Real estate agent, wife charged with stealing $500K from lodge

If convicted, the couple could face a maximum penalty of more than 12 years in prison and a $25,000 fine on each count. Continue reading

How not to lose your real estate license (and torpedo your career)

You worked hard for your real estate license. Don’t let a foolish mistake (or purposeful error) result in disciplinary proceedings against you. Continue reading

From Warped Tour to home tours: Meet the musicians who found their second stage in real estate

For many touring musicians, the transition into a second career in real estate isn’t as surprising as it sounds. Continue reading

Real Housewife of OC Gina Kirschenheiter on doing real estate with her ‘work and life partner’

In this exclusive interview, the Real Housewife dished on beating the “Housewife curse,” being parodied by the late Catherine O’Hara and more. Continue reading

What saved my life — and why our industry must choose compassion over judgment

Coach Darryl Davis shares his personal journey and explains why helping others on both the personal and societal levels is essential for creating positive change. Continue reading

‘Selling the OC’ drops today. Get to know the agents

We asked The Oppenheim Group’s Orange County agents to share three things most people don’t know about them. Here are the Netflix stars’ fun facts, along with personal pictures. Continue reading

How a new agent turned hateful social media comments into a growth opportunity

Many people might shut down or lash out after receiving abusive comments on social media, but Ryan Noonan says he’s glad for the engagement and sees a way to grow from the experience. Continue reading

How one upstart brokerage went from nothing to IPO in 3 years

LPT International CEO Michael Valdes shares his journey from investment banker to CEO back to Wall Street with an upcoming IPO. Plus, find out about his newest venture, Aperture. Continue reading

How a 2008 bankruptcy fueled a top team leader’s comeback

On this episode, The One Team leader, Byron Lazine, shares his journey from submarine mechanic, to bankruptcy, to top Connecticut team leader and CEO of BAM. Continue reading

This real estate agent faked it ’til she made it. Social media paved the way

When Marie Lee started out as an agent in Nashville, she had a small sphere and not much to build a business on. But she used social media to show that she was an active agent — even if she had to fudge the details a bit. Continue reading