Broker Spotlight: Meghan Pachas, MAP Property Solutions

Find out how this third-generation broker’s passion for all things real estate-related informs her work with clients and colleagues. Continue reading

7 procedural components to make eminent domain seizures more fair

Procedural fairness pertains to the just treatment of the processes and methods used to make eminent domain decisions and resolve disputes, real estate educator Lee Davenport writes. Continue reading

Accelerate results with 8 one-on-one secrets (and a bonus secret)

Take a new, unconventional approach to one-on-ones that emphasizes the needs, preferences and goals of your agents, luxury consultant Chris Pollinger writes. Continue reading

Real estate safety abroad: Lessons from the tragic deaths of 2 agents

On the eve of Realtor Safety Month, safety expert Tracey Hawkins shares strong reminders to keep safety top of mind. Continue reading

Official’s co-founder split: Alleged threats and a scramble to rebrand

As Nicole Oge, Richard Jordan and Andrew Wachtfogel sought to start fresh, Oren and Tal Alexander allegedly threatened legal action if they were to be voted out of the firm, The Real Deal reported. The Alexanders deny the allegation. Continue reading

Homebuyers still waiting for more listings and lower mortgage rates

The Fed doesn’t have direct control over mortgage rates, but they’ve been coming down as investors are increasingly convinced that policymakers will be cutting rates at their three remaining meetings this year. Continue reading

Mortgage a tough nut to crack for technology provider nCino

Shares in the cloud banking solutions developer are down 14% after the company says the mortgage technology business it acquired for nearly $1 billion in 2022 has been a drag on growth but is expected to pick up. Continue reading

Ex-Move staffer accessed dozens of disputed files at CoStar: Experts

James Kaminsky, a former Realtor.com editor accused of taking trade secrets with him to CoStar, transferred access to at least 40 documents two days before he left the job, according to legal filings. Continue reading

Mortgage brokers warned of warehouse lending scammers

Victims have been cheated out of hundreds of thousands of dollars overnight, with imposters also gaining access to borrowers’ sensitive personal information. Continue reading

Keller Williams heads to arbitration in second John Davis lawsuit

The case is part of a long-running legal battle between Davis, an ex-CEO of Keller Williams, and his former employer. An earlier case Davis filed against KW was also ordered into arbitration. Continue reading