Author Archives: Lillian Dickerson

Corcoran debuts first franchise in Raleigh, North Carolina

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Led and owned by Frank DeRonja, Corcoran DeRonja Real Estate brings 36 agents and several professional staff to the Corcoran brand. Continue reading →

Industry leader and brokerage founder Clark Halstead dies at 83

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The real estate vet co-founded the Manhattan division of Sotheby’s International Realty in the mid-1970s and co-founded Halstead Property with Diane Ramirez in the mid-1980s. Continue reading →

‘Selling Sunset’ drops Season 8 on Friday — and tea is already spilling

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After the cast viewed screeners of the new season earlier this week, some took to social media in protest of so-called “lies” making the final cut. O Group founder Jason Oppenheim said the group’s dynamic keeps viewers returning for more. Continue reading →

As Americans struggle with rates, inventory, Japan sees the opposite

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The East Asian island country has experienced decades of near-0 percent interest rates and an abundance of inventory, but the government has started to increase rates as wages have seen a boost. Continue reading →

Mauricio Umansky launches live coaching network for real estate

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Weekly sessions that will take place on Fireside will provide established and aspiring real estate pros access to Umansky’s mentorship and coaching with a focus on entrepreneurship and sales
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Laura Monroe joins REALM as executive director for innovation

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The former Global Head of Community at Inman will drive innovation and brand strategy in her new role at REALM to help enrich the member experience. Continue reading →

Sound off on Clear Cooperation ahead of NAR committee meeting

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WAV Group is seeking feedback from agents on the fate of the policy in a new survey ahead of the National Association of Realtors’ Emerging Issues Advisory Board committee meeting Sept. 12-13. Continue reading →

Treasury finalizes new rules for luxury cash sales reporting

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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the new reporting rules will “close critical loopholes in the U.S. financial system” that had allowed criminals to launder money through all-cash residential real estate transactions. Continue reading →

Agent safety startup Tether RE wins 2024 NAR Pitch Battle

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Tether RE’s platform includes 24-hour safety monitoring, client verification, SOS alerts, proximity safety times and fall and crash alerts. Agent social MLS app Tuesday won Crowd Favorite. Continue reading →

DC-area title companies settle agent steering scheme with AG

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DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb found that four title companies gave financial and other perks to real estate agents in return for homebuyer referrals. The companies have agreed to pay $3 million. Continue reading →