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Blackstone pours more than €500mn into southern European hotels  Financial Times

Could Donald Trump crush the US property market?  The Australian Financial Review

Eastnine acquires Warsaw Unit in the largest office transaction in Europe this year  Cision News

U.S. Citizens Embrace Golden Visa Opportunities in Europe  The Globe and Mail

Sunny but expensive: Thousands more workers left California than arrived during a stretch last year. Here's where they went.  Yahoo! Voices

As we go through Thanksgiving weekend, a time traditionally reserved for gratitude and giving back, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the concept of unselfish thinking and how it profoundly impacts both our personal lives and professional endeavors in the real estate industry. Lesson 1: Foster a culture of generosity  Leaders who practice unselfish…

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As a real estate broker, you know it’s important to get your clients’ homes sold quickly, for top dollar. One way to do this is to encourage them to fix up their homes before they put them on the market. There are many benefits to doing this. According to studies by the National Association of…

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Public property and tax data provider CRS Data has released an end-of-year summary of its 2024 milestones, which include platform upgrades, strategic partnerships and a new compliance solution, all aligned with its customer-first philosophy. New interactive in-app guide streamlines user experience With elevated customer experience as the guiding principle for MLS Tax Suite enhancements, CRS…

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What questions are most commonly on the minds of agents?  We explored three of the top questions agents ask AI tools like Siri or Alexa: What are closing costs? Closing costs are fees paid by buyers and sellers to finalize a real estate transaction, typically covering services and tasks for transferring ownership. These fees are…

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Century 21 Real Estate LLC has unveiled its new global campaign, The Joy of Home. The multi-faceted media campaign—which will span social and digital media, in addition to two iconic Times Square billboards—leans into a more humanized message that celebrates what today’s home buyers are prioritizing: community, connection and a deeper sense of joy. As…

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ERA Davis & Linn has announced the merger of SVR Realty LLC, paving the way for new growth opportunities spanning from the coasts of Southeast Georgia to Volusia County, Florida. The newly combined entity will operate under the name ERA ONETEAM Realty, including five offices and over 200 agents, for a combined $450 million in…

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The portal wars in the UK are heating up, as CoStar-owned portal OnTheMarket (OTM) fights accusations of using "misleading" traffic data to dethrone competitor Zoopla as the second-most trafficked home search site in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

LPT Realty has announced that Jeff Whiteside will join the growing cloud-based real estate brokerage as Chief Financial Officer in preparation for its IPO and amid national expansion. This role marks another step forward as the organization prepares for its initial public offering and nationwide expansion. Whiteside brings over 35 years of global financial and…

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Buffini & Company has announced it will air its annual “Bold Predictions: 2025 Real Estate Market Outlook” in December, featuring real estate coaching icon Brian Buffini and special guest Dr. Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of REALTORS®. This exclusive, free broadcast airs on Monday, Dec. 9, at 10 a.m. PST/1 p.m. EST.…

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Countries that will pay you $140k to move there  realestate.com.au

Class-action plaintiffs in the $418 million landmark settlement with the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) over real estate commissions finally spelled out specific prohibited real estate practices after a law professor’s latest objection to the settlement forced them to clarify their position. Tanya Monestier, a law professor at the University at Buffalo, doesn’t technically have…

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The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has published a brand-new report tracking interstate migration of homebuyers during the year. The “2024 Migration Report” marks the first time that NAR has conducted the survey.  Drawing on data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the report tracks which of the four major U.S. regions (Northeast, South, Midwest and…

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Floyd Mayweather Jr. will assume the majority of Eli Gindi's interest in the mansion, located at 1116 Ocean Drive, for an undisclosed amount, according to sources.

Some parents enjoy having children involved in the decision-making process of buying a home by accompanying them on showings. But is it worth the risk? One Utah-based Realtor says no.

Red flags are a major negative not just for homebuyers, but for sellers as well. Therefore, it is incumbent on agents representing either party to become as aware as possible of whatever issues lie within a property for sale, and to determine what to do about them. Part 1 took a closer look at some…

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