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Working with the Michael Jordan of real estate: Bess Freedman

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As Hall Willkie steps into a consultant role at Brown Harris Stevens, CEO Bess Freedman reflects on the impact of her mentor. Continue reading →

The story behind the story of NAR’s ‘no-commingling’ rule repeal

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To repeal a rule that was only optional to begin with is not a repeal of anything, and based on its timing, it comes off as a desperate play for attention, Spencer Krull writes. Continue reading →

Job market is cooling, but not fast enough to alarm Fed policymakers

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An estimated 7.24 million Americans were unemployed in May, as hiring by private employers slowed and the federal government continued to shrink its payroll. Continue reading →

How to keep a listing (and your sanity) when sellers won’t listen

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As a listing agent, you didn’t sign up to be steamrolled. You signed up to serve. Coach Darryl Davis shares strategies for working with difficult sellers. Continue reading →

Wells Fargo free to grow again after Fed lifts $1.95T asset cap

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Lifting of the asset cap could give the bank greater leeway to originate jumbo mortgages that exceed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s $806,500 conforming loan limit in most markets. Continue reading →

Redfin shareholders approve Rocket merger at special meeting

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With antitrust regulators declining to weigh in, $1.75 billion deal to marry a tech-focused mortgage lender to real estate brokerage could close by the end of the month. Continue reading →

Proposed NAR hate speech changes advance to board vote

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NAR’s Professional Standards Committee on Tuesday moved to make the Realtor Code of Ethics applicable only to real estate-related activities. The board of directors will take a vote on Thursday. Continue reading →

Record $700B worth of listings on market, but sales are sluggish

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U.S. home inventory hit a record $698 billion in April, a 20.3 percent increase from the previous year. However, sales aren’t keeping pace, a new analysis from Redfin shows. While listings are rising, buyer activity remains muted, leaving many homes si… Continue reading →

Eklund | Gomes Team launches in 30A market with new dev project

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The Douglas Elliman team is entering into the growing luxury market in Florida by serving as exclusive sales and marketing reps for Kaiya Beach Resort, which features 131 luxury residences. Continue reading →

Trending: Agents, it’s time to show your face (and find your voice)

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From trending Reels to TikTok link tools and Instagram voice updates, the latest platform changes show a clear shift toward video, voice and human connection. Continue reading →