Warren Buffett’s brokerage acquires one of his franchisees

The transaction continues HomeServices of America’s years-long acquisition spree, putting it even closer to overtaking NRT, the brokerage company owned by Realogy, as the largest brokerage firm in the country by sales volume. Continue reading

New CEO named at real estate tech company Lone Wolf

Lone Wolf on Friday announced it has named Jack Blaha as CEO, as outgoing chief executive Patrick Arkeveld transitions to the role of executive chairman. Continue reading

How to get a disagreeable buyer couple on the same page

We always have to be prepared to lead buyers in the best way possible to get their dream home. But what happens when the client is actually a couple that refuses to agree? Here are some tips on how to make the process work for everyone. Continue reading

It’s significantly harder to buy a home now than it was 1 year ago

A typical U.S. family in November had more difficulty purchasing an existing family home at the national median price than one year ago, according to NAR. Continue reading

Prices surging in areas devastated by California’s Camp Fire

The hottest real estate market in December wasn’t San Francisco, New York City or Seattle. It wasn’t a ski town in Colorado or a warm retreat like Key West. Continue reading

Every Movement Counts, So Just Get Active

(Editor’s note: This podcast is from The Not Old – Better show.) Today’s show is part of our Fitness Friday series. We hear from returning guest, Sabrena Jo, a favorite with our Not Old – Better audience. She is the director of science and research con… Continue reading

Self-Help Books for People Who Hate Self-Help

Self-help books are the genre Americans love to hate. Readers spend $800 million on them a year, while others complain they’re nothing more than psychobabble, unhelpful to anyone at all. Whether The Secret, You Are a Badass or Who Moved My Cheese? real… Continue reading

How to Avoid Burnout When You Feel Overworked

(This article originally appeared on the PBS NewsHour site.) Nick Corcodilos started headhunting in Silicon Valley in 1979 and has answered over 30,000 questions from the PBS NewsHour Ask The Headhunter community. In this special Making Sen$e edition o… Continue reading

5 game-changers that rattled real estate in 2018

As we look ahead to a healthy and productive new year, let’s take a moment to reflect on the major events and market forces that shaped 2018. Five key factors rocked real estate last year — understand these, and you’ll cash in on a successful 2019. Continue reading