Just in time for the holidays, Troy Palmquist looks at how this legacy manufacturer bounced back from a market downturn and how agents can, too A few weeks ago, on a podcast, I was asked which brands I admire most. Without hesitation, I said LEGO. The toy company has an incredible comeback story, from the […]
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Pricier metropolitan areas are posting a noticeable slowdown as high-end homes take longer to sell. The top 10% of metro markets — those with median prices above $666,464 — recorded a 2.5% year-over-year price decline in October, HousingWire Data shows. Average home prices in these metros fell from $1.04 million to $1.01 million, marking a
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The nation’s top-ranked mega team, the Jason Mitchell Group (JMG) has surpassed 1,300 agents, according to an announcement last Wednesday. This represents a 36% increase in agent count over the past year. The team attributed this growth to the firm’s business-to-business referral opportunities, which the company said has eliminated significant overhead and lead generation costs
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Rental pricing software firm RealPage has settled its lawsuit with the Department of Justice (DOJ). The two announced the proposed settlement, which is still subject to court approval on Monday. According to the settlement announcement, RealPage will not face any financial penalties. The company said the settlement is not an admission of liability and noted
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As Congress debates whether to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies set to expire, Americans may face steep increases in health insurance premiums — a jolt that could directly threaten homebuying prospects and keep many current homeowners from staying afloat. Daryl Fairweather, chief economist at Redfin; Emma Freer, senior policy analyst for health care at
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Business purpose lending is experiencing a period of accelerated change. Rising securitization activity, new entrants, tighter regulatory expectations, and increased investor scrutiny are helping to reshape lenders’ thinking about RTL and DSCR products. As we move toward 2026, the industry is examining both new opportunities and new pressures, prompting many to rethink efficiency, quality, and
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Former East Polk County Association of Realtors (EPCAR) CEO Jennifer Garula-Mers has been charged with grand theft after she allegedly stole over $81,000 from the trade association, leaving it “all but broke,” according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO). The Florida-based Realtor association’s former CEO was arrested on Friday by the PCSO, which had
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National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) leadership may still have a divided view on the disclosure of referral fees, but one national real estate brokerage has come to a firm decision on where it stands. On Tuesday, eXp Realty announced that starting next Monday, Dec. 1, it will be implementing enhanced disclosure standards and a new “Consumer
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Compass’s hearing regarding its preliminary injunction motion in its antitrust lawsuit against Zillow concluded on Friday with closing arguments from both sides. The hearing, which is being held in New York City under the auspices of U.S. District Court Judge Jeanette Vargas, will be used to decide Compass’s motion seeking to block the enforcement of
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The idea of the 50-year mortgages flooded the news recently. It is the newest attempt by the Trump Administration to bring down housing costs, but I don’t think it was thought through entirely. On paper, it seems like a crazy but good idea. 50 years is a long time, but at least it would allow
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