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Every time you visit a website, there’s an invisible war happening behind the scenes. Nearly half of all internet traffic isn’t human—it’s automated. Even more alarming, about one-third of that traffic comes from “bad bots” designed for malicious purposes. In some countries, like Ireland, these malicious bots make up more than 70% of all web…

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In the face of economic headwinds and shifting market dynamics, brokerages must embrace change with clarity, strategy and agility, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes.

REsides has announced a new partnership with Earnnest, designed to deliver a faster, more secure and streamlined payment experience for all REsides subscribers.  REsides noted that the new integration will simplify transactions and enhance the agent-client experience for brokers and agents. REsides has long provided a digital platform for earnest money payments, but this integration…

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CENTURY 21 Scheetz has announced it has joined forces with CENTURY 21 Breeden REALTORS®, strengthening the brand’s presence across Central Indiana. Now operating under the CENTURY 21 Scheetz name, the combined organization includes 10 offices and over 420 independent agents.  Founded in 1951, CENTURY 21 stated that Breeden REALTORS® has been a well known name…

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Continuing its flip-flop—after starting the year with sliding sales and jumping back up in February—existing-home sales were down again, at almost 6%, in March. Compared to February, existing-home sales dropped 5.9% in March, from 4.26 million to a rate of 4.02 million, according to the latest data from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).  The…

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Mortgage rates are still high. The housing market is suffering in turn.  USA Today

For the most part, the broker has very little control over the listings taken by agents. From an ethical perspective, it would be problematic for a broker or an agent to turn down a listing. The most common compromise of brand versus ethics occurs with luxury brands. It’s odd to see a luxury brand sign…

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RE/MAX® has announced Don Kottick—former president and CEO of Sotheby’s International Realty Canada—has been named President of RE/MAX Canada. With over 30 years of excellence in the Canadian real estate industry, RE/MAX stated that Kottick brings a wealth of experience in corporate and franchise development, brokerage management, technology and related services.  Kottick will oversee RE/MAX…

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From 2020 to 2025, the number of cities with million-dollar starter homes has grown from 85 to 233. Twenty five states had these cities, with California and New York having the highest concentration.

The ‘best small town in the South’ is luring new residents with low-cost living perks — and it’s not in Florida  New York Post

Why Europe’s luxury property market is a safe haven for South African investors amid rand weakness  MSN

Madrid and Paris office markets appear most attractively priced in Europe  Institutional Real Estate, Inc.

European real estate recovery to continue despite US tariff turmoil  Green Street News

Positive Signs For Northern Ireland Commercial Property Market  Business Eye

Irish Lakefront Mansion Hits the Market With a Full Wellness Complex  Mansion Global

Occupier demand for commercial property in Northern Ireland on the up: report  Belfast Telegraph