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While most Americans default to employer-sponsored 401(k) plans, self-employed real estate professionals need more adaptable solutions, Certified Financial Planner Amanda Neely writes.

Find out how this team leader does more than lead; he empowers each person "to reach their full potential and build a sustainable, successful career in real estate."

Last call out to the Inman community for nominations for those fueling a culture of creativity, pushing boundaries and leading change. Innovator award nominations close May 16.

Amy Chorew speaks with Real broker and team leader Tim Macy about building and growing a sustainable team in any market.

More and more agents are showing homes north of the million-dollar mark with tactics that should only be used on mid-range or lower listings, Troy Palmquist writes.

European property market: Where have housing costs soared the most?  Yahoo

Squire Patton Boggs Adds Real Estate Capability in Ireland  Global Legal Chronicle

CMLS anticipates Galicia's expertise in MLS policy will help guide members "through complex landscapes while championing transparency, efficiency, and pro-competitive practices."

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Heritage Group has announced it has acquired Advantage Realty Partners (A.R. Partners) in Manchester, Tennessee, to further expand the firm’s service area and market share in Middle Tennessee.  Last November, the firm joined forces with Baker and Cole Properties, which now does business as Better Homes and Gardens Real…

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With more homes to choose from, purchase loan applications were up 18 percent from a year ago last week as buyers forged ahead despite economic uncertainty.

NAR's for-profit investment arm Second Century Ventures selected Foyer, Guest House, Infinityy, NEO, Pitch59, Pixlmob, Tether RE and QwikFix to participate in REACH this year.

United Real Estate has announced the expansion of its Huntsville, Alabama-based operations, Leading Edge Real Estate Group (Leading Edge), to a new Northwest Alabama location in Florence. This strategic move follows the brokerage’s 2023 and 2024 mergers with Burt & Co Real Estate, Matlock Realty and Revolved Realty. Currently the number three market leader in…

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Trump says no golf, real estate talk in Saudi meetings  Reuters

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Now is the time to nominate a new agent for RISMedia’s 2025 Real Estate Rookie of the Year! We are still accepting nominations! The deadline to nominate is tomorrow, May 15 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Nominate a Rookie! The 2025 Rookie of the Year award, designed to honor real estate professionals who are new to…

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Digital mortgage lender Lower has acquired real estate portal Movoto in a move that shows a growing appetite for deals between mortgage companies and consumer-facing real estate platforms. The acquisition announced Tuesday combines Lower’s mortgage lending platform with the digital home-search reach of Movoto.com, which attracted more than 150 million visits in 2024. Executives describe…

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Great conversations, writes coach Annette DeCicco, start by providing sellers information and choices so that they can confidently make decisions. Study up. Practice your lines. Every expert does.

A lawsuit filed by a fired Appraisal Institute employee is alleging that over multiple years, the organization misreported test scores to regulators and state agencies, refusing to rectify issues when they came to light. Alissa Akins, former Director of Education and Publications at the Appraisal Institute, alleges that she was terminated after bringing the issue…

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Bob W boosts southern Europe growth with two senior hires  Short Term Rentals - News

Fathom Holdings Inc. achieved some definite growth in business in Q1 2025, with executives pointing to the launch of the new Elevate program as a strong indicator of current—and future—successes. Fathom reported a total revenue of $93.1 million in Q1 2025 in its recent earnings call, up from $91.7 million in Q4 2024 and a…

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