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CoStar is significantly expanding its international footprint with an acquisition of the Australian portal Domain, one of the largest real estate consumer websites down under, according to regulatory filings yesterday. The deal was previously proposed months ago, with CoStar Group CEO Andy Florance telling investors earlier this year his company could bolster Domain to compete…

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JLL announces senior leadership appointments  Boston Real Estate Times

The superseding indictment filed in court on Thursday adds one count of sex-trafficking of a minor, among other charges, and brings the total victim count up to six from the two identified in the initial indictment.

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News | Rate cut and US trade agreement spell good news for real estate  CoStar

Compass, Inc., the nation’s largest real estate brokerage by sales volume, reported its revenue hit $1.4 billion in the first quarter of 2025, a jump of 28.7% year-over-year, brokerage executives announced Thursday during its Q1 earnings call.  The tech-focused brokerage said the positive revenue growth was driven by a 27.8% increase in transactions year-over-year despite…

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Blend posted a $9.4 million loss in the first quarter as the slow pace of home sales pulled revenue from its mortgage software suite down 22 percent from Q4. Its consumer banking suite brought in $9.6 million.

Canadians pull back from US property, fuelling possible rebound in cottage markets  Benefits and Pensions Monitor

U.S. Vacation Home Sales Fall to Lowest Level Since 2018  The World Property Journal

Property companies to host recruitment event to drive Central London employment opportunities  A1 Retail Magazine

Property Taxes Rise in Every U.S. Metro: 10 Markets Hit the Hardest  Realtor.com

Property Taxes Rise in Every U.S. Metro: 10 Markets Hit the Hardest  Yahoo

Why are London-area home prices rising while sales slow?  London Free Press

Why The Athens Riviera Is Becoming Europe’s Top Luxury Real Estate Destination In 2025  greekcitytimes.com

Why The Athens Riviera Is Becoming Europe’s Top Luxury Real Estate Destination In 2025  Greek City Times

Palm Beach home of Bob Vila, America's handyman, sees $4M price drop to $35.9M  Palm Beach Daily News

Gallup Poll: Real Estate and Gold Still Preferred as Long-Term Investments in US  Bitcoin.com News

London real estate 2025: Chinese retreat, Americans advance  Jing Daily

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