Top RE/MAX Canada team returns to franchise after 16 months at eXp

After leaving in May 2021 for eXp Realty, The Woolcott Real Estate team has returned to RE/MAX. The team is one of Canada’s top producers, with more than $503 million in 2021 sales volume. Continue reading

4 ways to help first-time homebuyers map out their way to a new home

Many agents get overwhelmed thinking about first-time homebuyers. The transactions can be complicated and filled with unexpected twists and turns. Director of Publishing April Murphy of Keller Williams Realty has just the map you need to get your clien… Continue reading

Mortgage demand flattens as rates make another run toward 6%

There’s no sign of a rebound in purchase applications, but August data showing a strong job market “should support housing demand,” an MBA economist says. Continue reading

Big lenders get a head start, adopt $715,000 conforming loan limit

Moves by Rocket and United Wholesale Mortgage could help borrowers get better rates and make smaller down payments when taking out loans that were previously classified as jumbo. Continue reading

Jeff Bezos-backed Arrived dives into short-term rental market

Backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the real estate investment platform is the latest fractional ownership company to enter the rapidly growing short-term rental market. Continue reading

Compass marketing leader in Colorado jumps to Sotheby’s

Megan Maynard, who served as Compass’s marketing director for Colorado, Missouri and Utah, has joined the executive team at LIV Sotheby’s International Realty in Colorado as the senior vice president of marketing. Continue reading

New agent advice that sticks and won’t leave you stuck

Many new agents are feeling stuck and do not have time to waste on methods that will not result in business that sticks. Team leader Tom Toole interviews Ted Clair, a new agent on his team about what matters most at the beginning of your career. Continue reading

6 questions millionaire real estate leaders ask themselves each day

These six questions should take six minutes or less to review and answer, Livian CEO Adam Hergenrother says. Decide to start the habit today of asking yourself these questions. Repeat every day — and watch your leadership, relationships, business and l… Continue reading