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Real estate agent commissions are not falling off a cliff

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A new Redfin report indicates that most consumers are still willing to pay for their real estate agents and that last year’s NAR rules have had minimal impacts on agent pay. Continue reading →

Builders pull back from new construction once again in April

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April’s housing data underscores a challenging landscape for new construction, particularly in the single-family segment, and the privately-owned segment isn’t far behind. Continue reading →

Bessette Flavin becomes Louisiana’s largest C21 affiliate

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The newly formed brokerage is the result of a union between two longstanding, family-owned brokerages: Century 21 Bessette Realty, with 35 years in the business, and Flavin Realty, with 49 years of experience. Continue reading →

HqO seeks to modernize commercial property operations

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HqO is a software company that provides enterprise-level real estate experience solutions to the commercial real estate industry. Its newest release promises to integrate tenant lifecycle, asset management and building operations. Continue reading →

Vija Williams joins eXp Realty, launches UPGRADE community

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Respected real estate leader and coach Vija Williams has officially joined eXp Realty and launched UPGRADE, a new community designed to transform the lives of real estate professionals, professionally and holistically. At its core, UPGRADE (Unlock Pote… Continue reading →

With new CEO, revamped OnTrack Agent modernizes coaching

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In conjunction with Eleni Sommerschield’s appointment to CEO, OnTrack Agent is showcasing a revamped user experience that more clearly demonstrates its value proposition. Continue reading →

Prefab home companies step in to rebuild LA wildfire zones

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Labor shortages, high material costs and permitting delays have stretched rebuilding timelines into years. In response, a wave of prefab housing companies is stepping in with solutions to meet the urgency of the moment. Plant Prefab, Azure Printed Home… Continue reading →

Texas governor attempts to squash Muslim residential development

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On Sunday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that he’d halted development on a Muslim mixed-use project in Plano due to several alleged violations. However, the developers said Abbott’s investigations are unfounded and rooted in Islamophobia. Continue reading →

Anywhere brings on Steve Capezza to head M&A efforts

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The former Side and Zillow leader will work in his new role to grow Anywhere through acquisitions and mergers across opportunities that span brokerage, title and transaction services. Continue reading →

ARKI, AI building productivity solution, launches US operations

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ARKI, a company that leverages artificial intelligence to improve how construction, engineering and architectural systems collaborate, has announced its arrival in the United States. Continue reading →