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A California mansion so nice, Wayne Gretzky bought it twice
Hockey’s greatest superstar, Wayne Gretzky, has listed his Thousand Oaks home for $22.9 million. Wayne and his wife, Janet, worked with architect-to-the-stars Richard Landry to design the home in 2002. After selling it to former baseball-star-turned-financial-advisor Lenny Dykstra in 2007, who trashed it after filing bankruptcy, the Gretzkys repurchased it in 2018 for…
Virtual real estate brokerage eXp celebrates growth milestone
eXp's 40,000 agent milestone represents 60 per cent year-over-year growth.
REIA welcomes State of the Nation’s Housing Report
The National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) has released its first flagship report producing five-year projections for…
US platform Realtor.com acquires platform to help DIY landlords
Move Inc has announced the acquisition of Chicago-based Avail - a platform that improves the renting experience for…
Cops called after ‘too busy’ home open
Have you ever had home opens so busy, the neighbours suspect foul play and call the cops?
RE/MAX announces new office in regional Victoria
The global reach of RE/MAX has made its way to regional Victoria, with the launch RE/MAX Genesis this…
:Different launches Partner Program, rent roll management-as-a-service
The new offering allows small agencies and selling principals to maintain ownership of the rent roll asset while…
Auction activity shows no sign of a Christmas slump
Auction activity ramped up this week with CoreLogic reporting 2537 homes were taken to auction across the combined…
RE/MAX financial services brand expands directorship
Pivotal Financial, the RE/MAX aligned financial services group, this week announced the appointment of Matthew Andrews to the…
Real estate viewed more positively after the events of 2020
Real estate agents have improved their net score when it comes to how people perceive their conduct, with…
Housing affordability sentiment at an all-time high
First home buyers could finally get a foothold into real estate
Return to CBDs should be a New Year resolution
Property Council says a national plan to support thriving CBD economies should be a priority for all levels…
The Agency seeks resolution on Magnolia proposal from Takeovers Panel
The Australian Government Takeovers Panel last night published a media release stating they have received an application from…
Capital city home prices go up in a ‘resilient’ Australian property market
Median house prices in all Australian cities increased by 0.4 per cent during the September quarter, despite the…
Young gun agent sells $30 million in stratospheric seven weeks
In a fantastic run, real estate young gun Dion Markovics of Raine & Horne Double Bay has sold…
No takeover bid: The Agency
Contrary to news reports at the weekend, The Agency has asserted there is no takeover bid from Magnolia…
Ray White Rural donates $100k to help farmers put Christmas dinner on tables
A small foundation run by big hearts will help drought-stricken farmers put food on the table this Christmas…
2021 home interiors predictions
Property stylist and Vault Interiors founder, Justine Wilson, predicts that in 2021 interior styling will come back to…
Our 10 most listened-to podcasts of 2020
The Elevate podcast brings you the best minds in business and in real estate. Here are our 10…
Credit card debt lowest in years: RateCity
New RBA figures out today show Australians have slashed the national credit card bill to $19.71 billion in…
Three principles to triumph in real estate in 2021: Claudio Encina
You can view this past year as a massive disruption, or you can take it as a once-in-a-lifetime…
Priscilla Presley has left the building she called home for 45 years
Priscilla Presley has sold her palatial Beverley Hills mansion for $13 million - $3 million less than her…
Justin Nickerson brings golden gavel to Ray White Queensland
He's the man with the golden gavel and industry leader and former Australasian auctioneer of the year Justin…
Elders record their strongest result in five years
Two new company acquisition office openings and strong growth in the company rent roll have contributed to the…
Sydney and Melbourne set for high capital growth in 2021
From a Buyer's Market to a Seller's one: Sydney and Melbourne are projected to deliver 8 - 12…
Auctions clock 75.1 per cent preliminary success rate
The preliminary clearance rate is sitting at 75.1 per cent after a weekend that saw 2065 auctions held…
Eview Group celebrates its best for 2020 with an interactive global event
Eview Group recently celebrated the group's achievements with its first online gala event, televised throughout Australia and Europe.
Parramatta agency wins over top Canadian agent
A leading real estate agent from Saskakoon has travelled approximately 14,000 kilometres, as the crow flies, to join…
Work from home trend to continue to impact real estate in 2021: LJ Hooker
Following a disruptive year due to COVID-19, 36 per cent of Australians will be working from home in…