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Why the World’s Rich Are Flocking to Europe in 2025

Europe Emerges as Top Destination in Global Wealth Migration Europe is cementing its status as the preferred destination for global high-net-worth individuals as shifting tax regimes, geopolitical tensions and changing visa programs accelerate wealth migration, according to Knight Frank's latest European Lifestyle Report. The survey of wealthy households across multiple regions shows that political...

$67K to sell a home? Consumers drastically underestimate the costs

Home sellers expect to spend about $18,500 on expenses, but the actual cost is more than $67,000, according to a new report from Clever Offers, a platform owned by Clever Real Estate. The report found that on average, recent sellers spent: $21,024 on pre- and post-listing repairs and improvements $14,204 on seller’s agent commission $13,691 on buyer’s agent commission $8,217 on closing...

NAR Technology Survey finds AI gaining traction with Realtors

While it may seem that the real estate industry is constantly overwhelmed by new technology tools, the most popular tool among Realtors remains eSignature, according to the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) 2025 Technology Survey released Thursday.  NAR’s data showed that 79% of survey respondents use eSignature, closely followed by the 75% who reported using social media. Other popular...

ERA Real Estate launches bilingual coaching program, targets growth in Hispanic markets

ERA Real Estate is expanding its Coached Up Program with a Spanish-language component, part of a broader strategy to reach Spanish-speaking market segments while growing its national footprint. The program — led by brand president Alex Vidal — delivers training in English first, then offers Spanish sessions to support Hispanic agents and clients. “What we found was that we were starting to...

Mortgage rates go wild following Fed rate cut and Powell remarks

Mortgage rates have had a wild ride since Fed Chair Jerome Powell started talking at the Fed press event Wednesday, rising 15 basis points today. However, I think the bond market responded appropriately after the Fed meeting, and on Thursday morning. Why? Even though the Fed lowered rates, the tone of the press conference was not overly dovish.  Additionally, economic data has shown improvement in...

Household income climbs in some big cities, outweighed by inflation in others

Household income in the U.S. rose slightly in 2024, but the picture looks very different depending on where you live. The national median income reached $83,730 last year, up 1.3% from 2023, according to a new report from online fintech company SmartAsset. That modest increase failed to keep pace with the roughly 3% inflation rate, meaning that many households effectively lost homebuying power. But...

Century-old Los Angeles homes that outshine any new build

Los Angeles is full of gleaming new mansions with walls of glass, infinity pools, and every gadget you can imagine. But while the latest builds might dazzle with square footage and tech, they often lack the kind of personality you’ll find in a home that’s been standing for nearly a century. For architecture lovers and history buffs alike, L.A.’s older estates offer something more enduring: a...

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