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Where else is Zillow not enforcing its private listing ban?

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Fri, 2025-11-14 04:55
Zillow acknowledged last week that it wasn’t enforcing its private listings rule in Chicagoland, opening the question of where else the standards might not be in effect.

All about the Benjamins: 5 things to know before throwing money at real estate problems

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Fri, 2025-11-14 04:00
Your real estate budget isn't built for brute-force spending, Josh Ries writes. It rewards clarity, consistency and thoughtful execution.

How to help senior real estate clients right-size with confidence

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2025-11-13 23:47
Finance expert Sofia Nadjibi, MBA, shares how real estate professionals can transform the downsizing experience for senior homeowners by blending empathy, strategy and smart financing tools.

Welcome to the Senior Class: Downsizing with a home equity conversion mortgage

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2025-11-13 22:45
Developer and contributor America Foy says agents are missing the boat when it comes to education on senior housing opportunities. The home equity conversion mortgage product is just one example.

Why independent brokerages matter more than ever amid real estate consolidation

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2025-11-13 21:00
Windermere's OB Jacobi writes that it’s more important than ever to preserve independence and keep the industry vibrant, diverse and focused on the things that matter most.

What is a 50-year mortgage? The pros and cons of Trump’s proposal

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2025-11-13 19:00
The proposal from Trump is a reminder that the industry must evolve, Darryl Davis writes, but evolution without diligence can lead to structural weakness.

Homebuilders’ rate buydowns are leaving buyers underwater: WSJ

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2025-11-13 18:11
The American Enterprise Institute estimates that 64 percent of homes sold by the largest homebuilders provide permanent mortgage rate buydowns, which often don't count as seller concessions.

Judge Strikes Class Certification Motions in Buyer Case in Win for NAR, Brokerages

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2025-11-13 17:37

A judge has ruled in defendants’ favor over the class certification dispute in the largest homebuying commission case: Batton vs. The National Association of Realtors® (NAR).  Judge LaShonda A. Hunt granted a motion by defendants in the case, who include big brokerages along with NAR, ruling that the plaintiffs’ motions for Class Certification “stricken without…

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Relocating a Humanoid: A New Frontier for Corporate Relocation

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2025-11-13 15:31

Above: Phantom, a humanoid designed for advanced manufacturing, on scene of the Reindustrialize Summit. When dealing with corporate relocation, most moves typically involve people, their families and household goods. But earlier this year, RELO Direct®—Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®’s (LeadingRE) full-service relocation management company—was asked to relocate something entirely different: a humanoid robot.…

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Bright MLS Partners With ICE Mortgage Technology to Bring Paragon Connect to Its Ecosystem

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2025-11-13 15:29

Bright MLS announces that it will integrate ICE’s Paragon Connect MLS platform into its technology ecosystem to support its future growth. Paragon Connect is a mobile-first MLS platform created to allow real estate professionals to research, collaborate and manage listings from anywhere. The platform offers API integrations, advanced collaboration tools and powerful customization tools that…

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