Opendoor CEO Carrie Wheeler resigns under pressure from investors, co-founder

After months of investor criticism, Carrie Wheeler has resigned as Opendoor CEO. A search for a new CEO is now underway as Shrisha Radhakrishna takes the reins in the interim. Continue reading

HGTV who? TikTok, not reality TV, took this broker’s business to another level

Landing a role on HGTV shortly after launching her own brokerage was great for Tatiana Londono. But she credits TikTok with skyrocketing her career into the stratosphere. Continue reading

One year later, 5 agents look at how buyer agent compensation changes have reshaped real estate

It’s been a year of big talk, real change and lessons learned since Aug. 17, 2024. Martha Melendez looks at how the industry has shifted since terms of the commission settlement kicked in. Continue reading

7 ways to get back up again when this market knocks you down

Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and get your head back in the game with these strategies from coach Darryl Davis. Continue reading

Smart financial planning tips to protect your real estate income

Your response to up-and-down economic cycles, grounded in solid financial planning, determines whether you survive or dominate, Certified Financial Planner Amanda Neely writes. Continue reading

Fired Fannie Mae workers file discrimination, defamation suits

Dozens of fired employees, all U.S. citizens of Indian nationality, deny defrauding charitable giving program and seek $82 million from chair Bill Pulte and CEO Priscilla Almodovar. Continue reading

New listings grew 276% last week — but it’s not enough

Annual new listing growth jumped from 1.7 to 6.4 percent in one week. However, Realtor.com said the listing jump hasn’t translated to more home sales, as homebuyers struggle with affordability. Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Aaron Luttrull, Schuler Bauer Real Estate Services

Touting its “proven leadership with a personal touch,” find out how Aaron Luttrull and his company “combine big-brokerage services with a hands-on, relationship-first approach.” Continue reading

What every real estate pro should know about kickback rules

RESPA is the biggest party foul in real estate. Compliance expert Summer Goralik explains the rules and stresses that anything less than full compliance can be a career-ending misstep. Continue reading

New course gives agents cutting-edge consumer, design trends data

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate’s new course helps real estate agents leverage cutting-edge consumer and home design trends to upgrade their marketing. Continue reading