2022 Deal of the Year winner David Mayer returns to Compass
The 2022 REBNY award winner has decided to return to Compass after a nearly two-year stint over at Corcoran. He said Compass’ tech was “light years ahead of other brokerages.”
President Kevin Sears pulls back curtain on changes ahead for NAR
On the “Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered” podcast Tuesday, Sears said interim CEO Nykia Wright has agreed to extend her contract through the end of 2024 as NAR executives focus on the road ahead.
United Wholesale Mortgage defends its business practices
Citing recent court victories, UWM says, “It is not uncommon nor illegal for a broker to send most or all of their business to a specific lender.”
A Second Job Might Not Be the Solution, Actually
Most advice offered to anyone struggling to make ends meet typically boils down to some variation of “spend less and/or earn more”—which often means getting a second job. And a lot of us have taken that advice—close to 8.5 million people in the U.S. have more than one job these days. On the surface, that […]
The FCC Now Requires ‘Nutrition Labels’ on Broadband Deals
Nutrition labels are an excellent consumer tool, allowing us to quickly understand the health contents of any given food before we choose to buy or eat it. The FCC must be fans, because they’re now requiring all internet service providers (ISPs) to add their own “nutrition labels” on their services. Per the FCC’s new rules, […]
Newly-Built Condos in Cities Make Perfect Rentals—Here’s Why
When discussing rental properties, it’s common for people to refer to multifamily residences. How many times have you heard someone say something like, “I have 20 units under management,” most of which […]
6 Ways You Can Slash $19,000 in Expenses Without Sacrificing Your Happiness
In a recent episode of the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast, I had the privilege of chatting with Mindy Jensen about my journey to financial independence. One burning question arose: How […]
You Can Get Two 4K Camera Drones on Sale for $166 Right Now
You can get both the Ninja Dragon Phantom Eagle Pro 4K and Blade K drones on sale for $165.99 right now (reg. $299.99). Both quadcopters are user-friendly with one-click takeoff and landing, anti-collision technology, headless mode, and 4-channel movement. They also have 1,800mAh batteries for up to 12 minutes of flight time each and foldable […]
What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: Eclipse Myths
This week America witnessed a total solar eclipse. While most of us were like, “that’s kind of cool I guess,” some Americans were expecting something more than just the moon blotting out the sun and day turning into night—people wanted action. So in the days leading up to the solar eclipse, those folks frantically spread […]
What commission questions are your clients asking? Pulse
So that we can all be better prepared, let us know what buyers and sellers are asking about commissions in the current market.
Hey, that’s who we are! NAR in new trademark dispute over ‘R’ logo
NAR told the US Patent and Trademark Office on Monday that an NYC-based investment firm that operates fintech marketplace Republic has stepped over the line with its logo. What do you think?
Brokers brace for NAR settlement to drive commissions south: Intel
A $418 million settlement in March by NAR caught agents and leaders by surprise. In a mixed bag of responses to the latest Intel Index poll, they shared their early reactions and existential fears.
Tomer Fridman and Sally Forster Jones form new team
The LA-based luxury powerhouse agents have been collaborating together at Compass for six years, and after clients suggested they make their partnership official, the pair have formed Jones Fridman International.
Rocket Mortgage: Patented AI process cuts turn times by 25%
The Detroit-based lender unveiled “Rocket Logic” on Tuesday, an AI-fueled platform that can glean insights from 10 petabytes of proprietary data and transcripts from 50 million borrower calls each year.
Newcastle Courtyards persists in court challenge to Measure ULA
The group filed a brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, requesting that the court overturn the dismissal of their lawsuit seeking to end the transfer tax on property sales priced $5 million and up.
