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That’s Daft! Irish online giant buys NI’s leading property portal  The Negotiator - The essential site for residential agents

London Gate collaborates with OCTA Properties to launch three residential projects  Middle East Construction News

Singapore's rich target real estate in London, Australia, and Japan  Real Estate Asia

Guest view: Making the most of Europe’s forests  IPE Real Assets

Rocket Companies—which recently acquired Redfin and is currently undergoing the acquisition of Mr. Cooper—continued to see high earnings results during its second quarter, as noted during its earning call July 31. Rocket CEO Varun Krishna noted that he believes they are “building a foundation for infinite capacity at Rocket, where our growth is supercharged by…

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Rocket Companies—which recently acquired Redfin and is currently undergoing the acquisition of Mr. Cooper—continued to see high earnings results during its second quarter, as noted during its earning call July 31. Rocket CEO Varun Krishna noted that he believes they are “building a foundation for infinite capacity at Rocket, where our growth is supercharged by…

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CEO Varun Krishna says lender has already seen a surge in leads and higher conversion rates from the Redfin deal, thanks to "cross pollination" of leads, agent referrals and mortgage applications.

From the main stage at Inman Connect San Diego on Thursday, Schneider envisioned an era in real estate where a smaller number of competitors deliver a higher level of value for homebuyers and homesellers.

Market headwinds stunted eXp World Holdings' revenue growth during the second quarter, only rising 1 percent to $1.3 billion. However, the company is bullish about its future, highlighting eXp Global's growth.

Kelman said it was a tough decision to sell, but one that ultimately will empower the company to better compete with portal giants like Zillow, Realtor.com and Homes.com while continuing to focus on customer service.

Above: RE/MAX Hawaii Leaders Myron and Ambur Kiriu  RE/MAX® has announced it will be welcoming Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Advantage Realty, led by industry powerhouse Myron Kiriu, into the RE/MAX network. The conversion, effective August 1, brings six offices and 170 high-performing agents under the RE/MAX Hawaii banner. RE/MAX Hawaii states that it’s…

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Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. has announced that it’s been named a Top Low-Cost Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine, appearing on its 2025 list of Top Franchises for Less than $150,000. To earn recognition as a Top Low-Cost Franchise, companies must demonstrate they offer a qualified entrepreneur a “reasonable” opportunity to start a franchise for less…

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Side's Guy Gal says the greatest threat to the industry are Realtor associations, multiple listing services and brokerages that depend on inexperienced agents to generate profits.

Photography is one of the most useful skills an agent can cultivate; cliché as the description of a picture’s value is, a single photo will serve a listing about as well as 1,000 words will. There are tricks of the photography trade to nail down, whether you’re snapping quick pics with a smartphone or shooting…

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At Inman Connect San Diego, Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales said it's time to turn the page on Clear Cooperation and focus on solving issues that will improve consumers' main challenge — affordability.

Above: Set high above the city, this sprawling residence features an expensive wraparound offering 180-degree views of the Manhattan skyline. Property highlights: Location: Brooklyn, New York Listing price: $16,995,000 Features: 5,261-square-foot duplex with five bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. Added appeal: Wraparound terrace with 180-degree views, interiors by Widell & Boschetti, guest/entertainment wing, floor-to-ceiling windows, heated…

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GO RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST COMPLETES US$410 MILLION INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING  ca.finance.yahoo.com

GO RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST COMPLETES US$410 MILLION INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING  Yahoo.co

GO RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST COMPLETES US$410 MILLION INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING  Yahoo Finance

Mortgage rates remain elevated as the economy and housing market see continued challenges, according to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey®. The 30-year fixed rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.72% this week, down very slightly from the 6.74% reported last week and the 6.73% observed last year. Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist Sam Khater noted that…

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