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William Raveis celebrates 50 years with an official state proclamation
Governor Ned Lamont on Wednesday proclaimed March 27 "William Raveis Day" in Connecticut as the brokerage celebrated 50 years of service with an unforgettable anniversary bash.

Dr. Shani Mott spent her last days fighting for housing equality
The Baltimore homeowner succumbed to cancer before she could celebrate a landmark appraisal bias win. She's part of a long legacy of Black homeowners who've died while fighting for their rights.

$188M Palm Beach estate — the city’s priciest — goes into contract
The estate sits alone on its own 2.3-acre man-made island and went into contract on Monday. The negotiated price, and the buyer's identity are still unknown.

Mortgage rates are chasing Treasury yields lower — for now
With a key inflation report due Friday, mortgage rates and long-term Treasury yields have retreated to levels not seen in two weeks after Fed signals it could ease up on "quantitative tightening."

Value over discount: 8 tips for navigating post-NAR settlement
Explore how to transcend discounting and enhance value in response to the NAR settlement with strategic consultant Chris Pollinger.

NAR’s settlement could impact women more than men. Here’s why
Women in real estate are already earning about 60 percent less than their male counterparts. Rachael Hite looks at the latest wage gap data and explores how less commission compression could widen that gap.

Compass brings on Atlanta’s Beacham & Company
Glennis Beacham founded the former indie brokerage in 2006 after growing her career over the course of more than two decades to become one of Atlanta's top luxury agents.

Nepo Babies grow up as data points to new phenomenon: Nepo Buyers
Thirty-six percent of Gen Zers and millennials who plan to buy a home in the near future intend to use a cash gift from family to contribute to a down payment, according to data from Redfin released Wednesday.

LoanDepot settles high-profile appraisal bias lawsuit filed in 2022
Lender revises appraisal policies and practices in wake of lawsuit by Baltimore couple who claimed their home was undervalued by more than $250,000 because they were Black.

Do brokerages have right model for this business climate? Intel asked
Most real estate professionals are quite bullish on their own brokerage's business model. But more are beginning to question it, according to a review of the latest Inman Intel Index results.

5 things every broker should be doing after NAR’s settlement
Brokers need to lead by example, new Inman contributor Valeria Grunbaum writes. Walk the talk, and don't buy into the fear and uncertainty of these post-settlement times.

How have your client conversations about commission changed? Pulse
On this week's Pulse, we want to know how your conversations about commissions with clients have shifted in the wake of commission lawsuits and settlements. Weigh in, and let us know!

7 crisis management tips for handling commission uncertainty
The critical difference between survival and downfall during turbulent times, such as the commission lawsuits, is effective crisis management, Keller Williams' Julia Lashay Isreal writes.

Pacaso is now offering shares in homes for as little as $130K
The new price point marks a strategy shift for the company, which buys homes in vacation markets, converts them into LLCs and sells shares to up to eight buyers.

Mastering Social Media with Sotheby’s International Realty
In this hour session Sotheby’s International Realty will explore what has worked for the three brokers to grow their business and drive leads with their online personalities. Pull back the curtain on approaches to social marketing Explore panelist philosophy on digital media How to hone your virtual curb appeal to elevate your career

The Agency opened 12 new offices in Q1 amid rush of global expansion
The luxury brokerage's first-quarter activity has spanned the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Spain, and most recently Edmonton, in Canada's Alberta province, the brokerage announced Tuesday.

‘NAR’s days are numbered’: Ben Belack of ‘Buying Beverly Hills’
The Agency's Ben Belack shares his thoughts on NAR settlement news, the current industry landscape and the American Real Estate Association ahead of Season 2 of the popular Netflix real estate reality TV show.

Corcoran launches first franchise in Oregon, with emphasis on Portland
Corcoran Prime is owned and led by Becky Jackson, and the franchise boasts approximately two dozen agents and staff with services across greater Portland, according to an announcement.

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