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Broker Spotlight: Kim Stem, ERA Doty Real Estate

Mar 14, 2024

Learn how a generous friend helped this award-winning Arkansas broker launch her epic 25-year career in real estate.

How new agents can get the best return on their time investment

Mar 14, 2024

Succeeding as a new real estate agent, David Marden writes, requires effective time management, leveraging your circle of influence and understanding the ROI of your efforts.

Future-proof your online presence by buying your domain name

Mar 14, 2024

Purchasing a domain to build up content and expert reputation is one of the most valuable strategies for an agent starting out in the industry, marketing expert David Marden writes.

5 currently trending AI tools that will get your business growing

Mar 14, 2024

AI tools are poised to revolutionize every aspect of real estate, Jimmy Burgess writes. Step out of your comfort zone, and put his recommendations to work for you.

Illinois Supreme Court says Chicago tax hike can move ahead

Mar 13, 2024

A fiscal watchdog also released a report warning that Chicago leaders may not have studied the issue thoroughly before putting it on the March 19 ballot.

Title technology provider Doma posts $124M 2023 net loss

Mar 13, 2024

CEO Max Simkoff says the company is well positioned to help lenders take advantage of the Biden administration's push to reduce closing costs for mortgage borrowers.

Jail ahead for ‘worst landlord on this planet’ over squalid rentals

Mar 13, 2024

The sheriff has been ordered to arrest a landlord twice named worst in New York City and bring him to Rikers Island for up to 60 days over hundreds of building violations.

Zenlist to power mobile search for Midwest Real Estate Data

Mar 13, 2024

Members of multiple listing service Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) will have enhanced, collaborative functionality with clients and listings in the mobile environment because of a partnership with business app Zenlist.

Homebuyers made hay while mortgage rates were down

Mar 13, 2024

Purchase loan applications surged for the second week in a row last week, but now rates are headed back up as worrisome inflation data casts doubts on timing of Fed rate cuts.

‘Million Dollar Listing’ star Josh Flagg leaves Elliman for Compass

Mar 13, 2024

The high-profile luxury agent has worked with Douglas Elliman since 2021 and served as a longtime agent with Rodeo Realty before that. He will now align with Compass’s Beverly Hills office.

Guild Mortgage shrugs off 2023 loss as it pursues acquisitions

Mar 13, 2024

The San Diego-based lender has completed five acquisitions in the past 18 months, unfazed by a 21 percent drop in mortgage originations and $39.1 million 2023 net loss.

DivvyUp promises personalized down payment savings

Mar 13, 2024

DivvyUp is a mobile-first software solution for helping aspiring homebuyers understand what goes into saving for a down payment.