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Emerging broker coalition calls for NAR accountability
A 15‑executive group of ~100K agents demands real changes in finance, governance, and vulnerable policies.
Broker coalition demands accountability from National Association of Realtors.
Three‑in‑ten Manhattan condo sellers lost money last year
Manhattan remains one of the nation's priciest markets, especially per square foot.
Manhattan condo sellers lost money, 30% decline graph.
Real Estate 101: Government Cancels My Sale
Federal government shut down 17 days—third longest in history; the longest of 11 shutdowns was in 2018.
Homeowner confronts government official canceling real estate sale.
Berkshire County Property Deals: Oct. 6‑10
Real estate transactions Oct. 6‑10 from Middle, North, and South Berkshire Registry of Deeds.
Berkshire County real estate deals: Oct 6‑10 listings.
Bastrop Considers Eliminating Its Economic Development Corp.
Elon Musk‑driven growth in Bastrop prompts leaders to question the need for an economic development corporation.
Bastrop debates eliminating its Economic Development Corporation.
Boston Zoning Approves Downtown Zoning Overhaul After 30 Years
Boston–Zoning Commission approves first comprehensive Downtown zoning update, reshaping the city’s urban core.
Boston city council approves downtown zoning overhaul after 30 years.
NAR Urges Action on Government Shutdown Effects
REALTORS® state groups urged to letter Congress on longest U.S. shutdown’s harm; members should share stories.
NAR officials in Washington demand action on government shutdown impacts.
NAR Policies Didn't Anticipate AI
Zillow’s ChatGPT integration sparks debate on innovation, transparency, and the industry’s AI‑driven future.
NAR logo beside AI icon, illustrating policy oversight.
Shutdown’s main housing impact so far? Buyer confidence
Mortgage rates hit 12‑month lows, yet pending sales drop, showing buyer caution amid a closed government.
Housing market stalls as buyer confidence dips during shutdown.
Newport Gilded Age Home Listed at $28M
Seaview Terrace: a Gilded Age mansion and one of America's largest private homes.
Newport Gilded Age mansion listed for $28 million, historic waterfront home.
NYC apartment rented by Travis Scott linked to NBA betting scandal
80 Washington Place, Greenwich Village, was one of two spots where four crime families allegedly ran high‑stakes poker games.
Travis Scott's NYC apartment tied to NBA betting scandal.
Kylie Jenner NYC Used for Rigged Poker Games While Kardashians Filmed
80 Washington Place, Greenwich Village, was one of two Manhattan spots where four crime families ran high‑stakes poker.
Kylie Jenner NYC rigged poker game, Kardashians filming.
CoStar, CRMLS settle licensing fee dispute
REcore drops lawsuit over unpaid fees, after threatening to cut Homes.com listing feeds.
CoStar and CRMLS settle licensing fee dispute.
Staying competitive in AI’s new frontier
Real estate pros say AI won’t replace agents, but those using it to grow must act responsibly to keep client trust.
Business leaders debating AI competitiveness on new frontier.
Birkdale Village sold to realty firm a year after rezoning dispute
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Birkdale Village sold to realty firm after rezoning dispute.
Average long‑term mortgage rate falls to lowest in over a year
30‑year U.S. mortgage rates fell again this week, hitting a more than year‑old low.
US mortgage rates drop to lowest in over a year.
Field Safety: 8 Ways to Stay Protected
Real estate rewards, yet carries risks—use these safety protocols to protect yourself and serve clients confidently.
Field safety worker wearing protective gear in farmland.

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