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HOUSTON—At the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) recent NAR NXT conference, real estate industry leader John Hentschel—global chair of The Counselors of Real Estate, a global organization of real property advisors—presented the top issues facing the real estate industry today. What was initially meant to be a “2026 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate” was…

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Who would guess that one of real estate’s most relied-upon tech ecosystems used by hundreds of thousands of agents and brokers was quietly built by the largest state real estate association in the U.S.? That’s the surprising story behind Florida Realtors®. While many technology platforms come with investor pitches and VC funding rounds, Florida Realtors®…

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What will be the hottest housing markets of 2026? See Redfin's list  USA Today

Forbes Global Properties announced it has welcomed Harry Norman, REALTORS® to its international network. Founded in 1930 as the first residential real estate firm in Atlanta, the brokerage will exclusively represent the Forbes Global Properties brand throughout the state of Georgia. From landmark residences to exclusive opportunities, Forbes stated that Harry Norman curates and represents…

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From left to right: Lennox Scott, Jennifer Branchini, Mark Woodroof, Kendall Bonner, Anthony Lamacchia and John Featherston Over the course of its 37 years, RISMedia’s Power Broker Forum has served as a vehicle for confronting the many issues and challenges facing the residential real estate brokerage business, offering insights and strategies from many of the…

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The industry is two years post the historic outcome of the Burnett trial, and more than one year post-practice changes from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), but the conversations surrounding commissions and compensation have yet to cease. Many could not agree a year ago how the changes in policy (i.e., the requirement of broker-buyer…

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It has been hard to predict the housing market in recent years. From the fastest ever tightening of interest rates in 2022, which brought the pandemic boom market to a screeching halt, all the way through tariff panic that appeared to derail the 2025 spring buying season, experts have had a difficult time anticipating shifts…

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This year is on track to end with a slower than average housing market, but will 2026 kick real estate into high gear? The 2026 housing forecast from Bright MLS projects another “transition year” for housing, with slight pick-ups in market fundamentals but enduring challenges for first-time buyers, as well as strong differences between regional…

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Mortgage rates improved for the second straight week according to new Freddie Mac data, showing a continued lean toward a more affordable market in the fast approaching 2026. The latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® found that the 30-year fixed rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.19%, down from last week when it averaged 6.23%. A year ago…

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Property Highlights: Location: Legend Canyon, Scottsdale, Arizona Listing Price: $12,000,000 Features: 7,063-square-foot main residence with four ensuite bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms complete with an attached one-bedroom, two-bathroom casita with full kitchen. Added Appeal: Two pools, spa, retractable poolside screen, chef’s kitchen, four-car temperature-controlled garage, solar-powered efficiency. Rising from the desert floor with the Pinnacle Peak…

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The association's IRS Form 990, which was recently released to industry media, shows where its priorities lie when it comes to spending, but also paints a picture of the state of things before "fiscal discipline" by its new CEO fully kicked in, NAR said.

When clients buy a home, under-the-radar issues often involve factors beyond cosmetic appeal, which can lead to significant financial and legal problems down the line. Key issues include the property’s history, potential environmental hazards and neighborhood dynamics that aren’t immediately obvious. Here are seven things to check on in advance of a closing. Unpermitted work/DIY…

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Private real estate investors divided over NYC revival  Private Equity Real Estate | PERE

Civil Service Closes Third London Office  TWinFM

Office and retail will drive real estate investment in Europe in 2026  Il Sole 24 ORE

S&W strengthens real estate tax team  Green Street News

How data centre developers and investors can approach strategic real estate considerations in Europe  Osborne Clarke

HREF Ireland provides €1.54m loan for Dublin resi portfolio  Bridging & Commercial

Savills secures trio of co-living planning permissions across London  Savills

From mortgage rates to homeownership rates and more, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker provides insights tailor-made for 2026.