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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.

Secure success by embracing a leadership mindset, not a position

Oct 21, 2024

I started my real estate career as an agent 23 years ago. Today, I consider myself fortunate to have my dream job as a director of learning for a global real estate brand. I recently helped launch the CENTURY 21 International Leadership Academy to help real estate professionals increase their leadership capacity. When we think […]

Are you fiscally fit? The financial checkup your business needs

Oct 21, 2024

Maintaining a healthy cash flow, controlling debt, building an emergency fund, planning for taxes and retirement — Keller Williams’ Julia Lashay Israel serves up the financial gut check questions every business needs to ponder.

A house divided? 2024 election tests the agent-client bond: Intel

Oct 21, 2024

Business goes on mostly undisturbed. But a survey of hundreds of agents and brokers suggests the real estate industry is facing more thorny situations amid a contentious 2024 election.

Real estate investors ran $230M Ponzi ploy to recoup shareholders

Oct 18, 2024

Executives of investment firm iCap ran the scheme from 2013 to 2022, a federal bankruptcy judge ruled this week. They turned to the scheme when their real estate portfolio failed to yield results.