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Russian billionaire’s penthouse among top Manhattan contracts

Nov 19, 2024

Penthouses asking $45 million and $39 million topped Manhattan luxury contracts during the week ending Nov. 17, according to Olshan Realty's weekly luxury report. A total of 37 contracts were signed on properties priced $4 million and up.

Back-to-back storms tank pending home sales in Florida

Nov 19, 2024

Increasingly violent hurricane seasons and surging home insurance costs have tanked Florida's housing market, according to a Redfin market report published on Tuesday.

Corcoran Group enters nation’s capitol with new franchise

Nov 19, 2024

In welcoming Corcoran McEnearney to its network, the brand grows the number of Corcoran-affiliated agents by nearly 10 percent. The new company will have offices in D.C., Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.

7 elements for crafting airtight contracts in a post-Sitzer world

Nov 19, 2024

As real estate continues to evolve in a post-Sitzer | Burnett era, contract documents are likely to be refined and modified to reflect current trends, broker Cara Ameer writes.

After NAR NXT, it’s clear: NAR is leading us into more lawsuits 

Nov 19, 2024

This is a moment of transformation in our industry, and you have a choice: adapt or fall behind, coach Darryl Davis writes. Don’t wait for the market to dictate your future. Take control. 

7 inexpensive ways to say ‘thank you’ this Thanksgiving

Nov 19, 2024

It's gratitude season, Darryl Davis writes, so let's show how much our colleagues, clients, vendors and friends mean with these affordable and original gift ideas.

25 contract terms every new agent should master before 2025

Nov 19, 2024

Cara Ameer and Nicole Solari share the 25 terms that are crucial for new agents to explain to buyers and sellers without the benefit of crib notes.

NAR perks and lavish spending spotlight of New York Times report

Nov 18, 2024

Volunteer National Association of Realtors' leaders received perks and payment that lawyers say could run afoul of US tax laws, according to an investigation by the Times published on Monday.

AnnieMac notifies more than 170K customers of data breach

Nov 18, 2024

National mortgage lender offering affected customers free credit monitoring and identity theft protection after hackers accessed Social Security numbers in August data breach.

Homie: NAR created a ‘weapon’ that it used to block competition

Nov 18, 2024

In the latest filing in its quest for damages, Utah-based discount brokerage Homie asserted NAR, KW, RE/MAX and others created and enforced rules that amounted to an illegal conspiracy.

What does true business alignment really mean?

Nov 18, 2024

True alignment offers opportunities for growth, innovation and transformation in both your business and the industry at large.

Housing costs force Americans earning less than $50K to sacrifice

Nov 18, 2024

Nearly three-quarters of U.S. residents earning less than $50,000 annually are struggling to keep up with monthly rent or mortgage payments, causing many to make dramatic sacrifices to stay afloat.