Former Compass agent accuses team of mutiny in new lawsuit

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Compass has gotten on the wrong side of one former agent for allegedly helping her team members steal her listings and their attendant commissions. Continue reading →

Two of Austin’s largest indie brokerages are joining forces

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Realty Austin, the largest independent brokerage in Austin, said its acquisition of Reilly Realtors should give it 10 percent of the market in the city. Continue reading →

How Mindfulness May Reduce Menopausal Symptoms

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Have you taken a few minutes lately to stop what you’re doing, unplug from your electronic devices and just focus on your breathing? If you’re a woman who is going through menopause or will be in the near future, this basic, beginning practice of mindf… Continue reading →

After 50, Attitude Is Everything

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(Editor’s Note: In  50 After 50: Reframing the Next Chapter of Your Life, author Maria Leonard Olsen explores ways women can reinvigorate their lives and write new chapters. She tried 50 things in the year she turned 50, in a quest to find joy and auth… Continue reading →

All About Prenups for Second Marriages

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When you marry in your 20s or 30s, you might not be thinking about getting a prenup since your assets aren’t large and your life is pretty simple. But if you’ll be entering a second marriage in your 50s or 60s, a prenup is something you may very well w… Continue reading →

How to find your tribe as a newbie agent

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What do we mean by “your tribe”? Your tribe is your new friend group, those agents around you who not only support you, but also mentor you and help you grow. Think season one of Grey’s Anatomy, and you’ll get the idea. Here are four ways to quickly fi… Continue reading →

5 immutable laws of real estate

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You’ve probably heard of Newton’s laws of motion, the laws of thermodynamics and Murphy’s law, but do you know what the laws of real estate are? Jay Thompson outlines these unyielding truths that agents will fully relate to here. Continue reading →

New rule should make it easier for homeowners to get flood insurance

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In a nutshell, it sets a minimum bar for private insurance policies; if the policies meet those requirements, lenders who require flood insurance will have to accept them. Continue reading →