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Owners of Marilyn Monroe house sue LA over demolition
The lawsuit filed last week alleges that the city of LA took part in "backroom machinations" in order to landmark a house that does not meet criteria for status as a historic cultural monument to "arrange the desired outcome."
American Cancer Society relists former NFL owner’s home for $35M
After years of trying to sell the mansion alongside the Potomac River, former Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder donated the estate to the ACS. Now the charity is attempting its own sale.
1,500-agent Tennessee real estate brokerage joins Compass
Forty-nine-year-old Nashville firm Parks Real Estate has merged with Compass. The firm has 15 offices across the state and closed $6.25 billion in sales in 2023.
Meet a high-touch underdog taking on the search portal Goliaths
Movoto may be a familiar name, but under OJO's ownership the brand is quietly embarking on a David-and-Goliath struggle for a place in the portal pantheon.
Demand for vacation homes plummeted in 2023
United States homebuyers took out 90,772 mortgages for second homes in 2023 — 40 percent fewer than they did in 2022.
What agents and brokers really want to tell each other: Intel survey
Agents and brokers talk. A lot. But what's left unsaid may be nearly as important. Intel analyzed survey responses of hundreds of real estate professionals for insights into an unbreakable bond.
Getting loud about my heritage has shaped my life and career
Celebrate AAPI month with Atlanta team leader Amy Tep by taking the time to understand the many different types of people who are part of the AAPI community.
Avoid these top 5 rookie mistakes in real estate marketing
From neglecting digital platforms to disregarding personal branding, Side's Manny Solis writes, here are five critical rookie mistakes that often derail real estate marketing campaigns.
Your essential marketing toolkit for a post-NAR settlement landscape
Ready to transform the way you communicate your value to clients? Marketing expert Marci James helps you reshape the agent-client relationship by prioritizing clear communication and exceptional results.
Why luxury leads in today’s market
As the demand for ultra-luxury properties persists, learn how agents can rise to the challenge and secure the most coveted listings in today's competitive market.
Author, Engel & Völkers’ Martha Melendez reflects on her mom
Author, HGTV guest and Engel & Völkers’ Martha Melendez shares how her mother’s vision for her has shaped her life and led to her accomplishments.
NAR attempts to reboot its rep at midyear conference: The Download
The National Association of Realtors membership gathered in the nation's capital to ctrl-alt-del its reputation. Did it work?
Assumable mortgage platform Roam expands coverage area
With $3 million in new funding, Roam wants to help buyers "wind back the clock" on mortgage rates in markets nationwide by the end of the year.
Multifamily developer sentiment slips during Q1
According to NAHB, multifamily developers are feeling less confident in the market for new builds as high interest rates lead to difficult lending conditions.
EXp launches new coaching platform, eXp Elevate Coaching
EXp Realty's new coaching platform, eXp Elevate Coaching, features live and on-demand courses from the brokerage's top agents. The first round of classes starts in June.
Keller Williams hosts its 16th annual RED Day giveback initiative
Keller Williams hosted its latest RED Day, which challenges its 176,000 agents to give back to their communities. This year's day yielded "thousands" of projects.
Grant Cardone makes return to television with ‘Real Estate King’
The new series will follow Cardone as he evaluates real estate projects and decides whether or not to invest in them.
Engel & Völkers Americas launches Real Estate Sentiment Index
The monthly index, for which the luxury firm began gathering data in March 2023, is based on roughly 250 responses collected each month from the firm's real estate professionals across the U.S., Canada, Caribbean and Mexico.