The work-life conundrum

A new survey from Inman showed that agents are relatively content with their work, though they are also putting in very long hours and devote their weekends to their jobs. Continue reading

As California rolls out short-term rental regulations, investors look elsewhere

“I’ve seen some investors change their plans because of these new regulations,” David Lukan, a Compass agent in Los Angeles, told Inman. Continue reading

Joe Pesci lists $6.5M Jersey Shore mansion fit for a mobster

Joe Pesci, the actor most famous for playing various tough guys in classic gangster movies, has listed his large Jersey Shore home for $6.5 million. Continue reading

All Bright MLS members to get Remine Agent Pro

Remine Agent Pro includes a host of tools including a feature that predicts the likelihood a home will sell. Subscribers to Bright MLS now get it for free. Continue reading

President Trump’s tax cuts cost homeowners $1 trillion: Report

Policies passed in 2017 that capped various real estate-related federal tax deductions limited housing price growth. Continue reading

The Essential Guide to real estate teams

Before he became an agent, Kenny Klaus spent a decade driving for FedEx. In the early days, he worked as a “swing driver,” which meant driving all over the place covering the set routes of other people. Eventually, however, Klaus got his ro… Continue reading

Spooky ‘Watcher’ house has sold after 4 years on the market

A mysterious person claiming to be a ‘supernatural guardian’ sent letters to the couple, who purchased the home in 2014 only to put it on the market a year later. Continue reading

Climate change is driving up insurance costs for homeowners

From fires in California to flooding along the Atlantic, homeowners are going to have to brace themselves for higher bills as climate change leads to more extreme disasters. Continue reading

After 40 years, Coldwell Banker begins rolling out a new logo and branding

Following the tests this summer, Coldwell Banker plans to debut final branding standards during a leadership summit in September. Then, a company-wide rollout will begin in January 2020, though individual offices and franchisees will have as much as tw… Continue reading

Lender slapped with $1.75M fine for bungling demographic data

Freedom Mortgage reported inaccurate information on race and sex between 2014 and 2017. The firm originated 50,000 mortgages per year during that period. Continue reading