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NorthstarMLS in Minnesota has announced a strategic partnership with industry-owned technology alliance Broker Public Portal (BPP) to operate an MLS consumer search platform designed to deliver a more transparent, accurate and broker-connected home search experience. The MLS says the initiative represents a significant step in NorthstarMLS’s long-term technology strategy. By aligning with an industry-owned home…

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More Than 60% of America Is Covered by Drought and Millions of Homes Are at Risk  Realtor.com

California Real Estate Brokers, Inc. (C.R.E.B.), majority shareholder of MetroList MLS, has announced a partnership with Broker Public Portal (BPP) to bring MetroList’s listings to Cribio.com (Cribio), the organization’s industry-owned home-search platform. As part of the agreement, C.R.E.B. has also become a unit holder in Broker Public Portal, signaling its investment in an industry-led, broker-centric…

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Compass has announced the appointment of Tanya Reu-Narvaez as chief people officer of Compass International Holdings.  a 24-year veteran of Anywhere Real Estate, Reu-Narvaez will lead the company’s People Enablement Team, overseeing enterprise talent strategy across its global platform. Her responsibilities will include total rewards, talent acquisition, professional and organizational development, engagement and culture initiatives…

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Optimize your listing for international buyers by making sure the property is packaged and distributed in the languages and channels buyers actually use, Marie Wang and Kevin Mo write.

Just like with social media, REDX's Curtis Fenn writes, the agents who use artificial intelligence platforms with intention and a plan will flourish in the years ahead.

Rent collection is about more than ongoing operations. When it's done correctly, it helps you keep your best tenants.

Don’t hold your breath for a "Goldilocks effect." These key metrics show the real estate market continues to sputter.

Raveis365+ uses artificial intelligence to help agents manage customer relationships, lead funnels and marketing tasks.

The worry heading into the spring 2026 housing market was that “history would repeat itself” from 2025 and lead into another “cruel summer,” as described by Realtor.com® Chief Economist Danielle Hale.  Last year, “tariff-driven uncertainty and recession fears” created headwinds for the market, preventing a spring bloom or summer heat-up from taking place. This year,…

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Since the commencement of the U.S. and Iran war, energy prices have soared, and the latest findings from the Bureau of Economic Analysis’ Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) index (the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation) found that catching up. The PCE price index experienced a large bump in March 2026; after hovering around 2.9% annual…

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Firefighters tackle huge blaze at property near synagogue in north London  Yahoo News New Zealand

Nonprofit business research organization The Conference Board released its latest Leading Economic Index (LEI)—which provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading—showing a decline of 0.6% in March 2026, more than reversing its 0.3% increase in February.  Overall, the LEI fell by 1.0% over the…

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Sadiq Khan to probe London’s £4,000-a-year service charges  The Telegraph

Mortgage rates bumped back up this week but overall remain in the low 6% range, contributing to a subdued but steady spring market, according to economists.  The average mortgage rate ticked increased 7 basis points to 6.30%, up from 6.23% last week, and back to the same point from two weeks ago, according to the…

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HGTV names these Virginia, Maryland suburbs among the hottest in U.S.  Delawareonline.com

Boomers and the Silent Generation own 34 percent of all U.S. housing value, but their grip is tightest in a handful of metros.

Mews unifies operations and fuels growth for Llano Real Estate Group’s portfolio  Hospitality Net

Planning for an open house requires diligence; you don’t get a second chance for the first impression of a house. For real estate agents wanting to add a bit more fun to the touring, your options range from a snack table to a music playlist.  When it comes to picking the right song, it never…

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Pending home sales posted their biggest annual gain in six weeks and new listings rose for a second consecutive week during the four weeks ending April 26, according to Redfin.