Compass recruits influencer (and Corcoran agent) Randy Baruh

Baruh works in New York City and brings with him three other agents and one administrator. His move comes as brokerages compete intensely for top talent. Continue reading

Christie’s International Real Estate expands into Curaçao with affiliate

The luxury brand’s Aruba affiliate, Bold Properties, has expanded into the Caribbean island of Curaçao as demand remains strong among buyers and investors in the wake of the pandemic. Continue reading

Want to work for Baird & Warner? There’s a website for that

To accommodate agents seeking a new place to hang their license, the notable Midwest independent has launched a new website, joinBW.com, to highlight the advantages of working for Illinois’ largest family-owned real estate company.  Continue reading

Shamed developer withdraws floor plans ‘honoring’ Tubman, Frank

Albuquerque-based homebuilder Abrazo Homes drew the ire of social media users over the weekend for their floor plans named after Harriet Tubman and Anne Frank. The builder has edited the descriptions to remove historical facts about the women’s lives. Continue reading

AI mortgage tech provider Gateless beefs up integrations

New integrations with The Work Number and Informative Research are aimed at helping lenders speed underwriting approvals and reduce human error. Continue reading

Homeseller sues Nevada Realtors, NAR after $40K commission bill

Las Vegas resident Nathaniel Whaley alleges the National Association of Realtors, the Northern Nevada Regional MLS and state and local Realtor groups conspired to inflate broker commissions. Continue reading

Gen Z and millennials are obsessed with the idea of being rich, and it could be leading to money dysmorphia.

In late 2023, a new trend emerged online and across social media where people began questioning how well they were doing financially. The phenomenon coined “money dysmorphia” occurs when people feel insecure about their financial standing, no matter the reality of their situation. The problem? The growing trend is having a negative impact on people’s […] Continue reading

Why 94% of agents rode out 2023 with the same brokerage: Triple-I

Agents weathered the storm last year by mostly staying put. In response to the latest Inman Intel Index, agents and brokerage leaders revealed the factors that might lead to a job change in 2024. Continue reading

Simple strategies for feeling great and keeping healthy

If your 2024 resolutions included health and fitness goals, trainer Bernice Ross offers a collection of great advice to help you stay on track. Continue reading