2024

Keller Williams‘ legal worries just got a little lighter. On Friday, the real estate franchisee and the plaintiffs’ counsel in the Mcfarlane suit reached a settlement agreement for the lawsuit related to the firm’s recently abandoned changes to its profit-sharing program. In an email, Keller Williams confirmed that this agreement settles all of the breach-of-contract lawsuits filed against it by...

The James Dwiggins-helmed firm NextHome is the newest real estate brokerage to settle the commission lawsuits. The firm notified the court of its settlement agreement on Tuesday in the consolidated Gibson and Umpa suits suits via a brief filed last week. The filing does not note how much NextHome has agreed to pay or what, if any, business practice changes it will implement. Additionally, there was...

In the wealthy beach city of Encinitas in Southern California, a newly listed oceanfront mansion is making waves. Priced at a hefty $24,850,000, the property at 1230 Neptune Ave is by far the most expensive home in the affluent San Diego suburb — and for good reason. The recently completed, 7,089-square-foot home represents the last opportunity of its kind for an oceanfront residence on the...

Look beyond the store this season and lean into eco-friendly and inexpensive autumn decorating with real fall foliage. Victoria Pearson Eco-friendly, affordable, and natural, foraged items like branches and leaves make some of the best fall decor. Learn the best types of trees, shrubs, and leaves to search for and how to best prepare and preserve them for your fall decorating purposes. We'll also...

You’ll win the office Christmas party with these picks. Better Homes & Gardens / Marcus Millán As the holiday season approaches, so does the obligation to pick out thoughtful presents to show your loved ones how much you care. But the beloved Secret Santa tradition can leave even the most prepared gift giver scratching their head, wondering what to buy a coworker, acquaintance, or...

These miniature houses aren't just for Christmas! See why Halloween villages are so popular this spooky season. Jason Donnelly This Halloween, there’s a new trend taking over our fall mantels and window sills: Miniature Halloween villages. These spooky displays have quickly become the must-have decor item, captivating us with their charmingly eerie details. Combining creativity with a dash of...

It’s probably already your favorite flavor of the season—why not bring the warmth and comfort of apple crisp into your whole home? Dane Tashima If you feel like there's a "core" for each season, you're right: We've seen romcomcore take over in the spring, tomatocore in the summer, cowgirlcore during Beyonce's album rollout. And while pumpkin spice is probably one of the first things that comes...

No matter the material, all decks are susceptible to damage from the elements. Save yourself the future fix with these preventative steps. Thomas J. Story Decks are a popular home extension that offers a comfortable space for outdoor activities and relaxation. There are various decking materials available—the most common include traditional wood, pressure-treated wood, concrete composite, and...

President Trump Draws National Media Attention to Rancho Palos Verdes Landslide Issues A few days after a state of emergency was declared in Rancho Palos Verdes due to accelerating landslides, many homeowners are growing increasingly concerned about the future of their properties and the potential impact on home values. Unfortunately, standard home insurance policies in California do not cover damages...

An often misguided premise I see on social media is that lower mortgage rates are doing nothing for housing demand. That’s ok — very few people are looking at the data without an agenda. However, the point of this tracker is to show you evidence that lower rates have already changed housing data. So, let’s review the data together. Purchase application data First, purchase apps is the fastest...