Above, Danielle Bowers Century 21 Real Estate LLC. has announced the company is growing its network south of Richmond, Virginia, with its latest affiliation of the Black, female, veteran-led Lifestyle Realty Group, LLC, based in Petersburg. The company is now doing business as CENTURY 21 Lifestyle. According to a release, the boutique firm was founded… The post Black Female Veteran-owned Boutique Firm...
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Douglas Elliman has announced that Howard M. Lorber is retiring from his position as president, CEO and chairman of the board. The 76 year old has served as chairman since 2003, and is also president and CEO of Vector Group Ltd.—Douglas Elliman’s former parent company. The company said in a release that it “extends its… The post Douglas Elliman CEO Howard Lorber Retires appeared first on...
Above, Kathy Connelly As the chief operating officer of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties, Kathy Connelly understands the importance of providing exceptional service to clients as they embark on the road to homeownership. Ensuring clients are protected and supported at every stage of the real estate journey is more important than ever before—a service that… The post Berkshire Hathaway...
Attending the International MLS Forum in Milan Oct. 7, 2024, were (from left): Dr. Mathew Kallumadil, UCO Vice President of Global Markets and Stellar MLS Vice President of Technology and Innovation; Merri Jo Cowen, CEO of UCO and Stellar MLS: and Marion Weiler, UCO Vice President of Global Markets and Stellar MLS Vice President of… The post Stellar MLS Subsidiary Takes Center Stage at International MLS...
Before the final approval of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) (theoretically) comprehensive settlement, with a petition pending before the Supreme Court in a potentially further-reaching spat with the Department of Justice (DOJ), is there the potential for the other shoe to drop? Could this be the calm before yet another storm—direct federal intervention in… The post DOJ Intervention...
Above, Jackie Thiel Premier Sotheby’s International Realty has announced the company has appointed industry veteran Jackie Thiel as its new president, marking a significant leadership strengthening for the luxury real estate brokerage. Thiel, with more than 30 years of experience in real estate leadership, most recently served as president of Long & Foster Real Estate,… The post Premier Sotheby’s...
The National Association of REALTORS®’ Center for REALTOR® Development (CRD) regularly recognizes deserving members for their significant contributions to clients and communities. Through a series of prestigious awards, CRD honors those who consistently exceed expectations and raise the bar in their work. Meet this year’s ABR® Hall of Fame inductee (an honor recognizing outstanding service,… The...
United® Real Estate has announced its national conference will be taking the virtual stage Thursday with an all-day agenda designed to motivate, educate and prepare industry professionals for the evolving real estate landscape. “Elevate Together” is a one-day virtual event featuring some of the industry’s notable speakers, visionaries, top producers, and world-class education from a… The post...
The debate around NAR’s Clear Cooperation policy continues among brokers, MLSs, and other real estate industry players. Opinions are sharply divided on this policy, which dictates how and when property listings are created and shared. This polarizing debate threatens the MLS operating model that has successfully served agents and consumers for decades with the most… The post Technical Capabilities Can...
New York state’s OneKey® MLS has announced that reported data for September 2024 reflects continued strength in the housing market with higher-value transactions. According to an October 21 release, in September, the regional single-family closed median sale price was $715,000, marking an 8.3% year-over-year increase from $660,000 in September 2023. Condominiums saw a significant uptick,… The post New...