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In the wake of the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) settlement and practice changes that went into effect on August 17—including the removal of compensation offers from Multiple Listing Services (MLSs) and requiring MLS participants to enter into written agreements with buyers—real estate leaders are still learning the full effect these practice changes will have…

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US office market vacancy rate dips but more volatility likely in 2025  The Business Journals

RealPage, a software and property management company which uses algorithms and data sharing to recommend pricing to landlords, claimed that a Department of Justice (DOJ) antitrust inquiry that focused broadly on algorithmic pricing practices in real estate has been closed, though it was not immediately clear how this would affect separate civil lawsuits against RealPage…

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With gift shopping in full swing, everyone has asked themselves the million-dollar question, "What would make the perfect present?" While perfection might be elusive, Inman’s Holiday Gift Guide for 2024 aims to help you get as close as possible when selecting gifts for the hardworking agents in your life.

The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. Appeals filed to derail NAR settlement  Following Judge Stephen R. Bough’s final approval of the NAR settlement agreement on Nov. 27, 2024, four appeals have been filed against it.  The appeals are all filed on…

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Long Harbour invests in new residential development in North West London with St George  IPE Reference Hub

Home affordability continues to stand between prospective homeowners and their dreams as home prices and mortgage rates stay higher for longer. To help buyers overcome these hurdles, some financial firms offer outside-the-box solutions for cash-strapped Americans to qualify for a home loan. Student loan debt is a common obstacle for first-time and some repeat homebuyers.…

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American centi-millionaires and billionaires top buyers of London super-prime properties in 2024  Spear's WMS

London: Things can only get better for commercial real estate  IPE Real Assets

Industrial & logistics investment volumes begin recovery across Europe  Institutional Real Estate, Inc.

Relocation trends in Europe: navigating complex rental and property markets into 2025  Re:locate Magazine

Hudson Valley Property Group Acquires 22-Property Portfolio Across the Western United States  PR Newswire

As real estate agents gradually become more familiar with how the NAR settlement will impact business, they're increasingly open to rosier possibilities, according to a new Intel analysis.

Building Safety Act 2022: What Real Estate Professionals Need to Know  London Post

Rachael Hite shares strategies for combatting client misinformation while maintaining close connections and positive communication.

Senior real estate specialist Nikki Buckelew writes that understanding cognitive impairment among seniors is about being more than just a real estate professional — it’s about being a trusted guide during one of the most challenging transitions of someone’s life.

Multifamily operators must know that trends are fickle and vogue fades, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes. Build a community around your amenities, not vice versa.

Good technology helps agents save time. It helps agents stay organized. And it can help agents land deals with serious customers — ones who may refer even more business their way.

Property management firm expands Bristol and London presence with deal  Insider Media

For broker-owners looking to expand their real estate business, the right partnership can be a game-changer.