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Loan servicer agrees to $20M fine over 2021 cybersecurity breach

Jan 8, 2025

Bayview Asset Management and affiliates settle allegations that security was deficient and state regulators were stymied in investigation of 2021 incident affecting 5.8 million customers.

Century 21 announces inaugural ’30 under 30′ honorees list

Jan 8, 2025

Century 21 is kicking off the year with its first-ever "30 under 30" list, celebrating the next generation of brokerage leaders. The honorees were chosen based on their strong sales productivity, high client satisfaction, consistent community involvement, and robust social media presence.

The Burgman Group joins Real on Florida’s Space Coast

Jan 8, 2025

The three-person team, led by real estate professional Shane Burgman, brings a wealth of experience to Real. Over the course of his 10-year career, Burgman has sold an average of 50 homes per year, totaling over $200 million in sales.

Lower building in-house mortgage tech with Neat Labs acquisition

Jan 8, 2025

Lower will integrate Neat Labs' technology into its own cloud-based originations platform and onboard co-founder Steve Herschleb as chief technology officer, executives announced Tuesday.

What trends are you watching for 2025? Pulse

Jan 8, 2025

Home design? Economic indicators? What are you looking at to make sense of the 2025 real estate market's potential?

Breaking the stigma and fighting bias around VA home loans

Jan 8, 2025

Dangerous and discriminatory misconceptions about the purpose of home loans from the Veterans Administration may be keeping hard-working and well-prepared military veterans from the American dream of homeownership, veteran and team leader Cheryl Arroyo writes.

4 secrets for making every moment count in real estate

Jan 8, 2025

Real estate success is about more than closing deals, Nick Schlekeway writes. It’s about becoming an indispensable resource for clients and creating value that goes beyond transactions.

Why Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year is right for real estate brands

Jan 8, 2025

If you’re considering a fresh new look for your marketing collateral and platforms in 2025, marketing expert Jon Krabbe writes, Mocha Mousse is a perfect choice.

This strategy took Lauren Friedman to the Top 0.1% of Realtors

Jan 8, 2025

Rick Guerrero delves into Friedman’s inspiring story and how her journey can guide aspiring agents in navigating our ever-evolving industry.

34% of homeowners say they’ll never sell their home: Redfin

Jan 7, 2025

Rising home prices and elevated mortgage rates are keeping would-be homesellers out of the market, according to Redfin's latest consumer insights. Redfin partnered with Ipsos to survey 1,802 U.S. adults about their housing choices.

Tracy Tutor and her team leave Douglas Elliman for Compass

Jan 7, 2025

The Tracy Tutor Team expanded operations into Texas in 2022 and now hold a portfolio of nearly $550 million in listings. Tutor said the move will help solidify her hold in California and Texas while presenting an opportunity to grow into other markets.

Supreme Court to decide whether to hear NAR case against DOJ

Jan 7, 2025

The justices will review NAR's petition on Friday and post their decision on Monday. The Realtor trade group urged the highest court in the land to hear its case "to clarify that the government must keep its contractual promises just like other parties."