Blackstone raised $8bn for its closed-end real estate funds last year  PERE

U.S. tariffs threat means Calgary real estate could go either way in 2025  Calgary Herald

Closinglock, a software company in the fraud prevention space, has closed on a round of Series B funding of $34 million.

Whether you're struggling to keep your existing brand fresh or trying to build a new brand that works, The Agency's Mauricio Umansky offers insights from his own brand-building experience.

Vesta Home has announced a wildfire relief plan to help L.A. homeowners impacted by the devastating fires.  Julian Buckner and Brett Baer, the founders of the company they launched in L.A. in 2017, wrote, “We are heartbroken by the devastating wildfires in our city this past week. Vesta’s mission is to bring a sense of…

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Property Highlights: Location: Georgetown, Washington, D.C. Listing Price: $4,595,000 Features: 3,100-square-foot fully renovated townhouse with four bedrooms, four full bathrooms and two half bathrooms. Added Appeal: Skylit staircase, chef’s kitchen, elegant drawing room, manicured garden and EV-ready garage. Every home tells a story, but few can boast a chapter as luminous as 3321 Dent Place…

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Being an effective leader is the most critical element for success within any real estate team. Strong leadership not only shapes the team’s culture but also influences performance, decision-making and client relationships. However, while it’s true that leadership comes more naturally to some of us over others, it’s also an acquired skill. Leadership styles will…

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IMMOFINANZ Becomes CPI Europe  Yahoo Finance

This is the largest office-to-residential conversion in the US — and it just launched leasing  New York Post

Mortgage rates inched lower this week, still hovering below 7% but showing little change since earlier this month.  The latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) released by Freddie Mac Thursday shows the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaging 6.95%, down one basis point from last week’s 6.96%. “The 30-year fixed-rate has hovered between 6% and 7%…

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'White House in Regent's Park' sold after £111 million price drop  Evening Standard

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Persistent market headwinds resulted in a slow beginning to the year, according to Redfin. The typical days on market reached 54 days this month — the slowest pace since 2020.

The real work begins after the networking event, Coldwell Banker Warburg's Kevelyn Guzman writes. Here are seven tips to make meaningful connections post-event.

Real Estate Focus - January 2025 | United States | Global law firm  Norton Rose Fulbright

Loft47 is brokerage software for better oversight of commissions and Upfront assists agents with access to credit and financial assistance. The two have worked together to build a new product called Liquid.

The National Association of REALTORS® has announced the release of the fifth season of its acclaimed docuseries, “First-Time Buyer,” now available on Hulu.  NAR stated this season takes viewers on an emotional and educational journey through the homebuying process, featuring unscripted stories from New York and Connecticut. The eight episodes, each under 20 minutes, deliver…

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The National Association of REALTORS® has announced the release of the fifth season of its acclaimed docuseries, “First-Time Buyer,” now available on Hulu.  NAR stated this season takes viewers on an emotional and educational journey through the homebuying process, featuring unscripted stories from New York and Connecticut. The eight episodes, each under 20 minutes, deliver…

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After four months of rises, the pending home sales index fell by 5.5% for the month of December, experiencing month-over-month losses in transactions in all four major U.S. regions to cap a year that was marked by volatility.  The most significant month-over-month decline was in the West. The same pattern held true on a yearly…

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Throughout my career, I’ve been fortunate to have many mentors who have shaped my path, but if I had to choose just one who has had the greatest impact on me, it would undoubtedly be Mike Ferry. Over the past five decades, Mike Ferry has built not only one of the most successful real estate…

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