CA Christie’s affiliates show huge growth in year of new partnerships

The luxury brand’s billion-dollar growth in terms of agent business came in large part from strategic recruitment by its Sereno and Orange County affiliates, as well as the addition of star agent Aaron Kirman. Continue reading

Compass names Wendy Forsythe president of 3 western states

“California, Nevada and Hawaii represent our largest market, and we are thrilled to have Wendy onboard to lead our teams and agent entrepreneurs in this key market,” CEO Robert Reffkin said. “Her expertise and dedication to the industry are ideally sui… Continue reading

This is where it takes the longest amount of time to save up for a home

In Glendale, California, a homebuyer with a median household income for the area can expect to save for 15.1 grueling years, compared to counterparts in Detroit, who will save for just 2.6 years. Continue reading

Top San Luis Obispo agent rejoins Christie’s International Real Estate

Since 2019, Lindsey Harn has been the leading agent in her market and now is affiliated with the luxury brand’s Sereno office, led by co-founders Chris Trapani and Ryan Iwanaga. Continue reading

Utah’s red rock and Florida’s coast: 2022’s top second-home markets

Washington County, a one-time remote region of southern Utah’s high desert, experienced the most number of mortgage rate locks for second homes, experiencing a year-over-year jump of 10.3 percent. Continue reading

Windermere debuts zavvie-powered comparison tool for sellers

Windermere Offers will allow people working with the brokerage’s agents to compare various options for selling their homes. Continue reading

California agent charged with theft and forgery tied to 2020 home sale

Daniel Montano, 28, an agent with RE/MAX Gold Coast in Ventura, California, was arrested on Nov. 17 for allegedly making false statements and forging his clients’ signatures. Continue reading

Corcoran Global Living CEO awash in lawsuits amid agent pay delay

Agents at some of the California-based franchisee’s 70-plus branches allege delayed commission payments and power outages as CEO Michael Mahon battles lawsuits on multiple fronts. Continue reading

37% of real estate agents couldn’t pay rent in October

Rent delinquencies surged in October compared to one month prior as the housing market continues to struggle with high mortgage rates, according to a new survey. Continue reading

‘Great Reshuffling’ could impact elections in Arizona, Nevada: Redfin

Redfin data shows that Arizona and Nevada were the second and third most popular states respectively for people moving away from California in 2020. Continue reading