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The economy is looking stronger than what was previously predicted, due to signs like stronger payroll growth and revisions in national accounts, according to the October 2024 commentary from the Fannie Mae Economic and Strategic Research (ESR) Group.  While the ESR Group stated it still expects economic growth to slow from the robust 3.2% pace…

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In a nationwide Inman-Dig Insight poll of active homebuyers, fewer than 5 percent of shoppers now listing their current home said they didn't realize that they could decline to pay buyer-side commissions.

The energy you bring to client communication, Rachael Hite writes, can be the difference between a peaceful process and buyer or seller meltdown.

Conflict with clients and colleagues is stressful, Bernice Ross writes. Find out how to respond to and deal with that stress so that it doesn't take a toll on you or your transactions.

London luxury footwear brand Baudoin & Lange opens first US location  The Business Journals

London luxury footwear brand Baudoin & Lange opens first US location  New York Business Journal

Led by Megan and Damon Williamson, The Agency's rapidly growing Dallas office most recently onboarded luxury agents Courtney Michalek of Compass and Andrea Childress of Monument Realty.

America's fastest-selling housing markets  The Business Journals

FinCEN Issues Final Rule: Implications for Real Estate Money Laundering  JD Supra

FootFallz is a mobile-first application that fastens the listing agent to their title rep and mortgage partners and marries productivity with new business generation.

Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s weekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it each Friday afternoon. -One of the largest lenders in the country, Wisconsin-based Fairway Independent Mortgage, is the latest company found to be engaging in racial discrimination as part of a long-running federal anti-redlining initiative. According to the Department…

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Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.

The US commercial real estate recovery is on, but the rebound may be uneven  Forex Factory

These 6 NJ ZIP Codes Are Among Most Expensive In U.S.: New Data  Patch

The U.S. Cities Plummeting in Popularity—Where Homebuyers Could Soon Score a Bargain  Realtor.com News

LACERA adds €300m to European real assets portfolio  IPE Real Assets

While we cannot control a storm’s trajectory or outcome, writes broker Cara Ameer, there are some things we can do to lessen the stress.

When potential listing clients are talking to you and your competitors, this closing strategy from trainer Bernice Ross can help you win the day.

Heidi Harris with the Home Sweet Heidi Team shares the five core strategies she uses to consistently grow her business with Real's Jimmy Burgess.

Step onto the London property ladder with stunning new homes in Park Royal  My London