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Realtor.com adds property tax appeal tool with Ownwell integration

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Realtor.com has added a new feature to its My Home dashboard, allowing users to access property tax monitoring and appeals services through a partnership with Ownwell, a property tax appeal company. The integration comes amid rising homeownership costs across the country, with property taxes often cited as one of the largest annual expenses after mortgage […]

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NorthstarMLS says no to delayed marketing exempt listings

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Yet another MLS will not be implementing delayed marketing exempt listings. In early June, the board of directors for Minnesota-based NorthstarMLS voted to adopt the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) new Multiple Listing Options for Sellers (MLOS) policy. But the organization will not implement the optional delayed marketing exempt listings provision or limit IDX and

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The 8 best real estate lead generation websites for 2025

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According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 96% of homebuyers use the internet in their home search. It’s now more crucial than ever to optimize your real estate website and online presence to attract new business — whether you’re a seasoned real estate agent or a newcomer eager to establish your digital footprint. In

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NAR celebrates passage of the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

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The National Association of Realtors (NAR) praised the narrow passage of President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act — a sweeping tax reform measures that includes a slate of real estate-related provisions. Last week, the legislation passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 218-214, which followed a 50-50 vote in the Senate

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USA Today jumps into the real estate portal wars

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USA Today publisher Gannett is partnering with AddressUSA, with the companies announcing Monday that they’re entering into a multiyear agreement to power an an online real estate portal across the USA Today Network. According to a press release, AddressUSA’s listings will be integrated throughout the USA Today Network alongside editorial content on topics like home

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Plaintiffs in fake leads lawsuit ask court to reconsider ruling

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The plaintiffs in the fake leads lawsuit involving Move, News Corp. and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) have announced that they’ll be filing a motion for the court to reconsider its ruling on the defendants’ motion to compel arbitration as early as Aug. 8.  Lead plaintiff James Bandy and 12 other named plaintiffs are

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Texas independent brokerages join Compass

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Compass continues to welcome agents to the firm, this time via two independent brokerage integrations in Texas. Vista Real Estate and Halo Group Realty are joining Compass, according to an announcement on Thursday.  Vista Real Estate serves clients in central Texas and has more than 60 agents, while Halo Group Realty serves clients in the Dallas-Fort

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Survey: Down payment concerns delay homeownership for many

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Despite strong interest in home-buying, affordability challenges and misconceptions about down payments are deterring many potential buyers, according to a new survey from NeighborWorks America. The nonprofit organization reports that 27% of U.S. adults say they plan to buy a home within the next year. However, among those who are postponing or not planning to

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Century 21 expands in North Carolina with new rural affiliation

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Century 21 Real Estate is expanding its footprint in northeastern North Carolina through the affiliation of Carolina Land and Home Realty — a full-service brokerage based in Ahoskie. The office will now operate as Century 21 Land and Home Realty. Broker-owner Clay Revelle, a native of Northampton County, purchased the brokerage in 2021. He holds

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LeadingRE adds The Training Academy to preferred vendor program

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Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LeadingRE) has added The Training Academy LLC to its Solutions Group — a curated program of preferred business resources available to its global network of 550 real estate firms. The Training Academy, based in Florida and led by founder Dan Elzer, provides leadership development and operational strategy consulting

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