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Homebuilder confidence slipped in August as the housing market grapples with affordability headwinds and buyer skittishness amid high interest rates and home prices, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released Thursday. The index, which measures builder sentiment, dipped two points to 39 in August from a…

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Nearly 1 in 10 homes in the US are worth $1 million or more — a record high  The Independent

Mastering a niche makes you more valuable in the eyes of consumers, senior real estate expert Nikki Buckelew writes, and it will make selling real estate a far more interesting and enjoyable career.

Two days before the implementation of new cooperative compensation rules, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman explained what the changes will mean for consumers and the industry at-large.

Study: Germany one of priciest markets for real estate in Europe  MSN

Closing a deal for your client feels like crossing the finish line, but there’s always the potential for the contract to fall through somewhere along the way.  Bright MLS, the second-largest multiple listing service covering the Mid-Atlantic region, wanted to know how concerned REALTORS® should be about this—a question that drove its recent report, “Getting…

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A record share of U.S. homes are worth $1 million or more. See which cities have the most.  CBS News

Study: Germany one of priciest markets for real estate in Europe  Yahoo Finance

Not many real estate executives can offer a more comprehensive and expert overview of the compliance implementation starting today, Aug. 17, as Sue Yannaccone, president and CEO of Anywhere Brands and Anywhere Advisors. She is responsible for overseeing both company-owned brokerages and franchise operations across Anywhere’s six brands, including Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate,…

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The future of real estate is still unwritten. Still, Nykia Wright, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) interim CEO, is encouraging members to at least help co-author it as the industry continues to face its share of challenges ahead.  “I understand that people are frustrated with things, but bring that frustration in-house so that we…

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Insider Buyers At Anywhere Real Estate Recover Some Losses, But Still Down US$27k  Simply Wall St

Chinese Estates offloads Mayfair property to Oval Real Estate  PropertyEU

In an exclusive interview with Inman, Highnote founder and CEO Mark Choey unveiled his company's latest products aimed at helping agents "win buyers" in a post-settlement world.

How new real estate rules are set to reshape home buying and selling across the U.S.  CBS News

London real estate: Are we becoming a buyer's market?  The London Free Press

These are the 10 most desirable real estate markets right now—5 are in the Midwest  CNBC

New rules for buying and selling a home go into effect this weekend  WUSA9.com

Looking to buy a home? You may now need to factor in the cost of your agent's commission  WUSA9.com

News | Chinese Estates Completes Sale of Prime Mayfair Offices  CoStar Group