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LA's top luxury agents are continuing to sell at staggering heights despite a variety of market factors working against them, all while keeping their sometimes temperamental celebrity clients happy.

For US real estate industry, Canada's three rate cuts this year could signal what may be ahead  CoStar Group

This week was a whirlwind of celebration, learning, and leadership as I journeyed from the electrifying atmosphere at Levi Stadium, where my San Francisco 49ers clinched a win against the New York Jets, to the inspirational gatherings with our real estate teams and industry leaders across California. The week kicked off under the bright lights…

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Above: Robert Bray and Michelle Urlacher Robert Bray CEO Michelle Urlacher President Bray Real Estate, a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® Grand Junction, Colorado https://www.brayandco.com   Region served: Mesa, Montrose, Garfield and Delta Counties Years in real estate: Robert: 51; Michelle: 20 Number of offices: 2 Number of agents: 63 What are…

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In real estate, branding is important. Name recognition, being “top of mind” and expanding your sphere are almost synonymous with success in the real estate business. At the same time, some agents take a “more is better” approach and seek to scrawl their logo, name, catchphrase or company on every billboard or knickknack they can…

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Stellar MLS has partnered with leading global real estate technology supplier Immobel to offer MLS Match—a direct referral network/marketplace to Stellar MLS customers. MLS Match is a specialized, private referral network and platform designed to connect real estate agents and offices across different market areas to exchange leads and referrals, Stellar MLS stated. The user-friendly…

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eXp Realty® has announced the inaugural eXpcon Hackathon, using OpenAI’s technology, will take place Saturday, Oct. 26 in Miami Beach, Florida.  The eXpcon Hackathon is designed to bring together leading minds in real estate technology, development and innovation, the brokerage stated. This event will serve as a dynamic platform for developers, tech partners, and innovators…

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With prices rising, it's becoming standard operating procedure for big lenders like Rocket to help homebuyers avoid jumbo loan pricing by getting a jump on FHFA's official announcement.

Will the Fed’s Interest Rate Cut Boost US Commercial Real Estate?  Altus Group

London Mansions Struggle to Sell  Mansion Global

BGO raises €2b for fourth European value-add strategy  PropertyEU

Foreigners buy bigger homes  Kathimerini English Edition

A temperature check of the property market  BestAdvice

Housing starts experienced an eye-catching increase in August, per the latest findings from the U.S. Census Bureau, 9.6% higher overall compared to last month, with single-family constructions up a sharp 15.8%.  Privately-owned housing starts were at an annualized rate of 1.36 million during the month, while units authorized by building permits were at 1.48 million. …

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London’s Most Expensive Mansions Aren’t Selling, New Data Shows  Robb Report

London’s Most Expensive Mansions Aren’t Selling, New Data Shows  Robb Report

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Former Keller Williams agents had filed suit in recent months over the company's now-abandoned plans to slash profit sharing for agents who jumped ship for rival brokerages before April 2020.

Lone Wolf Technologies announced that it continues to demonstrate its agent support with the launch of its Buyer’s Agent Club. This initiative comes as a direct response to the recent industry shift regarding agent compensation.  The Buyer’s Agent Club is designed to empower agents with the tools, resources, and knowledge needed to navigate the evolving…

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Above: Andy Florance and John Featherston Photo Credit: AJ Canaria Against a backdrop of industry disquiet over foundational changes to residential real estate post-mandate, CoStar Founder & CEO Andy Florance took the stage at RISMedia’s 36th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange earlier this month for a one-on-one conversation with RISMedia Founder & CEO John Featherston…

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