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Spain Seeks to Curb Foreign Buyers Amid Growing Housing Crisis  The New York Times

A Deeper Look At The London Property Market With Native Land CEO Alasdair Nicholls  Augustman Singapore

Final Offer has announced the launch of Private Exclusive Listings (PX), a new feature that allows agents to share off-market and pre-market properties within their brokerage and directly with clients via a private channel, providing early access to properties before they’re publicly listed on the MLS. Private Exclusive Listings are off-market or pre-market properties and…

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Buying a home in today’s market can be a rollercoaster of emotions. Over the past five years, home prices in many areas have skyrocketed, leaving buyers feeling both anxious and pressured. On one hand, they worry about missing out on further appreciation, leading to a sense of urgency. On the other hand, they fear overpaying,…

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Social media can be your secret weapon for attracting leads and building your brand—but only if you use it correctly.  Don’t let common missteps tarnish your online reputation! Here are five social media mistakes every savvy real estate agent should avoid. Failing to engage with your audience Posting creative and enticing content is only part…

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The U.S. Government’s Relationship With Office Real Estate Is Changing  Propmodo

Willis will transition to a new role within the company while Chief Legal Officer Stacie Herron steps in as interim COO, according to an internal email sent to Keller Williams employees on Wednesday.

ChatGPT is great for simple tasks like writing property descriptions or marketing materials. The latest AI reasoning models are capable of taking on complex assignments that once would have required a human assistant.

Editor’s Note: The RISMedia series, Legislative Round-Up looks at pending and passed federal and state-level legislation that impacts real estate professionals. As a new year and new presidential administration begins, the real estate industry is uncertain of what shape the housing market will take in the coming weeks.  Many real estate professionals welcome the Trump…

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The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI), which measures indicators of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is headed in the near term, posted a 0.1% decline for the month of December, reversing course from a 0.4% rise in November—continuing a long-term trend of downward movement.  For the second half…

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The chief marketing officers for eXp Realty, Brown Harris Stevens and CoStar Marketplace share why sales metrics don't resonate with today's consumers and what agents can do instead.

In addition to committing to creating content, savvy agents told ICNY attendees that authenticity, focused branding and being fearless are some of the keys to finding success on social media.

Above, Mark Willis In another change in leadership at Keller Williams, Gary Keller, co-founder and executive chairman, announced in an email to company employees Jan. 22 that now former CEO and president Mark Willis is immediately transitioning into the role of chief leadership officer. Additionally, Stacie Herron, currently chief legal and administrative officer, will also…

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U.S. Metro Areas in 2023: Real GDP, Construction, and Real Estate Insights  Eye on Housing

A prime time for London in 2025  Property Week

Mortgage applications barely increased this week amid lingering high mortgage rates, but the increase was enough to push home purchase applications up 2% over last year.  That’s the latest analysis from the Mortgage Bankers Association, who reported a 0.1% increase in applications over last week’s notable 33% jump, per its latest Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey…

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CoStar Group Partners with Bray Fox Smith to Expand London Commercial Real Estate Analytics  StockTitan

The key to finding a brand's story is making sure that the consumer's, the brand agents' and competing agents' views of that brand all align, Marine told Inman Connect New York attendees.

Is there anything more depressing for a real estate professional than seeing a For Sale By Owner sign planted in a front yard? Not only does it mean no commission but there is also the subtle hint that your services are not required in order to sell the property. You know it’s not true. If…

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Last week I had the privilege of contributing to and celebrating at our HomeServices of America Diversity Meets monthly gathering. Alongside Teresa Palacios Smith, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, we announced the recipients of the prestigious Diversity Champion Awards. It was an incredible opportunity to honor the remarkable work being done in the DEI…

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