Monthly Archives: June 2025

7 critical activities for effectively working with buyers in 2025

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Those who understand the requirements of today’s market and are willing to roll up their sleeves will reap the rewards, team leader Carl Medford writes. Continue reading →

Lead with Fire: Energy management for soulful leaders

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Debra Trappen’s series continues with inspiration for getting back in touch with the work that lights you up and renews your motivation. Continue reading →

Dip in mortgage rates doesn’t do much to excite homebuyers

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While purchase loan demand was still up 18 percent last week from a year ago, some of that demand may not translate into sales, with Redfin reporting an unusual bump in cancelled purchase contracts. Continue reading →

Costanza Zerbi joins eXp Realty, eyes $100M sales target

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Top-producing agent Costanza Genoese Zerbi is bringing her Southern California team, Costanza Genoese Zerbi & Associates, to eXp Realty, along with a bold goal: hitting $100 million in sales volume within a year, the firm announced Wednesday. Continue reading →

Wells Fargo free to grow again after Fed lifts $1.95T asset cap

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Lifting of the asset cap could give the bank greater leeway to originate jumbo mortgages that exceed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s $806,500 conforming loan limit in most markets. Continue reading →

Redfin shareholders approve Rocket merger at special meeting

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With antitrust regulators declining to weigh in, $1.75 billion deal to marry a tech-focused mortgage lender to real estate brokerage could close by the end of the month. Continue reading →

Commission advances keep some agents afloat while sinking others

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Commission advance companies are booming as a lifeline for real estate agents who can’t afford to wait for closing day. While these services offer financial assistance, they often come with costly strings attached. Continue reading →

Reffkin rails against ‘organized real estate’ at annual Compass retreat

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During a keynote address Tuesday, the CEO rallied the firm’s agents and staff against Compass naysayers, discussed short-term goals of seller choice and agent listing attribution, and unveiled the latest rendition of Compass AI. Continue reading →

DOJ removes Nosalek settlement objection — with a strong warning

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The federal law enforcement agency withdrew objections to a fourth proposed settlement between plaintiffs and MLS PIN Tuesday, but cautioned that the MLS was not immune to future legal action. Continue reading →

Americans Are Embracing “No-Buy” or “Low-Buy” Challenges to Rein in Spending

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Faced with rising costs, many Americans are reevaluating their spending habits and trying to cut back through a “no-buy” or “low-buy” lifestyle, while others are blowing money to cope with concerns about the economy.  According to a new study by Intuit Credit Karma, 44% of Americans say they are currently taking part in, or considering […] Continue reading →