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In 2024, VCs focused on ‘quality over quantity’: CRETI

In 2024, VCs focused on ‘quality over quantity’: CRETI December 16, 2024 In total, real estate technology entrepreneurs landed $15.1 billion in funds for their ideas on how to improve the industry, according to CRETI’s 2024 Proptech Venture Capital Analysis.   Go to Source Author: Craig C. Rowe

Older buyers prioritizing lifestyle over climate risk, Redfin says

Older buyers prioritizing lifestyle over climate risk, Redfin says December 16, 2024 In 2023, nearly 37 percent of homes bought by individuals aged 65 and older were located in areas with high risk of extreme heat, compared to 32.3 percent of homes purchased by those under the age of 35.   Go to Source Author:…Read More→

NY Times Reporter Who Probed NAR: Our Reporting is ‘Excellent’

NY Times Reporter Who Probed NAR: Our Reporting is ‘Excellent’ December 16, 2024 “I think our reporting is fair, it’s balanced, it’s honest, it’s excellent — I stand behind it,” she said. Continue Reading NY Times Reporter Who Probed NAR: Our Reporting is ‘Excellent’ The post NY Times Reporter Who Probed NAR: Our Reporting is…Read More→

Majority of real estate pros support Clear Cooperation, Intel Index finds

Majority of real estate pros support Clear Cooperation, Intel Index finds December 16, 2024 Supporters of the policy outnumber critics nearly 3-to-1, according to new data from the Inman Intel Index survey. Agents at larger brokerages were more receptive to the criticisms, Intel found.   Go to Source Author: Daniel Houston

NAR’s culture of excess: How lavish leadership perks betray members

NAR’s culture of excess: How lavish leadership perks betray members December 16, 2024 Coach Darryl Davis calls for NAR to change its policies on volunteer compensation in light of the organization’s need to restore integrity and rebuild trust with its members.   Go to Source Author: Darryl Davis

Clearing up lingering confusion over the Clear Cooperation Policy

Clearing up lingering confusion over the Clear Cooperation Policy December 16, 2024 This year, Realtor devotion to fiduciary duty has been openly questioned, team leader Carl Medford writes. Is this the time to adopt a policy that appears to undermine consumer interests?   Go to Source Author: Carl Medford

Chicago Mayor Johnson Drops Property Tax Hike from Budget Plan

Chicago Mayor Johnson Drops Property Tax Hike from Budget Plan December 16, 2024 The mayor failed to gain a majority of support in the City Council. Continue Reading Chicago Mayor Johnson Drops Property Tax Hike from Budget Plan The post Chicago Mayor Johnson Drops Property Tax Hike from Budget Plan appeared first on Weekly Real…Read More→

Canadian Housing Minister Sean Fraser to Exit Trudeau Cabinet

Canadian Housing Minister Sean Fraser to Exit Trudeau Cabinet December 16, 2024 Fraser was first elected as a Member of Parliament in 2015 when the Trudeau government took power. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Minister Sean Fraser to Exit Trudeau Cabinet The post Canadian Housing Minister Sean Fraser to Exit Trudeau Cabinet appeared first on Weekly…Read More→