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Celebrity Homes

Connie Britton buys in Santa Monica

Hollywood actress Connie Britton and her partner, David E. Windsor, a writer/producer for "This Is Us," have emerged as the winners of a bidding war for a stylish home in Santa Monica.

AI

5 things real estate agents can do with ChatGPT

ChatGPT is the AI tool taking the world by storm, and the real estate industry is no exception. 

News

MRI Software completes PropTech Group acquisition

MRI Software has completed its $93.4 million stock acquisition of PropTech Group.

News

Prices are falling, so why is it still so expensive to buy in New Zealand?

Property values have been falling in New Zealand, but rising interest rates mean Kiwis are handing over more…

Industry News

School zones still attracting price premiums

Being in a school catchment zone could add ten per cent to a property's sale price, according to…

Industry News

Population patterns, not tax breaks, responsible for housing crisis

Australia's unique population patterns and a shortage of available residential land near jobs and services has had a…

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REA Group expands the reach of customer wellbeing platform

REA Group’s online wellbeing space for property professionals, Prosper, is now available to all REA customers.

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Learn what happened when this agent left a team to build his own agency

When Cham Godakanda decided it was his time to shine, one of his big concerns was how his…

News

Adam Cook achieves work-life balance partnering with UrbanX

Excited to show the Capricorn Coast a consistent first-class experience, Adam Cook has launched Adam Cook & Co…

Industry News

100 days in: Craig Pontey shares highlights from time at McGrath Double Bay

We've been closely watching leaders' first 100 days since the times of President Roosevelt, and the two co-principals…

Celebrity Homes

California’s ‘Invisible House’ hits the market

The 'Invisible House,' situated on 60 remote acres of land bordering Joshua Tree National Park in the Mojave…

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HTW property predictions: Second half of 2023 to bring stability

Rapid interest rate increases have eroded the optimism surrounding residential property, but a slowdown in rate rises in…

Industry News

High-achieving couple take over Ray White NorthWest

Hardworking and focussed, Ronald Hachache and his wife Natalie have taken over ownership of the business from longstanding…

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McGrath’s half-year results: expansion, profit and market outlook

McGrath has revealed its plans to add 125 new, high quality offices to its national network as part…

Sales & Marketing

Zoom open homes tell the real story behind your listings

Zoom is a powerful tool in the real estate industry, as it provides agents with a unique opportunity…

Celebrity Homes

Anna Kendrick lists Beachwood Canyon house for rent

Anna Kendrick, who has appeared in films including Pitch Perfect, Twilight, and A Simple Favour, has taken on…

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Auction clearance rate on the rise

Auction activity lifted again this week with preliminary figures from Domain recording a 67.6 per cent clearance rate…

Industry News

Homely reports solid revenue growth, record site and app visits

Homely has announced its full-year results for 2022 noting strong financial performance.

Industry News

Laing+Simmons opens Rouse Hill | Box Hill office 

Principal Raj Mangat will lead the office and is looking to grow the agency in 2023.

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REINSW launches Rent Crisis Action campaign

The Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) has launched a campaign to address the housing crisis affecting tenants…

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How city real estate prices affect country areas

A new study has revealed the link between house prices in the coastal regions of NSW and Greater…

Celebrity Homes

Ben Affleck and JLo buy their dream home

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have finally found their dream home in the posh Pacific Palisades neighbourhood of…

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Ten Sixty launches in New York with 75 top luxury agents attending

Ten Sixty, the new global short-form video app for real estate, has officially launched in New York alongside…

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Elders Lifestyle Group expands again in regional NSW

Renowned Northern Rivers and Mid North Coast agency Elders Lifestyle Group, continues to expand its footprint on the…

News

RateMyAgent partners with US listing giant

RateMyAgent, Australia’s leading real estate agent review website, has entered into a strategic partnership with Realtor.com, the second-largest…

Features

Ribbit, ribbit: why Emma Clements best advice involves amphibians

Emma Clements started her working career like many Aussie teenagers do, working at McDonald's. And it was at…

Industry News

Listings bounce back from summer slumber

New listing numbers have recovered from their traditional summer dip, though they remain lower than 2022 levels, according…

People Moves

The Agency expands Tassie team with Wayne Riethoff and Bec Gardner

The Agency has announced the recruitment of two new agents in Tasmania, the latest step in the brand's…

Industry News

New platform allows users to invest in, trade the price movements of real estate

The Parcl Protocol, a new real estate investment platform launched this week, will allow users to trade real…

Industry News

$100,000 St Kilda garage attracts first-home buyers

A St Kilda garage listed for $100,000, that has the potential to be converted into a small apartment…

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The Boeing 737 that’s been converted into a luxury Bali home

Retired aircraft are often sold off for parts or installed in a museum, but being converted into a…

Industry News

NAB changes cash rate prediction following RBA meeting

NAB economists now predict the cash rate will peak at 4.1 per cent following RBA Governor Philip Lowe's…

Industry News

Dynamic duo brings Ray White Rural to Gatton and Laidley

Marcel Jung and Sarah Adams bring Australia's biggest property group to Queensland's Lockyer Valley.

Industry News

The Adelaide hotspots to watch in 2023

Despite a slight downturn in prices, the Adelaide market remains one of the country's strongest performers, according to…

Celebrity Homes

Tommy Hilfiger relists Palm Beach mansion he purchased in January

In what might one of the fastest flips in real estate history, fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger has listed…