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Brands by Integra has  announced the latest addition to its network: the acquisition of Century 21 Rural Estates serving areas near Albany, New York. This marks the third acquisition for Brands by Integra in the last month, marking its commitment to delivering service and expanding its presence across New England and beyond. With this acquisition,…

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2025 housing market: Is it a good time to buy a house?  Yahoo Finance

As had been widely speculated, the Fed on March 19 decided to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.50%, its second consecutive meeting of keeping interest rates unchanged. Uncertainty about the U.S. economy and the effect of President Trump’s tariffs policy were likely reasons for the non-action. The central bank kept rates steady in…

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The 1.5 million member trade group has a net favorability rating of –42.6 percent by all adults, according to a new survey conducted by ResiClub. Agents and brokers had a slightly rosier view.

On Again, Off Again: Tariffs & Commercial Real Estate  CBRE

Beds, beds and more beds: Real estate investors share their acquisition targets  Hospitality Investor

As a real estate agent, you hear one word nonstop: leads, leads and leads. However, not all leads are created equal. Your lead generation strategy can mean the difference between a record year of sales or endless trips to voicemail. In this post, we explored three tips for turning leads into listings. Let’s dive in:…

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The Tim Stout Group has joined eXp Realty. The Newnan, Georgia-based team is the sixth multimillion-dollar team to join the cloud-based brokerage in 2025.

When RISMedia’s 37th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange kicks off on September 3, 2025, it will mark just over one year since the new real estate rules went into effect on August 17, 2024. Since then, the industry has weathered a lot: the finalization of the landmark $418 million NAR/Burnett settlement, the brokerages in that…

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United Real Estate Richmond and River City Blues Realty have announced their official merger, forming RVA Blue Realty—an independent entity aligned with United | Richmond. The combined expertise of the two established firms will better serve clients across Central Virginia. As part of this transition, United stated that Smitty Smith will take on the role…

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Jacksonville among U.S.’s slowest housing markets in 2024  Jacksonville Business Journal

Jacksonville among U.S.’s slowest housing markets in 2024  The Business Journals

A middle ground that provides choices for sellers and options for agents might be just what the industry needs to create movement in the market, broker Cara Ameer writes.

The real estate landscape can shift like quicksand, but in the midst of it, one rock-like truth remains firm: listings are the foundation of a successful business. While buyer representation continues to evolve, agents who master the art of securing listings will lead the market in 2025 and beyond. The key? Consistently generating leads and…

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While real estate professionals are familiar with running their own business, helping buyers and sellers, what about being on the other side of the game as an investor?  Buying real estate as an investment strategy can be a way to build intergenerational wealth and cash flow, and a real estate professional’s knowledge and network can…

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While real estate professionals are familiar with running their own business, helping buyers and sellers, what about being on the other side of the game as an investor?  Buying real estate as an investment strategy can be a way to build intergenerational wealth and cash flow, and a real estate professional’s knowledge and network can…

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H2 2024 Global Real Estate Capital Flows  CBRE

H2 2024 Global Real Estate Capital Flows  CBRE

In today’s world of AI search and brokerage M&A, trainer Bernice Ross writes, branding your business with your name or your brokerage isn’t enough. Here's what to do instead.

Today’s blog was inspired by Renee Gonzales, CEO of Long Companies, a HomeServices of America company headquartered in Tucson, AZ. At her recent annual company recognition event, Renee delivered a powerful keynote on the lion mentality—a mindset rooted in courage, resilience, focus, dominance and strategic thinking. In real estate, courage is non-negotiable. This industry is…

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