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Caballero tops the Real Trends Thousand — again

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Ben Caballero, the super agent and CEO of HomesUSA.com, has smashed his own sales record, recording 5,793 homes sold in 2018, an increase of 1,000 from the year before. Continue reading →

The Real Word: What the ‘homebody era’ means for real estate

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Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, there are two powerful forces at play that will likely create a housing shortage for years to come, according to a recent analysis. Continue reading →

Feds offer $330M to clean up lead paint

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Federal officials announced Thursday that they have set aside $330 million to clean up lead-based paint and other environmental hazards in low-income housing. Continue reading →

EXp World Holdings names first chief marketing officer

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EXp is promoting Mitch Robinson, the current senior vice president of marketing and communications, to the newly created position. Continue reading →

Airbnb launches new luxury service for high-end properties

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Airbnb Luxe boasts more than 2,000 listings in places like French castles, Tuscan villas and private islands, the company announced in a statement. Continue reading →

Zillow’s Zestimate now uses photos when valuing homes

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The update relies on AI neural networks that can judge things like finishes and curb appeal. Continue reading →

Wayfair employees protest, stage walkout over border camp furniture

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Making good on their stated plan, scores of Wayfair employees walked off the job Wednesday to protest their company’s practice of selling supplies for use in immigrant detention camps near the U.S.-Mexico border. Continue reading →

The top 10 challenges facing the real estate industry

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The Counselors of Real Estate, an invitation-only professional organization of 1,100 real estate advisers and other professionals around the world, has revealed its annual list of the 10 top issues facing real estate. Continue reading →

New York real estate board names new president

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John Banks, the five-year president of the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) announced today that he’s retiring to spend more time with his family and pursue philanthropic interests. Jim Whelan, the current executive vice president has been confirm… Continue reading →