The biggest wins, losses and news from Q4 2023 earnings

Real estate’s Q4 earnings calls have finally wrapped. From RE/MAX’s CEO exit to Airbnb’s $10 billion year, we’ve rounded up the top stories all in one place. Here’s what you might have missed. Continue reading

Corcoran Group lands in Massachusetts with new franchise

The Boston-headquartered franchise dubbed “Corcoran Property Advisors” is led by brokers-owners Brian Dougherty and Nick Robert who have backgrounds that span hospitality, sales, luxury and design. The firm also has an office in Cohasset. Continue reading

Opendoor’s partnership with eXp officially goes live

The companies’ integrated technology will streamline the process to make Opendoor cash offers available to eXp’s tens of thousands of agents. Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Leonie ter Brugge, The Agency Costa Blanca

Find out how luxury specialist Leonie ter Brugge brings her global perspective to serving clients who’ve fallen in love with Spain’s Mediterranean coastline. Continue reading

What the Ritz Carlton can teach you about elevating client service

Want to stand out from the crowd of real estate professionals? Take a tip from Milena Monet and emulate some of the business world’s biggest names. Continue reading

Why thousands of women will have to make health care moves in 2024

How far do you have to drive in your state to receive quality maternal health care? To receive emergency services? These kitchen table issues are on your prospect’s minds, Rachael Hite writes. Continue reading

The new agent’s essential guide to the commission lawsuits

Confused about commission cases? Bernice Ross provides the rundown on what you need to know, what’s most likely to change, how it may impact your pocketbook and steps to take to be prepared for what’s ahead. Continue reading

Defendant, plaintiffs in Nosalek commission case unite against DOJ

Defendant MLS PIN and plaintiffs Jennifer Nosalek, Randy Hirschorn and Tracey Hirschorn asked a district court judge for permission to respond to a statement of interest the DOJ filed in the case. Continue reading

US housing market is short 7.2M single-family homes: Realtor.com

The US housing market is short 7.2 million homes, according to Realtor.com’s latest housing market analysis. Nearly 18 million households have been formed over the past decade; however, only 10 million single-family homes were constructed during the sa… Continue reading

UWM’s best year for purchase loans also produces $69.8M loss

The nation’s biggest mortgage lender posts its first annual loss since going public in 2020, largely driven by $854.1 million in write-downs of mortgage servicing rights. Continue reading