‘Our office completely burned down’: Agents flee as homes go up in flames

The Dixie Fire has burned nearly half a million acres in Northern California, and won’t be under control for weeks. The blaze highlights the hotter, more fiery reality facing the western U.S. Continue reading

1.7M homeowners still in forbearance as protections expire

Before initiating foreclosures against borrowers who are 120 days behind on their payments, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau expects loan servicers to reach out to borrowers and give them a chance to apply for assistance, such as a loan modific… Continue reading

Compass dramatically trims losses, sees rocketing revenue in Q2

The brokerage lost $7 million last quarter, a vast improvement over both the previous quarter and last year. The results earned plaudits from investors. Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading

LionDesk’s new feature helps agents build landing pages

CRM LionDesk, powered by Lone Wolf, has released a new feature that allows agents to build custom landing pages for marketing campaigns. Continue reading

Engel & Völkers majority stake acquired by global private equity firm Permira

Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed, but the Völkers family, as well as CEO Sven Odia and CFO Thilo von Trotha, will maintain nearly 40 percent of the company’s shares. Continue reading

New Adwerx product leverages motion graphics in online listing ads

Advertising company Adwerx announced the launch of Adwerx Motion, an HTML5-based offering that displays animated ads for agents and brokerages and their listings. Continue reading

Home prices show signs of leveling off for first time in months

After five consecutive months of record home prices, the market appears to be plateauing according to several key indicators. Continue reading

3 strategies for beating institutional investors in a bidding war

Beating out institutional investors in a bidding war is a lot like beating out other buyers, but with a bit of a twist. Continue reading

Turn up the curb appeal: 11 ideas for getting your listing sold

A well-maintained landscape and attractive exterior are key to capturing a potential buyer’s attention right from the start. Here are a few ways to boost your listing’s curb appeal and make a stellar first impression. Continue reading