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The Real Brokerage Launches Embedded Lending Solution Real Wallet Capital
The Real Brokerage Inc., a real estate technology platform, has announced the launch of Real Wallet Capital, an embedded lending solution designed to provide Real agents in the U.S. with fast and flexible access to working capital. Real says Capital leverages the company’s technology to offer dynamic credit tailored to each agent’s unique business performance…
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Tax Reform in 2025: Structural Disruption and Strategic Reckoning for the Real Estate Professional
The tax reform enacted in July 2025 introduces significant implications for independent contractors, particularly Realtors®. While marketed as pro-small business, the legislation reveals deeper structural complexity that reshapes the professional obligations, financial strategy and operational literacy required of today’s real estate agent. Four major areas of change stand out: The Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction,…
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Compass’s Robert Reffkin and CRMLS Butt Heads Over Licensing Agreement
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin has been unafraid to challenge other industry figures. Reffkin has been an outspoken critic of the National Association of Realtors®’ (NAR) Clear Cooperation Policy, and Compass is currently engaged in litigation with Zillow over the latter’s new listing rules. Reffkin has previously claimed that Zillow, NAR and MLSs “exploit” agents in…
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Government Shutdown Sparks ‘Dramatic Pullback’ in Regional Housing Market
As the government shutdown reaches day 14, the future remains uncertain. Although the Senate is set to reconvene today to vote on a Republican short-term spending measure, the fact that this is the eighth vote on the matter with little movement on stances from lawmakers has left much to be desired in terms of a…
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HomeSmart Rebrand Honors 25 Years of Growth, Setting the Stage for What’s Next
Celebrating 25 years of success, HomeSmart unveiled a new brand identity today complete with a new logo and messaging for the brand from the stage at its annual premier agent event, Ignite: Growth Summit 2025—back where it all began a quarter of a century ago in Scottsdale, Arizona, in front of agents, brokers and franchise…
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Homes.com Launches Smart Search With AI Home Searching Capabilities
Homes.com, a CoStar Group online residential marketplace, has announced the launch of Smart Search, a new home-search experience that brings artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language capabilities into the home-finding journey. The company says Smart Search is a new way for consumers to search the way they speak and find homes that match their lifestyle.…
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