Monthly Archives: February 2024

CoStar, Zillow, RE/MAX among 118 firms sued by law enforcement

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Atlas Data Privacy Corp. alleges the companies disclosed home addresses and unpublished home phone numbers for judges, police officers, prosecutors and their families. Continue reading →

Luxury brokerage faces court battle to get its buyer agent paid

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Beverly Hills Estates, led by Branden and Rayni Williams, is fighting for buyer agent Michelle Graci’s right to an agreed-upon 50 percent of the deal’s broker commission after seller Ronen Nahum alleged misconduct. Continue reading →

Demand for purchase mortgages drops for 3rd week in a row

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Lender survey shows applications from homebuyers is down 12 percent from a year ago, as mortgage rates continue to rebound from December lows on stubborn inflation data. Continue reading →

New credit scores from FICO, VantageScore gaining traction

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Lenders won’t be required to use the more inclusive FICO Score 10T and VantageScore 4.0 scoring models before next year, but several are already using them to expand the pool of borrowers. Continue reading →

Co-ownership trends offer an affordability solution: Pacaso

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Second-home solution Pacaso studied 10 of the most active counties in the country for co-ownership and found the trend grew by 21 percent in 2023. The pace of co-owned closings correlates with a rise in Housing Price Index (HPI) in those counties. Continue reading →

3 multimillion-dollar mansions are at risk of sliding into the Pacific

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Three mansions worth $12 million to $16 million in California are at risk of falling into the ocean after a post-storm landslide eroded cliffs in Dana Point. The story has sparked conversations about climate change and rising home insurance costs in th… Continue reading →

Level the playing field with budget-friendly agent support

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It’s time for brokerages and teams to rethink how they support their agents, consultant Chris Pollinger writes, ensuring they are equipped to succeed in today’s competitive landscape. Continue reading →

To promote Black homeownership, amplify Black Realtors

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Cultivating efforts that improve Black homeownership rates, broker-owner Jemila Winsey writes, requires Black real estate professionals to take on leadership positions. Continue reading →

Top producer Christian Rogers joins Elegran | Forbes Global

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Rogers, a 17-year industry veteran, has left Compass after about five years. In 2012, Rogers co-represented the buyer of one of New York City’s priciest-ever co-op purchases, a $50 million Fifth Avenue unit. Continue reading →