Mauricio Umansky on how to engage your online network 

By Mauricio Umansky | June 26, 2024 - 8:00 am |June 26, 2024 Uncategorized

Comments Off on Mauricio Umansky on how to engage your online network 

Engaging with your network is not a one-and-done proposition, Mauricio Umansky writes. It’s about consistent effort and effective communication. Continue reading →

12 ways to build strong lender partnerships for happier clients

By Luke Babich | June 26, 2024 - 8:00 am |June 26, 2024 Uncategorized

Comments Off on 12 ways to build strong lender partnerships for happier clients

Clever CEO Luke Babich writes that partnering with well-qualified lenders helps you help your clients, build your brand and add value to every real estate transaction. Continue reading →

What’s the best advice you’ve heard (so far) in 2024? Pulse

By Inman | June 26, 2024 - 8:00 am |June 26, 2024 Uncategorized

Comments Off on What’s the best advice you’ve heard (so far) in 2024? Pulse

Whether it was from your favorite colleague or a wise mentor or coach, what are the words of wisdom you’ve heard lately? Continue reading →

Watchdog group takes aim at California buyer rep agreements

By Taylor Anderson | June 25, 2024 - 9:13 pm |June 25, 2024 Uncategorized

Comments Off on Watchdog group takes aim at California buyer rep agreements

New report shines light on buyer representation agreements as brokerages and Realtor organizations move to update forms and comply with legal settlements this summer. Continue reading →

Freddie Mac will dip a $2.5B toe into the second mortgage market

By Matt Carter | June 25, 2024 - 8:26 pm |June 25, 2024 Uncategorized

Comments Off on Freddie Mac will dip a $2.5B toe into the second mortgage market

Modest pilot program approved by federal regulators was opposed by banks who have traditionally provided most home equity loans. Nonbank lenders have already made inroads into the business. Continue reading →

Mother-son duo decamps from CB to Side-powered boutique

By Jim Dalrymple II | June 25, 2024 - 6:23 pm |June 25, 2024 Uncategorized

Comments Off on Mother-son duo decamps from CB to Side-powered boutique

California-based Peg King and Jeremy King, who did $45 million in volume last year, are joining LivXplore Real Estate & Lifestyle. Continue reading →

Coldwell Banker tops off wine country recruiting with new team

By Jim Dalrymple II | June 25, 2024 - 5:55 pm |June 25, 2024 Uncategorized

Comments Off on Coldwell Banker tops off wine country recruiting with new team

The Sonoma County-based Prosper Team brings five agents to Coldwell Banker — and joins the brand just days after another high-performing industry pro made a similar move. Continue reading →

RentSpree inks latest of 6 Texas MLS deals with San Antonio MLS

By Craig C. Rowe | June 25, 2024 - 5:36 pm |June 25, 2024 Uncategorized

Comments Off on RentSpree inks latest of 6 Texas MLS deals with San Antonio MLS

Software company RentSpree closed on its sixth Lone Star State MLS partnership by inking a deal with SABOR, the San Antonio Board of Realtors. Continue reading →

Stop, collaborate, listen: Vanilla Ice is back with his top investment tips

By Ben Verde | June 25, 2024 - 4:00 pm |June 25, 2024 Uncategorized

Comments Off on Stop, collaborate, listen: Vanilla Ice is back with his top investment tips

After his music career faded, the 56-year-old rapper, born Robert Matthew Van Winkle, found a new calling: real estate investment. The 90s sensation offers five tips to succeed as as an investor. Continue reading →

Case-Schiller Index breaks all-time high as HPI appreciation slows

By Lillian Dickerson | June 25, 2024 - 3:03 pm |June 25, 2024 Uncategorized

Comments Off on Case-Schiller Index breaks all-time high as HPI appreciation slows

Figures in April 2024 for both indices suggested a strong market going into summer. Both the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller index and the FHFA HPI rose 6.3 percent on an annual basis. Continue reading →