Monthly Archives: January 2025

RE/MAX’s Motto Mortgage office count contracted again in Q4

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After four consecutive quarters of declines, Motto Mortgage had 225 open offices at the end of 2024, down 8 percent from last year’s peak of 246. Continue reading →

RE/MAX President Amy Lessinger announces resignation

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Lessinger’s departure comes less than a year after she assumed the role of president. It also comes after RE/MAX has struggled with financial results in recent quarters. Continue reading →

Mortgage demand crumbles as rates are on the rise again

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With mortgage rates back to where they were last summer, purchase applications are coming in at the slowest pace since February 2024, Mortgage Bankers Association lender survey finds. Continue reading →

The Burgman Group joins Real on Florida’s Space Coast

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The three-person team, led by real estate professional Shane Burgman, brings a wealth of experience to Real.
Over the course of his 10-year career, Burgman has sold an average of 50 homes per year, totaling over $200 million in sales. Continue reading →

Century 21 announces inaugural ’30 under 30′ honorees list

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Century 21 is kicking off the year with its first-ever “30 under 30” list, celebrating the next generation of brokerage leaders. The honorees were chosen based on their strong sales productivity, high client satisfaction, consistent community involveme… Continue reading →

Loan servicer agrees to $20M fine over 2021 cybersecurity breach

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Bayview Asset Management and affiliates settle allegations that security was deficient and state regulators were stymied in investigation of 2021 incident affecting 5.8 million customers. Continue reading →

LA communities face devastation amid slew of historic wildfires

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LA-area agents on Wednesday told Inman that they were checking in on clients and keeping an eye on evacuation orders while lamenting the “catastrophic” toll the wildfires were taking on the community and real estate market. Continue reading →

Lower building in-house mortgage tech with Neat Labs acquisition

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Lower will integrate Neat Labs’ technology into its own cloud-based originations platform and onboard co-founder Steve Herschleb as chief technology officer, executives announced Tuesday. Continue reading →

This strategy took Lauren Freedman to the Top 0.1% of Realtors

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Rick Guerrero delves into Freedman’s inspiring story and how her journey can guide aspiring agents in navigating our ever-evolving industry. Continue reading →

Why Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year is right for real estate brands

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If you’re considering a fresh new look for your marketing collateral and platforms in 2025, marketing expert Jon Krabbe writes, Mocha Mousse is a perfect choice. Continue reading →