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With commission-focused lawsuits filed by recent homesellers seemingly headed toward resolution through a patchwork of settlement agreements, the real estate industry is now pivoting to face another threat—allegations from homebuyers that companies conspired on rules that inflated commissions and harmed them. In the largest and most recent lawsuit filed by buyers—known as Batton—several big brokerages…

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Century 21 Real Estate LLC has announced its expansion in the Baltimore Metropolitan area, thanks to its latest affiliation: Harris Hawkins & Co., a Black-owned, woman-led business, now operating as CENTURY 21 Harris Hawkins & Co. Founded in 2020 by Baltimore natives Tiffany Harris and Brandi Hawkins, the company is now owned and operated by…

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US Office Outlook - Q1 2024  JLL

A federal judge appears to be leaning toward dismissing at least some of the claims against eXp in a lawsuit filed by an agent—Anya Roberts—who claims she was sexually assaulted by recruiters, discussing a tentative order that seemingly did not find the company was negligently or “vicariously” liable for the actions of influencers. The tentative…

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Editor’s note: The following ‘Myths vs Facts’ were excerpted from recent research, “Dispelling the Myths About Real Estate Commissions and the MLS,” released by Bright MLS. Bright MLS President and CEO Brian Donnellan offers context on the analysis below the comparisons. Myth: Agents steer clients to homes with higher commission rates.   Fact: Our analysis of over…

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Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® welcomes AJ Canaria Creative Services, LLC to its Solutions Group program of preferred business resources for its global network of real estate firms.  AJ Canaria Creative Services—founded by AJ Canaria, who now serves as chief photographer—provides photography services specializing in events, headshots, lifestyle shoots, editorials, and advertising, according…

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Tech firms such as Meta, Amazon, Salesforce and Google are offloading office space and letting leases expire.

Tech firms such as Meta, Amazon, Salesforce and Google are offloading office space and letting leases expire.

Sifton properties donating building for affordable housing | CTV News  CTV News London

A Texas landowner can sue the state for flood damage to his property, U.S. Supreme Court rules  The Texas Tribune

The prime central London property market demystified!  Evening Standard

Two major real estate market transformations defined the past 50 years, writes CEO Patrick Kilner. Are we ready for whatever comes next?

Insights on Commercial Real Estate – US Office  Fitch Ratings

Homes for sale in 2 Oregon, Washington cities named among best places to live in U.S.  OregonLive

Homebuilder confidence in USA holds steady in April  ETRealty

Investcorp adds $200m of assets to US industrial real estate portfolio  IPE Real Assets

Gucci owner buys $1.4B building in Europe's largest deal  Supercar Blondie

Embrace reflection as a tool for your growth, coaches Emily Bossert and Melanie Klein write. From clarifying your purpose, to redefining your goals and cultivating adaptability, this practice will allow you to control the ebbs and flows of your business more smoothly.

Find out how top producer Juan Carlos Barreneche leveraged great advice to build out a team and create his own training community.

Barrat London: Key Considerations for GCC Investors In London Property  Construction Business News