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NAR names REACH class of 2025

The real estate-technology firms will receive help scaling up their businesses from the association’s strategic investment arm, Second Century Ventures. 

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MBA: Mortgage applications rise as housing inventory increases

The most recent Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey shows homebuyer activity continued despite the economic uncertainty. 

[update] NAR: GOP tax plan passed by House is big win for real estate

Described by members as “very positive” for real estate, the tax plan now includes five provisions that were among NAR’s top priorities. 

Daniel Kadoch joins Douglas Elliman

Kadoch brings 15 years of real estate experience to his new role and currently represents over $200 million in off-market inventory.

HomeSmart upgrades yard signs with SmartSigns and SmartRiders

HomeSmart’s yard signs will now have QR codes and NFC (Near Field Communication) tags allowing home shoppers to access property details.

NAR: Staging a home can increase sale price by up to 10%

Homes that are professionally staged not only attract more attention from potential buyers — they also sell faster and for more money, according to data from the National Association of Realtors’® 2025 Profile of Home Staging.  

The Rigsby Team joins Premier Sotheby’s

Golf property expert Brian Rigsby leads the team with general manager Natasha Rigsby.

Keller Williams hires CFO, makes interim COO’s appointment official

New CFO Tim Dieffenbecher previously served with CEO Chris Czarnecki at Broadstone Net Lease and Broadstone Real Estate. 

Cotality: Pace of home-price growth slows in March on economic concerns

Despite the deceleration, the company, formerly known as CoreLogic, expects prices to rise another 4.9% over the next year.

13th Floor completes Solera at Avalon Trails 55-plus rental community

The community’s 74 single-story villas come in two- and three-bedroom floor plans measuring between 1,300 to 1,450 square feet.

Robin Schmid leaves Douglas Elliman for ONE Sotheby’s

The South Florida real estate veteran worked at Coastal Sotheby’s International Realty before joining Douglas Elliman nearly 10 years ago. 

Survey Results: How South Florida agents define luxury real estate

What are luxury buyers looking for? How do you define a luxury listing? We asked, you answered.

Breaking into the luxury market starts with crafting a presence

Building a luxury real estate brand starts with a luxurious website, says Malte Kramer, founder and CEO of Luxury Presence.

Housing Scorecard: Existing-home sales slide, while inventory surges

Existing-home sales declined, while housing inventory and days on market rose across Naple and Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.

March’s interest-rate slide prompts jump in pending home sales

The National Association of REALTORS’® Pending Home Sales Index rose 6.9% in March, compared to economists’ expectations of a smaller 1% gain.

Solares returns to Douglas Elliman after four months at Compass

The industry veteran’s new title is executive vice president of sales and strategy. 

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