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The Impact of REACH and Second Century Ventures on Real Estate Technology

In the dynamic landscape of real estate, the integration of technology has become a pivotal force reshaping how professionals operate and engage with clients.

Tech that works for agents: 4 REACH startups changing the game

From smarter offers to AI-powered tools and financial freedom — meet the REACH startups reshaping real estate.

Will AI make real estate fairer or more biased?

2025 Illinois REALTORS® President Tommy Choi asks if AI is helping us eliminate bias in real estate or reinforcing it in ways we don’t even realize.

Beyond the software: What agents can do to help prevent fraud at closing

Fraud appears in many different forms across various industries, and unfortunately, real estate is no exception.

NAR strengthens communications department with two major hires  

The new executives have marketing and communications experience in Washington, D.C. 

Pending home sales plunge in April on high mortgage rates 

The 6.3% month-over-month decline was the steepest the U.S. market has seen since September 2022. 

Case-Shiller: National home-price growth continues in March but at a slower pace

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index rose 3.4% in March, a slight decrease from the 4% annual gain measured in February.

NAHREP: The Top 250 Latino Mortgage Originators

The highest-ranking Latino originator in greater Houston was Pedro Garcia Jr., of DHI Mortgage, who reached a sales volume of $94,622,746 across 316 transactions.

Report: Douglas Elliman gets takeover offer from Anywhere Real Estate 

The initial bid is unlikely to be accepted, an insider told Bloomberg.

Guaranteed Rate Affinity appoints Guadagnino and Dilday to leadership roles

Guaranteed Rate Affinity has appointed Dino Guadagnino as regional vice president of reverse mortgages and Kevin Dilday as area sales manager for the Mid-Atlantic region. 

The Montlake ‘Spite House’

At its widest point, the house measures 15 feet across. At its narrowest, just 55 inches — barely big enough for a standard doorway.

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Zillow outlines private-listing ban set for May 28 rollout 

The online marketplace fleshed out the rules of its new listing access standards policy that was unveiled in the wake of the National Association of REALTORS’® Clear Cooperation update. 

Debunking 80/20: New data shows it’s 65/20

New data released by CoreLogic/Cotality, and examined by noted industry researcher Mike DelPrete, contradicts this commonly held notion, however, and shows that the ratio is actually closer to 65/20.  

This mansion has a literal man cave

Although it looks like a typical luxury log home from the driveway, the basement has been turned into a concrete cavern, accessible from a hidden “miner’s-style” entrance.

RE/MAX: Houston home sales dip year over year in April 

Nationally, home sales slid 1.4% year over year but increased 11.3% month over month, RE/MAX said. 

The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Houston in April

All 10 of greater Houston’s most expensive home sales last month were located in Houston proper, according to the Houston Association of REALTORS®.

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