The National Association of Realtors hosted its latest Real Estate Forecast Summit on Thursday, where five of the industry's top economists shared their predictions for mortgage rates, consumer activity, government spending and macroeconomic trends.

FBS, the maker of FlexMLS and its sister software systems, is adding to its family of products aimed to empower multiple listing services with a marketing services offering called MAS, or marketing add-on services.

Real Estate of Mind: How Trailblazer Craig Sewing is Transforming the U.S. Real Estate Market  HollywoodLife

Big Pharma Tweaks Real Estate Strategy As $200B Patent Cliff Approaches  Bisnow

Trade group for title insurers complains federal regulators are disregarding the views of lawmakers in allowing program to move forward on eve of a second Trump administration.

The rapid adoption of AI in real estate is historic. Not since the introduction of the iPhone has a single tech advancement had a faster and more pervasive impact on our industry.  Real estate’s first survey of AI use, conducted by Delta Media last January, showed 80% of agents already used AI. Since then, the…

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Learn how this brokerage president pioneered a digital-first approach to Caribbean real estate that makes international property investment more accessible.

Twin real estate millionaires Oren and Alon Alexander, charged with serial rape, wear suicide vests to court  New York Post

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate has announced the company recently honored Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Good Life Group in Omaha, Nebraska, for its dedication and display of the brand’s core values: Passion, authenticity, inclusion, growth and excellence (PAIGE), expanding its business and providing excellent service. Established with the inception of the…

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In bond court on Thursday, Oren pleaded with the judge to be allowed to be with his wife, who is nine months pregnant, when she gives birth. A detention hearing is scheduled for Friday.

Above (L-R): Rob Barber, Darryl Davis, Lisa Sturtevant and Rick Haase. With all eyes on the year ahead, real estate professionals across the board are busy preparing for what’s next. And while there’s no crystal ball to predict exactly what the 2025 housing market will look like, we asked a few of our 2024 Real…

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With a new year around the corner, the real estate industry is preparing for an influx of new homes entering the market, or rather, reentering the market, perhaps a bit sooner than expected. According to a study conducted by Bright MLS, the homeowners most likely to sell in 2025 are those who purchased their home…

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ERA Real Estate has announced its latest affiliation with Imagine Realty ERA Powered, a family-owned multi-office brokerage operating out of Othello that serves the communities of the Columbia Basin in Central Washington.  Owners Jessie “Weno” Dominguez and Amy Dominguez stated they look forward to utilizing the brand’s business-building tools and help leverage the marketing programs…

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Luxury real estate broker and his twin held without bail on sex trafficking charges  ABC News

With mortgage rates continuing their descent in recent weeks, borrowers who faced rates topping out at over 8% last year, drove a surge in refinance applications this past week; we may also see further refi activity ahead, as rates continued their decline this week.  The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.60%, down from last week’s…

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Luxury Real Estate Broker and His Twin Held Without Bail on Sex Trafficking Charges  U.S. News & World Report

As I reflect on this week’s travels and conversations, I’m struck by how each interaction reinforced timeless leadership principles that we can all apply in our daily lives. Whether it was during the fireside chats, connecting with our incredible teams, or simply observing the dynamic energy in the rooms, several lessons stood out to me:…

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By investing in your agents with innovative and meaningful initiatives, you’re building a foundation for long-term success, luxury advisor Chris Pollinger writes.

The shift by HomeSmart and Realty One Group reflects growing skepticism about NAR's three-way agreement and Phoenix Realtor's announcement of MLS Choice in November.

Sotheby's Concierge Auctions: Bidding Open at US$3.9 Million for Palm Desert Resort-Style Retreat and Rental Property  Benzinga