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From the main stage at Inman Connect San Diego on Thursday, Schneider envisioned an era in real estate where a smaller number of competitors deliver a higher level of value for homebuyers and homesellers.

Market headwinds stunted eXp World Holdings' revenue growth during the second quarter, only rising 1 percent to $1.3 billion. However, the company is bullish about its future, highlighting eXp Global's growth.

Kelman said it was a tough decision to sell, but one that ultimately will empower the company to better compete with portal giants like Zillow, Realtor.com and Homes.com while continuing to focus on customer service.

Above: RE/MAX Hawaii Leaders Myron and Ambur Kiriu  RE/MAX® has announced it will be welcoming Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Advantage Realty, led by industry powerhouse Myron Kiriu, into the RE/MAX network. The conversion, effective August 1, brings six offices and 170 high-performing agents under the RE/MAX Hawaii banner. RE/MAX Hawaii states that it’s…

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Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. has announced that it’s been named a Top Low-Cost Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine, appearing on its 2025 list of Top Franchises for Less than $150,000. To earn recognition as a Top Low-Cost Franchise, companies must demonstrate they offer a qualified entrepreneur a “reasonable” opportunity to start a franchise for less…

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Side's Guy Gal says the greatest threat to the industry are Realtor associations, multiple listing services and brokerages that depend on inexperienced agents to generate profits.

Photography is one of the most useful skills an agent can cultivate; cliché as the description of a picture’s value is, a single photo will serve a listing about as well as 1,000 words will. There are tricks of the photography trade to nail down, whether you’re snapping quick pics with a smartphone or shooting…

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At Inman Connect San Diego, Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales said it's time to turn the page on Clear Cooperation and focus on solving issues that will improve consumers' main challenge — affordability.

Above: Set high above the city, this sprawling residence features an expensive wraparound offering 180-degree views of the Manhattan skyline. Property highlights: Location: Brooklyn, New York Listing price: $16,995,000 Features: 5,261-square-foot duplex with five bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. Added appeal: Wraparound terrace with 180-degree views, interiors by Widell & Boschetti, guest/entertainment wing, floor-to-ceiling windows, heated…

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GO RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST COMPLETES US$410 MILLION INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING  ca.finance.yahoo.com

GO RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST COMPLETES US$410 MILLION INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING  Yahoo.co

GO RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST COMPLETES US$410 MILLION INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING  Yahoo Finance

Mortgage rates remain elevated as the economy and housing market see continued challenges, according to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey®. The 30-year fixed rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.72% this week, down very slightly from the 6.74% reported last week and the 6.73% observed last year. Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist Sam Khater noted that…

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Find out how this industry leader, mentor and coach helps his agents lean into consistency to build reputations as productive, knowledgeable professionals with their fingers on the pulse of every market.

The Inman News founder painted a picture at Inman Connect San Diego on Thursday of a future in which AI brings homes directly to consumers and makes the transaction easier and more joyful.

When most real estate agents think about lead generation, residential homes tend to dominate the strategy. After all, homes have curb appeal, buyers are everywhere and it’s easy to visualize the transaction. But what if you could generate quality leads with less competition—and possibly even close deals faster? That’s where vacant land comes in. Vacant…

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The August issue of RISMedia’s Real Estate magazine is now available, and not to be missed are several exclusive features, including an in-depth look at Real Estate Webmasters’ journey to marketing titan and CRM powerhouse, and the leaders joining the company’s board to continue its progress into the future. In addition, we take a look…

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Georgia-based First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS), one of the nation’s largest MLSs with over 57,000 members, has released its July 2025 Market Intel Report, providing valuable insights into the current housing and economic climate. The report shows that while the U.S. economy is performing better than anticipated just months ago, inflationary pressures persist. June’s Consumer…

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Ellen DeGeneres Enjoys Day Out in London With Wife Portia de Rossi—as TV Host Is Hit With More Bullying Claims  Realtor.com

Inflation continues to make a slow crawl upward, with tariffs again being pointed to as a major cause for concern by economists, according to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). The June Personal Income and Outlays report from the BEA saw personal consumption expenditures (PCE) increase by 0.3% from May.…

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