Monthly Archives: August 2023

Freedom Mortgage to pay $1.75M to settle agent kickback scheme

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Regulators claim lenders’ marketing agreements with more than 40 real estate brokerages, including Realty Connect USA, were a conduit for kickbacks that generated more than 1,000 mortgage referrals. Continue reading →

‘Hiya, Barbie!’: Iconic doll makes her real estate cameo

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Barbie’s total world domination extends to fashion runways, home design and real estate marketing initiatives. Continue reading →

‘An awakening’ to New Hampshire as luxury 2nd-home destination

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The pandemic first started opening luxury buyers’ eyes to New Hampshire’s second-home-market opportunities, and now more and more ultra-luxury buyers are catching on. Continue reading →

Kmart down to 2 locations, including 1 in haughty Hamptons

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The town of Bridgehampton, where the median home price is $3.8 million, is home to one of just three remaining Kmarts. Soon it will be one of two, according to reports. Continue reading →

Americans want GenAI to help them manage their money – above all else 

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Since the launch of ChatGPT, generative AI (GenAI) has taken the world by storm. Early adopters have used the tool to generate everything from music and art to breakup texts, emails and performance reviews, demonstrating there’s seemingly nothing the human-like tool can’t do. Now, as companies work to implement GenAI into their products, many await […] Continue reading →

Controversial Florida foreign buyer ban survives 1st major court battle

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U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor denied a request by plaintiffs to stop the state from enforcing the law because it is based on citizenship, not race, so does not violate the Constitution and fair housing. Continue reading →

How to counteract Gary Keller’s latest recession prediction

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In opening remarks at Keller Williams’ Agent Mega Camp, Gary Keller predicted a “rolling recession” in 2024. What is it and what does it mean for you and your clients? Continue reading →