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Mortgage refinancing hits record high in NZ
Refinancing activity hit record highs in June, with more than 3,500 mortgage holders switching banks and nearly $2.5…
US home sales slump as prices reach record highs
Sales of previously owned homes in the United States have fallen to their lowest levels since September last…
Ray White’s auction stars for 2024-25
Ray White celebrates its auction excellence with 110 members named to the prestigious Tony Fountain recognition program, honoring…
Professionals Port Augusta embraces new brand after 25 years
William Irons and the Port Augusta team have joined the recently transformed Professionals network, becoming one of the…
Beyond portal placement: the VPA strategy reshaping vendor attraction
Australian real estate agencies are revolutionising vendor-paid advertising by shifting from portal-dominated strategies to branded multi-channel campaigns. This…
When a listing stalls: how to turn silence into a sale
When a property sits on the market without meaningful buyer interest, it’s easy to assume price is the…
FoundAt: precision AR that’s reshaping field operations and asset management
When civil engineer and project director Leigh Dowie set out to solve one of the most persistent challenges…
French real estate market shows signs of recovery
The French real estate market is finally rebounding after two and a half years of crisis, with sales…
“You never pay too much, just too soon”: Why Judi O’Dea is at the peak of her career at 70
In this profession that is often obsessed with the next big thing, Judi O’Dea is proof that consistency…
The overlooked home details that can derail a purchase
Agents are being urged to remind buyers about simple but often forgotten pre-purchase checks that can prevent major…
Lauren Wild: Building success through community connections
Lauren Wild has always understood the power of community, and it's this approach that has helped her build…
The truth about running a real estate business today … it’s not what you think
Forget the flashy sales numbers, leading a real estate business today is a pressure-cooker mix of strategy, structure…
Brisbane officially joins the million dollar club
Brisbane’s median house value has officially topped $1 million, driven by rapid population growth, interstate migration, and tight…
Frazer Yule and Daniel Clyde-Smith join Laing+Simmons Armidale ownership
Two long-term sales team members have taken ownership stakes in the award-winning Laing+Simmons Armidale office following a record…
Ashish and Swapnil Nanda open Laing+Simmons Angel Group
Family business transitions from independent operation to strengthen Laing+Simmons brand presence in key Sydney growth corridor.
Nearly half of Australian suburbs at record highs as property market upswing broadens
Fresh data from Cotality shows a growing number of suburbs hitting new price peaks, with Queensland and WA…
How this 24 year old built ScaleApp to help a generation plan their way into property ownership
At 24, Nick Melrose transformed his personal financial frustration into ScaleApp, a platform helping young Australians visualise pathways…
Australia’s rental market stalls as affordability pressures peak
After years of rising rents, new data shows Australia's rental market is slowing as affordability pressures force a…
Rate cut hopes dashed — what the hold means for real estate now
While markets had all but priced in a cut, the central bank’s decision to hold has left many…
US housing market expected to cool in second half of 2025
US home values are projected to decline into next year as inventory rises and affordability challenges persist.
First home buyers tripped up by ‘genuine savings’ rule
Agents need to be aware that first home buyers are finding their mortgage applications derailed by a little-known…
Trent and Kal Regan join CENTURY 21 Australia
Moreton Bay's top-performing real estate business, Regan & Co, has rebranded as CENTURY 21 Aspire Group with offices…
Rhiannon Bald and Vanessa Rhodes take over LJ Hooker Kingscliff
Long-time employee Rhiannon Bald and local property specialist Vanessa Rhodes have been appointed as the new operators of…
Xavier Stevens: from family footsteps to Shepparton success
Xavier Stevens has seen exponential growth in his real estate career since joining Area Specialist, and is on…
Canadian housing market shows signs of recovery
The Canadian housing market displayed early signs of recovery in May 2025, with home sales increasing for the…
Interest rate cuts boost building approvals as RBA meeting looms
Latest ABS data shows a 3.2% rise in May building approvals, as rate cuts and improved buyer sentiment…
Buying cheaper than renting in pockets of Australia, new data reveals
New analysis from Domain has revealed the suburbs across Australia where buying a home is now cheaper than…
Countdown begins for Queensland’s new seller disclosure laws
Big changes are coming to Queensland property sales from 1 August 2025, with new disclosure laws requiring sellers…
Barbara Corcoran rewrote the rulebook – and these agents are following her lead
Barbara Corcoran turned a $1000 loan into a $100 million real estate empire, not by playing it safe…
Styling success from afar: How Style It help interstate agents transform Fraser Coast properties with ease
Mother-daughter duo transforms Fraser Coast properties remotely, offering interstate real estate agents a virtual-first styling solution that turns…
Sting’s historic London home hits the market for $16 million
A slice of rock history meets Georgian elegance in London’s Hampstead, where a 300-year-old home once owned by…
Compass vs Zillow and the fight to control real estate visibility
A landmark legal battle is unfolding in the U.S., pitting two real estate heavyweights, Compass and Zillow, against…
From portals to possibilities: the future of property search
As search evolves from keywords to AI-driven intent, real estate professionals face a pivotal shift in how properties…
Rate cuts on the cards as inflation reaches the lowest level since 2021
Australia's inflation rate has eased to its lowest level in over two years, strengthening the case for an…
New research shows property buyers slash their purchase time by close to a third
Australians are buying property faster than ever, with new research from view.com.au showing the average journey from dreaming…