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Most agents think they have a brand, but clients often see something different, marketing strategist Jennifer McAlpine writes. Use this quick 30-minute audit to determine whether your messaging is clear, memorable and aligned with what you truly do best.

Grand City Properties stock faces renewed pressure amid European real estate financing challenges an  AD HOC NEWS

How The Story On Ares Commercial Real Estate (ACRE) Is Shifting Around New US$5 Targets  Yahoo Finance

Great Portland Estates plc stock faces renewed pressure amid UK real estate valuation uncertainties  AD HOC NEWS

The company is the second firm to settle in a suit known as Batton. Keller Williams previously settled last month.

With 1.5 Million Real Estate Agents in the U.S. and Only 1% Divorce-Certified, Ronda Hopper Built the Career Most Agents Don’t Know Exists  USA Today

News | CoStar World News for March 26  CoStar

With 1.5 Million Real Estate Agents in the U.S. and Only 1%  openPR.com

An Acclaimed Design Duo’s Live-Work Compound in London Just Listed for $5.3 Million  Robb Report

The Council of Multiple Listing Services argued that a “false narrative” about pre-marketing homes is gaining traction.

“Secret profit” can show up in everyday transactions. Summer Goralik and Troy Palmquist share how to disclose properly and avoid unforeseen consequences.

An open letter directed to MLS providers by Compass, Redfin and Rocket Mortgage was made public last week. It represents a new low in disingenuous behavior. In it, they make an argument for “seller choice” in permitting sellers and their agents to withhold listings from MLSs so they can be introduced in “private listing” networks…

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How the Iran war could crush the U.S. housing recovery, and it's not just about mortgage rates  CNBC

Anthony Lamacchia, founder of Crush It In Real Estate training, and industry veteran Allan Dalton have announced the launch of a new, nationwide training and certification program, the Certified Real Estate Consultant(SM). Developed in conjunction with RISMedia Founder & CEO John Featherston, the online course is designed to elevate a real estate professional’s value, reputation…

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BatchDialer, powered by PropStream, has announced the launch of three newly restructured pricing plans with savings designed to make scalable outbound calling more accessible and cost-effective for real estate professionals.  Built to support businesses at every stage of growth, Propstream stated that the updated plans lower the barrier to entry while delivering more built-in infrastructure,…

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Momentum seems to be building for Zillow Preview, with the portal announcing the addition of 24 additional brokerages to the program just one week after its launch. According to the company, Zillow Preview is designed to expand early visibility for sellers, agents and buyers at a critical moment in the home shopping journey, and the…

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Jonathan Spears shares why organization is one of the most powerful and often overlooked drivers of real estate business growth.

Khan and government confirm emergency measures to kickstart London housebuilding  Property Week

High prices and inventory constraints in the housing market have not just affected people looking to dive into the market through buying and selling, but have put a serious hold on the home-flipping segment of the market. ATTOM’s 2025 year-end U.S. Home Flipping Report found that a typical home flip earned $65,981 in gross profit,…

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With mortgage rates rising due to higher oil prices from geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, mortgage applications saw another fall this week, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association. MBA’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey found that the Market Composite Index (a measure of mortgage loan application volume) fell 10.5% on a seasonally adjusted…

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