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Melissa Swader, president and CEO of Ruby Red Media, was named a Trailblazer on RISMedia’s 2025 Real Estate Newsmakers earlier this year. She was recognized for her marketing and public relations skillset, her editorial work with THRIVE Magazine and the Women in Commercial Real Estate group she started in 2021.  As part of our Newsmaker…

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass seems to be warming up to the idea of pausing the controversial ULA Tax as the city recovers from destructive wildfires, but it is unclear how she could do it.

Understanding history helps guide tomorrow, and in the context of real estate—it is incredibly prescient. Likewise, the sharing of opinions and information is a fundamental underpinning of free markets; trying to stifle discussion is suppressive and a bully tactic.   Last week, I received a Cease and Desist letter from Compass related to my recent opinion…

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Laurie Howe Bourgeois REALTOR® Lamacchia Realty Leominster, Massachusetts https://www.lamacchiarealty.com   Region served: Massachusetts and New Hampshire  Years in real estate: 25 Number of offices: 23 Number of agents: 740 No. 1 tip for dealing with difficult clients: While DISC training is important for understanding behavioral styles and how to communicate, real-time communication is best with…

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StepStone promotes three real estate partners in Europe  PERE

StepStone promotes three real estate partners in Europe  PERE

The Jason Mitchell Group (JMG) has announced Miami, Florida-based HeyNow Homes has joined its national network. This strategic partnership signifies an important opportunity for HeyNow Homes, as JMG’s proven platform and referral pipeline promise to drive growth and elevate their platform, the company stated. Led by John Henao and Hector Martinez, HeyNow Homes has established…

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First-time buyers look beyond London to get on property ladder  Evening Standard

Above, Nelson Zide ERA Key Realty Services of Northbridge, Massachusetts has announced that Nelson Zide, a REALTOR® in the Framingham office, has earned the ERA® Circle of Light Award for Community Leadership. The award is presented annually to an ERA Key professional who does extraordinary things for communities and people in need. Recipients volunteer time,…

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With a government shutdown seemingly avoided, buyers, sellers and real estate professionals alike should be aware of how exactly a shutdown could affect the industry, with another bill needed to fund the government again in September.  For people applying for home loans in regions considered Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA), flood insurance is usually required…

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Minority homeownership rates remain challenged compared to that of white Americans, but some of the gaps are seeing a decrease, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) 2025 Snapshot of Race and Home Buying in America. The report dives in by noting that overall homeownership is up compared to a decade ago. The data…

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The year’s shortest month showed a significant downturn in construction. At a seasonally adjusted and annualized rate, privately-owned housing starts came in at 1,501,000 in February—11.2% higher than in January.  This increase in privately-owned housing starts contrasted with a small drop year-over-year. According to the latest report on new residential construction—provided by the U.S. Census…

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EXp World Holdings CFO Kent Cheng is stepping down, effective April 1. EXp Global financial leader Jesse Hill will be taking his place until eXp names a permanent CFO.

Mapped: Homeownership Rates by U.S. State  Visual Capitalist

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A Supplemental Statement of Interest filed on Monday by the U.S. Department of Justice argued that the settlement only offers "cosmetic changes" to MLS PIN's agent compensation rules.

US Justice Dept says $4 million settlement in real estate commission case falls short  Reuters

US Justice Dept says $4 million settlement in real estate commission case falls short  Reuters.com

Privately owned housing starts rose 11.2 percent but still fell behind February 2024 activity, according to data released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.