The search platform is already live on the multiple listing service's website and comes amid a growing interest in using artificial intelligence to improve consumer home searches

The pre-sale home renovation company denied all allegations and said it decided to settle to focus on its path forward. Attorney General Brian Schwalb called it a win for consumers

Firms market homes in West Bank settlements to Jews in U.S., stoking controversy  Marketplace

Roshani Sheth filed a lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors in June, alleging discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation. A new filing offers more details.

Your brokerage’s success depends on the people who bring in business—your agents. With the right strategies in place, you can find and keep the right talent, which helps you close more deals and strengthen your entire brokerage’s brand in the long run.  But keeping the right agents is harder than it sounds. According to recent…

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Football, much like real estate and leadership, is a game of strategy, foresight, and adaptability. As leaders, we must anticipate challenges, navigate complex situations and make decisions that benefit the entire team. Interestingly, I learned that this NFL season has introduced several crucial rule changes aimed at protecting players while keeping the game fair, competitive…

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Twenty-three-year-old Century 21 Scala Group agent Matt Torres shares his journey to the 2024 Paris Paralympics and the key to helping people with disabilities thrive.

Owners of Marlborough Gallery Put London Building Up for Sale for Over $32 M.  ARTnews

Real estate agents today face a marketplace with unprecedented conditions: higher interest rates, rising home prices and historically low inventory. The impact of the commission lawsuits exacerbates all this. More than at any time in history, sellers and buyers alike are scrutinizing the value that a REALTOR® brings to the transaction. These challenges mean your…

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Rent and Utility Hikes Take Biggest Bite of Tenants’ Income in these States  New Jersey Business & Industry Association

Above, Jillian Young United Real Estate has announced that Jillian Young, president of its Naples, Florida affiliate, Premiere Plus Realty, has been named to Gulfshore Business Magazine’s 2024 Class of 40 Under 40. The honor is awarded to standout professionals in Southwest Florida who exhibit remarkable leadership, significant career achievements and a strong dedication to…

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US household wealth rises in Q2 to record $163.8 trn on real estate gains  Business Standard

Many Americans are renters—and while it’s still considered a more affordable option than buying a home, renting comes with its own cost burdens. These burdens are not limited to the lowest-income renters either. Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies recently published a paper tackling this very issue, titled “Subsidizing the Middle: Policies, Tradeoffs, and…

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August marked the eighth consecutive month in which Manchester, New Hampshire, was ranked the hottest U.S. market by Realtor.com. The top 20 hottest markets were all in the Northeast and Midwest.

Good news for those hoping for more decreases in mortgage rates this week, however the same challenges persist regarding affordability and inventory, preventing a meaningful break in the hindered housing market. The 30-year fixed rate mortgage averaged 6.20% this week, down from 6.35% last week, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) released…

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US household wealth rises in Q2 to record $163.8 trln  Reuters.com

US household wealth rises in Q2 to record $163.8 trln  Reuters

It’s never too early to plan for the future, especially when working in the fast-paced real estate industry. As we approach the end of the third quarter, now’s the time to map out the specific areas you want to focus on so that you’re set up for continued success. To get some perspective, we asked…

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US Household Wealth Hits Record $163.8T on Real Estate Gains  Newsmax

A New Federal Reporting Requirement Has Been Established for Non-Financed Transfers of U.S. Residential Real Estate to a Trust or Legal Entity  JD Supra