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DC-area agent launches site to explain commission changes

4+ day, 18+ hour ago  (306+ words) Maryland-based real estate agent Irina Norrell has launched a hyperlocal education platform for buyers and sellers in the Washington, D.C., region, aiming to close a growing knowledge gap around agency, commissions and transaction costs in the wake of the National Association…...

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Florida Realtors, Japan-America Real Estate Coalition expand ties

5+ mon, 4+ day ago  (431+ words) Florida Realtors has signed a memorandum of understanding with Japan's JARECO to expand professional collaboration and real estate investment between Florida and Japan. The agreement emphasizes education, data sharing, and ethics." AI Summary Florida Realtors has signed a memorandum of…...

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housingwire.com > articles > us-existing-home-sales-august-2025

U.S. existing-home sales dip 0.2% in August

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (789+ words) U.S. existing-home sales decreased by 0.2% in August, influenced by regional variations and economic factors. The Midwest saw gains, while the Northeast and South experienced declines. Experts discuss the impact of mortgage rates and inventory on future sales." AI Summary U.S. existing-home sales…...

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housingwire.com > articles > fathom-holdings-partners-with-leadership-expert-on-agent-training

Fathom Holdings partners with leadership expert on agent training 

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (273+ words) Fathom Holdings is upping its agent training and coaching game by welcoming J'aime Nowak to its team." Nowak is a leadership consultant, keynote speaker, and business strategist. At Fathom, Nowak will be tasked with guiding the evolution of Fathom Elevate's…...

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Yout Ultimate Guide to Real Estate Ads

7+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1046+ words) Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more Whether you're new to real estate ads or seasoned in real estate advertising, this guide will help you improve…...

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housingwire.com > articles > new-home-sales-continue-to-slide-in-july-bringing-down-prices

New-home sales continue to slide in July, bringing down prices

7+ mon, 1+ week ago  (391+ words) The number of new-home sales in July may have only fallen slightly from a month prior, but it is meaningfully lower than a year ago, according to data released Monday by the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and…...

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Existing home sales surprise with positive growth in July

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (368+ words) Existing home sales in July exceeded monthly estimates and demonstrated year-over-year growth. However, it's important to remember that we started from a low baseline for sales in 2024, so this year-over-year growth needs to be viewed in context. For those who…...

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housingwire.com > articles > existing-home-sales-rise-in-july-after-a-rock-bottom-june

Existing-home sales rise in July after a rock-bottom June

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (430+ words) The pace of existing home sales improved slightly in July after hitting near rock-bottom levels in June, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR)." Month-over-month, the pace of existing home sales rose 2.0% in July to…...

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housingwire.com > articles > home-purchase-closing-costs-exceed-4600-lodestar-study

Closing costs for the typical home purchase now top $4,600

11+ mon, 1+ week ago  (320+ words) Homebuyers paid an average of $4,661 in closing costs on purchase mortgages last year, according to a new report from LodeStar Software Solutions. The company released its first-ever purchase mortgage closing cost report. The findings showed that, on average, closing costs…...

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housingwire.com > articles > ridley-ai-colorado-launch-mike-chambers-social-media-home-sellers

Colorado homeowner who went viral launches AI seller platform

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (690+ words) Announcing the 2025 Insiders! A Colorado homeowner who went viral on social media while attempting to sell his house on his own has taken matters into his own hands. Mike Chambers, who tried to sell his house on his own " and…...