Modern Renters Are Turning Their Storage Units Into Their New Side Hustles

As housing costs rise and living space shrinks, many renters are getting creative about how—and where—they live and work.  Storage units, once just a place for overflow, are becoming a more versatile... Read more »
Why policy looks different from the business side — And why advocacy is strategy

Why policy looks different from the business side — And why advocacy is strategy

If you work in mortgage banking long enough, you learn to watch the signals. Rates move.Consumers react.The agencies adjust.And the industry pivots. We watch these indicators because they tell us where the... Read more »
Supervisors Side With Fire Victims in New Protections Vote

Supervisors Side With Fire Victims in New Protections Vote

Los Angeles County is once again hitting pause on rent hikes for Palisades and Eaton fire survivors and furthering protections against evictions. On Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted... Read more »
Reverse mortgage pros on partnering with the forward side in 2025

Reverse mortgage pros on partnering with the forward side in 2025

“The simplest way to present this program is actually the purchase,” he said. “I think we’ve missed that over the years. And in fact, those of us in the reverse business, including... Read more »
Side files preliminary injunction against Alexander brothers

Side files preliminary injunction against Alexander brothers

The criminal charges against the Alexander brothers are now affecting Side’s civil lawsuit against them. Side has filed a preliminary injunction against Tal and Oren Alexander and their brokerage, Official Partners, that... Read more »
Side goes back to grassroots to move forward in 2025

Side goes back to grassroots to move forward in 2025

Many in the real estate industry are looking at 2025 as a year to get back to the basics of the business, but Side is taking it one step further. This year,... Read more »

Oakland: The Bright Side of the Bay

If you’re an aspiring homeowner or a budding entrepreneur, casting your gaze across the waters from San Francisco, you’ll find Oakland—California’s undiscovered treasure. In the evolving tapestry of the Bay Area’s real... Read more »
Side seeks .2M from Alexander brothers, Official Partners

Side seeks $4.2M from Alexander brothers, Official Partners

White-label brokerage Side is seeking more than $4 million from the Alexander brothers and the brokerage Official Partners. According to an amended complaint filed this week, Side alleges that Official Partners and... Read more »
Side files restraining order against Alexander brothers

Side files restraining order against Alexander brothers

White-label brokerage Side keeps turning the screws on Official Partners and the Alexander brothers. Side filed a temporary restraining order on Wednesday against Tal and Oren Alexander, accusing the brothers of moving... Read more »
Side seeks to dismiss Texas copycat commission suit

Side seeks to dismiss Texas copycat commission suit

While many brokerages have made the decision in recent weeks to settle the commission lawsuits, white-label brokerage Side is taking a different tack. On Friday, the firm filed a motion to dismiss... Read more »