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Real estate leaders applaud Trump’s focus on housing, but question the impact

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During his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday President Donald Trump outlined three policy initiatives he was undertaking to help improve housing affordability for American consumers. In the speech, he did discuss his “ban” on large institutional investors purchasing single-family homes, his direction to the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) to acquire up […]

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Homes.com outlines digital branding strategies agents need to win in a rebounding market

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As interest rates ease and buyer demand returns, real estate agents face a critical moment to reestablish visibility and trust before clients are ready to transact. Winning listings in a rebounding market requires agents to show up with purpose, be consistent, and be where clients are looking for information about buying. Chris Mumford, VP and

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AI adoption accelerating across real estate marketing

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In 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) shifted to routine use across the real estate marketing industry, according to a new industry report from Rechat analyzing brokerage surveys and platform performance data. . Brokerages increasingly consolidated listings, customer relationship management (CRM) systems and marketing tools into unified platforms — with industry leaders citing integration as a key

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Gen X, millennials set to inherit trillions in real estate wealth

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For years, the coming wealth transfer sounded theoretical. Now it’s showing up in closing rooms, estate sales and sudden all-cash offers as younger buyers inherit property — and purchasing power — at unprecedented scale. Coldwell Banker Real Estate released its Global Luxury 2026 Trend Report, finding that Generation X and millennials are expected to inherit

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Does the Compass-Anywhere merger spark new phase in portal wars?

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The completion of Compass’s acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate has led to the creation of a real estate brokerage monolith, the size and scale of which the industry has never seen.  Compass’s new size combined with its stance on private listings and current legal battles with Zillow and Northwest MLS (NWMLS) have led many to

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Early Alexander brothers’ accuser found dead in Australia

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Kate Whiteman, an Australian woman whose sexual assault allegations against real estate broker Oren Alexander and his twin brother Alon Alexander spurred similar claims from others, was found dead near Sydney late last year, Australian authorities said. A spokesman for the New South Wales coroner confirmed the death, which was first reported by the New

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Real estate public speaking help offered in new platform founded by real estate team leader

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A new professional development program aimed at preparing experienced real estate professionals for public speaking roles has begun a soft launch. The Industry Speaks Academy was created to help real estate professionals develop skills needed to participate effectively on conference stages, panel discussions, podcasts like RealTrending and other industry platforms. The program focuses on readiness

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Top New Jersey team launches boutique firm at Side

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A top-producing New Jersey team is making the move to Side. The Long Beach Island-based Freeman Group announced Wednesday that it was leaving REMAX at Barnegat Bay to launch a boutique firm, Freeman & Company, at Side.  The six-person team is led by owner and managing partner Edward Freeman. In launching the new firm, Freeman

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Merger forms largest Arizona REMAX brokerage

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REMAX Fine Properties and REMAX Professionals have merged to form the largest REMAX brokerage in Arizona. Combined operations will work under the REMAX Fine Properties name and maintain nine offices across the state. The brokerage now includes roughly 350 affiliated real estate professionals, according to leadership. Jamie Wong will continue as broker-owner of the expanded

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Meet MVRK Real Estate, the latest brokerage launched by a mortgage executive

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Florida’s real estate brokerage scene has a new face. Earlier this month, John Motowidlak, the founder and CEO of national mortgage firm Mpire Financial, announced the launch of a new brokerage firm MVRK Real Estate. Headquartered in Orlando, Fla., as of Monday, Motowidlak said the firm had 10 agents, which is the equivalent of roughly

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