Besides Atlanta, RealSure is available in Chicago; Dallas, Houston and Austin, Texas; Denver and Colorado Springs, Colo.; Ft. Myers, Sarasota, Tampa and Orlando, Fla.;  and Sacramento, Calif.

The new technology streamlines workflow in the mortgage industry.

The deal will add approximately 230 agents to the Atlanta footprint of Fathom’s cloud-based brokerage, Fathom Realty LLC.

The stimulus bill includes aid for state and local governments, new homeowners, small businesses and renters.

Redfin does not expect to hire agents to represent renters, “at least for now,” as it focuses on expanding its homebuying business in 2021.

If Realtors, lenders and homebuyers are the stars of the real estate show, Fannie and Freddie are the unseen producers who bankroll the production from backstage.

The news that Zillow is purchasing ShowingTime for $500 million sent shockwaves through the residential real estate industry in February.

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) opposes the change because it would raise taxes on the multifamily housing industry and on real estate investment partnerships.

Chicago-based @properties is awarding its first franchise to Alexander Real Estate, a firm with offices in Detroit and suburban Royal Oak, Michigan.

Will it hurt your business? Concerned about Zillow sharing information? Thinking of adopting ShowingTime or dropping the app altogether? We want to hear what you think about the deal and what it means for brokers. 

“As 3D tours are almost a necessity now, I have been on the hunt to find something that is cost-effective, easy to use and doesn’t compromise quality.” — Anne Ewasko, Realtor, Lux Home Chicago

The podcast, hosted by First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi and available on major podcasting platforms, offers insight on housing, affordability and related economic topics.

The order directs the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to reexamine Trump Administration changes to Obama-era fair housing rules.

CBC Mortgage Agency, a nationally chartered finance agency, applauded the decision, noting in a press release that 85% of individuals in the DACA program are Hispanic and account for over a third of CBCMA borrowers.

Here’s a little tidbit that might help clients decide whether or not it’s time to buy their first home — it could save them some money.

He will oversee the rollout of the new and improved iList Agent CRM, which is used by more than 40,000 RE/MAX agents.