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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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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

Tariffs dampen European real estate M&A, but a recovery is likely  ING Think

Mick Jagger’s Former London Flat Hits the Market for $7 Million  Robb Report

News | Private equity ups slice of London commercial real estate investment  CoStar

Feds suing nation's largest private apartment manager over 'deceptive' lease advertising  USA Today

Navarre as one of the 10 best U.S. cities to buy a vacation home  Pensacola News Journal

MLSs and greater transparency are not the problem, Vanguard Properties' Nina Dosanjh writes. They are part of a proven infrastructure that evolves as the market changes.