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Pacaso fundraising campaign continues apace despite critique

Oct 22, 2024

The campaign's transparency was questioned following a decision to post "cumulative" financials instead of annualized profits in a pitch sent to investors that drew fire from an industry analyst.

8 tips for preparing your first real estate agent business plan

Oct 22, 2024

A well-prepared business plan, Darryl Davis writes, will help you set a clear direction, stay focused and increase your chances of success.

The new redlining: Paying a buyer agent is just part of the challenge

Oct 22, 2024

Now that buyer agency compensation rules are in place, Trina Gonzales-Van writes, the NAR, regulatory bodies and significant stakeholders must consider their impact on borrowers and determine whether these policies do more harm than good.

Brokers, you’re accountable for your agents’ behavior

Oct 22, 2024

With more supervision layers required due to NAR's settlement, consider these tasks, policy ideas and suggestions when updating your systems, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes.

The real estate industry is more politically split than you think

Oct 22, 2024

Amid a tumultuous year for the real estate industry, Realtors have donated millions to political causes — and Democrats have managed to collect more than Republicans from the industry's rank and file.

NAR asks court to dismiss lawsuit filed by discount brokerage Homie

Oct 21, 2024

Lawyers for NAR, HomeServices of America, RE/MAX, Anywhere and HSF Affiliates denied claims of a conspiracy to inflate commissions, arguing that Homie would have benefitted from the plot.

Tesla rented their listing — then used it to debut its humanoid robot

Oct 21, 2024

Jason Peteler of Revel Real Estate and Matthew Yim of Coldwell Banker only knew at first that an EV company had rented their listing for a few days as a filming location. They had no idea it would be the first home in which Tesla's Optimus Robot would be filmed.

Are you suffering from election anxiety?

Oct 21, 2024

This year's presidential election has people totally stressed out. Trainer Bernice Ross offers strategies for releasing your anxiety and getting back to business.

Fashion Nova founder buys 2 Miami Beach homes for $30M

Oct 21, 2024

Richard Saghian, the founder of the California-based online fashion company Fashion Nova, has expanded his real estate portfolio with the purchase of two Miami Beach properties for $30 million, The Real Deal reported Wednesday. The acquisition includes a waterfront home at 5718 North Bay Road and a non-waterfront property at 5725 North Bay Road.

Century 21 strengthens presence in Las Vegas with 1st Priority Realty

Oct 21, 2024

Now operating as Century 21 1st Priority Realty, Lu and his team will have access to the brand’s technology, marketing, lead generation and agent coaching tools and platforms. Lu plans to initially streamline internal operations at his brokerage before focusing on external growth.

Mortgage rates bounce back to July levels on inflation worries

Oct 21, 2024

Another worry for bond market investors is "quantitative tightening," the Fed's program to trim its massive holdings of government debt and mortgages.

Broker files multimillion-dollar suit over ‘forced’ NAR membership

Oct 21, 2024

Maurice Muhammad alleges a "monopoly" by NAR, the state Realtor association and the local MLS limits competition, inflates prices, and disproportionately affects minority brokers and agents.