Go Mortgage and PacRes seek economies of scale in merger

Executives and employees of the combined company will continue to serve a nationwide footprint as Go Mortgage, which is hiring retail branch managers and loan originators. Continue reading

Fund services for homeless with transfer fees: Colorado lawmaker

Colorado State Representative Manny Rutinel has introduced a bill that would allow county clerks and recorders to give documentary fees to fund short and long-term housing for the homeless. Continue reading

Wasted spaces, bad odors, crazy colors: 9 buyer turnoffs to avoid

In this market, many buyers are choosing the most affordable homes with the fewest flaws, broker Jonathan Pressman writes. Use this list to avoid the ick factor and get deals done. Continue reading

Zillow taps Uber executive as vice president of market operations

Former Uber and Expedia Group executive Zuhairah Washington will be tasked with helping lead growth in the Flex and Enhanced Market segments, according to an announcement on Monday. Continue reading

Co-ownership of Michael Jordan’s former mansion starts at $1M

After languishing on the market for more than a decade, the basketball legend’s Highland Park, Illinois, estate is now a timeshare, with co-ownership beginning at $1 million, plus 2 percent annual expenses. Continue reading

Lawsuit between NAR, Top Agent Network dismissed — again

TAN and NAR have agreed to dismiss their lawsuit, according to court documents filed on Monday. However, Top Agent Network can re-file charges or bring the case to another court in the future. Continue reading

Boom’s applicant screening latest addition to landlord platform

Rental software provider Boom is releasing a new product to help customers speed and fortify the accuracy of tenant screening. Continue reading

How real estate turns commission trauma into strategic wisdom

As the industry continues to evolve, the ability to convert market trauma into strategic wisdom will separate the next generation of leaders from those who remain trapped in reactive cycles, marketing strategist Molly McKinley writes. Continue reading

Something as small as a sesame seed can sink an experience

Coach Darryl Davis offers insight into how a small mistake or moment of carelessness can undermine not only your professional reputation but the industry as a whole. Continue reading

To sell or not to sell? Homeowners reprioritize reasons for waiting

What are the root causes of the ongoing listing lock-in effect? Team leader Carl Medford looks at seller attitudes and how to tap into the percentage of homeowners who are willing to move. Continue reading