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The complicated process of ensuring that the real estate industry complies with incoming policy changes is underway, as concerns about loopholes surrounding commission-sharing have already started a discourse among regulators and innovators—potentially, an amicable one. The ongoing dialogue was highlighted by a recent meeting between the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and the U.S. Department…

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For a year straight, Atlanta sat atop the list of the most overvalued housing markets, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and Florida International University (FIU). Now, Detroit steals that spot, but by just a smidge. May data analyzed by researchers at the two universities shows that homes in the Detroit metropolitan area…

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As the market hopes to rebound, new opportunities for growth through mergers and acquisitions are emerging for savvy brokers. Real estate leaders in the M&A space will discuss how to shift your strategies toward company expansion to grow your footprint and meet the new demand of the recovering market in an immersive session coming up…

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Home prices continue to grow across the U.S., although the monthly growth has slowed down, according to CoreLogic’s Home Price Index for May 2024. CoreLogic data found that home price gains came in at 4.9% year-over-year in May, the 148th consecutive month of annual growth, but lesser than previous months. On a month-over-month basis, home…

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A new report from ATTOM, released July 3, shows that median-priced single-family homes and condos remained less affordable in the second quarter of 2024 compared to historical averages in 99% of counties around the nation with enough data to analyze. The latest trend continued a pattern, dating back to early 2022, of homeownership requiring historically…

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As strong headwinds continue to buffet residential real estate, principals from 17 of the industry’s top franchise brands will share insights and inspiration—along with hard truths—during RISMedia’s 36th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange, taking place Sept. 4 – 6 in Washington, D.C. Taking part in keynote presentations, one-on-one discussions and panel sessions, the following brand…

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Weichert Real Estate Affiliates has announced the company has been named to the Franchise Business Review’s “Culture100” list for the fifth-straight year, an honor that recognizes the top 100 franchise brands nationwide with the best cultures. According to a release, Weichert was among more than 360 franchise brands, representing more than 36,000 franchise owners, that…

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As real estate agents, you face countless challenges and obstacles in your journey to success. It’s easy to get discouraged when things don’t go as planned, but here’s something every agent should consider, regardless of how long you’ve been an agent: Every failure is actually a stepping stone to greater achievements. This is the essence…

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