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Richard Gere Soaks Up New Life in Spain With His Son After Quitting U.S.  Realtor.com News

Above (L-R): Kevelyn Guzman, Erin Cestero, Merri Jo Cowen and Gino Blefari To gain insight into how real estate professionals are mapping out the year ahead, we asked a few of our 2024 Real Estate Newsmakers the following question: “What key aspects are part of your blueprint for success in 2025?” Here’s what they had…

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Above, Tony Ketterling As we continue to adapt to today’s post-settlement environment, real estate professionals across the board are rising to the challenge as they double down on their commitment to communication, negotiation, marketing and professionalism. To keep their businesses thriving, agents and brokers alike are having to prove their worth to clients more so…

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U.S. mortgage rates approach 7% in ominous sign for housing market  Fortune

The 10,000-square-foot Incline Village estate first hit the market for $49 million about one year ago. The home was sold with furnishings to a buyer from the San Francisco Bay Area.

An incredibly high rate of buyers start their search online. So, when it comes to attracting buyers to your listing, there are certain mistakes that you can’t afford to make. Let’s explore four red flags that will send potential buyers running from your listing. 1. There are no interior photos Many agents assume that omitting…

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As we all step into a new year, we want to know what's on your personal and professional list of goals for 2025.

While mortgage rates moved higher over the last weeks of 2024 and home purchase applications have declined, housing activity through the end of the year over the holidays saw its typical lull in both buying and refinancing activity.  According to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) from Freddie Mac released Thursday, mortgage rates hit…

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The mother-daughter duo were leading Hamptons agents for Douglas Elliman before deciding to join Sotheby's International Realty. In the past 12 months, they jointly closed over $200 million.

Learn how this award-winning team got started, where they've been challenged, and what they'd suggest to other teams and team leads just starting out.

As we bid adieu to the listless 2024 residential real estate market, will business boom for you in 2025? With a new presidential administration and improved economy, homeowners who have made impressive equity gains may finally decide to move for various reasons, easing inventory woes. As such, here are four new homebuyer trends for the…

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In November, active listings rose 0.5 percent month over month and 12.1 percent year over year, according to Redfin's analysis.

In case you missed it, here are five stories from the holiday season that you may want to get caught up on, including a roundup of predictions from some of the real estate world's biggest players.

London faces plunging home prices as remote work continues to rise  New York Post

As the pace at which technology tools  infiltrate the real estate industry continues to accelerate, agents and teams have struggled to get the most out of their technology investments. Applications are often too cumbersome and rigid for agents and brokers alike, and with too much time required to understand new technology and not enough results,…

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Unlocking the Future: What’s Next for Europe’s Real Estate?  be3.sk

Unlocking the Future: What’s Next for Europe’s Real Estate?  Be3

Lofty ambitions: The stratospheric demand for penthouse homes in London, Hong Kong and New York  Boat International

House prices: The regions tipped to see the biggest rise in 2025  MoneyWeek

Top Celebrity Real Estate Deals of 2024: Lavish Purchases  Finance Monthly