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Above, Bess Freedman The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) has announced that New York City’s residential brokerage community gathered on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 to celebrate the 36th Annual Residential Deal of the Year Charity and Awards Celebration. The event honored outstanding deals and professionals from 2024, while raising money to support the…

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Homebuilders and developers have spent this year anxious about potential tariffs, as they stand to be directly impacted due to higher costs of imported building materials. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has found that, during Q1, multifamily housing developers’ confidence was down year-over-year.  “Like remodelers and single-family builders, multifamily developers are being affected…

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AI seems to be the focus of many earnings calls these days; at The Real Brokerage, it was the voice. Tamir Poleg, chairman and CEO of The Real Brokerage, took the backseat during the first quarter earnings call as Real’s Leo Copilot—an AI-powered agent assistant—took over, speaking for Poleg, in his voice, reading his prepared…

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Your client just closed on a house, so there’s plenty to celebrate. This also means the end of your business relationship—well, at least for now—so a closing gift is a great way to show them your appreciation. Not all closing gifts need to be over-the-top, but if you want to leave a lasting impression on…

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Housing affordability—the hurdle holding many potential buyers back from taking the leap into ownership—remains a distinct challenge in the market as more than 80% of metro markets registered home price gains in Q1 2025, according to a new report. The National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) latest Metropolitan Median Area Prices and Affordability report found that…

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In our industry, there is no shortage of advice and opinions out there. New tools, social media trends, webinars and promises of fast results appear weekly. Lately, the conversations have gotten even louder, with industry lawsuits, changes to commission practices and constant talk about what the future might hold. It is easy to feel overwhelmed.…

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Zillow has had an energized start to the year, surpassing its outlook for the first quarter by posting $598 million in revenue—an increase of 13% YoY and a continuation of its double-digit growth trend. In its For Sale business, revenue was up 8% over last year ($458 million), with the residential category up 6% and…

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Real estate data platform PropStream has announced its participation in the upcoming REI Summit, taking place June 1–3, 2025, in Austin, Texas. Hosted by BetterLife REI, the REI Summit is known for “cutting through the fluff” and delivering how-to sessions that equip attendees with proven strategies for long-term success in real estate. With a shared…

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Above, Charles Furlough Pillar To Post Home Inspectors has announced that CEO Charles Furlough was named the winner of a Bronze Stevie® Award in the Maverick of the Year category in the 23rd Annual American Business Awards®. All organizations operating in the U.S.A. are eligible to submit nominations for the awards including public and private,…

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Above, with panoramic views of Miami, the Penthouse at The Residences at 1428 Brickell offers nearly 12,000 square feet of bespoke luxury, including soaring 30-foot ceilings and two expansive terraces. This premier listing is part of a marketing partnership between Aperture Global, Cervera Real Estate, and The Residences at 1428 Brickell Avenue. For those who’ve…

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Above, from left, Johnny Mowad, Cole McNew, George Gatt, Nicole Vermillion, Michael Martinez and Biana Arentz May is Affordable Housing Month, and no one gets a better view of home affordability issues than those helping people buy or sell their homes. To learn what real estate leaders are doing to help clients navigate the financial…

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At a time when housing inventory has been a persistent challenge and market constraint, agents are searching for any edge they can get when selling homes. A new report from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) found that almost three in 10 (29%) real estate agents reported that staging homes for sellers resulted in a…

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