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    Brokerage Beat: News from C21, Christie’s Real Estate, KW, more

    Brokerage Beat: News from C21, Christie’s Real Estate, KW, more

    Bowers said Century 21's support of technology and marketing, lead generation, agent learning and coaching were among the offerings that attracted her to the brand — as well as its "unparalleled name recognition not only in the real estate industry but also to general consumers as a whole," she said in a news release.


    New home sales take off; market remains grounded overall

    New home sales take off; market remains grounded overall

    Sales in the Midwest were especially strong, rising 19.2% on a year-to-date basis, noted Jing Fu, director of forecasting at the National Association of Home Builders.


    8 of the best properties for sale with fishing rights

    8 of the best properties for sale with fishing rights

    A restored, 1750s residence with 340 metres of fishing legal rights on the River Irthing. It has oak floorings, fireplaces and a morning meal cooking area with gliding doors leading onto a terrace. 4 beds, 3 bathrooms, 3 receps, orangery, yards, paddock, timberland, 5.4 acres. In 2000 Natasha started working as a self-employed journalist for...


    A disappointing September pushes home sales to 14-year low

    A disappointing September pushes home sales to 14-year low

    Total existing home sales hit a 14-year slump, falling 1% in September compared to August and declining 3.5% year-over-year, according to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors.


    8 of the best houses for sale with wine cellars

    8 of the best houses for sale with wine cellars

    A 17th-century residence with sheds that consist of a temperature-controlled wine underground chamber. Your house has beamed ceilings, panelled walls, inglenook fireplaces with wood-burning cooktops, and a country cooking area with an Aga. 7 beds, 4 baths, 3 receps, 2 kitchens, heated swimming pool, 5.5 acres. A prolonged Grade II-listed ranch on the edge of...


    Douglas Elliman CEO resigns as company faces multiple challenges

    Douglas Elliman CEO resigns as company faces multiple challenges

    "With a strong balance sheet, robust pipeline of projects in our development marketing business, and the competitive advantages provided by our dedicated team of world-class agents, I am confident that Douglas Elliman's brightest days are ahead," he said, adding that his efforts are aimed at "maximizing shareholder value."


    A danger foretold: NAR’s waning dominance

    A danger foretold: NAR’s waning dominance

    But they are facing it with optimism, with DMAR CEO Brendan Bailey saying the new leadership of the MLS "promises to create exciting new opportunities for the real estate community, enabling us to better serve our clients and succeed during this pivotal time for the industry."


    Is property becoming uninsurable?

    Is property becoming uninsurable?

    Yes, and one with vast implications. By making some building and some locations uninsurable, for instance, climate adjustment has the possible to drive property costs down, or crash them altogether, states The Economist. Home is the world’s most significant asset class, making up concerning two-thirds of international riches. Mortgages work as security in money markets...


    A decade ago, real estate got a warning — did we heed it?

    A decade ago, real estate got a warning — did we heed it?

    The events of the past few years have been a shock to the system for residential real estate: Lawsuits that have changed how agents get paid and challenged their value, a frozen housing market, NAR upheaval.


    Rightmove: rental growth hits new high as landlords prepare for Autumn Budget

    Rightmove: rental growth hits new high as landlords prepare for Autumn Budget

    “Landlords have faced continuous financial and regulatory hurdles with many having to pass on certain costs by raising rents just to break even on their increasing expenditure,” says Nathan Emerson, chief executive of Propertymark.


    NAR breaks down listing agreements, how agent pay ties in

    NAR breaks down listing agreements, how agent pay ties in

    A consumer watchdog's perspective on listing agreements: Ahead of the new industry practices that took effect in August, many brokerages, MLSs and associations spent the summer revising or creating buyer and seller contracts.


    House price growth picks up pace with 2.8% annual rise

    House price growth picks up pace with 2.8% annual rise

    Jeremy Leaf, estate agent and a former RICS residential chairman, says: “This most comprehensive of all house-price surveys, as it includes cash and mortgage transactions, demonstrates once again considerable market strength despite reflecting activity over the past three months at a time of economic and political turbulence.


    Local association pauses Clear Cooperation — will others follow?

    Local association pauses Clear Cooperation — will others follow?

    A proverbial line has been drawn in the sand in the intensifying debate over NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy — a rule that requires agents to add their listings to the MLS within one business day of publicly marketing a property.


    MLS Milestones: Data shares in Texas, plus a new buyer agreement tool

    MLS Milestones: Data shares in Texas, plus a new buyer agreement tool

    "Through data sharing, we are broadening our members' access to crucial information and promoting a collaborative spirit that benefits the entire real estate community in Texas," Gilbert Gonzalez, CEO of the San Antonio Board Realtors, said in a press release.


    Global housing markets bounce back

    Global housing markets bounce back

    For all the talk of the pandemic ushering in an era of working from home, modern economies increasingly concentrate growth and job opportunities in “metropolitan hubs”, creating intense competition for limited urban housing, says Denisse López for El Pais.


    Why we have Clear Cooperation — and why we should keep it

    Why we have Clear Cooperation — and why we should keep it

    While some may criticize platforms like Zillow or Realtor.com, not listing a home on the largest real estate portals is, in my view, a breach of fiduciary duty and could easily lead to Fair Housing violations by hiding inventory from certain buyers.


    LSL Property Services: a profit-machine in the property sector

    LSL Property Services: a profit-machine in the property sector

    But its analyst, Robin Savage, notes that the valuation “includes substantial net cash” (£35 million at the end of 2023) and the recent first-half results “provide evidence supporting our view that LSL’s operating performance will materially improve in 2024 and 2025”.


    Harworth doubles profit as revenue soars – should you buy?

    Harworth doubles profit as revenue soars – should you buy?

    Harworth is just one of the biggest developers of brownfield land, with 14,000 acres of land throughout around 100 sites in the north of England and the Midlands. Since the end of June, it had intending permission for 38.8 million square feet of commercial and logistics room and 26,639 stories for brand-new homes. Certainly, not...


    Tech Bytes: Agent safety platform wins; DropOffer, Rayse rollouts

    Tech Bytes: Agent safety platform wins; DropOffer, Rayse rollouts

    Winners were selected from a pool of finalists across four regions, with RE/MAX Results leading the Midwest, @properties Christie's in the Northeast, Levin Rinke Realty in the Southeast, and Windermere on the West Coast.


    Buyers are getting ‘a leg up’ for the first time in years

    Buyers are getting ‘a leg up’ for the first time in years

    "Zooming out to the bigger picture, mortgage rates have declined one and a half percentage points over the last 12 months, home price growth is slowing, inventory is increasing, and incomes continue to rise," Khater said.


    Anywhere seeks 4 major changes to MLS policies

    Anywhere seeks 4 major changes to MLS policies

    When reached for comment, an Anywhere spokesperson said the company has consistently advocated for changes to Clear Cooperation, but emphasized that "reform does not mean repeal," adding that "there are nuanced alternatives to the existing rule that would better advance consumer interests by providing for more seller flexibility while preserving broad access to listings for home buyers."


    Brokerage Beat: News from ERA, Real, BHGRE

    Brokerage Beat: News from ERA, Real, BHGRE

    "Barcelona's allure, with its rich cultural heritage, beautiful beaches, and artistic vibrancy, makes it an exceptional location for our newest office," said Mauricio Umansky, Agency CEO and founder, in a news release.


    Howard Hanna leaps into AI-powered home search game

    Howard Hanna leaps into AI-powered home search game

    Brokerages "need to give consumers a reason to start their property journey on your website," said Chris McGoldrick, founder and CEO of ListAssist, told the crowd before the company's first-round win at the T3 Sixty Tech Summit Pitch Battle on Monday.


    Colorado gives MV Realty the boot

    Colorado gives MV Realty the boot

    "Licensees hold a position of trust in our communities and with this agreement, Colorado consumers will be protected from future harm," DORA Division Director Marcia Waters said.