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The tax reform enacted in July 2025 introduces significant implications for independent contractors, particularly Realtors®. While marketed as pro-small business, the legislation reveals deeper structural complexity that reshapes the professional obligations, financial strategy and operational literacy required of today’s real estate agent. Four major areas of change stand out: The Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction,…

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Compass CEO Robert Reffkin has been unafraid to challenge other industry figures. Reffkin has been an outspoken critic of the National Association of Realtors®’ (NAR) Clear Cooperation Policy, and Compass is currently engaged in litigation with Zillow over the latter’s new listing rules. Reffkin has previously claimed that Zillow, NAR and MLSs “exploit” agents in…

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Police seize properties worth £130m linked to Cambodian scam network  The Times

London Home of Late Fleetwood Mac Star Christine McVie Sells For Nearly £7 Million  Mansion Global

As the government shutdown reaches day 14, the future remains uncertain. Although the Senate is set to reconvene today to vote on a Republican short-term spending measure, the fact that this is the eighth vote on the matter with little movement on stances from lawmakers has left much to be desired in terms of a…

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Celebrating 25 years of success, HomeSmart unveiled a new brand identity today complete with a new logo and messaging for the brand from the stage at its annual premier agent event, Ignite: Growth Summit 2025—back where it all began a quarter of a century ago in Scottsdale, Arizona, in front of agents, brokers and franchise…

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How can a boutique brokerage avoid being eclipsed by an industry behemoth? Dezireh Eyn suggests leaning into transparency as a differentiator.

HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin Week Ending 10 October 2025  Hotel News Resource

Mick Jagger’s former London home has sold for $7.3M  New York Post

Maya Jama backs London estate agent's launch of new connections app for creatives  Yahoo

Limehome Now Launches First UK Property in London’s Streatham High Rd, Expanding Tech-Enabled Apartments Across the Country  Travel And Tour World

Homes.com, a CoStar Group online residential marketplace, has announced the launch of Smart Search, a new home-search experience that brings artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language capabilities into the home-finding journey.  The company says Smart Search is a new way for consumers to search the way they speak and find homes that match their lifestyle.…

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Centurion Corp acquires London site for £41 million to develop student housing  The Business Times

The London address: Why the world’s wealthiest still want to live in the capital  Luxury London

Trial begins in Austria over collapse of billionaire property tycoon’s empire [VIDEO]  TVP World

British socialite and wealthy real estate agent prove rumours wrong  dailymail.co.uk

British socialite and wealthy real estate agent prove rumours wrong  Daily Mail

German PropTech startup Arbio raises €31 million to build Europe’s first AI-native platform for holiday rentals  BeBeez International

Limehome Launches in London, Targets Rapid UK Expansion  Hospitality Net

Social media is as important today as it ever has been for real estate agents. In recent months, Inman spoke with agents succeeding on multiple platforms. Now all their tips are gathered in one place, with a few more from SERHANT. CEO Ryan Serhant.