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| Forward-Looking Indicators Turn Negative, First Time in Six Months | ||
| 9/18/2026 12:51 PM | ||
| The economy remains in what could be described as a complicated state as the latest indicators took a slight downturn in August, according to the latest data from nonprofit business research firm The Conference Board. The Leading Economic Index—an early indicator of where the economy is heading in the near term—decreased slightly in August by...Read More | ||
| NAR Wins Meta’s 2026 Agency Award for Best Use of Automation | ||
| 9/18/2026 12:27 PM | ||
| The National Association of Realtors® announced it has won Meta’s 2026 Agency Award for Best Use of Automation for the innovative use of AI-powered audience technology to connect more effectively with prospective first-time homebuyers. The Meta Agency Awards recognize agencies and advertisers that use Meta’s advertising solutions in innovat...Read More | ||
| Sustainable Growth: Building a Business That Lasts | ||
| 9/18/2026 11:09 AM | ||
| As CEO and co-owner of The Ashton Real Estate Group of REMAX Advantage, the No. 1 REMAX team in the world*, I’m often asked what it takes to build a high-performing real estate business. Many people think the answer is simple: close more transactions. Production certainly matters, and high-performing agents should be proud of the… T...Read More | ||
| Transaction Management Should Do More Than Save Time: It Should Give Brokers More Control | ||
| 9/18/2026 10:40 AM | ||
| Shouldn’t a digital transaction management system work just as well for brokers as it does for agents? Agents need a platform that makes forms, signatures and documents easier to manage. Brokers need visibility, consistency and a clearer way to track what is happening across the business. The right transaction management platform should deliver ...Read More | ||
| Op-Ed: The Most Valuable Asset in Real Estate Isn’t Artificial | ||
| 9/18/2026 10:36 AM | ||
| Artificial intelligence has quickly become one of the most talked-about topics in real estate. Nearly every conversation about the future of our industry includes automation, predictive analytics and digital transformation. As someone who spends every day focused on operations, technology and growth, I find that exciting. But I also believe we’r...Read More | ||
| Forbes Global Properties Announces Addition of Rivolta International Realty | ||
| 9/17/2026 4:27 PM | ||
| Forbes Global Properties has announced the addition of Rivolta International Realty as its exclusive member for Rome and the entire Lazio region. Rivolta International Realty brings more than seven decades of experience, local knowledge and a dedicated approach to representing Rome and the Lazio region’s properties, according to a release....Read More | ||
| Local Logic Launches MCP Server to Ground Real Estate AI in Verified Location Data | ||
| 9/17/2026 2:57 PM | ||
| Location intelligence company Local Logic has announced the availability of the Local Logic MCP, a hosted server that connects AI applications directly to verified location data through the open Model Context Protocol. According to a release, the Local Logic MCP allows compatible AI models to retrieve measured information about neighborhoods and...Read More | ||
| Mortgage Rates Up Nearly 100 Basis Points Since Start of Iran War | ||
| 9/17/2026 1:53 PM | ||
| Mortgage rates continue to climb, this week reaching their highest point since January 2025, and leaving buyers with an uphill battle at a time when the summer lull typically retreats. And, with a swath of housing indicators–existing home sales, pending home sales, home purchase applications–hitting recent lows or reaching negative territory alo...Read More | ||
| Global Spotlight: How London’s Mayfair International Helps U.S. Real Estate Firms Compete Globally | ||
| 9/17/2026 1:15 PM | ||
| The Mayfair office is located on this bustling luxury block. Real estate may be rooted in local expertise, but many of today’s most valuable client relationships extend beyond local borders. Affluent buyers move between countries. Sellers expect their properties to reach international audiences. Families maintain homes in multiple cities, while ...Read More | ||
| 6 Key Numbers Buyers Must Examine Before Committing | ||
| 9/17/2026 1:07 PM | ||
| There’s a reason most everyone in real estate has their eyes peeled on how the mortgage rate moves every week. Even a slight rise can short-circuit some buyers. The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage reached 6.71% in early September, its highest level in 13 months, according to Freddie Mac. A separate daily measure… The post <...Read More | ||