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Nation’s biggest lender, UWM, is piloting Fannie Mae title waivers

Dec 12, 2024

Trade group for title insurers complains federal regulators are disregarding the views of lawmakers in allowing program to move forward on eve of a second Trump administration.

HomeSmart joins brokerages in allowing agents to shift from NAR

Dec 12, 2024

The shift by HomeSmart and Realty One Group reflects growing skepticism about NAR's three-way agreement and Phoenix Realtor's announcement of MLS Choice in November.

9 strategies for indie brokers to keep real estate agents thriving

Dec 12, 2024

By investing in your agents with innovative and meaningful initiatives, you’re building a foundation for long-term success, luxury advisor Chris Pollinger writes.

Riding a strong year, Ryan Serhant says ‘America is open for business’

Dec 12, 2024

Ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect New York in January, the CEO shared his thoughts on what industry players should be focusing on, updates at SERHANT. and his optimistic view of 2025.

Huddle Up: How Mike Rankin Collective builds team culture

Dec 12, 2024

For Mike Rankin and his team, success is rooted in a commitment to collaboration, positivity and client-centric service along with a family-like team culture, Melanie Klein writes.

6 steps for hitting the reset button on your team culture: Part 2

Dec 12, 2024

With the right strategies in place, you can successfully reset your team culture and drive your organization toward success, coach Verl Workman writes. Here’s where to start.

The Agency’s Red Paper report shows luxury market thriving

Dec 11, 2024

Luxury clientele's resiliency toward interest rates and a well-performing stock market were primary factors in the luxury market's positive performance in 2024.

First American adds real-time fraud alerts to title tech platform

Dec 11, 2024

Order Insights helped protect over 130,000 files in November by validating transaction data, notifying title agents of discrepancies and identifying other potential fraud indicators.

DOJ tells Supreme Court it has a right to investigate NAR policies

Dec 11, 2024

In its response to an NAR appeal, the DOJ acknowledged that, although it had closed an investigation into two NAR policies in 2020, it didn't agree not to reopen it.

South Florida association launches consumer education ad campaign

Dec 11, 2024

Titled “Perfect Strangers,” the latest commercial is part of Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors' stated goal of creating a national movement to change how consumers think of real estate agents.

December Fed rate cut seen as a lock — then caution may prevail

Dec 11, 2024

The latest Consumer Price Index reading is in line with expectations, but progress in fighting inflation has stalled. Forecasts for a slower pace of easing next year might keep mortgage rates above 6 percent.

Alexander brothers charged with sex trafficking in fed indictment

Dec 11, 2024

The several months-long legal battle the brothers faced against several women who alleged sexual assault came to a head on Wednesday with their arrests in the wake of an FBI probe.