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Twenty-three-year-old Century 21 Scala Group agent Matt Torres shares his journey to the 2024 Paris Paralympics and the key to helping people with disabilities thrive.

Owners of Marlborough Gallery Put London Building Up for Sale for Over $32 M.  ARTnews

Real estate agents today face a marketplace with unprecedented conditions: higher interest rates, rising home prices and historically low inventory. The impact of the commission lawsuits exacerbates all this. More than at any time in history, sellers and buyers alike are scrutinizing the value that a REALTOR® brings to the transaction. These challenges mean your…

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Rent and Utility Hikes Take Biggest Bite of Tenants’ Income in these States  New Jersey Business & Industry Association

Above, Jillian Young United Real Estate has announced that Jillian Young, president of its Naples, Florida affiliate, Premiere Plus Realty, has been named to Gulfshore Business Magazine’s 2024 Class of 40 Under 40. The honor is awarded to standout professionals in Southwest Florida who exhibit remarkable leadership, significant career achievements and a strong dedication to…

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US household wealth rises in Q2 to record $163.8 trn on real estate gains  Business Standard

Many Americans are renters—and while it’s still considered a more affordable option than buying a home, renting comes with its own cost burdens. These burdens are not limited to the lowest-income renters either. Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies recently published a paper tackling this very issue, titled “Subsidizing the Middle: Policies, Tradeoffs, and…

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August marked the eighth consecutive month in which Manchester, New Hampshire, was ranked the hottest U.S. market by Realtor.com. The top 20 hottest markets were all in the Northeast and Midwest.

Good news for those hoping for more decreases in mortgage rates this week, however the same challenges persist regarding affordability and inventory, preventing a meaningful break in the hindered housing market. The 30-year fixed rate mortgage averaged 6.20% this week, down from 6.35% last week, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) released…

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US household wealth rises in Q2 to record $163.8 trln  Reuters.com

US household wealth rises in Q2 to record $163.8 trln  Reuters

It’s never too early to plan for the future, especially when working in the fast-paced real estate industry. As we approach the end of the third quarter, now’s the time to map out the specific areas you want to focus on so that you’re set up for continued success. To get some perspective, we asked…

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US Household Wealth Hits Record $163.8T on Real Estate Gains  Newsmax

A New Federal Reporting Requirement Has Been Established for Non-Financed Transfers of U.S. Residential Real Estate to a Trust or Legal Entity  JD Supra

US Household Wealth Rises in Q2 to Record $163.8 Trln  U.S News & World Report Money

US household wealth hits record $163.8 trln on real estate gains  Reuters.com

US household wealth hits record $163.8 trln on real estate gains  Reuters

Women Leading Real Estate in London  Bisnow

Everyone has strengths and weaknesses. The job of a real estate agent encompasses a great many skills, and you are unlikely to perfect every one of them. But, like with all professions, some skills are more important than others. And when you must showcase them over and over again in order to succeed with current…

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It’s a tough market, but this is the market where careers are made, Real’s Jimmy Burgess writes. Double down on your work ethic, sharpening your skills and serving others.