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Above: Vince Leisey For Vince Leisey—CEO of Omaha, Nebraska-based Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ambassador Real Estate—offering concierge-level service is mission-critical in today’s market. With inventory shortages continuing to put a strain on the housing market and fewer buyers than we’ve seen in a long time, Leisey points to his relationship with American Home Shield® (AHS®) as…

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Shaniqua Newkirk alleged that agents at the luxury firm violated the Fair Housing Act in either failing to respond to her requests for assistance in finding housing or simply not helping her with her Section 8 voucher.

Homeowners across the U.S. are facing rising property taxes—and Florida legislators are floating proposals to not only bring down homeowners’ tax bills, but to phase out the property tax altogether.  Though facing some recent risk and decline, Florida is projected to remain one of the most booming housing markets in the country during the 2020s.…

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Consumer sentiment continues to take a serious tumble, with members of all political groups beginning to express worry and unease in their economic outlooks, according to the latest data from the University of Michigan. The latest Index of Consumer Sentiment reading came in at 57 for March, falling a whopping 11.9% from February’s 64.7 reading.…

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Compliance expert Summer Goralik examines the new watered-down version of Clear Cooperation announced this week along with what it means for agents and consumers.

A Flurry of New Luxury Hotels Has Landed in London—Here’s What You Need to Know  Robb Report

Inflation continues to climb, only a week after the Fed’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged. The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index increased 0.3% in February. Excluding food and energy (so-called “core inflation”), the PCE price index increased by 0.4%, according to the latest report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis.  Year-over-year, the PCE…

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Compass Florida is expanding its reach even further into Southwest Florida's luxury real estate market with the opening of a brand new office in the heart of downtown Naples, the brokerage announced Wednesday. The Stabile Group, led by real estate expert Karen Stabile, will be joining the new space.

$32m Remuera mansion an architectural portal to Europe  Stuff

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London's housing crisis is harming generations — so how could we fix it?  London Evening Standard

U.S. Pending Home Sales Uptick in February  The World Property Journal

The cuts are all part of what NAR called a "months-long strategy" to "streamline" and "reposition" around its new leadership team, as well as "reallocate" the association's budget dollars.

The housing market's spring selling season is here. Can buyers catch a break?  USA Today

Over 60% Greeks Own a First Home, 39% a 2nd Home: European Report  tovima.com

Acting director Russell Vought claims bureau "abused its power" in redlining case against Townstone Financial that dragged on for four years, to "further the goal of mandating DEI in lending."

'I was priced out of home ownership so bought a £30k home in Europe in my 20s'  Devon Live

Today, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) announced it is eliminating a total of 61 positions as CEO Nykia Wright—who has held the role on a permanent basis for just over six months—continues her transformation of the organization in the wake of multiple turbulent years. “The industry is changing, and it is our responsibility to…

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Today, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) announced it is eliminating a total of 61 positions as CEO Nykia Wright—who has held the role on a permanent basis for just over six months—continues her transformation of the organization in the wake of multiple turbulent years. “The industry is changing, and it is our responsibility to…

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News | Mitsubishi and Evo Lake complete first London logistics deal for industrial platform  CoStar Group