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Utility Costs, Air Quality, Energy Efficiency Shape CRE Sustainability
Washington, D.C., Dec. 4, 2025 – Clients prioritize building performance, costs, air quality, energy efficiency (NEWSWIRE).
Commercial office building showcasing energy efficiency, improved air quality, lower costs.
MetroList Broadens Reach as LIBOR Launches Affiliate Program
Calaveras Realtors partner with NC’s largest MLS; LIBOR launches Bridge2Business; Colorado IRES joins MLS Grid.
MetroList expands reach with LIBOR affiliate program launch.
Alexandria RE Equities Cuts 4Q25 Dividend to $0.72, Down 45%
PRNewswire: Alexandria Real Estate Equities declares $0.72 quarterly cash dividend per share.
Alexandria RE Equities cuts 4Q25 dividend to $0.72, 45% drop.
Silicon Valley property development hits decade‑low
Silicon Valley's commercial real estate faces best and worst times, says latest quarterly report.
Silicon Valley property development falls to decade‑low, signaling market slowdown.
Three Sixty Real Estate Launches Fresh Brand Identity
Contributed by Three Sixty Real Estate Auburn: 15+ years in Alabama real estate, launching refreshed brand identity.
Three Sixty Real Estate unveils new logo at launch event.
eXp Chooses Consumer Choice Ahead of Ancillary Revenue
While most brokerages chase profits via consolidation and add‑on services, eXp leaders emphasize consumer choice.
eXp Realty selects consumer choice strategy over ancillary revenue.
Edison Equity Unveils Fresh Active Adult Brand in Real Estate
Edison Equity Residential launches new senior housing brand to offer boomers freedom, convenience, and social life.
Edison Equity launches new active adult real estate brand.
Six factors set to influence U.S. housing in 2026
Housing market reset in 2026: rates ease, prices cool, buyers increase, Redfin reports.
U.S. housing market trends influenced by six key factors in 2026.
Why Zillow Dropped Climate Info from Home Listings
Home search site redirects users for climate risk info, citing “varying” MLS rules—details unclear.
Zillow removes climate data from home listings.
Midtown Las Vegas Mixes Crypto and Concrete to Revamp Real Estate
Midtown Las Vegas leads a real‑estate era; it rejects direct crypto, but its escrow partner offers a compliant framework.
Midtown Las Vegas blends crypto and concrete to revamp real estate.
HomeSmart Chooses Human Support Over AI
While other brokerages embrace AI, HomeSmart's President Stacey Onnen ensures agents never feel isolated.
HomeSmart selects human support instead of AI assistance.
BREEAM: Data Reshapes Real Estate Sustainability Strategy
BREEAM Wheeler & Wilson say investors demand proof not promises as whole-life carbon gran. data brown-to-green reshape risk.
BREEAM data reshaping real estate sustainability strategy.
PIMCO: Making Real Estate Sustainable and Profitable
Sustainable assets pay off: stronger tenant demand, better financing, higher exit values, says Annette Kroeger.
PIMCO executives discuss sustainable, profitable real estate strategies in boardroom.
LaSalle IM: Sustainability Turns from Slogan to Strategy in CRE
Julie Manning of LaSalle: Commercial investors now see sustainability as a core value driver, not a side initiative.
LaSalle IM promotes sustainability strategy in commercial real estate.
Local Realtor Appears on Jimmy Fallon's “On Brand” Show
On Brand: a contest where teams create ads for brands like Dunkin’ Donuts, Sonic, KitchenAid, Southwest, and Marshall’s.
Local realtor appears on Jimmy Fallon’s On Brand television show.
Boston Apartment Demand Rises in Q3 2025, Says Real Estate Times
Boston apartment seekers show renewed interest, renter engagement surges; city ranks 26th nationwide RentCafe REnT.
Boston apartment demand rises in Q3 2025, Real Estate Times reports.
Opendoor vs Compass: Which Real Estate Tech Stock Leads?
Will COMP's record growth and cash flow beat OPEN's bold AI‑driven real‑estate tech turnaround?
Opendoor and Compass compete for top real estate tech stock.
Fast‑selling Portland homes topped list, sold above asking
Sunnyside, Mount Tabor, Hayhurst homes drew heavy Redfin traffic, sold at premiums, offers in a week.
Sold sign on Portland home, fast‑selling above asking price.
Benutech launches lead‑gen tool; Zillow helps renters build credit
Benutech gives agents insights into major life events; Zillow & Esusu launch CreditClimb. LiveBy partners with Renowned.
Benutech launches lead‑generation tool; Zillow assists renters building credit.
AI demand drives real estate ads to become search‑ready
Industry leaders note AI platforms reshape home searches; users ask AI about price, amenities, neighborhood, availability.
AI demand drives real estate ads search‑ready.
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