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7 tips for guiding homebuyers through the VA loan process

Sep 18, 2024

Are your clients considering a Veterans Affairs home loan? Let Clever Real Estate’s Luke Babich walk you through the most common pain points to help ease the process for your buyers.

5 strategies for unleashing your negotiation power in real estate 

Sep 18, 2024

If you want to be a better negotiator, pace yourself, come prepared with examples in hand, and collaborate to arrive at the best possible decision for your clients, trainer Bernice Ross writes.

Umansky threatens to sue NAR as pocket listing pressure mounts

Sep 17, 2024

The Agency CEO and founder said he plans to revive a lawsuit against NAR over a pocket listing network. The threat came days after NAR officials convened to reevaluate Clear Cooperation.

Oregon real estate brokerages merge under RE/MAX banner

Sep 17, 2024

Announced Friday, the merger will unite RE/MAX Key Properties and West + Main Homes Oregon. The new company will tout the RE/MAX name and resume operations with nearly 90 agents.

NextHome co-founder Christine Jacobson jumps to Realtor.com

Sep 17, 2024

Christine Jacobson has joined Realtor.com as senior vice president of B2B marketing. In her new role, Jacobson will expand the portal's B2B offerings in a bid to help agents grow their business.

Pennymac joins Rocket in boosting conforming loan limit to $802,650

Sep 17, 2024

Lenders have gotten into the habit of helping some homebuyers avoid jumbo loans by raising their limits before an official announcement by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's federal regulator.

Michael Jordan’s Northern Chicago mansion scores potential buyer

Sep 17, 2024

After 12 years on the market, Jordan’s Highland Park mansion is finally in contingency following price cuts totaling nearly $15 million. In the end, the final list price clocked in at $14.855 million.

GreenLite’s permitting software approved, earns $28.5M Series A

Sep 17, 2024

Construction permitting software company GreenLite has closed on a Series A round of funding of $28.5 million.

Mariah Carey has racked up $18.6M in mortgage debt

Sep 17, 2024

After buying a Tribeca penthouse for $9 million cash in 1999, the pop star has borrowed millions in loans on the pad's equity in order to fund her lavish lifestyle.

Fathom Realty agrees to pay $2.95M to settle commission suit

Sep 17, 2024

The company denied wrongdoing and said it had agreed to settle with plaintiffs in an attempt to move on and continue growing the business.

Mortgage payments cheaper than rent in nearly half of all US metros

Sep 17, 2024

Mortgage rates have dropped to their lowest levels since 2023 in 22 of the 50 largest U.S. metros — even as rent prices continue to rise, according to a new analysis from Zillow released on Monday.

Tongo’s agent-focused finance app ready for market

Sep 17, 2024

A new solution to help brokers administer financial benefits to agents is now available from Tongo, a company that “builds financial products that cater to the needs of the commission economy."