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Above, Allison James Estates and Homes Vice President Jessica Crumbaugh (left); CEO Matthew Crumbaugh (center); COO Victoria Mudie (right) Matthew Crumbaugh CEO Allison James Estates and Homes Port Charlotte, Florida https://www.allisonjamesinc.com Regions served: California, Florida, Maryland, D.C., Nevada, Texas, Massachusetts and Virginia Years in real estate: 17 Number of offices: 1 Number of agents: 725…

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At a time when consolidation is reshaping the real estate industry, and more brokers and entrepreneurs are looking for alternatives to one-size-fits-all franchise models, Iron Valley Real Estate (IVRE) is charting a different course. Under the leadership of CEO Rob Cleapor, the company has built its reputation around impact—creating an environment where entrepreneurs can maintain…

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Elevated construction costs and global issues affecting trade have pushed the housing market to new lows as of late. But the latest data from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Census Bureau show that 2026 may not end on a disappointing note—at least in one sector. For August, sales of new…

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A new bill in New Jersey seeks to protect homebuyers’ privacy by removing interior listing photos from public MLS feeds after a home is sold. The bill, introduced in the New Jersey State Assembly earlier this month, requires real estate brokers to provide an image removal request form to homebuyers before the date of sale…

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No matter what corner of real estate your work touches, you’ve watched the industry change quickly. There’s more information available today than ever before, yet having more doesn’t mean people know what to trust. Conversations about trust in real estate often focus on how buyer and seller expectations have changed throughout the years. Those conversations…

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Stellar MLS has announced its expansion into Hernando County, following the merger of shareholders West Pasco Board of REALTORS® and the Hernando County Association of REALTORS®. The move expands Stellar MLS’s coverage to more than 19 counties in the state. As part of the merger, Hernando County’s single-association MLS will be discontinued, and Stellar MLS…

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In the post-COVID era, the housing market has sat pretty firmly in seller’s territory. Record high home prices, elevated mortgage rates and inflation have all kept many buyers on the sidelines. For those that have entered the playing field, though, they’ve been faced with sellers who would more often delist a home rather than lower…

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Zillow is asking the court to once again shut down a consumer class-action lawsuit that alleges the portal steers toward its mortgage business. The Armstrong lawsuit—originally filed back in November 2025 and later consolidated with another similar lawsuit, Taylor v. Zillow—alleges that referrals to Zillow Home Loans are a “coercive scheme,” violating RESPA (the Real…

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Forbes Global Properties, an international network of invitation-only real estate brokerages, has announced the expansion of Long & Foster Real Estate’s representation in North Carolina, extending the firm’s presence across Charlotte, the Triad, including Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point, the Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill and the Outer Banks. A release notes that…

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Above, Jeffrey Braun Real estate can be a complicated industry to break into given the current challenges facing the housing market, and the luxury sector is an animal all its own, something Jeffrey Braun, a CLHMS™ luxury agent with Corcoran Horizon’s Muskoka, Canada, outlet, can attest to. Specializing in luxury real estate and recreational markets,…

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MetroList, Northern Nevada Regional MLS (NNRMLS) and Oregon Data Share, LLC (ODS) have announced the next phase of their multi-state initiative: Orion Real Estate Data Exchange. The program provides real estate professionals with direct access to real-time listing data across these MLS regions in California, Nevada, and Oregon. The initiative was first announced in early…

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Above, Nelson Zide in front of the NAR donor wall. The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) has honored longtime Framingham Realtor®, author and national speaker, Nelson Zide, for assisting the Realtors’® Relief Foundation (RRF). The RRF is the philanthropic arm of NAR. Formed in the aftermath of 9/11, its mission is to provide “housing-related assistance…

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Following the launch of its new franchising model tailored for large offices, NextHome has multiple ongoing additions. NextHome Coastal Estates and NextHome Central Coast joined the franchise under the ownership of Albert Meggers. The offices included nearly 200 high-performing agents and expanded NextHome’s reach across California’s Central Coast and Ventura County markets. Today, NextHome announced…

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While September may be recognized as Realtor® Safety Month, safety should be a top priority every day of the year—a year-round commitment that involves creating safer practices, stronger awareness and a culture of preparedness for those who work in the industry.   Today, that means being aware of more than just your physical surroundings when meeting…

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MAVERIX—a growth and business development advisory firm serving residential real estate and PropTech—has announced that longtime real estate technology executive Kyle Hunter is joining the firm as a Strategic Advisor. As a Strategic Advisor, MAVERIX stated that Hunter will work alongside the company’s leadership and advisory team, bringing his experience and perspective to select clients…

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A just-released report from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) details what has become almost the norm within the residential real estate industry—that technology is being utilized by agents primarily to get time back and to give clients a better experience.  According to the annual survey, 81% of agents said saving time is their primary…

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I find it fascinating that an industry that has historically resisted government involvement in the relationship between a broker and their client is now increasingly looking to the government for solutions. Across the country, states are introducing legislation around private listings, listing transparency and consumer access to housing inventory. Some support it. Some oppose it.…

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Amid the evolving arms race for inventory, and policy disputes focused on listing access, Compass today launched what it is calling a website “redesign,” bringing a huge amount of “Coming Soon” listings from all its brands together in one place. Dubbed “See It First,” the mega-brokerage is pitching the new format as a way to…

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Carter Clark Broker/Owner/President Weichert, Realtors® – The Griffin Company Fayetteville, Arkansas https://www.weichertgriffin.com Regions served: Northwest Arkansas and Southwest Missouri Years in real estate: 23 Number of offices: 4 Number of agents: 236 Favorite part of your job: Working with our agents to help them grow their business, learn how to prospect and be customer-centric. Most…

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Inside Real Estate, the company behind the BoldTrail platform, has announced a partnership with Roomvo, an interactive room visualization provider, that offers AI-powered capabilities directly onto every BoldTrail listing page. Homebuyers browsing a BoldTrail listing can now click “Restyle” and instantly try new flooring, wall colors, tile and countertops on that listing’s actual photos. The…

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