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U.S. Property Development Launches With HQ in Fort Worth Stockyards  Dallas Innovates

U.S. Property Development Launches With HQ in Fort Worth Stockyards  dallasinnovates.com

US real estate firm CoStar sweetens bid valuing Australia's Domain at $1.8 billion  Marketscreener.com

U.S. News & World Report puts Omaha atop its hot U.S. housing market list  Nebraska Examiner

Purchase loan requests are up 7 percent from a year ago, as loosening housing inventory and a pullback in mortgage rates presents FHA buyers with more opportunities.

Land data and marketing solution Land id, reviewed by Inman in 2024, worked with Land Report editors to highlight the holdings of Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates and Ted Turner.

The Jason Mitchell Group (JMG) has announced record earnings for 2024. The company, with operations in 42 states, reports finishing last year with approximately 820 agents nationwide (now 1200+) completing 10,277 closings and $5.1 billion in transaction volume. The company reported year-over-year transaction growth of around 23%.  From an earnings perspective JMG reported an 18%…

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Flood of orders published without explanation on social media target programs and practices designed to boost lending in minority communities, protect borrowers from unfair or deceptive practices.

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.