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SkySlope announced the launch of Ayce, its newest app for iOS and the next evolution in real estate coaching. Designed as an always-on, goal-driven coach, Ayce blends generative AI with real-world industry expertise to help agents translate their ambitions into consistent, measurable action.  With Ayce, agents input their income and production goals, and the app…

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Housing affordability is an issue to be tackled from many directions; which ways are on lawmakers’ radar? The House Financial Services committee (which covers the real estate sector) provided insight into that during a hearing Tuesday on rising housing costs, titled “Priced Out of the American Dream.”  Those giving testimony at the hearing, where discussion…

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For many agents, a closing gift marks the end of a transaction. But for clients, it’s often just the beginning of homeownership—and that’s where small, thoughtful follow-ups can make a lasting impression. Agents don’t need expensive gifts or elaborate gestures to stay top-of-mind after closing. Sometimes, the most meaningful value comes from showing up at…

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Applications for home loans remained essentially flat this week, declining slightly along with the refinance share of total mortgage activity, while experts note an uptick in government-backed loan applications is an indicator of ongoing affordability challenges. According to the latest Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) report, the Market Composite Index—the measure of mortgage loan activity volume…

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On the heels of the decision from the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee (FOMC) to hold interest rates steady, the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data appears to support the decision as jobs and unemployment saw improvement in January. The latest Employment Situation Summary—aka the jobs report—saw the U.S. add 130,000 jobs in January, and…

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Fresh from its dramatic victory in federal court on Feb. 6, in which U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas of the Southern District of New York denied a request by Compass to block its new listing rules, the Seattle-based portal giant announced in a report Feb. 10 that earnings for Q4 2025 and for the full…

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Mega office deals are back in London as investor confidence surges  MSN

What is The Sustainable City, USA? Dubai firm’s 2,300-acre D-FW project draws eyes, ire  Dallas News

There are reasons why housing has become the top concern among European citizens  CaixaBank Research

The House of Representatives passed the Housing for the 21st Century Act on Monday, which aims to improve affordability through a series of zoning, financing and regulatory overhauls.

Consumers are attracted by great products but retained by great service. Zac Kennedy breaks down how to mentally "click" between being a ruthless product marketer and an empathetic service provider.

On this episode, Brandon Brittingham details how he went from $18,000 in Year 1 to building several eight-figure companies after almost quitting real estate, thanks to a pep talk that saved his career.

London's Mayfair 'runs out' of trophy penthouses coveted by Gulf buyers  thenationalnews.com

Europe Coworking Spaces Market Size & Share, 2034  Market Data Forecast

IPE RA Real Estate Europe Briefing: Is the logistics boom just getting started?  IPE Real Assets

Early January declines in mortgage rates unlocked refinance opportunities for nearly five million borrowers and helped push affordability to a four-year high, according to the February Mortgage Monitor released Feb. 9 by ICE Mortgage Technology, a provider of an end-to-end mortgage platform.  According to the analysis, “Even small reductions toward 6% rates can significantly boost…

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Real Estate Firm Savills Predicts Strong Rebound in Europe, UK Self-Storage Deal Flow for 2026  Inside Self-Storage

Zillow is increasingly at the center of the lives of homebuyers, homesellers and real estate professionals. Here’s what changed in 2025, and how it paid off for the company.

When Zillow® launched 20 years ago this week, the ultimate American home was big, beige and built to impress. In 2026, for-sale listings show that buyers want something very different: Homes that feel personal, flexible and designed for real life. “Two decades of Zillow data reveal a clear cultural shift,” said Amanda Pendleton, Zillow’s home…

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In honor of the convergence of DtMF, Black History Month and Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara County, Dr. Lee Davenport looks back at the ‘Godfather of Silicon Valley,’ Roy Lee Clay Sr.