Citibank fined $30 million for holding onto foreclosures for too long Citibank was fined $30 million by federal banking regulators after an investigation found that the bank was not selling foreclosed homes back into the market fast enough....

About the Episode On this episode, I talk to Steve Trang, a real estate entrepreneur who runs 3 real estate operations, an app and a successful podcast.  The success he has had is in large part due to the fact that he shifted his mindset from...

It’s tax season already...   That’s right, I know you just filed, but...     What if you took the opportunity now to:   ✅ Plan for taxes in 2020   ✅ Plan your business budget   ✅ Plan your lead generation...

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are here to stay   When the federal government announced earlier this week that it would allow Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to rebuild a portion of their capital reserves to a total of $45...

About the Episode On this episode, I’m joined by NRT President and CEO, Ryan Gorman, a leader who astutely observes what’s happening in real estate, makes decisions effectively while making sure everyone buys into the path the business is taking....

Its 2020, does your calendar know it yet?    See, you have a chance right now to not only finish this year wrong, but set yourself up for massive success in 2020….      See, most agents set themselves up for failure in the...

Compass' COO Maëlle Gavet set to leave company A source tells Inman the departure is unrelated to reports of a working rift between COO Maëlle Gavet and CEO Robert Reffkin   Compass Chief Operating Officer Maëlle Gavet is...

About the Episode Our guest today is Jeff Glover, an agent, sales expert, team leader and coach with over 17 years in the industry. His success is owed to his ability to be extremely clear on what’s important to him in the business. After having...

📞Time to change it up ❓Are you stepping away ?   ❓Taking the time to unplug? We’ve taken the plunge and actually gotten a back up phone... why? ✅ It helps us to disconnect... Check out this episode as we dive deeper into how...

***IBM sues Zillow over multiple charges of patent infringement IBM alleges in the lawsuit that Zillow built its business on software developed by IBM   The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California,...

About the Episode On this episode, I talk to mega-influencer, media and entrepreneurship powerhouse, Gary Vaynerchuk, a man who has revolutionized how business owners communicate and operate. Through his business ventures, Gary has been able to build...

✅ “Never delay taking corrective action once the problem has been recognized” 😳 If you’re like me, that hit you hard... Take a listen here on this week’s business tip as we dive deeper into The Road Less Stupid. There are so...

California nears statewide rent control   Now awaiting sign-off from Gov. Gavin Newsom after state's two legislative bodies both approved the measure.   The bill will cap annual rent increases by 5%, including the rate of inflation. In...

About the Episode On this episode, I’m joined by inspirational entrepreneur, speaker, podcast host and co-founder of GoBundance, Pat Hiban. He has built an incredible legacy that goes beyond real estate and business. He has put work into helping...

Privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac The Trump administration released its long-awaited plan to reform the nation’s housing finance system and privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, calling it the "last unfinished business of the financial crisis."...

About the Episode On this episode, I’m joined by real estate team owner, coach and someone who is equally a student and a master of our industry and our craft, Matt Fetick. He already knows a lot, but has never put continued learning on the...

What’s the difference between a commitment and a goal?  Is there a difference to you?  There is a huge a difference to me us and we’d like to share why with you in this quick episode.

On this week's episode of Industry Headlines with Kevin and Fred we discuss:  Redfin to publicly display buyer's agent commissions on its listings Opendoor is now a mortgage lender, launches Opendoor Home Loans Amazon dives into home sales with...

In today’s episode, we’re talking to Kenny Klaus, a successful real estate team owner, entrepreneur, and co-founder of iRealEstate Pro. After working at FedEx, he started his real estate career as a side-hustle and then levelled up to full-time....

Ok, so now I have my sphere, what the heck do I do with it? And more importantly, how do I grow it? I know this sounds crazy, because everyone things they’ve got it under control Yet… What I know from coaching agents from all over the country is...

Appraisals may soon not be required on certain home sales of $400,000 and under. This change could have a sizable impact on the real estate market, as according to the OCC, the new rules would apply to approximately 40% of home sales. The average U.S....

Kash-Wayne Campbell On Turning His Real Estate Job Into a Thriving Business    Intro  On this episode, I talk to life-long entrepreneur, team leader and broker, Kash-Wayne Campbell. He is a seasoned real estate professional, who manages...

❓How is your sphere of influence ? ❓Could it be better?  ✅ Maybe you’re like me and need some help This week’s business tip is part 1 of a 2 part focus on helping you to provide value to the people who know you best.

This week on Industry Headlines we cover:     Offerpad to finance Keller Williams' home-buying operation   kW and TPI Cloud Hosting  find themselves in a legal dispute   New iBuyer course aims to help agents navigate new...