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IPE RA Real Estate Europe Briefing: Capital reallocation from US fuels Europe  IPE Real Assets

One of the first steps people tend to take when they become serious about social media is creating a content calendar. Having a content calendar can take a seemingly simple goal of posting “X” times a week and give you a clear action plan to stick to. But before you dive in, here are a…

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Former PHH Mortgage executive Vic Lombardo was most recently COO of Guaranteed Rate Affinity, a joint venture between nonbank lender Guaranteed Rate and Anywhere Real Estate.

ERA Real Estate has announced its affiliation with a full-service brokerage firm with a concentrated footprint in Silicon Valley’s Santa Clara County and the Peninsula’s San Mateo County, now doing business as Real Estate Experts ERA Powered. The company, whose core market comprises nearly 2,500 square miles, with an average sales price of $1.3 million,…

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RE/MAX has announced its brand expansion with the signing of a regional franchise agreement in Malaysia. RE/MAX Malaysia now joins a network with a presence in over 110 countries and territories.  The newly launched operations are led by entrepreneur and real estate expert Kelly Ang, who cited the RE/MAX reputation, international network and community-driven approach…

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A longstanding supply deficit in the U.S. housing market continued reversing course in July, per the latest market report from Homes.com. Compared to July 2024, the number of listings increased annually by 25.9%, or about 296,000, bringing the total listings in the U.S. to 1.4 million.  Of those 1.4 million listings tracked by Homes.com, 1.1…

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Almost exactly a year ago, real estate faced a “judgment day.” August 17 was supposed to be when everything collapsed for agents, as commissions imploded and consumers refused to sign now-mandatory agreements.  Take the Survey Looking back now, those fears seem almost comically unfounded. Most brokers and real estate business leaders described the transition as…

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RE/MAX Holdings, Inc.—parent company of REMAX®—has announced that Vic Lombardo has joined the Company as President of Mortgage Services. In this role, Lombardo will oversee growth and operations for the Company’s mortgage services, including Motto Mortgage and wemlo®, the third-party mortgage processing solution with an all-in-one digital platform.  Lombardo, a seasoned mortgage and real estate…

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As fall creeps closer, summer begins its conclusion with slight drops and gains in new construction nationwide—a consistent trend this past year—but with a surprise in the Northeast. In the U.S. Census Bureau’s July Residential Construction report, privately owned housing starts increased 5.2% to nearly 1.43 million and increased 12.9% over the past year. Single-family…

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Florida real estate agent and flat-fee broker Jorge A. Zea has filed a lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), along with other local associations and MLSs, for alleged antitrust violations and steering. In his filing, Zea claims that the defendants’ “coordinated scheme” targeted his pro-competitive brokerage model, restricted consumer choice and maintained supracompetitive…

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Florida Realtor® and Broker Jorge A. Zea is suing the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), along with other local associations and MLSs, for alleged antitrust violations and steering. Zea claims that the defendants’ “coordinated scheme” targeted his pro-competitive brokerage model, restricted consumer choice and maintained supracompetitive prices. His brokerage, at www.snapflatfee.com, enables sellers to pay…

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Real estate isn’t just about business—it’s about influence and impact. From thought leaders and educators to advocates and changemakers, the professionals in our Influencers and Crusaders categories are using their platforms for good. Whether they are advancing fair housing, mentoring the next generation or driving innovation through education and leadership, these individuals are leading with…

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5 Alabama buildings rank among the 100 ugliest in the U.S. Here's how they ranked  Montgomery Advertiser

'Ugliest' buildings in America list includes this one from Kentucky. See how it ranked  The Courier-Journal

This Kentucky building was named one of the 'ugliest' in the U.S. See which commonwealth city  The Courier-Journal

The slight monthly boost comes as builders continue to face cooled buyer demand in response to elevated mortgage rates and high home prices. Housing starts and completions are not on track to meet national inventory needs this year with builder sentiment low.

What the rumoured new property tax could mean for London homemovers  London Evening Standard

Savills report highlights significant uptick in central London retail investment  Property Week

News | Familiar face returns to help Hartnell Taylor Cook with London offices drive  CoStar