Douglas Elliman Settles Lawsuits, With Over Half of Payment ‘Contingent’
The settlement domino effect appears to be accelerating. Only one company—Keller Williams—chose to settle commission-focused lawsuits in the three months...
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Keller Williams Blasts Lawsuit by Former CEO as ‘Public Relations’ Stunt
Lawyers for Keller Williams fired back at former CEO John Davis in a court filing this week, claiming he is...
With New Inflation Data Glum, Lower Mortgage Rates May Have to Wait
Hopes for lower mortgage rates soon were tempered Friday as inflation showed little signs of easing in March, with a...
MORTGAGE MIX: Top Loan Officers Indicted for Fraud; Fed Highlights Financial Concerns
Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s weekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it each Friday afternoon....
BREAKING: HomeServices of America Pays $250 Million to Settle Commission Lawsuits
HomeServices of America, the last (and largest) of the original four brokerages targeted by class-action, commission-focused lawsuits, today announced it...
Pending Home Sales Jump 3.4% in March, Expected to Continue Upward Trend
Despite rising mortgage rates, pending home sales jumped 3.4% in March, according to the latest housing report from the National...
Buyer Agent Playbook: How a Successful Team Leader Is Facing Industry Change
Above, Scott Harris Editor’s Note: The Buyer-Agent Playbook is a new iteration of RISMedia’s biweekly Playbook segment, specifically centering on...
Mortgage Rates Still Going Up
After exceeding 7% last week, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) continued to rise, this week averaging 7.17%, up from last...
Anywhere Q1 Results: Slide Continues With Net Loss of $101 Million
In a Q1 2024 earnings call Apr. 25, Anywhere Real Estate reported a $101 million loss for the quarter, continuing...
4 Money-Saving Non-Essentials for Buyer Clients Unnerved by Rising Mortgage Rates
The last thing you want as a buyer agent after signing a client who is excited to purchase a home...
Safe at Home: Holiday Tips That Keep Risks and Hazards to a Minimum
Getting back in touch through emails or notes can provide a subtle reminder that you want to stay connected, as well as providing useful information. Instead of sending a generic Happy Holidays card, why not add helpful holiday safety tips? Read more.
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