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Despite a surge in homes for sale, renting still remains the only real option for most

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While signs of a cooling housing market are beginning to emerge, with roughly 500,000 more home sellers than buyers now in play, according to a recent Redfin report, rising affordability barriers continue to sideline many would-be homeowners.  The median home price in the U.S. stood at $416,900 in the first quarter of 2025. With median […]

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Dermot Buffini discusses brokerage leadership, real estate market shifts

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Dermot Buffini, the CEO of Buffini & Co., joined this week’s episode of the RealTrending podcast for a conversation on the evolving challenges for real estate leaders. Speaking with host Tracey Velt at HousingWire’s The Gathering, Buffini addressed the pressures that brokers and team leaders face amid market volatility and shifting agent performance. He emphasized

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Aspiring buyers turn to Realtors first in their home searches: survey

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A national survey released by NeighborWorks America found that prospective homebuyers overwhelmingly turn to Realtors first when seeking information about the homebuying process — outpacing friends, family and online searches. According to the poll, 41% of respondents who plan to buy a home in the next year — or are waiting for the right time

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Survey shows buyers gaining leverage as real estate market slows

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The housing market continued to cool in May, with buyer leverage increasing across many regions of the country, according to a new survey from The Real Brokerage. Real’s May 2025 Agent Survey — which polled more than 260 real estate professionals across the U.S. and Canada — points to softening transaction activity and a shift

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More pets than kids: The increased role of animals in real estate

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As American demographics shift, so do the priorities of homebuyers, and pets are playing an increased role in real estate decisions. “Did you know there are more households with pets than children?” Jessica Lautz, deputy chief economist and vice president of research at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), wrote in a recent blog post.

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Bill White Jr. returns to Baird & Warner as VP of broker relations

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Baird & Warner has named Bill White Jr. as its new vice president of broker relations for mortgage and title services, marking his return to the firm after several years at Compass. In his new role, White will act as the primary liaison between real estate agents, attorneys and loan officers to support coordination across

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Beeline Title completes milestone crypto real estate deal

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Beeline Title Holdings, a subsidiary of Beeline Holdings Inc., has closed what it says is one of the first residential real estate transactions funded through the sale of a cryptocurrency token backed by real property. The company described the deal as a milestone in merging decentralized finance with traditional title and escrow operations. Beeline executives

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Jason Mitchell takes the crown as #1 real estate broker in the USA

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Jason Mitchell Group (JMG) officially earned the ranking as America’s #1 real estate team for both transactions and volume on Real Trends’ List for the Top Ranking Mega Teams in 2024 on June 6th, 2025. JMG, located in 42 states, finished 2024 with approximately 820 agents nationwide — now over 1000 — with 10,279 closings

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15 commission lawsuit settlements gain final approval

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In a move that’s unsurprising, U.S. District Court Judge Stephen Bough has granted final approval to 15 more commission lawsuit settlement agreements. Bough granted final approval to settlements negotiated in the Gibson and Keel suits during a joint hearing on Tuesday afternoon.  The settling defendants in the two suits, both of which are being overseen

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Christie’s affiliate adds five top agents in Northern California

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Christie’s International Real Estate Sereno, the largest locally owned and operated independent real estate brokerage in Northern California, is continuing its growth with the addition of five top-producing agents — formerly with Intero Real Estate Services — to its South Santa Clara County operation.  Joining the firm’s Morgan Hill, California, office are Karen Nelsen, Stephanie Nelsen-Alanis, Patty Filice, Christina

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