Keller Mortgage lays off 150 new employees following hiring spree

After nearly doubling the company’s payroll to 1,000 employees, Keller Williams’ lending arm has laid off 150 new recruits, close to one-third of its recent hires. Continue reading

Inman Connect Las Vegas 2021: The broker-owner’s guide to Connect

For broker-owners set to attend Inman Connect Las Vegas, October 26-28, at the Aria Resort & Casino, here’s your essential guide to navigate ICLV — the events, tracks and networking. Continue reading

10 time-management rules elite real estate teams swear by

Why do some agents break the mold and achieve superstar status with ease while others struggle? Chris Pollinger, who works with top teams as a partner at Berman & Pollinger, says that in his experience, elite real estate pros consistently integrat… Continue reading

Homeowners ‘jab’ at anti-vaxxers with divisive Halloween displays

One Twitter user showcased a series of human skulls situated next to front-yard gravestones inscribed with epitaphs such as, “Trusted Ivermectin more than science.” Continue reading

MoxiWorks beefs up CRM with new communication tools

Dialer & Messenger will function as a part of MoxiWorks CRM, and will allow agents to automate various parts of their communications. Continue reading

More lenders jumping the gun on historic Fannie, Freddie loan limits

Rocket Mortgage and United Wholesale Mortgage — the nation’s top two lenders — and at least five others are raising conforming loan limit to $625,000 ahead of an official FHFA announcement. Continue reading

Mortgage rates for home loans hit highest levels since June

Purchase loan applications rose 2 percent week over week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey, released Wednesday. Continue reading

The 20 biggest luxury beach sales of 2021 (so far)

From mansions in Palm Beach, Florida, and Malibu, California, to an estate on Hawaii’s Big Island, here are the most expensive beach home sales in 2021. Continue reading