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7 Best Data Center Stocks, ETFs and REITs to Buy  U.S News & World Report Money

Japanese Investors Flex Their Muscles In London  Bisnow

Above: Morgan Carey Real Estate Webmasters has introduced an impactful update to its CRM: the “Conversations” metrics. Designed to address a critical gap in call tracking and reporting, Conversations gives team leaders and agents deeper insights into lead engagement and agent performance. By focusing on the interaction rather than just call volume, Conversations aligns with…

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Let’s be real—picking up the phone can feel like stepping onto a battlefield. That little device suddenly weighs a thousand pounds. And the excuses? Endless. “I don’t want to bother people.” “I’ll do it later.” “I’m just not good at it.” Sound familiar? Listen, you’re not alone. Fear of prospecting is one of the biggest…

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Forbes Global Properties and Concierge Auctions, the exclusive auction provider to Forbes Global Properties, have announced a new strategic alliance. The companies say the collaboration will leverage the global presence of both brands to further expand their reach and offer opportunities to high-net-worth buyers and sellers worldwide.  With a presence in 26 countries and over…

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UK Property and Construction Sectors React to Spring Statement and Unexpected Fall in Headline Inflation  FM Industry

U.S. ranks high among easiest countries to launder ‘dirty’ money via real estate: Report  Peoples Gazette

Mortgage application activity was down a bit from last week, but remained at a noteworthy weekly and annual pace.  According to the latest  Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) for the week ending March 21, the Market Composite Index (a measure of mortgage loan application volume) decreased 2.0% from the previous…

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London's property market is broken — this spring statement won't fix it  Evening Standard

Keller Williams has opened its 11th Caribbean master franchise in the Cayman Islands, according to an announcement on Tuesday. Regional Operating Principal Adam Sax will oversee KW's rollout, with the first market center office slated to open during the second quarter of 2025.

After essentially putting off a decision on the Clear Cooperation Policy for several months despite significant pressure, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) yesterday offered what appeared to be its final decision, toeing a narrow line by affirming the controversial MLS rule while creating a new category to allow “flexibility” for keeping listings off consumer-facing…

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Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman writes that a consumer-forward model that favors transparency is a win for the fair market.

New Jersey real estate broker and former Goldman Sachs executive Pam Taylor believes in diversifying your portfolio but not without making the people you touch profoundly better for it.

Mortgage. Appraisal. Market. Agent. Millage. Acre. Those are the kinds of M and A words normally associated with residential real estate. Not M&A as in Mergers and Acquisitions. But the latter has more and more become industry news lately, in addition to frequent consolidations as well, with smaller firms joining national brands in order to…

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Coach Melanie Klein profiles this brokerage leader and her belief in the limitless opportunities the real estate industry provides for women.

This week let’s talk about optimism—why it’s a game-changer in leadership, performance, and life itself. “Do you think you can, or do you think you can’t? Either way, you’re right.” – Henry Ford To live an extraordinary life, you need a strong psychological foundation—one that can withstand adversity while remaining adaptable to change. I often…

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Ireland Home Price Inflation Hits 8 Year High in Early 2025  The World Property Journal

Northern Ireland Property: Here are a selection of local homes on the market for £100K  MSN

Six points on the state of the real estate industry and its prospects  Delano.lu

L&G partners with Japanese developer to deliver 1,000 homes across London  Housing Today