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“Have you ever noticed how some expressions start off meaning one thing but somehow take on a life of their own?” asks Suzy Minken rhetorically. A Compass star agent from Short Hills, New Jersey, she studies the industry closely. “That’s exactly what’s happening with the term ‘off-market’ in real estate. I’ve seen this term tossed…

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Under pressure: U.S., Austin-area housing markets face headwinds  Austin American-Statesman

The business practices and regulations of REALTORS® have been changing—and not just through associations. Since the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) settlement, MLS participants have been required to sign a written agreement with a buyer before touring a home. Yet, recently, Alabama has passed a law specifically saying such an agreement is not required in…

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The Pittsburgh Steelers have announced a partnership with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services. The partnership brings together two organizations with deep roots and rich history in the Pittsburgh region. As part of the collaboration, Howard Hanna will be the presenting sponsor of the new “Take it to the House Sweepstakes,” and will also be a…

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Blaylock's move to Sotheby's International Realty comes about one week after Gino Blefari retired as CEO at HomeServices, and Chris Kelly stepped into the role. Blaylock will lead company-owned brokerage operations at the luxury brand.

U.S. Property Taxes Jumped Nearly 3%, Adding to Buyers’ Affordability Woes: ATTOM Report  RISMedia

In the first quarter of the year, 44.4 percent of homesellers included concessions in their deals, just shy of the record 45.1 percent seen at the start of 2023, according to new data released Monday by Redfin.

Home Sale Cancellations Skyrocket Nationwide as Uncertainty Mounts in March  whatnow.com

Homebuyers can’t seem to catch a break on home affordability.  On top of high home prices, mortgage rates and homeowners insurance, property taxes on single-family homes across the United States jumped 2.7% in 2024, reaching $4,172 per home, according to a new report from ATTOM, a property data and analytics firm. The total amount levied…

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As the industry continues to evolve, forward-thinking leaders are stepping up to drive innovation, equity and progress. Eric Jacobs, regional president, Select Brands at Anywhere Integrated Services, was named a Crusader in RISMedia’s 2025 Real Estate Newsmakers class, recognized for his unwavering commitment to positive change both in his organization and across the industry. For…

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As the industry continues to evolve, forward-thinking leaders are stepping up to drive innovation, equity and progress. Eric Jacobs, regional president, Select Brands at Anywhere Integrated Services, was named a Crusader in RISMedia’s 2025 Real Estate Newsmakers class, recognized for his unwavering commitment to positive change both in his organization and across the industry. For…

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In most markets, the portal has resumed displaying non-MLS listings alongside other properties in spite of NAR's no-commingling rule, the policy behind a lawsuit between Zillow and REX in 2021.

Texas PSF commits $200m to Ares U.S. Real Estate Fund XI  Institutional Real Estate, Inc.

Trade in Flux: What Global Shifts Mean for U.S. Logistics Real Estate  Prologis

Many Canadian ‘snowbirds’ in U.S. looking to pack up and fly north - for good  CTV News

Kennedy Wilson and Tokyu Land form US real estate debt venture  IPE Real Assets

Dexters: High rents boost profit of London’s largest private estate agent  City AM

Dexters: High rents boost profits of London’s largest private estate agent  City AM

QInvest realises 43% return on investment on Class A multi-family residential real estate project in Texas, USA  ZAWYA

Home Seller Concessions Climbing as Market Conditions Shift in U.S.  The World Property Journal