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2024 November


Texas broker piles on to mandatory membership challenges

Texas broker piles on to mandatory membership challenges

"These practices disproportionately affect minority professionals and have resulted in inequitable enforcement of rules and exclusion from fair competition in the real estate industry," the filing states.


Brokerage Beat: News from RE/MAX, Coldwell Banker, ERA, C21, more

Brokerage Beat: News from RE/MAX, Coldwell Banker, ERA, C21, more

Debuting this campaign in Times Square during the holiday season perfectly captures this sentiment and serves as an invitation for everyone to reflect on the pride, warmth, and connection that comes with owning a home."


Tech Bytes: Zillow launches new tool to help homebuyers

Tech Bytes: Zillow launches new tool to help homebuyers

"This award is yet another sign that the industry is ready for a technology-first brokerage platform that boosts agent productivity through automation," said Tamir Poleg, chairman and CEO of Real.


What Realtors should know about ‘golden ticket’ for homebuyers

What Realtors should know about ‘golden ticket’ for homebuyers

From helping people navigate down-payment assistance options to special mortgage programs and more, counselors — and Realtors — "play a critical role" in supporting housing affordability and fairness, Berenbaum said.


Trends 2025: 9 opportunities for brokers adapting to a new world

Trends 2025: 9 opportunities for brokers adapting to a new world

Recent upheaval caused by the lawsuits together with the ongoing downward pressure on brokerage margins have created a fertile landscape to implement new business model options not previously considered viable.


First-time homebuyers may not be who you expect, NAR says

First-time homebuyers may not be who you expect, NAR says

Don't forget to study: NAR advises first-timers to seek out the help of a real estate professional (naturally), but reminds consumers to do their homework before deciding on an agent.


eXp continues to lose agents, but transaction volume gets a boost

eXp continues to lose agents, but transaction volume gets a boost

Revenue for international transactions has increased by 63% over the last 12 months, and the company plans to open locations in Türkiye, Peru and Egypt in early 2025, Sanford said.


House prices hit record high, says Halifax

House prices hit record high, says Halifax

Guy Gittins, CEO of Foxtons, says that while homebuyers were disappointed about the lack of a stamp duty relief extension in last week’s Budget, “the vast majority have already factored this increased cost into their plans for 2025 and those currently looking to purchase still have time to complete before the deadline at the end of March next year”.


The election is over — what does it mean for interest rates?

The election is over — what does it mean for interest rates?

Many people believed the election outcome wouldn't be clear for a day or more after polls closed — but Donald Trump's decisive victory has provided a bit of early certainty to investors, who now have a sense of what policy changes might be coming.


Brokerage Beat: ERA and C21 affiliations; an NFL career change

Brokerage Beat: ERA and C21 affiliations; an NFL career change

"This was one of the driving factors behind the decision to affiliate with the Century 21 brand, as we now have new networking capabilities to meet other real estate professionals who can provide more ideas to keep our business refreshing and fun."


Agents see a brighter sales outlook ahead

Agents see a brighter sales outlook ahead

The present and future of residential real estate sales is rapidly evolving, but it's the agents on the front lines who can help industry watchers better understand what's really happening in the trenches.


NAR board punts decision on Clear Cooperation

NAR board punts decision on Clear Cooperation

Instead, the MLS Technology and Emerging Issues Advisory Board, which met last week to continue reviewing the contentious policy, "opted not to make a recommendation about CCP or take any other action," a spokesperson for the National Association of Realtors told Real Estate News on Monday.