Little chance of an inventory explosion this year
The June 28 webinar featured analysis from Mike Simonsen, founder of Altos Research, and Daren Blomquist, vice president at Auction.com.
People on the Move: KW promotes execs across 3 divisions
Armstrong and Greg Schwartz, both former Zillow executives, launched the mortgage startup — which recently expanded into the home search portal space — with the goal of automating and streamlining the lending process for consumers.
New efforts to derail brokerage settlements, dismiss buy-side case
According to the defendants, the only allegation connecting their claims to Illinois is a general nationwide conspiracy to fix real estate commission prices, something that was rejected by Judge Andrea Wood when dismissing HomeServices.
How much do buyers care about mortgage rates?
The summer months are typically a prime season for home sales, but as prices continue to reach record highs and mortgage rates seem stuck near the 7% mark, buyer and seller activity has been low to average, agents in a recent Bright MLS survey reported.
REcolorado board removed as buyer is unveiled
"Coupled with the response of the REcolorado board of directors over the past several days we have reached this decision which we believe is in the best interests of our collective membership, our long-term ownership and operational goals," DMAR and SMDRA said Friday.
C.A.R. responds to harsh criticism of its buyer agreement
told Real Estate News that it stands by its forms and believes that the recent criticism from the Consumer Federation of America was "misguided" for multiple reasons.
3 top takeaways from NAR’s meeting with the DOJ
"Realtors should work with consumers to ensure they fully understand the options available to them while continuing to seek fair compensation for their services," Sears said, sharing tips for crafting clear, transparent buyer agreements.
Brokerage Beat: News from KW, Christie’s, BHGRE, The Agency, RE/MAX
"We are thrilled to further expand our footprint throughout British Columbia with the debut of our newest office location in White Rock," said Mauricio Umansky, CEO and Founder of The Agency, who called the region a "favored destination among discerning buyers in search of a serene coastal lifestyle."
Real estate pros deeply dissatisfied with NAR
The overall takeaway, T3 Sixty said, was that survey results "indicate a clear need for NAR to improve its communication and support efforts, address leadership and organizational issues and provide comprehensive training and resources."
More commissions cases paused ahead of November hearing
Impact: Plaintiffs in the commissions lawsuits have generally argued against waiting until the NAR settlement hearing in November, calling it an unnecessary delay.
‘Unfiltered’ podcast: Share your stories, not your sales volume
On this week's episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, Kyle Scheele — an author, public speaker and creative thinker — encourages everyone to "chase their own crazy ideas," while sharing some of his own.
eXp harassment case dismissed, but assault litigation continues
Court documents describe Carter as a non-managerial employee and not an independent contractor during the time the alleged harassment took place, from Dec. 2021 to June 2022.