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Dublin Property Market: Work From Home Triggers Office Crash  Bloomberg

Above, Anthony Lamacchia (left) and Kevin Sears Massachusetts-based Lamacchia Realty has announced the acquisition of Sears Real Estate, which expands the brokerage into the Springfield, Massachusetts, market.  The three-person leadership team at Sears Real Estate, which includes Managing Broker Brian Sears, Broker/Owner Dan Rodriguez and Broker/Owner Kevin Sears, who is also the current president of…

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Blackstone Making $10 Billion Multifamily Purchase, Going on the Real Estate Offensive  The Wall Street Journal

US Appeals Court reopens National Association of Realtors antitrust probe  ICLG.com

Fading hopes that mortgage rates will come down in the next 12 months are primary drag on Fannie Mae's Home Purchase Sentiment Index, but job and income concerns were also up in March.

Jamie Dimon thinks interest rates could rise to 8 percent or more. He also said in a new letter that a recession and stagflation could be in the offing.

Squeeze Intensifies for U.S. Homeowners as Property Taxes Surge Amid Commercial Real Estate Market Woes  Hoodline

The company specifically referenced a pending legal settlement that could lead to a number of changes in the way agents and brokerages make money, saying that the importance of communicating the profession’s value to consumers is paramount.

The Real Brokerage (Real), a company that combines real estate, mortgage and closing services with technology in an effort to deliver a single end-to-end consumer experience, announced on April 8 that it has entered into a settlement agreement to end the pending class-action litigation, Umpa v. NAR, on a nationwide basis. It is one of…

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The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has announced SoFi as a new partner with NAR REALTOR Benefits®. As part of the agreement, NAR members and their clients can receive exclusive rates and discounts on mortgages, student loan refinancing, personal loans and more. “This partnership amplifies our support for the diverse financial needs of our members,”…

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The Real Brokerage agreed to change business operations as part of its proposed settlement agreement in Umpa v. NAR.

Selling a home is more than a financial transaction; it’s an emotional journey. This process can stir up feelings, from excitement about prospects to sadness over leaving memories behind. Understanding and managing these emotions is crucial for staying motivated and positive. I will examine the psychological aspects of selling a home. You will see my…

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You did it. You jumped into the real estate game and now you’re “in it to win it.” That’s both exciting and challenging, especially when you’re a new agent looking to establish yourself in your market. There’s a lot ahead of you, and a lot on your to-do list. One of the best things you…

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30-year industry veteran joins JLL's Value and Risk Advisory platform  JLL

As we now enter Spring, it’s a time where we get that burst of renewed energy and start to grow, thawing from winter just like the flowers and trees. But those good vibes don’t always make it to Summer, let alone the rest of the year. What do you rely on to keep you fresh…

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Spain to scrap 'golden visas' granting non-EU property buyers residency  Voice of America - VOA News

Routine cleaning and maintenance saves both time and money, RentRedi CEO Ryan Barone writes, can retain or increase property value and attracts qualified tenants.

Find out what Rockette Realtor Jessie Crouch can teach you about standing up for yourself and your clients.

Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. While the recent National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) settlement continues to make headlines and spark conversations across the industry, the legal system waits for no man as cases continue to appear and evolve.…

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Here's where U.S. homeowners pay the most — and least — in property taxes  CBS News