Mauricio Umansky stays alive on ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Week 2

Despite earning the lowest score of the night from the reality TV show’s judges after a misstep, Umansky managed to survive another week with the help of audience votes. Continue reading

Institutional investors warming up to home equity agreements

DBRS Morningstar’s rating of $224M securitization by Unlock and Saluda could boost investor appetite for agreements that let homeowners cash out equity in exchange for a stake in their home. Continue reading

Anywhere unveils the details of its bombshell commission settlement

Among the proposed changes, Anywhere said its company-owned brokerages, franchisees and affiliated agents will no longer be required to belong to the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading

In ‘sudden’ reversal, NAR says listing brokers can offer 0%

An attorney for the Sitzer/Burnett homeseller plaintiffs calls the change a “stunning admission of guilt” on the eve of a class-action trial set to start Oct. 16. Continue reading

Listing Toolkit by Realtor.com is a surprisingly valuable, lightweight marketing solution: Tech Review

Realtor.com’s Listing Toolkit is an easy, modern solution for listing agents to build CMAs, demonstrate home marketability and help sellers discover who might want to buy their home. Continue reading

Will tech save your team? Seeking a more fully integrated solution

Marketing expert Molly McKinley shares her thoughts on technology, the current state of the industry and why we still have a long way to go. Is Brad Inman’s vision of a latte experience still too far out of reach? Continue reading

5 questions that hold agents back from taking the leap into luxury

Sometimes it’s our own misconceptions and insecurities that keep us from moving forward professionally and serving a new niche. Luxury agent Karen Stone looks at five questions that might be holding you back from the luxury market. Continue reading

How real estate agents can flourish in today’s AI-flooded market

While AI-driven change can feel risky, it also offers unprecedented opportunity for real estate pros who embrace its potential. Investment expert Curtis Williams offers insights to help you navigate the waters ahead. Continue reading

5 real estate skills I learned doing comedy alongside Jerry Seinfeld

NYC Realtor and sometime-stand-up comedian Karen Stone offers insights from her experiences sharing the stage with Jim Gaffigan, George Wallace and Jerry Seinfeld. Continue reading

$100M San Francisco team OWN Real Estate joins KW

After four years with Side Real Estate, OWN Real Estate founder Wilson Leung has brought his team back to Keller Williams. OWN’s 19 agents closed 80 transactions worth $107.1 million in 2022. Continue reading