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Houston Association of Realtors overwhelmingly opposes $30 annual NAR dues increase

The Houston affiliate voted overwhelmingly last Monday to oppose the increase after an internal survey found that 97 percent of the local affiliate’s 34,000 members opposed the additional fees… Source: click here

Realtors in Florida and Canada join forces to swap agent referrals

When your state’s sunny weather and waterfront homes are a magnet for international buyers, why not encourage cross-border cooperation between Realtors? That’s exactly what trade groups Florida Realtors and the Canadian Real Estate Association and have set out to do. The two groups signed a memorandum of understanding last week to develop “a mutually beneficial […]

Why Quicken Loans isn’t really in the mortgage business

The founder and chairman of Quicken Loans, now the largest mortgage company in the U.S., revealed that he does not consider himself to be “in the mortgage business.” Dan Gilbert, who in 1985 founded what would grow to become the Quicken Loans of today, presented at the Mortgage Bankers Association conference in Detroit with Vice Chairman Bill […]

The Corcoran Group launches branded stickers for Instagram Stories

The Corcoran Group today announced the launch Corcoran-branded stickers for Instagram Stories, the platform’s feature that allows users to post photos, and live and pre-recorded videos that disappear in 24 hours. Source: click here

OfferPad cuts ties with Zillow over Instant Offers expansion

OfferPad says it was not given any advance warning from Zillow ahead of Zillow’s move to expand Instant Offers by becoming an investor/homebuyer and seller in its own right. Source: click here

Real estate’s top producers share their secrets to success

The sheer work ethic of Michael Jordan, the mindset of a Jedi, the adaptability of a chameleon and the dogged humility of a servant — put it all together with a commitment to real estate, and you just might get a top-producing agent. Source: click here

Existing-home sales rise for the second straight month

Existing-home sales continued to trend upward in March for the second straight month, the National Association of Realtors reported on Monday. Existing-home sales jumped 1.1 percent, climbing to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.6 million. In spite of low inventory challenges that have persisted into 2018 and increasing home prices nationwide, it’s the second month in […]

Fake Trulia rental listing causes Denver family to lose $3,900

In April, rents increased month-over-month in 81 percent of the nation’s 100 largest metropolitan statistical markets (MSAs), and that number jumps to 89 percent when looking at year-over-year trends. When home and rental prices are all on the rise, it’s easy for buyers and renters to be lured into scams with hopes of saving a […]

The week in financial markets: no recognizable housing cycle

The Fed has been oh-so-gradually pushing up on the cost of money, an overnight rate, but only this week has that up-pushing (from “underneath” as traders would say) moved long-term rates, specifically the 10-year T-note, which defines mortgages and a lot else. Source: click here

Earth Day gives real estate reason to celebrate, educate

Sunday, April 22 is Earth Day — a time to appreciate this beautiful planet and raise awareness about the ways we can protect and make it better it for generations to come. As it turns out, when it comes to real estate, upgrading a home to be more sustainable and earth-friendly isn’t just good for […]

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