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Steven Brackett and his 36-agent team have moved to the virtual brokerage. Brackett cited tools and training, as well as the commission lawsuits, as reasons that convinced him to make the move.

Prosecutors allege appraisal that erased $220,000 from Denver duplex's value discriminated against Black owner and thwarted her attempt to refinance at lower rates.

Seven months after partnering on multifamily rental listings, portal behemoths Zillow and Realtor.com have agreed to syndicate 3D Zillow tours, floor plans and photos to for-sale listings.

Regulators urged to examine UK business dealings with Bangladeshi ex-minister  The Guardian

Above, Jackie Thiel Premier Sotheby’s International Realty has announced the company has appointed industry veteran Jackie Thiel as its new president, marking a significant leadership strengthening for the luxury real estate brokerage. Thiel, with more than 30 years of experience in real estate leadership, most recently served as president of Long & Foster Real Estate,…

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The National Association of REALTORS®’ Center for REALTOR® Development (CRD) regularly recognizes deserving members for their significant contributions to clients and communities. Through a series of prestigious awards, CRD honors those who consistently exceed expectations and raise the bar in their work. Meet this year’s ABR® Hall of Fame inductee (an honor recognizing outstanding service,…

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United® Real Estate has announced its national conference will be taking the virtual stage Thursday with an all-day agenda designed to motivate, educate and prepare industry professionals for the evolving real estate landscape.  “Elevate Together” is a one-day virtual event featuring some of the industry’s notable speakers, visionaries, top producers, and world-class education from a…

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Murray and his ex-wife, Corcoran broker Mickey Murray, built the Yellow House in the 1980s after buying the property for $305K. The 5,177-square-foot home sits on the site of a 19th-century barn.

The Real Estate Capital Europe Awards are changing  Real Estate Capital Europe

The debate around NAR’s Clear Cooperation policy continues among brokers, MLSs, and other real estate industry players. Opinions are sharply divided on this policy, which dictates how and when property listings are created and shared. This polarizing debate threatens the MLS operating model that has successfully served agents and consumers for decades with the most…

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New York state’s OneKey® MLS has announced that reported data for September 2024 reflects continued strength in the housing market with higher-value transactions. According to an October 21 release, in September, the regional single-family closed median sale price was $715,000, marking an 8.3% year-over-year increase from $660,000 in September 2023. Condominiums saw a significant uptick,…

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Jackie Thiel spent the majority of her 30-plus-year career with Long & Foster. With her move, Thiel will oversee day-to-day brokerage operations of 1,400 real estate advisors across 40 offices in Florida and North Carolina.

In a lawsuit filed October 16 in the U.S. District Court in Eastern Pennsylvania, broker Maurice Muhammad, representing himself, is suing the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), the Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS® and the Greater Lehigh Valley MLS (GLVMLS) for $5.6 million over the requirement that he become a REALTOR® in order to be able…

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From left, Shelly Vincent, Laura O’Connor, Dan Troup, Shaleen Khatod and moderator Dave Garland. Photo by AJ Canaria.  It isn’t as shiny and new as it was a couple years ago, when ChatGPT took the world by storm, but AI, or large language models, are still highly influential and fast-evolving pieces of technology that real…

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How will the threat of wildfires affect real estate businesses in the western portion of the United States? The answer to the question differs from market to market, even within certain states. California, for example, sees different measures being taken by region. A recent CoreLogic report detailed that as of July 15, 2024, more than…

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Are 'micro-apartments' converted from offices the answer to the housing crisis?  USA TODAY

Moderating mortgage rates and lessening buyer competition have pushed the U.S. median down payment down 7.33 percent over the past year, according to Realtor.com.

WalletHub named this New England state the safest in the US — again  Boston.com

Law Society of Ireland Gazette  Law Society of Ireland Gazette

Party barns are the hottest amenity for U.K.’s countryside rich  Fortune