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The American Real Estate Association (ARA) scored a major membership win with the addition of New York powerhouse brokerage Douglas Elliman—and its 6,600 agents—to the new trade group’s ranks. The move boosts membership to ARA, which now claims 26,600 total members, with the addition of Douglas Elliman agents, and also offers a significant tacit endorsement…

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How much homeowners pay in property taxes in every U.S. state—in one map  CNBC

Is it a buyers' market or not? In separate market reports published on Thursday, Redfin and Realtor.com aimed to answer the question by looking at home price, home sales and inventory trends, which signal that homebuyers are gaining the upper hand — but have not seized total control of market dynamics.

Median Home Price By State: How Much Do Houses Cost?  Forbes

In the latest RISMedia webinar—“Winning the Offer: Strategies for Securing Deals and Building Trust in Competitive Markets”—panelists John Newman, area director for Keller Williams Realty MD/DC region and vice president of growth for Keller Williams Capital Properties; Ryan Smith, senior business development executive for Homes.com; and Dana Hancock, Realtor® with RE/MAX Specialists, discuss the evolving…

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Bright MLS and Ocusell, a multi-MLS listing management platform, have formed a joint venture to co-develop and license advanced technology solutions and services for brokers, agents and MLSs nationwide. Products are expected to be available later this year.  Through the joint venture, brokers and agents will gain access to tools designed to manage and analyze…

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Mera partners with LSE to look at non-bank finance in UK real estate  Alternative Credit Investor

REPORT: Nashville fifth in the country for new real estate listings in August  WKRN News 2

London Real Estate Forum: the power of partnerships  museplaces.com

BrightMLS and Ocusell have launched a joint venture to co-develop and license their existing technology solutions, including Ocusell List+ and Bright Listing Manager.

Lorenzo Developments Seeks U.S. IPO On Toronto Real Estate Swoon (Pending:LCDC)  Seeking Alpha

Israel’s far-right finance minister suggests a real estate ‘bonanza’ in Gaza will follow the war  CNN

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Israeli minister touts Gaza 'real estate bonanza', defying international backlash  BBC

The little known commuter town now named 1 of best places to live with houses under £350K  My London

Corcoran makes key move in international expansion with new outpost in Europe’s finance hub  Inman

At Blueprint Vegas, NAR CEO Nykia Wright said she is currently working hard to regain the trust of both Realtors and consumers.

With the addition of affiliate Corcoran Fischer Properties, the luxury-focused firm now has a presence in Frankfurt, Germany, where the European Central Bank and Deutsche Bank are both headquartered.

Hamilton: London calling — college football headed to Wembley Stadium  Post and Courier

Applying smart security protocols throughout every transaction is an essential part of your role as a real estate agent, new Inman contributor Samantha Simpson writes.