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Property highlights: Location: Grace Bay, Turks and Caicos Listing price: Starting at $500,000 Features: Beachfront residences ranging from the 580-square-foot oceanfront studio to the 6,411-square-foot four-bedroom penthouse. Added appeal: Access to resort amenities such as world-class dining, a state-of-the-art indoor fitness facility with an outdoor garden yoga studio and full-service indoor/outdoor spa. Turks and Caicos…

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Fannie and Freddie's federal regulator wants lenders to synchronize adoption of bi-merge credit reporting with more inclusive FICO Score 10T and VantageScore 4.0 scoring models.

In real estate transactions, buyers and sellers often negotiate various aspects of the deal. Negotiations can include the purchase price, closing costs and contingencies. One element that frequently arises during these negotiations is referred to as seller concessions or repair credits. These credits can play a significant role in shaping a real estate deal’s final…

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Forbes Global Properties has announced luxury specialists and market leader Coastal Properties Group International have joined its network. Comprised of more than 380 best-in-class local experts across 14 offices, Coastal Properties Group International will exclusively represent the brand in Tampa Bay’s regional luxury markets.  Established in 2012, Coastal Properties Group International stated they consistently outperform…

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In today’s fast-paced business landscape, the importance of great leadership in fostering unstoppable teams cannot be overstated. As someone deeply passionate about effective leadership and team dynamics, I’ve come to realize that successful teams are built on a foundation of community, careful recruitment and a mindset that prioritizes potential over experience. Community matters Building a…

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The technology platform is designed to improve marketing for listings. Now, Howard Hanna agents will get to exclusively offer the tool to their clients in Pittsburgh and Cleveland.

What is the most expensive house in the US?  AS USA

A key Fed inflation metric, the PCE price index, continues to drop toward the Fed's 2 percent inflation target, falling from 2.6 percent annual growth in December to 2.4 percent in January.

As a real estate agent, it is important to converse with clients to figure out what they are looking for, and what they aren’t, when shopping for a home. Some buyers, especially those on a tight budget, may have some specific non-starters when it comes to making an offer on a property. Here are four…

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A federal judge is allowing four women to move forward with civil claims that they were drugged and sexually assaulted by eXp recruiters at company events, ruling the alleged victims have “plausibly” contended that two high-profile influencers raped them—and that the company and CEO Glenn Sanford are culpable for failing to implement safeguards, as well…

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While Redfin reported losses during quarterly earnings reports in 2023, the company maintained a mood of cautious optimism. CEO Glen Kelman stressing any losses were controllable and downturns were predictable, while Redfin’s fundamentals remain strong with potential for growth. Redfin reported its Q4 earnings on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, and the year-end summation reflected these…

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The new Podium program aims to give agents an easy way to sell their most difficult properties to investors.

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) increased slightly this week, from last week’s average of 6.9% to an average of 6.94% this week, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) from Freddie Mac released Thursday. This week’s numbers: The 30-year FRM averaged 6.94%, up from last week when it averaged 6.9%. A year ago…

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Above, Paul Boomsma, left with Diane Turton Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®’s (LeadingRE) 2024 Conference Week kicked off on Weds., Feb. 27 at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas with an inspiring general session—bringing together some of the brightest minds in the business to uncover the possibilities that exist in today’s challenging environment…

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Century 21 has expanded its presence in South Florida with Soflo Home Realty, a six-year-old woman-led brokerage in Delray Beach. Broker-owner Roberta Lucas and her 15-agent team serve buyers and sellers across Broward, Miami and Palm Beach counties.

Compass reported increases of principal agent count by 7.7%, up 1,046, and quarterly market share up 4.41%—a jump year-over-year by nine basis points and quarter-over-quarter by 10 points—in Q4 of 2023, boasting respectable averages across the board despite constant challenges facing the market. Founder and CEO Robert Reffkin shared his satisfaction in the company’s progress…

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In 2010, the Berkshire Hathaway Inc. CEO said that fewer housing starts can help lay the foundation for a more balanced market down the line. His own company's recent investments in home builders show commitment to that principle.

Pending home sales dropped off 4.9 percent between December and January and were down 8.8 percent year over year.

HOA Changes for 2024 That Homeowners Should Know  Real Estate

Term Sheet: Pollack to swap Blackstone for Starwood, AEW predicts Europe's loss rate, ICG Real Estate targets €2bn ...  Real Estate Capital Europe