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IJM Corp acquires prime London property  The Star Online

United® Real Estate has announced a merger within its South Florida operations. Real Estate Authority has merged with Charles Rutenberg Realty Fort Lauderdale (CRR), a United company supporting more than 1,200 agents. Real Estate Authority founder, Michael Brownell, explains the strategic vision behind the merger: “This union creates a unique opportunity to enhance the services…

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Above: Sara Roberts and Didi Doolittle. When a leading multi-office luxury brokerage in Colorado decided it was time for new technology to fuel its business, the executive team turned to its agents to identify their must-haves. Rather than choosing a system themselves and deploying it company-wide, Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate knew it would…

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Homebuyers have responded to a pullback in mortgage rates from January highs, but tariffs on imported goods could keep inflation elevated and halt the downward trend in rates.

Rosie O'Donnell Reveals She Has Quit the U.S. and Moved to Ireland in the Wake of Donald Trump's Election Win  Realtor.com News

Rosie O'Donnell Reveals She Has Quit the U.S. and Moved to Ireland in the Wake of Donald Trump's Election Win  Realtor.com News

‘I look up to Elon Musk’: Alex Michelin on becoming a London property magnate  City A.M.

Blackstone's USD 8B real estate fund targets office markets in New York, London, and Toronto  Prop News Time

Dismantling CCP entirely will negatively impact the industry, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman writes. The industry needs to "step up and do what’s right for buyers, sellers and agents alike."

Sharran Srivatsaa is stepping away from his role as President of The Real Brokerage to assume a seat on the company’s board of directors. The brokerage stated the move will become effective on June 1, 2025, pending corporate approvals.

The 10 Cheapest States to Buy a House in the U.S., Ranked  Redfin Blog

What operational real estate means for London-wide planning applications  Savills

This week saw another notable jump in home purchase applications with the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reporting increased activity across all loan types as we head into the spring market. According to MBA’s latest Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 7, 2025, the Market Composite Index (a measure of mortgage loan application…

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Compass CEO Robert Reffkin argued against Clear Cooperation Wednesday during an Inman on Tour session in Nashville while warning that "data is the new oil" amid predictions of a national MLS.

This week, my travels kept me at home after celebrating my daughter’s wedding over the weekend—a milestone filled with joy, reflection and gratitude. In the midst of catching up and resetting for the week ahead, a dear friend shared an article with me on Japanese techniques for well-being. I was immediately intrigued, not just by…

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Inflation continued its persistent rise in February—for the fifth straight month—according to a report released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. After falling for much of 2024, the Consumer Price Index (CPI)—one of the main measures of inflation—increased by 0.2% on a seasonally adjusted basis in February. The CPI also increased on a year-over-year…

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Want to Buy a House in 2025? Follow these 14 Steps  Real Estate

How can Mayor Josh Morgan rein in London's runaway property-tax hikes?  The London Free Press

During her Tuesday session, "Building Your Brand: Taking Control of Your Real Estate Success with Video," Baker shared the keys to branding success as an agent, authenticity and consistency, while weaving in personal stories about her own journey.

Whether you’re new to the industry or a longtime veteran, your listing presentation is almost certainly something you have spent significant time and energy refining. Standing in front of a seller and detailing your expertise, dedication, attention to detail and understanding of their needs, all in a short time span, requires a lot of practice…

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