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RE/MAX Proper acquires indie brokerage All Nations

Housing Wire

In total, 126 agents and staff members at All Nations have joined RE/Max Proper, increasing the total agent count to 203, up from 70 when the former indie brokerage affiliated with the RE/MAX brand in May. All Nations Realty opened in 2004 by founding partners Richard and Nova Dahler, who will stay on for the transition.

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Redfin makes its big rental play with RentPath acquisition

Housing Wire

It’s only the second acquisition Redfin has made since its founding in 2004. In today’s low-inventory environment, complicated by external factors such as forbearance and foreclosure moratoriums, it’s crucial for real estate agents and brokers to be proactive in order to grow their business.

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CFPB investigating Rocket Homes for illegal kickbacks

Housing Wire

Rocket Homes Real Estate , a real estate affiliate of Rocket Companies , is being investigated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) for possibly violating the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) when it charged fees for referring Quicken’s mortgage clients to real estate agents, according to officials.

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Inside Redfin’s unique, brave and vulnerable business model

Housing Wire

But what makes Redfin different – what makes it radically, transformatively different – is that it classifies real estate agents as employees. These employee agents are exceedingly more productive than the average independent contractor agent. million real estate agents. A profitable division.

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Bay Area team bolts Compass for Side

Housing Wire

Another group of California agents has left Compass for Side , this time in the luxury, coastal environs of Marin County. OWN Marin, a veteran team of five agents, announced last week that they switched from the New York-headquartered brokerage to the San Francisco-based outfit. million.

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7 best real estate schools in Illinois (IL) for 2024

Housing Wire

If you’re looking for the best real estate schools in Illinois to complete the required 75 hours of class time you’ll need to get a broker’s license, we’re here to help. In Illinois, real estate agents are called brokers. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5 This value represents the median.

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What to Do If The Home You’re Buying has Defective Drywall

Lamacchia Realty

Whether you’re an experienced real estate investor or a first-time homebuyer , it’s extremely important to have a full understanding of the problems surrounding defective drywall, and what to do if it’s found in the house you’re purchasing. What Exactly is Defective Drywall?