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Q3 | 2025 Luxury Report
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Figure unveils industry-first blockchain stock offering
Figure Technology Solutions Inc. filed a registration statement on Monday with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a proposed public offering of its Series A Blockchain Common Stock, marking the launch of the first blockchain-native public equity security. Figure‘s
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Foreclosure activity up nearly 20% in October
ATTOM released its October 2025 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, showing 36,766 properties with foreclosure filings — including default notices, scheduled auctions or bank repossessions — a 3% increase from September and more than a 19% increase from a year ago.
Should I Sell My House Now?
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Bright MLS to integrate ICE’s Paragon Connect platform
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Picture yourself house hunting. You walk into a sleek downtown condo with floor to ceiling windows and a rooftop pool. The next day, you tour a row of townhouses where kids ride bikes along the sidewalk and each home has
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In today’s digital world, more buyers are starting their home search online. This has led to the rise of the virtual open house, an innovative way for sellers and real estate agents to connect with potential buyers without the need
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Choosing where to live is one of the biggest decisions you will make, and it shapes your daily life more than you might realize. Some people thrive on the constant buzz of the city, enjoying the excitement and convenience at
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Divorce can be both emotionally and financially complex, with one of the significant issues to resolve being what happens to the marital home. To divide assets fairly, a divorce home appraisal must provide an objective assessment of the property’s fair
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As of September 30, 2025, mortgage rates have slightly increased for 30-year fixed loans but show mixed trends across other loan types. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose by 3 basis points to 6.62%, while the 15-year fixed rate marginally
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No. 1 eXp mega team Pemberton Homes branches out on its own
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Automate half your real estate business, keep all your humanity
Most real estate agents think automation means replacing people with cold, robotic systems. I get it —your buyers and sellers want you, not a machine. But here’s the truth: when used right, AI doesn’t replace your humanity, it amplifies it. By
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With the NAR settlement behind us and new rules on professional fees in place, conversations with clients have shifted. MLSs no longer display offers of compensation, and most buyers are signing Buyer Agency Agreements that spell out how their real