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RE/MAX’s Motto Mortgage bounces back with new offices

Nov 19, 2024

After seeing its open office count shrink this year for the first time ever, RE/MAX's mortgage franchisor brings new offices online in Arizona, South Carolina and Michigan.

With focus on mortgage business, Zillow launches ‘BuyAbility’ tool

Nov 19, 2024

Zillow releases a new “BuyAbility” tool it says helps consumers find homes they can actually afford to buy after accounting for more variables.

Edina Realty settles for $3.5M over ‘secret’ home warranty payments

Nov 19, 2024

The deal will refund buyers and sellers after the brokerage allegedly failed to disclose to its clients that it had received payments from Home Security of America to advertise HSA's home warranties.

The Keyes Company rolls out brand refresh ahead of 100th anniversary

Nov 19, 2024

The rebranding effort, a collaboration with Tiny Wins, a prominent agency known for clients such as Tony Robbins, Visa and CBRE, includes a fresh visual identity, advanced technology tools and a renewed commitment to customer-focused service.

Russian billionaire’s penthouse among top Manhattan contracts

Nov 19, 2024

Penthouses asking $45 million and $39 million topped Manhattan luxury contracts during the week ending Nov. 17, according to Olshan Realty's weekly luxury report. A total of 37 contracts were signed on properties priced $4 million and up.

Back-to-back storms tank pending home sales in Florida

Nov 19, 2024

Increasingly violent hurricane seasons and surging home insurance costs have tanked Florida's housing market, according to a Redfin market report published on Tuesday.

Corcoran Group enters nation’s capitol with new franchise

Nov 19, 2024

In welcoming Corcoran McEnearney to its network, the brand grows the number of Corcoran-affiliated agents by nearly 10 percent. The new company will have offices in D.C., Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.

7 elements for crafting airtight contracts in a post-Sitzer world

Nov 19, 2024

As real estate continues to evolve in a post-Sitzer | Burnett era, contract documents are likely to be refined and modified to reflect current trends, broker Cara Ameer writes.

After NAR NXT, it’s clear: NAR is leading us into more lawsuits 

Nov 19, 2024

This is a moment of transformation in our industry, and you have a choice: adapt or fall behind, coach Darryl Davis writes. Don’t wait for the market to dictate your future. Take control. 

7 inexpensive ways to say ‘thank you’ this Thanksgiving

Nov 19, 2024

It's gratitude season, Darryl Davis writes, so let's show how much our colleagues, clients, vendors and friends mean with these affordable and original gift ideas.

25 contract terms every new agent should master before 2025

Nov 19, 2024

Cara Ameer and Nicole Solari share the 25 terms that are crucial for new agents to explain to buyers and sellers without the benefit of crib notes.

NAR perks and lavish spending spotlight of New York Times report

Nov 18, 2024

Volunteer National Association of Realtors' leaders received perks and payment that lawyers say could run afoul of US tax laws, according to an investigation by the Times published on Monday.