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The National Association of Realtors and MLSs need to be repaired, not replaced, independent broker-owner Courtney Poulos writes.

News | SCPI Transitions Europe enters the logistics sector in Spain  CoStar

In Part 4 of her eight-part series, Cassie Walker Johnson shares a plan for "Education Day," when buyers finally get to look at homes and figure out what features matter most.

News | New Jersey investor teams up with Castleforge for central London office investment drive  CoStar

No need to fly solo: New support network for independent agents launched  The Negotiator - The essential site for residential agents

As real estate moves further into the age of artificial intelligence, Lauren Henss writes, it requires a combination of tech and human connection to serve clients.

Luxury is changing, so luxury agents need to change as well. The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin shares tips to help you home in on what luxury clients are looking for now.

Agents Do Charity - Knight Frank, London Square, Propertymark Trust, NEAG, Agents Together  Estate Agent Today

Lower courts have ruled Cook can continue to serve on the central bank's board while she challenges the Trump adminstration's move to fire her over unproven mortgage allegations.

Agents are starting to incorporate artificial intelligence into their technology suites, according to a new survey from the National Association of Realtors.

When you avoid these listing mistakes and properly market properties, coach Darryl Davis writes, you create new branding and referral opportunities.

Photos by AJ Canaria As steward to several of residential real estate’s most storied brands, Sue Yannaccone has a unique vantage point, one that is both diverse and expansive. Despite the size and scope of her purview, however, there’s a common theme that connects it all: innovation. “We’ve been around for a long time, but…

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Three days after his Gen Blue keynote, Coldwell Banker Affiliates President Jason Waugh sat down with Inman to talk about navigating market shifts and battling uncertainty.

Above (L-R): David Serle, Richard Haggerty, Tim Quirk and Tiffany Curry.  It’s been a little over a year since the August 17, 2024 implementation of the new NAR settlement rules that banned offers of compensation on the MLS and required touring agreements when working with prospects to better define a business relationship—changes the industry continues…

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Corcoran Group LLC has announced its international franchise expansion with the launch of Corcoran Fischer Properties, the brand’s first entry into Germany. Based in Frankfurt and led by Founder and Managing Director Moritz Fischer, the firm will serve clients throughout the city.    “Frankfurt is a dynamic, international city with a thriving real estate market…

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The August edition of RISMedia’s Broker Confidence Index (BCI) came in at 5.6, up slightly from a 5.3 reading last month as real estate business leaders parse out rates, affordability and consumer behavior. The overwhelming concern among brokers centered on interest rates, with multiple respondents citing rates above 6% as the primary factor affecting their…

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Windermere Economist Jeff Tucker looks at the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut and what it means for the real estate market.

Hines European fund manager to depart, return to Barings  Private Equity Real Estate | PERE

Borrowers continue to benefit from lowering mortgage rates, as the average 30-year fixed has slid to an 11-month low. According to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) released by Freddie Mac Thursday, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.26% a 9-basis-point decrease from last week’s average of 6.35%. “Mortgage rates decreased yet again this…

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More than ever both real estate agents and sellers are wondering whether or not open houses are necessary in today’s market. With all of the access homebuyers have to inventory online, the true freedom of attending open houses on their own time and being able to browse before they buy will never go away.  Open…

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