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Experts issue warning about disturbing trend that could soon impact real estate across US: 'Only going to get worse'  Yahoo

Judge declines to dismiss sex trafficking case against real estate brothers  The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel

Judge declines to dismiss sex trafficking case against real estate brothers  KHON2

Above, Hakan Karahan  Hakan Karahan President/Broker of Record HomeSmart First Advantage Realty Voorhees, New Jersey https://www.homesmartnewjersey.com    Region served: South and Central New Jersey, Philadelphia Years in real estate: 29 Number of offices: 11 Number of agents: 700 Favorite part of your job: Solving problems How is your brokerage using technology to better serve clients?  We…

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Since taking office on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in September, Stephen Miran has pushed for a looser monetary policy. At both the September and October Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings, Miran dissented from the majority vote to cut interest rates by a quarter point, in favor of a higher cut by half…

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Editor’s Note: Social Skills is a bi-monthly feature in RISMedia’s Daily News focused on social media and digital marketing tips, trends and solutions for agents and brokers. Being a local expert in real estate is not just about knowing the ins and outs of your market, it’s about being a pillar of your community. You…

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GSC USA Secures 231,000 SF Lease Renewal at 175 Pioneer Drive, Leominster  Boston Real Estate Times

Technology like AI is helping lenders do a better job of providing useful guidance and advice to borrowers, boosting customer satisfaction and repeat business: J.D. Power.

The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) recently announced the five winners of the 2025 Good Neighbor Awards. Celebrating its 26th year, these awards spotlight NAR members who make extraordinary differences in their communities through volunteer work by giving time, money, energy and expertise to uplift people, according to a release. 2025 Good Neighbor Awards winners…

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Applications for home purchases hit their fastest pace since September this week, despite a recent uptick in mortgage rates. Borrowers continue to shop for homes especially in markets where inventory has increased and price growth slowed, mortgage data watchers said.  The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reports that the market composite index—the measure of mortgage loan…

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Renowned, a company that offers a suite of integrated Local Expert Marketing (LEM) solutions, has announced that RateMyAgent and Curated Social have been united into one solution under its umbrella. Together, Renowned now offers a suite of solutions designed to power LEM, a category that defines how real estate agents can win more deals by…

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The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) has faced significant criticism following the events of the Burnett trial and settlement, leaving many still dissatisfied with how the organization has responded to issues the association, and the real estate industry at large, continue to face. In response to ongoing concerns involving NAR, a group of 15 industry…

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Get answers to your property tax questions before they are due Nov. 17, 2025  Clackamas County

Real estate vet and legal expert Mary-Frances Coleman is the association's first executive director. She said one of ARA's biggest challenges will be dealing with the "that's the way it's always been done" mentality.

In a Q3 earnings call Nov. 11, Fathom Holdings, which includes Fathom Realty, the tech-focused, full-service brokerage under its corporate umbrella, reported 38% year-over-year revenue growth, a 24% increase in agent count and 23% transaction growth. “In the third quarter, we continued to build on the momentum achieved in the first half of the year,”…

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Baby Boomer empty nesters own twice as many three-bedroom or larger homes as millennials with children. Some are looking to downsize but struggling to find suitable housing at comparable price points, leading many to stay in their current homes longer. These shifts in the market present challenges and opportunities for agents. Here are four key…

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I-65 Corridor: The Power of Investment​ | US  Cushman & Wakefield

Realtor.com has released Spotlight Listings, a new marketing tool that enables agents to drive additional traffic to their listings. Spotlight's launch coincides with a major update to Local Expert, a lead generation tool that gives agents prominent placement on home and directory search results.

In this exclusive interview with Inman, the least dramatic "Selling the OC" cast member gets candid about real estate, reality TV and real life ahead of the Nov. 12 Season 4 premiere.

​Morgan Stanley and GSA acquire $1bn US student housing portfolio  IPE Real Assets