Sharran Srivatsaa is stepping away from his role as President of The Real Brokerage to assume a seat on the company’s board of directors. The brokerage stated the move will become effective on June 1, 2025, pending corporate approvals.

The 10 Cheapest States to Buy a House in the U.S., Ranked  Redfin Blog

What operational real estate means for London-wide planning applications  Savills

This week saw another notable jump in home purchase applications with the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reporting increased activity across all loan types as we head into the spring market. According to MBA’s latest Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 7, 2025, the Market Composite Index (a measure of mortgage loan application…

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Compass CEO Robert Reffkin argued against Clear Cooperation Wednesday during an Inman on Tour session in Nashville while warning that "data is the new oil" amid predictions of a national MLS.

This week, my travels kept me at home after celebrating my daughter’s wedding over the weekend—a milestone filled with joy, reflection and gratitude. In the midst of catching up and resetting for the week ahead, a dear friend shared an article with me on Japanese techniques for well-being. I was immediately intrigued, not just by…

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Inflation continued its persistent rise in February—for the fifth straight month—according to a report released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. After falling for much of 2024, the Consumer Price Index (CPI)—one of the main measures of inflation—increased by 0.2% on a seasonally adjusted basis in February. The CPI also increased on a year-over-year…

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Want to Buy a House in 2025? Follow these 14 Steps  Real Estate

How can Mayor Josh Morgan rein in London's runaway property-tax hikes?  The London Free Press

During her Tuesday session, "Building Your Brand: Taking Control of Your Real Estate Success with Video," Baker shared the keys to branding success as an agent, authenticity and consistency, while weaving in personal stories about her own journey.

Whether you’re new to the industry or a longtime veteran, your listing presentation is almost certainly something you have spent significant time and energy refining. Standing in front of a seller and detailing your expertise, dedication, attention to detail and understanding of their needs, all in a short time span, requires a lot of practice…

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The pandemic unleashed a growth spurt in Tennessee, with Nashville at the center. Agents and a developer behind Nashville's tallest building illuminated the market at Inman on Tour this week.

The Memphis-based brokerage had argued in court that it was made up of six distinct and separate companies that should be covered under the settlement by the National Association of Realtors.

Stephen R. Bough—the federal court judge overseeing the Burnett case—has been asked, yet again, to recuse himself from a case after accepting contributions from plaintiffs to his wife’s campaign. Judge Bough is no stranger to these accusations, having proactively asked parties involved in the Burnett case if they felt he should recuse himself last year,…

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Housing Crisis Rising up EU Political Agenda as Fast as Property Costs  БТА

One of the bills under consideration in Congress to address the affordability crisis is the Humans Over Private Equity (HOPE) for Homeownership Act. Introduced in February 2025, the bill points to large financial entities purchasing single-family homes in bulk as a reason for high prices, and looks to remedy it with new tax statutes. The…

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Court Of Appeal Refuses Attempt By Partner Of Borrower To Frustrate Repossession Of Property  Mondaq News Alerts

IJM acquires Grade II listed London property for £72.5m  BE News

KKR allocates 25% of $850m final close to Europe  Real Estate Capital Europe