Top-producing The Vega Team moves to Century 21 in California

Formerly affiliated with independent real estate company Excellence Real Estate, the Fontana, California-based brokerage and team led by Ulises Vega will now operate as Century 21 TheVegaTeam.

Lower launches ‘Realtor agnostic’ cash-offer service, MortgagePass

Less than a month after partnering with Orchard to provide Power Buyer services, Lower pilots its own program in Columbus, Ohio, with plans to go nationwide.

The Agency launches in Frederick, Maryland and Cayman Islands

Managing partners Nurit Coombe, Alex Martinez and Brandi Dillon will lead the Frederick franchise, and the Cayman Islands franchise will be led by director and owner Stefan Cohen and broker Max Hillier.

Delinquency rates remain at rock bottom, according to new report

CoreLogic reports the number of people behind on their mortgage payments fell to a new record low, helped by rise in home prices and past government protection.

Opendoor expands into 3 new markets, hits 50-market milestone

The iBuyer will now purchase and sell homes in Boston, Cincinnati and Albuquerque. The expansion comes amid a period of rapid growth for Opendoor.

How to convert leads so you’re eligible for exclusive lead networks

Even seasoned experts have difficulty navigating the viability of leads, whether they're shared leads or exclusive leads. Industry analyst Chris Heller has some advice on how agents can qualify for an exclusive lead network.

Customers are telling us what they want. We need to listen

When it comes to listening to our clients there is always room for improvement. Brokerage leader Kris Lindahl offers his wit and wisdom about learning what our clients need most right now.

Moving abroad? Paul Brazell Acosta describes life as an agent in Spain

Interest in European markets, including those in Spain, has been growing in recent years. Expat and real estate broker Paul Brazell Acosta describes the personal and professional life you can expect should you decide to make the move.

At a glance: A financial guide for for your first year in real estate

This month-over-month financial plan will help walk you through where you should be and help you avoid any cash-flow pitfalls in your first year. Bookmark this handy list — and refer to it often.

3 ways to grow your business at Inman Connect Las Vegas

Want to unlock opportunities to find powerful, business-shaping direction and form enduring relationships? Here's how.

Revolution RE to use $3M in VC to empower landlord business data

The data aggregation and workflow automation company Revolution RE received a relatively modest monetary injection of $3 million.

Keller Williams partners with homeselling program 72SOLD

The program aims to list and sell homes within 72 hours. With the partnership, KW agents across the globe will receive 72SOLD training for a referral fee.

Warehouse giant, Amazon landlord Prologis buys Duke Realty for $26B

The announcement came following Duke Realty's rejection of a $24 billion buyout offer from Prologis in May, which the company rebuffed for being inadequate.

Don’t blame investors for run-up in home prices, Freddie Mac says

Researchers at the mortgage giant point to four things that drove the meteoric rise in home prices over the past few years. Investors weren't one of them.

Mortgage rates surge past 6% on fears of Fed tightening

Dramatic inflation reading fuels speculation that Federal Reserve policymakers will implement drastic 75-basis point interest rate hike Wednesday.

Lesson Learned: Don’t expect a hiccup-free transaction

Real estate agents across the nation share stories of the lessons they’ve learned during their time in the industry. This week: Find out why NYC associate broker Lisa Chajet says there's rarely a trouble-free transaction in real estate.

Buyers of new homes spend double on 1st-year improvements: Analysis

Hidden costs loom large for buyers in the first year of homeownership, and, surprisingly, that can be even more true with a new build, according to the National Association of Homebuilders.

Homebuyer budgets stayed flat even as prices shot up, new analysis finds

Homebuyer budgets increased by 0.3 percent annually while prices tallied record gains, according to a new analysis by Redfin released Monday.

How to execute on giving your team what they need to grow

Could your brokerage service system use an overhaul? If you want your team to grow, The Agency's Mauricio Umansky says you need to offer the best in tools and technology.

6 steps to increase diversity in both your office and business plan

Studies show that the U.S. residential housing market is becoming more diverse. Diversity expert Julia Lashay Israel shares why it is important for team leaders to reevaluate their business models and practices right now.

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