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Zillow Says Its Innovations Saved Agents the Equivalent of 85 years in 2025

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Tue, 2025-12-16 12:39

Zillow is closing out 2025 with a striking milestone. According to the company, its suite of agent-focused tools has collectively saved real estate professionals the equivalent of over 85 years of work time in 2025. That’s 744,600 hours—enough time to: Walk around the Earth nonstop almost 90 times, Travel to the moon and back over…

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November Jobs Report Reveals Highest Unemployment Rate Since Sept. 2021

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Tue, 2025-12-16 12:29

The labor market continued to see growth in November, although with little net change since April, and the unemployment rate had little change from September, according to the latest Employment Situation Summary from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), delayed due to the government shutdown. The latest jobs report saw employment grow by 64,000…

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Brown Harris Stevens Miami Adds The Arca Group to South Florida Roster

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Tue, 2025-12-16 12:14

Brown Harris Stevens Miami has added The Arca Group to its South Florida operations, expanding its regional presence with the addition of an all-female team of experienced agents.  The Arca Group includes Jenny Gonzalez, Rocio Useche, Adriana Sanchez and Diana Yocum. Collectively, the team brings more than 50 years of experience working with international, out-of-state…

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The Midwest is best? Why buyers flocked to the Heartland in 2025

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Tue, 2025-12-16 11:56
The most popular market of 2025, according to Zillow's rankings, is solidly Midwestern, reflecting American homeowners' desire for affordability and a relaxed lifestyle.

Report: Overwhelming Majority of Buyers/Sellers Want Representation

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Tue, 2025-12-16 11:45

The news is good for real estate agents. At the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) Real Estate Forecast Summit, held remotely earlier this month, Jessica Lautz, NAR’s deputy chief economist & VP of research, highlighted data showing that 88% of buyers use an agent to help them navigate the home transaction process.  Additionally, the use…

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Watchdog: Agents earn too little. Consumers pay too much

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Tue, 2025-12-16 11:35
In an Inman op-ed, Stephen Brobeck, senior fellow at the Consumer Policy Center, responds to Cara Ameer's recent critique of the CPC's report on post-settlement changes impacting homebuyers.

Upping Your Game: How to Compete Amid the New Rules of Luxury Real Estate

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Tue, 2025-12-16 11:20

Above, top row from left, Laurie Mecier-Brochu and Keith Ard; bottom row from left, Matthew Melinger and Kimberly Cocotos Industry reports examining the luxury real estate market have shown that there are two tracks unfolding as we head into the new year–balance and a slowing pace of price appreciation in some markets while others continue…

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How this agent’s marathon mindset made him one of luxury real estate’s top earners

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Tue, 2025-12-16 04:50
Santiago Arana realizes that real estate is all about playing the long game. And even if it seems like no clients are transacting, it is important to stay visible and top-of-mind.
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