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London home sales dip again, new figures show, forcing sellers to adapt  London Free Press

Mortgage and credit experts explain what buyers, sellers and agents should expect from the Iran war's impact — and what to do now.

New contributor Michael Krein, president of the REO Broker’s Association, says agents need to start paying attention to how credit-stressed consumers are right now.

For multi-entity brokerage owners, enterprise value is built over years—through agent growth, revenue expansion and operational scale. But a new whitepaper from thedeepdive.tech, “The Valuation Discount Hiding in Plain Sight,” reveals that a silent threat in the back office can erase millions of that value the moment a buyer starts due diligence. Buyers don’t just…

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Strong agents don’t just react when problems arise, coach Verl Workman writes. They align expectations before the stress hits.

HomeSmart has announced a partnership with Guild Mortgage in a continuing effort to provide agents and clients with better service and support. As a HomeSmart preferred lending partner, Guild Mortgage will provide dedicated Loan Officer coverage with participating brokerage offices, according to a release. The firm stated it places a strong emphasis on fast response…

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MRED going national is not innovation, coach Darryl Davis writes. It is the beginning of the end of the guardrails provided by local MLSs.

Compass takes majority stake in Peerage Compass International Holdings (CIH) has assumed a controlling stake in Peerage USA Holdings LLC, a firm that invests in and supports multiple Sotheby’s International Realty franchises, as part of a debt-restructuring transaction. The maneuver involves taking 51% of the common equity in a parent company tied to certain Sotheby’s…

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If AI gave you 10 hours back this week, Jason Waugh asks, what would you do with them? Be sure you're investing those hours where they'll compound.

MARIS (Mid-America Regional Information Systems)—an MLS serving real estate professionals across Missouri and Illinois—has announced significant growth in both listing inventory and geographic coverage. In 2026, MARIS stated it has experienced unprecedented expansion in listing activity, with total active inventory reaching 71,153 listings across all property types. This growth is supported by MARIS’s growing regional…

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Chicago-based MLS Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) maintains a private listing network, which it has consistently defended even against pressure from other industry power players such as Zillow.  Now, MRED’s private listing network is expanding outside Illinois, following an announcement on April 24 that the MLS is partnering with Compass to take its whole platform…

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Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. Compass v. NWMLS: Compass says 3PM strategy complies with new law Compass filed a motion to dismiss April 23 arguing that its 3-Phased Marketing strategy fully complies with Washington’s incoming Private Marketing Law,…

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Angelina Jolie Lists Her Iconic Los Angeles Estate for $30 Million—as Rumors Swirl She's Set To Quit U.S. for Good  Realtor.com

Canadian forward/real estate agent flashes business card in goal celebration  USA Today

AI data centers are edging out apartments as the development Americans least want next door. Nearly half of U.S. residents oppose construction of an AI data center in their neighborhood, while 38 percent support it, according to a Redfin-commissioned survey.

Homeownership falling fast in Spain  Euro Weekly News

Two of the nation's largest independent brokerages are joining forces on a multi-year marketing partnership — and say the model could offer a blueprint for other independents facing consolidation pressure.

AG Real Estate names new chief executive  Green Street News

The Fed held rates on Wednesday in its most divided vote in decades. Three dissenters say the Iran oil shock has changed the math.

Nile Property Expo, BEBA to host London Economic Forum  ZAWYA