Developer accused of marketing in Spanish, closing in English

Colony Ridge, the developer of more than 40,000 lots northeast of Houston, says its clients have no opportunity to get a loan from anyone else and dismisses federal lawsuit as baseless. Continue reading

AsterKey makes proof-of-funds easier, more secure: Tech Review

AsterKey is a fintech app with real estate applications, the most notable being its ability to produce a secure, verified proof of funds letter while greatly minimizing the risk of exposure or fraud. Continue reading

NAR must find a way to advocate for marginalized buyers post-Sitzer

According to Realtor Trina Gonzales-Van, additional fees to buyers, especially in marginalized communities, has the potential to create more barriers to homeownership. Continue reading

If I wanted to make $342,987 in 2024, this is what I’d do

If you truly want to have your best year ever in 2024, writes Jimmy Burgess, develop your plan of action and execute on your plan. Here’s his blueprint for the new year. Continue reading

Keller Williams appoints 2 new executives before year’s end

Texas-based franchisor Keller Williams has tapped longtime mega agents and team leaders Wendi Harrelson and John Clidy to join its executive suite as the new vice president of growth and the new president of KWRI-Owned Regions, according to an announce… Continue reading

Title insurer First American Financial is hackers’ latest target

The nation’s second biggest title insurer issues terse statement saying it’s taken some systems offline. A ransomware group known as Blackcat, ALPHV or Noberus has infiltrated the computer networks of more than 1,000 victims. Continue reading

These 3 keys unlock optimal performance for real estate teams

Sotheby’s agent Nikki Beauchamp offers insights gleaned from “Harvard Business Review” to help you bring out the best in your team, brokerage or professional organization. Continue reading