Focus on homebuyers helps Guild swing to $97M 2024 profit

At $24 billion, Guild’s 2024 mortgage production marked the San Diego-based lender’s biggest year since the pandemic-fueled refinancing boom. Continue reading

Zillow CFO shares $5B revenue goal at Morgan Stanley conference

The portal is on track to reach co-founder Rich Barton’s $5 billion revenue goal, Zillow CFO Jeremy Hofmann said Wednesday at Morgan Stanley’s Technology, Media & Telecom Conference. Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Jennifer Darby Metzger, The Agency Rutherford

Learn how this award-winning broker-owner went from top producer to leading The Agency’s first New Jersey office, redefining real estate with a boutique, high-performance approach. Continue reading

National Flood Insurance Program set to expire at midnight March 14

As the March 14 debt ceiling deadline and potential government shutdown looms, Republican Sen. John Kennedy is introducing a bill to reauthorize the NFIP under its current form until Sept. 30. Continue reading

The Real Brokerage posts billion-dollar revenue benchmark in 2024

The Real Brokerage brought in more than 10,000 new agents in 2024 while surpassing a $1 billion in annual revenue, according to fourth-quarter and fiscal-year earnings Thursday. Continue reading

Why M&A is the smartest play for brokers planning for the future

In real estate, a strong legacy isn’t just about the past — it’s about ensuring a thriving future, Joshua A. McGrath writes. If you’re considering M&A, here’s what you should know.
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Want to get more for your sellers? List in late May

Despite a slow start to the year, Zillow’s latest report said May might be a potential goldmine for homesellers. Listings that go live during the last two weeks of May receive a premium of $5,600. Continue reading

NAR makes more changes to leadership team with new CFO pick

NAR named Matthew Cenedella as its new CFO. He will replace long-time CFO John Pierpont, who will retire at the end of March. Continue reading

LA-based Distinct Concierge launches AI-fueled app for A-listers

Operating in Beverly Hills’ vaunted 90210 ZIP code, Distinct Concierge serves professional athletes and entertainers, an exclusive subset of the market that requires unique touchpoints. Continue reading

Broker sues over state brick-and-mortar office mandates

Online fee-for-services broker Derek Eisenberg, the founder of Continental Real Estate Group, is suing Nevada and West Virginia over the requirements, alleging they’re unconstitutional. Continue reading