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News 1 - Elle Phillips
Number of US cities where starter homes cost $1M spiked since 2019
California is home to nearly half of all cities where it costs at least $1 million to buy a starter home. Nationwide, 237 cities are now "million-dollar" cities.[...]
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Demystifying KPIs and essential marketing metrics
Embracing data-driven strategies is no longer optional — it's essential, new Inman contributor Tara Meier writes. Make it your mission to understand how these insights can guide your decisions and ongoing processes.[...]
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Court revives antitrust claims against NAR in pocket listing suit
Judge says Top Agent Network "adequately alleged" NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy is a "group boycott." Meanwhile, NAR signals it may be open to repealing the rule.[...]
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Douglas Elliman, Side execs knew of Alexander bros, sources claim
New reports from "The New York Times" and "The Wall Street Journal" suggest that executives at Douglas Elliman and Side had heard about sexual assault allegations made against the Alexander brothers while they worked for their firms.[...]
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Teams Spotlight: Randy Dyck, eXimus Real Estate Team
Find out how this farmer's son built a real estate business that's focused on giving back and leading with a servant's heart.[...]
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New would-be buyer steps in with offer for REColorado
Ohio-based software company MRI Software is making a bid for the MLS just days before it could be sold to another buyer.[...]
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CoStar puts former Realtor.com editor on leave amid lawsuit
CoStar Group has put former Realtor.com News and Insights editor James Kaminsky on leave in response to Move's objections to sharing confidential information amid its trade secrets lawsuit.[...]
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EXp not ‘doing broker-to-broker compensation’ — with caveats
A much-discussed listing agreement update reflects upcoming NAR rules, but it doesn't bar sellers from offering compensation to buyers' agents.[...]
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Expect more guidance from NAR — but fewer rules: CMLS CEO Evans
CMLS CEO Denee Evans revealed why she believes NAR will choose not to create new MLS rules over the next six to 12 months ahead of her appearance next week at Inman Connect Las Vegas.[...]
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Cornerstone staffs up to grow servicing, builder partnerships
Seven executive hires in 2024 include Dana Abernathy, who will expand the company's servicing operations, and Mike Iorio, who is tasked with growing homebuilder partnerships.[...]
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Next booking for ‘Wolf of Airbnb’ grifter Konrad Bicher? Prison 
Konrad Bicher, 32, was sentenced to more than four years in prison after pleading guilty to a long-running short-term rental scam that earned him more than $1 million and his "Wolf of Airbnb" nickname.[...]
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Delta Media Group takes aim at ‘frankenstacks’ in new report
Delta Media Group published a white paper on Monday detailing the benefits of brokers adopting all-in-one tech solutions in the face of decreasing transaction volume.[...]
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Falling mortgage rates have yet to translate into pricier home sales
Applications for purchase mortgages dropped last week for the second week in a row as rising home prices continue to shut many would-be homebuyers out of the market.[...]
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Broker Spotlight: Peggy Olin, OneWorld Properties
Learn how this South Florida luxury and pre-development specialist forges strong professional partnerships and creates a collaborative environment.[...]
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Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta picks up 11:11 Realty Group
The merger with the team managed by Esther Ozuna continues the growth of an Atlanta team that has ranked among the RealTrends 100 nationally in recent years.[...]
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Palm Beach, a suburb? Not likely, residents say
Residents were taken aback when GoBanking.com recently categorized the luxury haven as a "suburb." Local agents agree that Palm Beach is "a category by itself."[...]
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11 more things you should know before going into luxury real estate
Discover essential insights for aspiring luxury real estate agents with Chris Pollinger of RE Luxe Leaders. Master market knowledge, build strong networks, leverage sophisticated marketing and provide exceptional client service to thrive in the high-stakes world of luxury real estate.[...]
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