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The last dance? Possible TikTok ban has been signed into law

Apr 25, 2024

As the clock ticks down, TikTok faces a real threat of being banned in the U.S., with legislation already signed into law. Jessi Healey says this battle isn't just about an app but about the larger implications of social media, censorship and how we engage online in times of digital scrutiny.

Growing real estate portal Movoto inks exclusive GreatSchools deal

Apr 25, 2024

The deal will make Movoto the sole provider of some GreatSchools data. It also comes as portals compete to differentiate themselves.

Broker Spotlight: Nancy Almodovar, Nan and Co. Properties

Apr 25, 2024

Find out how award-winning Houston broker-owner Nancy Almodovar differentiates her service and elevates her agents at Nan and Company Properties.

Anywhere’s revenue holds steady in Q1 amid ‘tough’ housing market

Apr 25, 2024

Generated revenue remained flat at $1.1 billion from the same period a year ago while the franchisor improved net losses by 27 percent year over year to a loss of $101 million, according to a Thursday earnings call.

Sitzer | Burnett judge consolidates 2 nationwide commission suits

Apr 25, 2024

The Gibson and Umpa cases allege Berkshire Hathaway Energy, eXp, Redfin, Weichert, United Real Estate, Douglas Elliman, HomeSmart and others conspired against homesellers nationwide.

10 essential brand-building tips for first-year real estate agents

Apr 25, 2024

When it comes to your personal brand, coach Darryl Davis writes, it's a case of say what you mean, and mean what you say about service.

Stop micromanaging your agents. It’s time to start leading them

Apr 25, 2024

Growing and scaling a team is one of leadership's most challenging yet rewarding aspects. Side's Manny Solis shares insights to consider when examining your own leadership style.

Homebuyers falter as mortgage rates hit new 2024 highs

Apr 24, 2024

Requests for purchase loans were down 1 percent week over week and 15 percent from a year ago, according to the latest Mortgage Bankers Association survey.

Fed’s ‘higher for longer’ gambit may yet cool home price gains

Apr 24, 2024

Fannie Mae and MBA economists are now in agreement that mortgage rates will come down only gradually this year and next but that home price appreciation will slow.

California Association of Realtors CEO resigns after 2 years

Apr 24, 2024

Two years after taking the helm, California Association of Realtors CEO John Sebree has stepped down from his post. His resignation went into effect immediately, with C.A.R. subsidiary Real Estate Business Services (REBS) CEO Debra Ferrier taking over as interim CEO as the Association launches a nationwide search for a new leader.

New San Francisco showroom offers private islands and yachts

Apr 24, 2024

Demand for some of the most exclusive luxuries remains, even as the city of San Francisco itself grapples with plunging home prices and an all-time high in office vacancies.

Maxwell’s AI tool probes inner workings of mortgage lending

Apr 24, 2024

Mortgage lenders using AskMax no longer need to be database engineers. They can ask for — and receive — business intelligence in plain English.