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It’s official: NAR reports first full-year membership dip since 2012

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The membership of the National Association of Realtors shrank by 1.7 percent last year as the trade group weathered a tough market and major lawsuits. Continue reading →

Corcoran Sawyer Smith enters Pennsylvania with new acquisition

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With the acquisition of Weidel Real Estate, the Corcoran Group franchisee is adding approximately 180 agents and seven new offices to its ranks, as well as moving into Pennsylvania. Continue reading →

27-year Burger King employee buys 1st home after TikTok fame

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Kevin Ford achieved viral status for never missing a day of work during 27 years and was able to purchase his first home through a subsequent fundraising campaign. Continue reading →

We will be heard: Why 2023 was the year of the woman

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Sexual harassment, abortion rights, and discussions on the economy, personal finance, and pop culture: Women dominated the conversation and the economy this year, Rachael Hite writes. Continue reading →

Real estate investing in 2023: The roller coaster continues

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Rent began to reverse, office vacancy remained near record highs, banks failed and lending got tricky in 2023. Where are we headed next? Continue reading →

Inventory boost expected to slow rent growth to 1.5%

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The rental market is entering the new year with a major boost in inventory and cooling rental growth — two factors that are expected to yield a mixed bag of results for landlords and tenants alike.  Continue reading →

How 50 years of equal credit spurred women’s homeownership

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New Inman contributor Bobbie Wasserman writes that in the 50 years since passage of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, a combination of the Sheconomy and the Great Wealth Transfer is transforming women into an intergenerational economic powerhouse. Continue reading →

What the biggest names in real estate really thought of 2023

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Fourteen of the real estate industry’s biggest leaders shared their thoughts on rising mortgage rates, slowing sales, antitrust suits, National Association of Realtors drama, and several other headline-making stories along with their hopes for the new … Continue reading →