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No one is protecting real estate agents. That’s a problem
It's time to stop allowing portals and brokerage bottom lines to treat real estate agents like an afterthought, Brown Harris Stevens' Maggie Ross writes.
Flock cameras spark homebuyer backlash as disclosure lags
Automatic license plate readers from Flock Safety got their start inside homeowner associations, long before becoming a national political flashpoint. Real estate has yet to settle whether an HOA's surveillance contract is something a buyer deserves to know about before closing.
The Golden Girls had it right, and more older adults are catching on
As older adults rethink what it means to age in place, Julie Escobar writes that "The Golden Girls" model offers a surprisingly modern lesson about home, friendship and whether independence is the same as living alone.
Forbes Global Properties Announces Addition of Rivolta International Realty
Forbes Global Properties has announced the addition of Rivolta International Realty as its exclusive member for Rome and the entire Lazio region. Rivolta International Realty brings more than seven decades of experience, local knowledge and a dedicated approach to representing Rome and the Lazio region’s properties, according to a release. “It is a privilege to…
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Court rejects bid to revive Realtor.com ‘fake leads’ appeal
Plaintiffs seeking to revive a lawsuit accusing Realtor.com parent company Move of selling “fake” leads were dealt a big setback Thursday.
Is Airbnb the angel who’ll save housing or the devil next door?
Airbnb didn't create America's housing crisis, Chris Drayer writes. But after 19 years, they may have helped prove something the real estate industry should have figured out by now: Supply matters.
Local Logic Launches MCP Server to Ground Real Estate AI in Verified Location Data
Location intelligence company Local Logic has announced the availability of the Local Logic MCP, a hosted server that connects AI applications directly to verified location data through the open Model Context Protocol. According to a release, the Local Logic MCP allows compatible AI models to retrieve measured information about neighborhoods and individual locations when responding…
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Real estate tech’s next big opportunity is about more than single-family homes
The next generation of proptech may not be about helping consumers find a home, Troy Palmquist writes. It may be about helping them decide where — and how — they want to live.
Mortgage Rates Up Nearly 100 Basis Points Since Start of Iran War
Mortgage rates continue to climb, this week reaching their highest point since January 2025, and leaving buyers with an uphill battle at a time when the summer lull typically retreats. And, with a swath of housing indicators–existing home sales, pending home sales, home purchase applications–hitting recent lows or reaching negative territory along with no sign…
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Global Spotlight: How London’s Mayfair International Helps U.S. Real Estate Firms Compete Globally
The Mayfair office is located on this bustling luxury block. Real estate may be rooted in local expertise, but many of today’s most valuable client relationships extend beyond local borders. Affluent buyers move between countries. Sellers expect their properties to reach international audiences. Families maintain homes in multiple cities, while business owners, investors and executives…
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