Watchdog group takes aim at California buyer rep agreements

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New report shines light on buyer representation agreements as brokerages and Realtor organizations move to update forms and comply with legal settlements this summer. Continue reading →

Freddie Mac will dip a $2.5B toe into the second mortgage market

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Modest pilot program approved by federal regulators was opposed by banks who have traditionally provided most home equity loans. Nonbank lenders have already made inroads into the business. Continue reading →

Mother-son duo decamps from CB to Side-powered boutique

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California-based Peg King and Jeremy King, who did $45 million in volume last year, are joining LivXplore Real Estate & Lifestyle. Continue reading →

Coldwell Banker tops off wine country recruiting with new team

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The Sonoma County-based Prosper Team brings five agents to Coldwell Banker — and joins the brand just days after another high-performing industry pro made a similar move. Continue reading →

RentSpree inks latest of 6 Texas MLS deals with San Antonio MLS

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Software company RentSpree closed on its sixth Lone Star State MLS partnership by inking a deal with SABOR, the San Antonio Board of Realtors. Continue reading →

Stop, collaborate, listen: Vanilla Ice is back with his top investment tips

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After his music career faded, the 56-year-old rapper, born Robert Matthew Van Winkle, found a new calling: real estate investment. The 90s sensation offers five tips to succeed as as an investor. Continue reading →

Case-Schiller Index breaks all-time high as HPI appreciation slows

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Figures in April 2024 for both indices suggested a strong market going into summer. Both the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller index and the FHFA HPI rose 6.3 percent on an annual basis. Continue reading →

Proposed sale of REcolorado to private equity firm raises alarms

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The multiple listing service is one of the largest in the US. One board member who was part of a team trying to buy the MLS described being blindsided by the private equity deal. Continue reading →

Ben Belack is excited to help agents navigate the industry

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The team leader of the Ben Belack Group shared thoughts on crime and home insurance in LA’s market, Gwyneth Paltrow’s “fantastic” house for sale and his big plans for Las Vegas in July. Continue reading →

An ABR instructor’s guide to buyer agreements and commissions

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Not sure what to say to buyers and sellers about the way compensation works today? Bernice Ross offers insights from Accredited Buyer Representative instructor Rhonda Hamilton. Continue reading →