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Real Estate: Holding Title as Community Partnership, Survivorship Right
Question about changing real estate title ownership: background and our experience.
Community partners holding property title, illustrating real estate survivorship rights.
Idaho commissioner hot seat over real estate deal billionaire auction
Accusations swirl over 160‑acre Idaho land sale; Teton County Commissioner Ron James denies business ties.
Idaho commissioner investigated over billionaire real estate auction.
Select Board Uncertain Over Luxury Property Transfer Fee
Mashpee Select Board stays neutral on Barnstable County Luxury Tax Hearing, proposed by the Assembly of Delegates.
Select Board debates luxury property transfer fee in council meeting.
A+E Launches First Commercial Real Estate Reality Show
The Real Estate Commission premieres Oct. 12, revealing an unseen side of the industry.
A+E Network debuts commercial real estate reality show.
Real Estate: Trap or Barrier? Dawn Rickabaugh Offers Non‑Bank Fixes
Note Queen solves a common real‑estate issue: heavy property management duties and the limits of bank financing.
Dawn Rickabaugh discusses non‑bank real estate fixes, avoiding traps.
Built for Tomorrow: NextHome Drives Real Estate Into a New Era
RISMedia interviews Charis Moreno, VP Sales at NextHome, on her vision for company culture in a changing industry.
NextHome unveils futuristic smart home, redefining modern real estate in downtown skyline.
Private Listings Split Compass Agents: Illogical or Awesome?
Off‑market listings: erode consumer trust or great marketing tool? Compass agents hold mixed views.
Compass agents split over private listings controversy, debating strategy.
Assist Agents in Creating Sustainable Businesses, Not Just Numbers
Volume alone won’t sustain a real estate career; brokers must steer agents toward financial literacy and lasting profit.
Agents planning sustainable business strategies, moving beyond numbers.
Nantucketers Call on Lawmakers to Approve Housing Bank Bill
Nantucket Current: the island’s top online news source, delivering unbiased, unfiltered news, stories, and people.
Nantucketers urge lawmakers to approve housing bank bill.
She spent $50 to buy a house
Philly agent and mortgage broker secure a deal, while city pioneers an automated death‑record check to curb deed theft.
Woman signs contract to buy house for $50.
Appeals Court Dismisses Fresh Evidence in Sitzer/Burnett Case
NAR & others must resubmit briefs by Sept. 15. Law prof Tanya Monestier calls ruling a “critical” win.
U.S. appeals court dismisses new evidence in Sitzer‑Burnett case.
Can Wealthy Taxes Solve Cape Cod's Affordable Housing Crisis?
Cape Cod, MA: Affluent getaway facing housing crisis, eyeing real‑estate taxes on the wealthy.
Wealthy taxes proposed to address Cape Cod affordable housing crisis.
Playmakers: eXp CEO’s Rise After Losing It All
Watch Leo Pareja explain how to be a brilliant leader and share strategies for young agents to fast‑track their careers.
eXp CEO rises after losing everything, showcasing a dramatic comeback.
Harmonizing Openness and Adaptability in Evolving Real Estate
RISMedia CEO & Leadership Exchange panelists weigh pros and cons of the Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP).
Open‑plan office in city skyline, illustrating adaptable real estate trends.
Trump pledges to boost homeownership amid record low affordability
After hinting at emergency housing measures, Trump vows to make homeownership affordable for those priced out.
Trump promises to increase homeownership during record low affordability.
Ensuring Vacation Towns Thrive by Holding the Wealthy Accountable
RI lawmakers added a surcharge on second homes over $1M in the spring budget.
Vacation towns thrive as wealthy residents face accountability measures.
Taxing the Rich Fairly Helps Protect Vacation Homes
RI lawmakers add surcharge on second homes over $1M in spring budget.
Taxing wealthy homeowners safeguards vacation homes.

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