Tag Archives: georgia

The heyday of the cash homebuyer seems to be over (at least for now)

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on The heyday of the cash homebuyer seems to be over (at least for now)

As mortgage rates remain lower and buyers continue to have the upper hand in most markets across the U.S., many are opting out of paying for homes in cash. Continue reading →

Markets in the South emerge as big losers in annual home price growth

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Markets in the South emerge as big losers in annual home price growth

Several Southern markets that entered a boom phase during the COVID-19 pandemic are facing a market correction now as home prices continue to normalize. Continue reading →

Rocket Companies hit with lawsuit alleging mortgage steering, RESPA violations

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Rocket Companies hit with lawsuit alleging mortgage steering, RESPA violations

Three homebuyer plaintiffs sued Rocket Companies on Monday, alleging the company violated RESPA through its lead referral program for real estate agents. Continue reading →

CEO pleads guilty to $380M real estate Ponzi scheme

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on CEO pleads guilty to $380M real estate Ponzi scheme

Todd Burkhalter executed one of the largest Ponzi schemes in Georgia history while acquiring a yacht, a luxury condo in Mexico, luxury vehicles, and jewelry via fraudulent real estate investments. Continue reading →

First Federal grows mortgage biz with NOLA Lending acquisition

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on First Federal grows mortgage biz with NOLA Lending acquisition

The Florida-based thrift expands its retail mortgage operations into Louisiana and Mississippi, and will keep most of NOLA Lending Group’s employees and brand identity. Continue reading →

Build trust when you provide superior client education

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Build trust when you provide superior client education

Find out how this 30-year real estate veteran leverages her extensive experience and curiosity to stay focused on the future and to constantly redefine what it means to be an industry expert.  Continue reading →

How this Atlanta agent beats the plateau trap and keeps on growing

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on How this Atlanta agent beats the plateau trap and keeps on growing

By changing and setting new goals, building an excellent team and crafting new skillsets, Bonneau Ansley continues to grow his business consistently. Continue reading →

Zillow Flex class-action complaint now includes RICO allegations

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Zillow Flex class-action complaint now includes RICO allegations

A class-action complaint against Zillow over its Flex referral program has been expanded to include more plaintiffs, defendants and claims, including racketeering allegations. Continue reading →

Learn everything, be curious and show up to succeed in real estate

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Learn everything, be curious and show up to succeed in real estate

Find out how luxury broker Alison Melton traded skyscrapers for Spanish moss — and discovered that Southern charm might just be the new definition of luxury real estate. Continue reading →

Why commissions have risen since the 2024 NAR settlement

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Why commissions have risen since the 2024 NAR settlement

Many expected commissions to fall after the 2024 NAR commission settlement, but data shows that average rates have actually ticked up slightly. Why?⁣ Continue reading →