A new study, commissioned by HomeServices of America, outlines how changes to how real estate agent commissions are paid could negatively impact minority, first-time, and low-income homebuyers.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Fostering a More Inclusive Workplace
The American Mortgage Diversity Council (AMDC) will host the final installment in its webinar series, focusing on how companies are meeting their D&I objectives through Employee Resource Groups.
Read More »HomeServices Inc. Acquires Ebby Halliday Brand
Texas-based Ebby Halliday Real Estate Inc., announced that it is being acquired by HomeServices of America Inc. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. "The acquisition will include Ebby’s three real estate brands: Dallas-based Ebby Halliday, REALTORS and Dave ...
Read More »New National Network Provides Nationwide Title and Closing Services
HomeServices of America, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has formed a national title and closing network. The new network provides ""brick & mortar"" title and closing services in all 50 states. Local providers handle transactions, while the network provides a single point-of-contact for all title and closing services nationwide.
Read More »Realtors Exhibit Cautious Optimism for Housing’s Future
At the 2010 Realtors Conference, real estate professionals were cautiously optimistic about the current and future state of the industry. Most agreed that the rise in home sales and prices during the boom was both unrealistic and unsustainable. Today, the industry has returned to a more sound and balanced idea of homeownership. But current conditions mandate agents educate themselves about buying and selling distressed properties and working with investor buyers, particularly when it comes to handling short sales.
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