $210,000 replica Batmobile.

500+ content ideas for your real estate business

To take the hard work out of idea generation and let you focus on content creation, we've pulled together this massive list of content ideas. There's something for every type of agent on this list — regardless of experience, comfort level and preferred media.

5 Airbnb options that are cheaper than this $143 a night storage unit

Short-term rental owners were surprised to find a container without windows and 3 bunk beds brought in that much rent. "Jesus Christ," wrote one short-term rental investor, "someone has done it." Here are five Airbnb options that are cheaper than that.

Mortgage company Cornerstone Home Lending is now a bank

The acquisition and merger with Roscoe State Bank pave the way for the lender to provide new products, services and resources through advanced technologies.

UWM now offering mortgages without lender’s title insurance

The nation's largest wholesale mortgage lender moves to capitalize on rule changes by mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac aimed at helping borrowers save on their closing costs.

Nester unites nerds and contractors, lifts curtain on housing costs

Nester's model is yet another great example of how real estate market and consumer services data can coalesce to improve how homebuyers and homesellers respond to the market.

In 3 months, spending on new home construction fell by 9%

August numbers show spending on new single-family homes dropped to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $436 billion, a 2.9 percent fall from July, according to U.S. Census Bureau data released Monday.

Massachusetts broker gets 2.5 years for $1.8M homebuyer scheme

The U.S. District Court of Massachusetts sentenced broker Michael Flavin to 30 months in federal prison for manipulating homebuyers into signing $1.8 million in fraudulent contracts, according to The Real Deal on Sunday.

Woman allegedly kills ex-landlord after forging $40,000 of his checks

Prosecutors say Xiu Fang Ke beat Leonard Garber with a hammer and wrapped his body in a curtain after he confronted her about forging his checks.

Mortgage is the new money pit for portals: Mike DelPrete

Billions of dollars have been invested to disrupt the mortgage process — which is the path to profitability for many real estate tech companies.

BidMyListing secures $15M in additional funding, $20M to date

The company provides a conduit for real estate agents to bid money upfront for the opportunity to list properties. Funds provided will go to general growth initiatives, according to a statement.

Los Angeles real estate developer arrested in murder-for-hire plot

L.A.-based developer Arthur Aslanian has been arrested for attempting to hire a hit man to kill a banker and an attorney that he collectively owed about $3.25 million, the Los Angeles Times reported on Friday.

Find out how to help Realtors and others impacted by Hurricane Ian

Looking for ways to contribute? Check out these resources to help Realtors and other victims of the storm's deadly havoc.

Circa 1910: What you should know about kitchens and bathrooms from the late Edwardian era

The kitchens and bathrooms of 1910 were well planned and functional. Older houses will probably have been upgraded and remodeled, but the footprint of the original will still be in evidence.

Finish the year strong! Top Corcoran producers share their strategies.

People need people and as we wrap up 2022, these top performers from Corcoran will share their own approach to strengthening relationships and expanding their business into 2023.

Social media boot camp with Elm Street

The Elm Street team will walk through this social media bootcamp for some tips and tricks to help you up your game on all the platforms.

How to use data to make difficult conversations easier

When you have the latest data at your fingertips, you make difficult conversations easier and go back to being the smartest person in the room. The team at homegenius will show you how.

How (and why) to break up with a difficult client

Sometimes cutting ties with a client you don’t see eye to eye with is the best path forward. Keep reading for tips and best practices when you’re ready to call it quits with a client.

4 ways to stay bulletproof through any market

How can real estate agents prepare for a changing market? These four practical strategies will help safeguard success through the forecasted shifts in the coming months and beyond.

The key to success in any market: Brand yourself the trusted expert

This is the time to raise the bar. This is the time to step up and brand yourself as a market expert — an agent who really knows what’s happening in real estate right now.

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