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This week, AG Jeff Jackson won a case against MV Realty for misleading homeowners and violating state law. More than 2,100 North Carolinians are now free from 40-year real estate contracts.
MV Realty is banned from doing business in NC and must pay $1.32 million in restitution. https://ncdoj.gov/attorney-general-jeff-jackson-wins-mv-realty-case-saves-north-carolina-homeowners-18-million-company-permanently-banned-from-state/

Complete your Continuing Education by June 10, 2026, and renew your license between May 15-June 30, 2026.

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun reacts to the latest jobs numbers.

Grateful for an amazing month of NC Real Estate education across the Greater Charlotte Metro. Some of my favorite phrases to hear and say:

🩷 Consumer Protection
🩷 Full set of Fiduciary Duties
🩷 Discover and Disclose
🩷 Terms and Conditions
🩷 Full Disclosure and Informed Consent

Hey friends! Several of you have asked me about the CIPS designation. Mark your calendars! It’s coming up again…phenomenal value and it’s virtual!

The Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) course curriculum offers you hands-on experience with international real estate transactions.

Five full days of study focus on the critical aspects of transnational transactions, including:
* Currency and exchange rate issues
* Cross-cultural relationships
* Regional market conditions
* Investment performance
* Tax issues and more!

Canopy CIPS Institute VIRTUAL
Starting Monday, March 2
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Register now:
https://bit.ly/4tWzRo2

❄️ Weather-proof CE ❤️ February Virtual Classes Click here for an update from Agent Academics!

While national pending home sales dipped in December, several local markets are showing notable year-over-year gains. Among the 50 largest metro areas, the following 10 markets posted the biggest annual increases in pending home sales, according to data from Realtor.com Economics.

January 2026 Broker Power Hour Topic: 2026 Broker Outlook Kick off the new year with a clear view of the economic landscape shaping the brokerage industry. Join us to uncover what’s ahead, identify opportunities in a changing market, and position your brokerage for a strong and strategic 2026. 10:00AM PT | 11:00AM MT | 12:00PM ...

Closing day is an exciting milestone for buyers and sellers alike. To complete the process of a home sale, a property’s ownership rights are formally transferred from the seller to the buyer.

This may raise questions, like:
* What is a deed?
* What is a title?
* What is title insurance? Do I have to have it?

Knowledge is power! Review National Association of REALTORS®'s Consumer Guide and close with confidence.

More here: https://bit.ly/4cwuyn4