Why affordability hits different in a military market

The lack of affordable housing means actively looking for ways to educate and counsel newly stationed military clients on their best options, broker Amy Hummer writes. Continue reading

How this brokerage bought out its largest competitor — and kept all the agents onboard

Find out how Kerri Fowler and her team are continuing her great-grandfather’s legacy by leaning into a culture that treats everyone like family. Continue reading

Evergreen Home Loans hiring to serve 29 additional states

After setting up shop in 11 new states, lender’s “strategic expansion into carefully identified markets nationwide” will include 18 additional states before next year’s spring homebuying season. Continue reading

3 CEOs talk change, affordability, NAR and end-to-end systems

Industry leaders James Dwiggins, Michael Valdes and Mike Miedler got candid on the last day of Inman Connect San Diego, saying the industry has lost sight of its purpose amid commission lawsuits and company rivalries. Continue reading

Evergreen Home Loans pursuing national expansion strategy

Bellevue, Washington-based Evergreen hires Wells Fargo and Bank of America veteran Andrew Leff as head of national business development as it continues to expand beyond its roots as a regional independent mortgage bank. Continue reading

United Real Estate adds 900-agent Oregon firm MORE Realty to ranks

Oregon brokerage MORE Realty is joining United Real Estate. Its founders will retain ownership of a four-state team in Oregon, Washington, Nevada and New Mexico as it grows over the next five years. Continue reading

‘Breaking Bad’ house on sale for $4M; owner is ‘done’ with fans

Joanne Quintana, the current homeowner, lived in the home with her family when filming began and was excited for the production. However, what started as a novelty eventually became overwhelming. The situation escalated when a package addressed to “Wal… Continue reading

Jeffrey Epstein’s New Mexico ranch sells after 2 years — price unknown

The 7,500-acre Zorro Ranch first listed for $27.5 million in July 2021, but the price was cut to $18 million by October 2022. San Rafael Ranch, LLC bought the property for an undisclosed price, records show. Continue reading

With wildfires on rise, these 5 states bear more risk than California

A new report from CoreLogic finds that the typical home in Wyoming is nearly three times as likely to go up in flames as one in California. Continue reading

Vacasa wraps up acquisition of major rental rival Turnkey

First announced in early March, the acquisition of TurnKey Vacation Rentals will add approximately 6,000 units to Vacasa’s ever-growing portfolio. Continue reading