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Agents scramble to find housing for those displaced by LA wildfires

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As wildfires burned through LA County over the past three days, thousands of people were suddenly in need of temporary housing. The surge in demand is poised to create a spike in rental prices, agents said. Continue reading →

Ally Financial’s exit from mortgage will impact Better, HouseCanary

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Ally, which originated $1 billion in mortgages in 2023 through a partnership with Better and is an investor in the company, is laying off hundreds of employees. Continue reading →

Home tours are on the rise — but buyers aren’t making offers

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Mortgage rates continue to be a thorn in homebuyers’ side into the new year, as evidenced by a downturn in contract signings despite greater home tour activity. Redfin’s latest market report revealed its Homebuyer Demand Index, a seasonally adjusted me… Continue reading →

7 no-BS steps to grow your real estate business in 2025

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Ready to get growing in the new year? Jimmy Burgess shares practical, actionable strategies to help you meet your goals. Continue reading →

Turmoil for Las Vegas Realtors erupts with leadership shakeup

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Chaos carried into the new year with the abrupt resignations of two past presidents. In response, 2025 President-Elect George Kypreos released a video addressing concerns with the association. Continue reading →

RE/MAX President Amy Lessinger announces resignation

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Lessinger’s departure comes less than a year after she assumed the role of president. It also comes after RE/MAX has struggled with financial results in recent quarters. Continue reading →

Mortgage demand crumbles as rates are on the rise again

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With mortgage rates back to where they were last summer, purchase applications are coming in at the slowest pace since February 2024, Mortgage Bankers Association lender survey finds. Continue reading →

LA communities face devastation amid slew of historic wildfires

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LA-area agents on Wednesday told Inman that they were checking in on clients and keeping an eye on evacuation orders while lamenting the “catastrophic” toll the wildfires were taking on the community and real estate market. Continue reading →

This strategy took Lauren Freedman to the Top 0.1% of Realtors

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Rick Guerrero delves into Freedman’s inspiring story and how her journey can guide aspiring agents in navigating our ever-evolving industry. Continue reading →