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BGO Announces US$5.1 Billion Capital Raise for Its Asia Value-Add Real Estate Strategy, Marking Largest Closed-End Fundraise in Firm’s History  Business Wire

HomeSmart and RPR (Realtors Property Resource) have announced a partnership to implement a secure single sign-on (SSO) integration and Deep Links that will connect HomeSmart’s RealSmart Agent platform with RPR’s data and tools.  With SSO, Deep Links to RPR tools—such as the property report, seller report and mini property report —will now appear directly within…

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Social media is a crucial component of marketing for real estate agents today. It helps you stay connected with clients, share your knowledge and show that you are someone people can trust. But simply posting your latest listing is not enough. To achieve real results, you need to utilize social media thoughtfully and consistently. Here…

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Re-Evaluating U.S. Office Investments: Is the Sector Stabilizing?  Cushman & Wakefield

Re- Evaluating U.S. Office Investments: Is the Sector Stabilizing?  Cushman & Wakefield

Find out how this Atlanta top producer provides legacy-building stewardship for her real estate office and its agents.

Nixon Peabody attorneys and practice areas recognized by Chambers USA for 2025  Nixon Peabody LLP

Anne Marie DeCatsye, Esq., CEO of Canopy REALTOR® Association and Canopy MLS, has been honored with the William R. Magel Award of Excellence by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) during the 2025 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings in Washington, D.C. The award is NAR’s highest recognition for an Association Executive who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, vision,…

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The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) voted today to rescind the optional “no-commingling rule,” also known as the “segregation rule,” which disallowed MLS listings from being displayed alongside non-MLS listings.   “The National Association of REALTORS®’ Executive Committee repealed the optional no-commingling rule from the MLS Policy Handbook. This decision was based on feedback about the…

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Unable to attend NAR midyear in person, President Donald Trump sent a two-minute video lauding Realtors' work and praising his One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Mortgage rates ease, but many house hunters still need hacks  USA Today

Spring typically brings new energy to this housing market, but this year, the momentum is stalling. A flood of sellers has hit the market, but buyers are remaining on the sidelines, new data from Redfin shows.

Join Andy Stearns, SVP of Sales at Homes.com, as he shares actionable marketing strategies, showcases platform innovations, and explains how the Your Listing, Your Lead model puts agents first—helping you elevate your digital presence and win more listings. Agenda What agents want / need to build their brand and business Top trends / insights of […]

Metro areas with the greatest gains in inventory are those that continued to build during and shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic, while those that did not still lag behind pre-pandemic levels.

The National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) Board of Directors has moved forward with amendments to NAR’s Standard of Practice 10-5 (SOP 10-5) and Professional Standards Policy Statement 29. The new language provides a more specific definition of ‘harassment’ and reduces Article 10’s, along with the entire Code of Ethics‘, application only to instances in which…

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The changes, which are effective immediately, remove references to hate speech, add a definition of harassment, and make the policy no longer applicable to all of a Realtor's activities.

Barings buys London PBSA scheme from CLS for £101m  Property Week

The committee opted to rescind the controversial "no-commingling" policy on Wednesday, one day after NAR's Multiple Listing Issues and Policies Committee voted to scrap it amid DOJ scrutiny.

Above: The Independence Townhomes embody both the future and soul of Breckenridge—prioritizing not just beauty, but adaptability, wellness and enduring legacy.  In this month’s edition of Great Spaces, take a closer look at a brand-new collection of luxury homes offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of a legacy project tucked into the last pocket…

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Douglas Elliman Inc. has announced the launch of Elliman International, extending the company’s service to key global markets. This strategic initiative will enable Douglas Elliman to directly serve its agents, clients, and developers’ growing international real estate needs without limited third-party intermediaries.  “Elliman International represents the natural progression of our legacy as America’s premier luxury…

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