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Xp Realty has launched LYVVE, an international property‑search platform now active in nearly 30 countries after a successful beta. The site lets users browse by region or property type, supports multiple currencies, and includes a WhatsApp messaging feature. Felix Bravo, the brokerage’s international managing director, said LYVVE was created to streamline cross‑border home hunting and solve fragmentation, visibility, and accessibility in the market. “It brings everything together in one place, creating a borderless marketplace where opportunity moves as freely as information,” he added.
In Southern California, veteran agent Steve Simonetti—who has spent 35 of his 50‑year career with REMAX—has opened REMAX NEXUS in Redondo Beach. The new brokerage focuses on mentoring newcomers, upholding high ethical standards, and building a “culture of winners” that benefits clients first. Simonetti emphasized the importance of AI tools and modern communications to support long‑term success, noting that the firm’s longevity program is “not a one‑shot deal.” He plans to use REMAX’s technology to train agents and serve clients better.
Keller Williams has announced its seventh international expansion of 2025 with a master franchise in Uzbekistan. Regional Operating Principal Arthur Yugai will lead the venture, which aims to open its first market center before year‑end. The move follows a “historic year of international growth” for the brand, according to President William E. Soteroff.
Oyler Hines in Cincinnati has added industry veteran Laura Faz to its team. Faz, formerly head of the JL Home Group at ERA Real Solutions, brings over 20 years of experience and hundreds of millions in sales. Co‑founder Scott Oyler praised her client‑first mindset, strategic vision and unmatched experience, calling her an extraordinary addition to the firm’s growth.
The Agency’s La Jolla office now includes Ron Chaquica, who has 26 years of real‑estate and finance experience and closed more than $23 million in sales in 2025. With a background in hotel and condo land sales, Chaquica offers extensive development knowledge, a broad investor network and deep market expertise.
