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Renters now outnumber owners in key U.S. cities. Is the real estate industry paying attention?

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the scales have tipped, and most of the real estate industry hasn’t noticed. The industry’s blind spot The numbers paint a clear picture, but the industry often still acts like renters are a footnote. In cities across the U.S., More than 44.5 75 percent renters. That means in some of the most dynamic markets in the U.S.,

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Century 21 CEO talks industry consolidation, filling market gaps

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As the real estate industry faces unprecedented transformation, Century 21 Real Estate has stayed active through aggressive franchise growth, market consolidation and engagement with evolving homebuyer demographics. What’s driving this level of expansion and how does it fit into where the industry is heading?

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Navigating movement in the mortgage industry series: Due diligence in mergers and acquisitions

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There is constant movement in the mortgage industry with the desire for growth and expansion. Thus, it has never been more important to focus on due diligence in analyzing a mortgage industry acquisition target. Thus, it has never been more important to focus on due diligence in analyzing a mortgage industry acquisition target.

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The future of real estate professionals: Adapting to a changing industry

Housing Wire

Lets be real: the real estate industry is changing. Industry trends show that homeowners locked into sub-3% mortgage rates find it difficult to justify moving when current rates hover around 6.5% The days of surviving on transactions alone are gone. Understanding todays market challenges 1.

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This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, let’s spread awareness about real estate wire fraud

Housing Wire

With October being Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it is important that the real estate industry and consumers speak up and spread the word about how to prevent these real estate cybercrimes. In addition to education, industry mitigation efforts are working.

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NRMLA co-chair outlines reverse mortgage advocacy plan

Housing Wire

The reverse mortgage industrys premier trade association held its first event of 2025 this past week. What does get noticed is the number of loans we do the size of the industry. What does get noticed is the number of loans we do the size of the industry. When we look at what NRMLA does, its excellent work, he said.

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Opinion: How real estate will come back stronger

Housing Wire

Own our worth Almost as soon as the commission verdict was announced, most major industry voices came out with marketing campaigns and webinars about how agents can demonstrate their worth. We need to lighten the load while also keeping pace with the level of professionalism other industries set for their clients.