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Hello, goodbye: Real estate’s biggest new hires and moves

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BGHRE, Coldwell Banker and other industry brands made moves last week. Get caught up with Inman’s weekly roundup. Continue reading →

New data shows Compass dominating key markets and keeping more deals in-house

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Compass now holds 30 percent to 39.5 percent of unit sales across five major markets — a share at least four times larger than the next biggest brokerage. Continue reading →

Buyer momentum builds, but it’s far from universal

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More than 60 percent of major U.S. housing markets are shifting toward buyers, as Realtor.com’s new Market Clock highlights a growing divide between regions and evolving local conditions. Continue reading →

‘Family-friendly’ neighborhood? Expect to pay 42% more

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New data shows that homes in family-friendly neighborhoods cost 42 percent more on average, highlighting how demand for top schools, safety and amenities is reshaping affordability across U.S. housing markets. Continue reading →

A national MLS could change our industry — and not in a good way

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The answer to a flawed institution is reform, not replacement, coach Darryl Davis writes, and NAR has both the authority and the responsibility to lead that reform. Continue reading →

New England broker pleads guilty in $11.6M embezzlement scheme

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Boston broker-owner Stephen Webster pled guilty to embezzling from escrow accounts and stiffing agents on their commissions. Continue reading →

How this marketing strategist made herself more searchable

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Check out these no-nonsense tips from Christine George to help yourself and your real estate business stand out as the online landscape grows more crowded and complex. Continue reading →

In first interview as Compass’ president, Neda Navab says agents are the brokerage’s ‘heartbeat’

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Navab also spoke about a real estate journey that began when she was a child, and about meeting Robert Reffkin in college. Continue reading →

The real money in real estate isn’t just commissions 

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Coldwell Banker Warburg’s Kevelyn Guzman breaks down ancillary income streams for agents, including referral networks, investments, speaking and content. Continue reading →

How Jesse Jackson predicted (and tried to stop) the 2007 crash

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The Rev. Jesse Jackson’s death marks the end of an era in U.S. civil rights movement leadership, but his warnings about predatory lending remain urgently relevant, Dr. Lee Davenport writes. Continue reading →