When RISMedia’s 37th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange kicks off on September 3, 2025, it will mark just over one year since the new real estate rules went into effect on August 17, 2024. Since then, the industry has weathered a lot: the finalization of the landmark $418 million NAR/Burnett settlement, the brokerages in that…

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United Real Estate Richmond and River City Blues Realty have announced their official merger, forming RVA Blue Realty—an independent entity aligned with United | Richmond. The combined expertise of the two established firms will better serve clients across Central Virginia. As part of this transition, United stated that Smitty Smith will take on the role…

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A middle ground that provides choices for sellers and options for agents might be just what the industry needs to create movement in the market, broker Cara Ameer writes.

The real estate landscape can shift like quicksand, but in the midst of it, one rock-like truth remains firm: listings are the foundation of a successful business. While buyer representation continues to evolve, agents who master the art of securing listings will lead the market in 2025 and beyond. The key? Consistently generating leads and…

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While real estate professionals are familiar with running their own business, helping buyers and sellers, what about being on the other side of the game as an investor?  Buying real estate as an investment strategy can be a way to build intergenerational wealth and cash flow, and a real estate professional’s knowledge and network can…

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While real estate professionals are familiar with running their own business, helping buyers and sellers, what about being on the other side of the game as an investor?  Buying real estate as an investment strategy can be a way to build intergenerational wealth and cash flow, and a real estate professional’s knowledge and network can…

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In today’s world of AI search and brokerage M&A, trainer Bernice Ross writes, branding your business with your name or your brokerage isn’t enough. Here's what to do instead.

Today’s blog was inspired by Renee Gonzales, CEO of Long Companies, a HomeServices of America company headquartered in Tucson, AZ. At her recent annual company recognition event, Renee delivered a powerful keynote on the lion mentality—a mindset rooted in courage, resilience, focus, dominance and strategic thinking. In real estate, courage is non-negotiable. This industry is…

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Adapting to economic trends in real estate  IPE Reference Hub

The house price hangover haunting Britain five years on  The Telegraph

Europe Real Estate Market Size, Regional Outlook, Valuable  openPR

While mortgage applications were down this past week, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) pointed to steadier mortgage rates and increased inventory as positive signs for this year’s spring housing market. According to MBA’s latest Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 14, 2025, the Market Composite Index (a measure of mortgage loan application…

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Where would you live in London if money was no object? Londoners reveal all  Time Out London

Toronto real estate market turns to ice amid tariff, economic uncertainty  The Globe and Mail

London City Office sells to SVP at 62% discount to offer price  Hindustan Times

London’s Newest Developments Lean Into the Wellness Boom and Green Living  Mansion Global

PSERS commits €75m to real estate  PERE

PSERS recommends €75m to real estate  PERE

Mayfair and Bayswater in demand as prime central London sees first house prices rises since 2023  Evening Standard

US Housing Market Gets 'Encouraging Sign'  Newsweek