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Blefari has helmed HomeServices of America for more than five years. Kelly had been serving as an executive vice president before being promoted.

Experts surveyed by Fannie Mae expect national home prices to grow by 3.4 percent in 2025. Median list prices in 69 markets were down by 10 percent or more from a year ago in March.

Real estate technology company Lofty has announced a new, fully automated lead generation tool, Lofty Bloom. Designed to drive both hyper-local brand awareness and inbound seller leads, Lofty Bloom combines the power of direct mail campaigns with digital retargeting ads and AI-driven follow up all from one integrated application, a release noted. This advancement will…

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There has been a lot of attention placed on the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP) lately, from the debate between James Dwiggins and Mauricio Umansky at a recent industry event, to Art Carter’s write-up on CRMLS’ position on CCP.  We have heard many varying perspectives on why the CCP matters for…

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Century 21 Real Estate LLC. has announced it is fortifying its brand’s presence in the Chicago metropolitan area with its affiliation with African American owned, female-led Dior Real Estate Group in South Chicago. Now doing business as CENTURY 21® IMPACT, the multi-office brokerage was originally established in 2014 by the current broker/owner Tuwanna Dennis. Dennis…

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A new study released this week by Recruiting Insight, in collaboration with BoldTrail shows 13% of active business operators representing just over 129,000 transactions changed brokerages in 2024, a clear signal, say report authors, that recruiting and retention strategies are more crucial than ever as the industry evolves. The Agent Migration and Brokerage Model Performance…

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First American Financial Corporation has appointed Mark E. Seaton as its new chief executive officer, just weeks after the title insurer's former CEO Kenneth DeGiorgio was charged with misdemeanor assault.

Zillow’s move to ban private listings has sparked intense debate across the industry. For some, it’s the logical next step toward protecting consumers and increasing market transparency. For others, it’s an audacious flex of market dominance. As the dust settles, industry leaders are grappling with the implications and weighing the benefits of widespread adoption against…

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A traditional stepping stone, starter homes are becoming more and more out of reach. In the 1980s, the typical first-time homebuyer was in their late 20s, and 40% of new builds were considered entry-level homes. In 2019, only 7% of new builds were considered entry-level, and in 2024, the average first-time buyer was 38 years…

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Being imprisoned hasn't stopped the former Official Partners broker from telling his estranged wife, Arielle, to "think twice" about moving forward with divorce proceedings, pledging a "war" if she doesn't comply with his wishes.

CrownPoint Partners Facilitates Sale of New Construction, Single-Tenant Net-Leased Property Occupied by Range USA Southgate in Detroit Metro to Publicly Traded REIT | FinancialContent  FinancialContent

Omeed Malik, founder of investment bank Farvahar Partners and venture capital firm 1789 Capital, is a business partner and "close friend" of Donald Trump Jr.

The latest RISMedia webinar—“Boosting Agent Performance With the Latest Tools and Technology”—panelists Jay Rooney, founder and CEO of DepositLink; Chip Murphy, vice president, Michael Saunders & Company; and Donny Samson, CEO of Samson Properties discussed how they’ve adapted to new technology tools, particularly artificial intelligence. The conversation ranges from general attitudes and approaches brokers should…

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The Western Arizona REALTOR® Data Exchange (WARDEX) has announced an initiative that will make floor plans a required element on all property listings in 2025. With this decision, WARDEX becomes only the second MLS in the U.S. to implement such a policy, following a ruling in the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals approving the use…

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London’s luxury housing market can weather the millionaire exodus  Property Week

Retail rents in Europe rise in 2024, leisure sector drives demand  FashionNetwork France

Consumer confidence has been rocky so far in 2025, with sentiment plunging again this week due to ongoing news of potential tariff and market volatility. How might these levels of confidence impact real estate purchasing behaviors, and can they be used as a measure of predictability for housing market performance? Experts say there’s at least…

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State Bond Commission Approves Funds For New London Police  Patch

News | Full implementation of EU-Canada trade deal could lead to more investment from Europe  CoStar

Northern Ireland property: This breathtaking apartment offers a rare opportunity to own a truly spectacular coastal escape  MSN