Foreign buyers purchased $45.3 billion worth of U.S. existing homes from April 2025 through March 2026, a 19% decrease in dollar value of homes purchased and a 14% decrease in number of properties from the previous 12-month period, according to the National Association of Realtors®’s (NAR) 2026 International Transactions in U.S. Residential Real Estate report,…
Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) has announced the addition of 20 new member companies in the first half of 2026. The new members span North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. According to a release, the selected brokerages differentiate themselves through deep community ties, local market expertise…
Forbes Global Properties has announced that its 2026 Global Conference will take place June 9-12 at the Angsana Corfu Resort & Spa in Corfu, Greece. Designed exclusively for brokerage owners and senior managers, the annual leadership event will bring together members representing 27 countries for curated discussions, networking opportunities and insights into the evolving global…
MIAMI REALTORS® + RWorld will continue promoting South Florida’s global real estate presence at two major international events this month: REALTOR® QUEST 2026 in Toronto, Canada and SIMA 2026 in Madrid, Spain. The organization said its participation is part of an ongoing effort to expand worldwide exposure for Miami and South Florida while generating additional…
Forbes Global Properties has officially launched in the United Kingdom, expanding the network’s presence in one of the world’s most prominent luxury real estate markets. Led by Martin Bikhit, a real estate executive with more than 30 years of industry experience, UK Forbes Global Properties will operate nationwide as the brand’s exclusive U.K. affiliate, specializing…
Forbes Global Properties has announced its expansion into Brazil with the addition of two firms: Judice & Araujo to represent the state of Rio de Janeiro, and Jardins & Co. to represent the state of São Paulo. “Brazil represents an exciting and important market for our continued international growth, with Rio de Janeiro and São…
Universal Consulting Opportunities (UCO), a subsidiary of Stellar MLS, announced it expanded its global footprint in Q1 2026 through industry engagements, strategic partnerships and ongoing efforts to advance transparency and data standardization across real estate markets worldwide. Recognizing an increasing global demand for MLS frameworks and best practices, UCO stated it has positioned itself as…
Above, from left, Kate Reisinger, Michael Saunders and Paul Boomsma Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) announced Sarasota, Florida-based Michael Saunders & Company has been awarded its Diamond Award, presented recently at LeadingRE’s awards gala at Wynn Las Vegas, concluding LeadingRE LIMITLESS, a series of specialized conferences that brought together industry leaders from…
Above, Merri Jo Cowen After nearly two decades leading Stellar MLS, CEO Merri Jo Cowen is transitioning into a full-time leadership role at Universal Consulting Opportunities (UCO), the organization’s global MLS advisory subsidiary. Cowen will focus on expanding UCO’s international consulting efforts, working with real estate organizations to develop and modernize MLS systems and practices…
Above, poolside retreat. As a proud member of the Destinations program, Porto Montenegro introduces its latest residences, setting a new global standard for waterfront living at the crossroads of heritage, luxury and innovation. Porto Montenegro, long established as the Adriatic’s leading luxury waterfront destination, has unveiled the next chapter of its evolution with Vero and…