United Wholesale Mortgage defends its business practices

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Citing recent court victories, UWM says, “It is not uncommon nor illegal for a broker to send most or all of their business to a specific lender.” Continue reading →

President Kevin Sears pulls back curtain on changes ahead for NAR

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On the “Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered” podcast Tuesday, Sears said interim CEO Nykia Wright has agreed to extend her contract through the end of 2024 as NAR executives focus on the road ahead. Continue reading →

2022 Deal of the Year winner David Mayer returns to Compass

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The 2022 REBNY award winner has decided to return to Compass after a nearly two-year stint over at Corcoran. He said Compass’ tech was “light years ahead of other brokerages.” Continue reading →

Apartment stocks surge following $10B Blackstone bet

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The Bloomberg REIT Index recorded its largest single-day gain since December on Monday. The largest gains, unsurprisingly, were recorded by AIR Communities, also known as Apartment Income REIT. Continue reading →

R New York becomes 1st big brokerage to join NAR challenger

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With the addition, roughly 800 agents will boost the American Real Estate Association’s membership by nearly 30 percent to about 3,800 members. Continue reading →

How NAR’s settlement threatens Black Realtors and homebuyers

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This is a moment in history when NAREB and our national leaders must stand up for justice and equality, writes Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose, president of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers. Continue reading →

Should your next hire be a generative AI assistant?

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Forget searching online for the perfect assistant, trainer Bernice Ross writes. AI is rapidly evolving, and the best assistant you have ever hired may be just a few clicks away. Continue reading →

Bay Area rail workers allegedly built secret apartments in train stations

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Two railway workers in the Bay Area are facing felony charges for allegedly building secret apartments in two train stations. Continue reading →

Newcastle Courtyards persists in court challenge to Measure ULA

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The group filed a brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, requesting that the court overturn the dismissal of their lawsuit seeking to end the transfer tax on property sales priced $5 million and up. Continue reading →