NAR seeks to suppress DOJ probe from jury as commission trial nears

The National Association of Realtors filed four requests in the US District Court in Western Missouri on Thursday involving commission rule changes, government investigations and discrimination. Continue reading

Zillow is the latest lender to offer a 1% down purchase mortgage

UWM and Rocket Mortgage are also leveraging Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac programs tailored to borrowers earning less than 80 percent of the area median income. Continue reading

Will profit share cuts drive agents back to Keller Williams’ arms?

This week in The Download: Keller Williams President Marc King warned that agents who’ve left the company will see their profit-sharing slashed unless they boomerang within six months. Continue reading

What’s next if NAR loses those bombshell lawsuits?

The most explosive damage to the National Association of Realtors and the overall industry will result if the defendants lose one or both so-called bombshell lawsuits. Author and trainer Nancy Ross breaks down the possible repercussions. Continue reading

Want to be a better listener? These 3 keys will help

It is so easy to dismiss someone because they may make a request you do not understand or even think is stupid, writes team leader Carl Medford. Listening to their request and fulfilling it, however, can actually set your life on a new and wonderful tr… Continue reading

Majority of Realtor associations tap late fees to boost bottom line: NAR

Most local associations maintain fewer than two years of reserves and draw on late fees as the most common source of non-dues revenue, according to NAR’s inaugural Association Profile. Continue reading

Get up to speed on programs that help seniors stay in their homes

Not every senior adult is ready to put their house up for sale, writes broker Teresa Boardman. Rather than trying to turn them into listings, it’s time for real estate professionals to reach out to senior homeowners with a helping hand. Continue reading

Nan & Company Properties launches Farm & Ranch Division

The Houston-based Christie’s International Real Estate affiliate has also opened a new office in Lake Livingston and made two new hires to support the launch of the new division. Continue reading

Barbara Corcoran sees price growth of 10-15% once rates drop

Barbara Corcoran told “Good Morning America” viewers on Wednesday that she doesn’t foresee prices dropping any time soon but could see them spiking once mortgage rates come down. Continue reading

Better shares plunge more than 90% in Nasdaq debut

In addition to going public at a bad time for mortgage lenders, Barron’s reports that a SPAC merger resulted in a huge increase in the number of shares outstanding. Continue reading