Unlocking Your Central Florida Dream: Buying, Selling, and Investing in Orlando, Winter Park & BeyondWelcome to the vibrant heart of the Sunshine State! Central Florida, encompassing the dynamic cities of Orlando and the charming elegance of Winter Park, presents a unique and ever-evolving landscape for homebuyers, sellers, and astute investors alike. This region isn’t just…
Valuation management form Atlas VMS has appointed Trey Cole as vice president of client engagement for its AIM-Port Platform Solutions Division. In his new role, Cole will focus on strengthening customer relationships, expanding client-focused initiatives and promoting adoption of the AIM-Port platform across the country. AIM-Port — Atlas VMS’s flagship order management system — was …
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In Wilmington, North Carolina’s tight housing market — where infill land is scarce and prices have climbed sharply — Jeffrey and Becky Maynard of Our House Your Home LLC are finding creative ways to keep their mission of affordable family housing alive. What began a decade ago as a small real estate venture has evolved …
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In August 2024, as many in the real estate industry prepared for the terms of the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement to go into effect, industry professionals began wondering how agents would handle breached buyer agency agreements and if lawsuits would ensue. Fast forward 13 months, and this issue has become …
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Real estate professionals in Northern Florida now have access to listings in South Florida without needing an additional MLS subscription. Stellar MLS and BeachesMLS have entered into a reciprocal data sharing agreement, according to an announcement on Tuesday. The two Florida-based MLSs say that this agreement expands data access and connectivity for real estate professionals …
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Zillow is expanding its rent reporting program through a new partnership with Esusu, allowing renters across the U.S. to use their on-time rent payments to build credit history. The partnership allows any renter — not just those who pay rent through Zillow — to have on-time payments reported to all major credit bureaus for $20 …
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HW Data shows 2,850 single-family homes sold across the DFW metroplex last week, marking consistent sales volume as the region adjusts to a slower but still active pace. The market data signals a balanced but cooling market. Inventory and pricing trends North Texas inventory continued to grow last week, reaching 2.52 months of supply. That’s …
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Miami has been ranked as the world’s most overvalued housing market, according to the 2025 UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index. But Florida real estate leaders say the city’s fundamentals remain strong and the report misrepresents what’s really happening on the ground. The UBS index, which measures housing imbalances in 25 major cities, placed Miami …
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HW Data shows the Washington, D.C. housing market remains stable heading into mid-October, with modest sales volume and steady pricing. The District recorded 99 single-family home sales last week, reflecting a slower but consistent pace compared with early-year activity. The Market Action Index stood at 35.2, indicating a mild seller’s market with demand slightly ahead …
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For the National Association of Realtors (NAR,) transparency is the name of the game and the trade group is starting this effort by unveiling parts of its 2026-2028 Strategic Plan, which will be presented and voted on by NAR’s executive committee this fall. In a letter sent to Realtor members by NAR CEO Nykia Wright …
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