Century 21 Real Estate LLC has announced its latest affiliation of Hancock Realty Group in Clermont, fortifying the brand’s presence in the Orlando Metropolitan area. Founder and current broker/owner Matthew L. Mobley brings over 20 years of real estate experience to the firm, as well as 24 years of experience living in the area, according…
Despite the dizzying pace of adoption and the breathless prognostication of the enormous benefits to humanity of artificial intelligence (AI), I can’t escape the sinking feeling that AI is actually making us…well, dumber. The problems with AI aren’t what you think AIs are programmed by humans–which means that just like those little genetic DNA markers…
A judge has ruled in defendants’ favor over the class certification dispute in the largest homebuying commission case: Batton vs. The National Association of Realtors® (NAR). Judge LaShonda A. Hunt granted a motion by defendants in the case, who include big brokerages along with NAR, ruling that the plaintiffs’ motions for Class Certification “stricken without…
Above: Phantom, a humanoid designed for advanced manufacturing, on scene of the Reindustrialize Summit. When dealing with corporate relocation, most moves typically involve people, their families and household goods. But earlier this year, RELO Direct®—Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®’s (LeadingRE) full-service relocation management company—was asked to relocate something entirely different: a humanoid robot.…
Bright MLS announces that it will integrate ICE’s Paragon Connect MLS platform into its technology ecosystem to support its future growth. Paragon Connect is a mobile-first MLS platform created to allow real estate professionals to research, collaborate and manage listings from anywhere. The platform offers API integrations, advanced collaboration tools and powerful customization tools that…
The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance announced Melissa Young as the recipient of the Drew Griffin Beacon of Light Award at the conclusion of last week’s Presidential and Cabinet Inauguration. The Beacon of Light Award honors the late PFLAG Pacific Northwest Regional Director Drew Griffin, who served on the Alliance’s original Steering Committee, and annually recognizes…
In a legal filing Nov. 12 in New York’s U.S. District Court ahead of a high-stakes hearing starting Nov. 18 to address Compass’s preliminary injunction motion, Zillow defended its new rules around private listings amid its ongoing court battle with Compass. The standards, which took effect in June, prohibit listings on Zillow that are publicly…
Mortgage rates saw little movement this week, reflecting a overall market pause related to the government shutdown these past weeks and related uncertainty, economists say. According to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) released by Freddie Mac Thursday, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) moved up 2 basis points this week to 6.24% from…
eXp Realty® announced that CEO Leo Pareja has been named to The 2025 MarketWatch 25, the outlet’s annual list celebrating influential leaders driving innovation and progress across industries. MarketWatch recognized Pareja for his leadership in redefining modern real estate through transparency, accessibility and empowerment according to a release. Since being appointed CEO in 2024, eXp…
Rhode Island-based top agent Kyle Seyboth is facing intense scrutiny over allegations that he called U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) on a buyer after a deal turned sour. Seyboth is also under a federal investigation by the Attorney General’s Office for allegedly conducting a foreclosure rescue scheme targeting vulnerable homeowners—also immigrants—based on an incident…
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