10 best and worst places to own property in the US  MSN

The new feature, which the brokerage calls "like Netflix for real estate," highlights for homebuyers trending properties based on unique views, interactions and leads, the firm has informed Inman.

South Florida has among highest rate of equity-rich homes in the U.S.  The Business Journals

Above, Rosie Papazian, left and Krista Miller As an art and design major, Krista Miller had her eye on a career in architecture. But when she and her husband bought their first home in a small community east of San Francisco, she took an immediate interest in real estate. “Looking at houses fit right in…

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Couple who sold Sean Hannity townhome near Mar-a-Lago buy another in same development  Palm Beach Daily News

The National Association of REALTORS®  has announced the opening of applications for its 2025 Good Neighbor Awards. The program honors real estate agents who demonstrate dedication to volunteer service and who have lasting impacts on their communities. “The Good Neighbor Awards represent the best of who we are as REALTORS®,” said NAR President Kevin Sears,…

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has ordered a widespread shutdown of operations Monday at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) following his appointment as acting director Monday after President Donald Trump fired the agency’s previous leader Rohit Chopra over the weekend. The news was first reported by Bloomberg Law. According to an internal email obtained by…

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Orchard customers can choose to “move first” using a buy-before-sell structure or seek a fast cash-offer sales scenario, as well as select a traditional sales process.

US Economy Moves Forward  Commercial Property Executive

In renewing a call that building materials be exempt from tariffs, trade group notes that more than 70 percent of imported softwood lumber and gypsum used for drywall comes from Canada and Mexico.

Why are real estate teams outpacing traditional agent models in growth and profitability? The answer lies in their ability to adapt quickly, pool resources and create efficiencies. Top teams have become the backbone of many successful brokerages, offering a breadth of specialized expertise and chemistry that clients value.  Yet, as teams expand, their need for…

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Heitman Raises $806M for US Real Estate Debt Fund, Exceeds $600M Target  Globe St.

According to John Gillam, broker of record at EXIT Realty Home & Ranch in Colorado, not every real estate business leader understands the new dynamics of this era of real estate. “Most people don’t bring in the right people to do the right diligence,” he said. “We are so caught up in the mindset of,…

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President Trump fired former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra on Saturday. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will take over leadership duties until Trump nominates a new director.

Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. MLS PIN judge pushes forward with DOJ-stalled case Judge Patti B. Saris, presiding over the Nosalek v. MLS PIN lawsuit in Boston, said on January 27 that she is ready to move forward…

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Climate change could erase $1.47T in U.S. housing values  Spectrum News NY1

When it comes to mortgages, Mike DelPrete writes, online lead generation is certainly a piece of the puzzle, but it pales in comparison to the power of referrals and existing relationships.

The new portal went live on Monday as debates over Clear Cooperation have come to a peak. It will allow clients access to Compass exclusives, and to track transactions.

Century 21 Real Estate has announced continuing its latest affiliation in the greater Houston area: TEVAS REAL ESTATE GROUP LLC.  The firm is led by its original founders Jose Torres and Louis Vargas, according to a release. Century 21 noted that with the combined expertise of Torres and Vargas, the firm has developed a reputation…

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How Technology Is Transforming Real Estate In 2025  4ni.co.uk