Yesterday, RISMedia unveiled its groundbreaking 2024 Contract & Commission Study, providing the first comprehensive analysis of how real estate commissions have changed in the wake of recent policy mandates—including who was most affected, how companies are adapting and which regions were seemingly best prepared for the new requirements. Maybe most importantly, though, the RISMedia Premier-exclusive…

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A significant portion of high-end properties are seeing rising median sale prices this year, with several areas achieving record highs.  Explore the most expensive zip codes for 2024, according to a report from PropertyShark, and learn key trends, standout locations and the shifting dynamics that define this elite segment of the market. Leading zip code…

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What the Autumn Budget means for residential property  Savills

Real estate and technology industry veterans Danielle Wilkie and Heather Frick have announced the launch of The Helm—a coaching platform powered by trusted female minds in real estate.  The Helm addresses a need for a more distinct coaching platform tailored to fit the occupational needs of seasoned female professionals within the real estate industry, as…

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California Regional MLS (CRMLS) has announced the multiple listing service has teamed up with Bright MLS to offer their users reciprocal data access to each other’s listings. The reciprocal data access is available as of today through Matrix, and users do not require separate credentials, the organization noted As more Americans move across state lines,…

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American searches for Canadian real estate rise ahead of U.S. election  BNN Bloomberg

Pre-election tumult led to jump in U.S. searches for Canadian real estate: report  BNN Bloomberg

Pending home sales have grown for the second consecutive month—leaping 7.4% and reaching the highest level seen since March—due to lower mortgage rates and rising inventory. The rise, however, may be short lived, according to some economists. NAR’s September Pending Home Sales Index jumped to 75.8, following August’s minor rise of 0.6% and nearing March’s…

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DENVER, Colo.—Doom-and-gloom headlines about the U.S. economy have been everywhere. But compared to the rest of the world, the U.S. is exceeding expectations as other global superpowers struggle to find their economic footing, renowned economist Mohamed El-Erian said Monday at the Mortgage Bankers Association Annual Conference & Expo in Denver. El-Erian, president of Queens’ College…

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The MLB players' luxe homes in Hawaii, Rancho Cucamonga, Manhattan and Malibu battle for a place in Inman's luxury finals.

Starting Nov. 1, eXp agents will have access to new revenue streams, especially those who reach the virtual brokerage's ICON status, eXp World Holdings CEO Glenn Sanford said at eXpcon Miami.

Mortgage applications were essentially flat this week, decreasing only slightly, yet still reflecting buyer reservations, economists say, with rates hitting a four-month high and market volatility related to the election and the upcomingFed meeting.  According to the latest Weekly Applications Survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association, purchase applications fell for the fifth-straight week, down 0.1%…

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Fridman had been affiliated with Compass since 2017 and was a top producer at the firm. His departure was reportedly announced internally at the end of last week by Regional Vice President Parker Beatty.

Discovering Costa del Sol: why Americans are finding their Dream Homes in Europe’s mini Los Angeles  The Canary

Easing mortgage rates and increased inventory in September undercut buyer anxiety from the previous months, leading to a 7.6 percent month over month increase in contract signings.

The Jason Mitchell Group (JMG), America’s #1 real estate referral brokerage, is opening the doors to team leaders and broker-owners who are ready to take their business to the next level. By partnering with JMG, brokerages gain access to a robust system designed to fuel growth through consistent high-quality referrals, exclusive partner relationships, and nationwide…

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AIMCo and Ridgeback buy City & Docklands’ London BTR scheme  Property Week

Pending Home Sales Advanced 7.4% in September  National Association of REALTORS®

Rechat markets itself as an "experience management platform" for its library of tools that assist agents from lead initiation through deal completion — the entire transaction experience.

Former Compass Regional President Danielle Wilkie and long-time coach Heather Frick have launched The Helm coaching platform to elevate women in real estate.