The company offered thousands of quick cash loans in exchange for 40-year exclusive listing agreements that a judge found violated the law and issued an injunction stopping the practice.
Considering a career move? Start by asking these 8 questions
Your next professional move should be driven by vision and intention, not pressure, as you continue to develop your career, Coldwell Banker Affiliates' Jason Waugh writes.
Down payments set shrinking course for 1st time in 2 years
Down payments are declining even as home prices are rising because buyers are facing affordability challenges or opting to reserve more of their cash because of economic uncertainty, Redfin said.
5 no-nonsense ways to stay out of court (and out of trouble)
Stop trying to DIY your compliance or ignore difficult clients. According to coach Darryl Davis, keeping careful records, researching thoroughly and communicating regularly are your best bets for staying on the right side of the law.
Low-fee brokers can offer quality, full service for less: Watchdog
"All low-commission brokers employ at least some competent, experienced agents," but sellers should comparison shop, according to a new analysis by advocacy group Consumer Policy Center.
Realtor.com CEO slams private listings: ‘It is utter nonsense’
Realtor.com won't ban private listings, but CEO Damian Eales argued in a new blog post that private listing advocates "are likely to find themselves on the wrong side of history."
$3.5 Million Homes in California
A hilltop house in San Luis Obispo, a midcentury modern home in Kentfield and a post-and-beam house in Los Angeles.
‘By Chance, Did You Win a Cottage in Ireland?’
For one American, who spent $12.67 on three raffle tickets in December and then forgot about it, the answer turned out to be yes.
2 Americas: Housing markets the Great Rebalancing has left behind
The market has undeniably shifted from the extreme seller's environment of the early pandemic. But in much of the U.S., buyers still face substantial inventory constraints, an Intel analysis shows.
7 real estate problems agents face — and how to crush them like a pro
When you hit a bump in the road in your real estate career, you'll know how to handle it and push through with these tips from coach Darryl Davis.
The good, the bad, the ugly: What to know before you buy an Airbnb
Trainer and author Bernice Ross helps you ask yourself the right questions and make the right decisions before you go all-in on the short-term rental investment market.
Thanks, Dad: What men really want this Father’s Day
Housing counselor Rachael Hite says Dads need more space for mental health, dad jokes and hugs this Father's Day weekend.
Trending: Trial Reels, smarter ads and AI-powered reach
The platforms are evolving fast, but the real estate playbook remains simple: Show up often, tell better stories and leverage tools that help the right clients find you.
The super dads of real estate: A Father’s Day tribute
As we celebrate Father’s Day, Ashley Harris recognizes her father, her husband and the dads who lead with presence — in every form that takes.
I Want to Use a Co-op as a Pied-à-Terre. Do I Need to Tell the Board?
It depends on the building’s governing documents, but most co-ops don’t look kindly on visitors coming and going.
Are you hungry for 15 Dad Jokes just in time for Father’s Day?
Devon Broderick is back with even more Dad Jokes, real estate-related and not, to bring more laughs to your Father's Day celebrations.
Investors contemplate options amid market shift: The Download
As investors see local markets and rental prices soften, they've started to unload underperforming inventory at a record pace.
Trump looks to South Korea to bring down mortgage rates
Overseas investors hold about $1.36 trillion in U.S. mortgage debt, with Japan, China, Taiwan and Canada accounting for 61 percent of that total.
28 agents join RE/MAX Results in acquisition of RE/MAX Affiliates
The Minnesota-based RE/MAX Results has acquired the Chippewa Valley-based RE/MAX Affiliates to help strengthen their combined forces in the region, with a total of more than 50 agents.
Homesellers fight to keep legal battle with eXp, Weichert alive
The real estate brokerages want to pause a commission case known as Gibson while they wrap up a different lawsuit. But the Gibson homeseller plaintiffs don't want their case put on ice.