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The first day of the year carries a certain expectation in real estate. Fresh starts. Renewed energy. A sense that momentum can be switched on simply because the calendar has changed. In practice, the market does not respond to dates. It responds to behaviour. By the time January arrives, most outcomes are already leaning in a particular direction. Buyers have formed opinions. Sellers have clarified expectations. Property owners have quietly decided who feels credibl

The US real estate industry has just gained a major international talent, with respected Australian agent Nicholas Christou joining The Jill Biggs Group as the team’s new Director of Sales.

NAI UCR Properties has announced the appointment of Vince Vavrunek as its new Chief Operating Officer, signalling a sharpened focus on operational excellence and strategic growth within the firm’s expanding commercial real estate portfolio.

In Sydney’s highly competitive coastal market, Australian real estate principal Nick Papas has demonstrated how forward-thinking marketing can turn potential into profit — achieving a $4.45 million sale for a South Coogee property by leaning on technology rather than hope.

Kate Pierson, the flamboyant co-founder of The B-52s, is ready to part ways with her aptly nicknamed “Kate’s Lazy Cabin” — a rustic three-bedroom hideaway outside Woodstock, New York, now listed for $750,000.

As someone born in Oklahoma and now serving as Global Head of Network at Australia’s fastest-growing real estate group — ONE AGENCY — returning to the U.S. has offered a powerful lens on how differently we practise the same profession around the world.

In a move reshaping the global real estate media landscape, Real Estate Today (RET) has officially launched its U.S. edition — marking the next chapter in its rapid rise as the most influential real estate industry publication in Australia and New Zealand.

The traditional commission model—the cornerstone of real estate for decades—is under pressure. Across the United States, the rise of flat-fee services, buyer rebate platforms, and DIY listing models is forcing the industry to rethink how value is delivered, and what clients are truly willing to pay for.

For the first time in years, American buyers are taking back control. New data shows a sharp reversal in market dynamics: 56% of homes sold in May closed below asking price, with the average discount around $45,000.

Florida real estate professional Iris Beaugrand has built more than a career—she’s created a sanctuary where unwanted animals find safety, care, and a fresh start.

When her teenage son Tyler was diagnosed with cancer, New Mexico real estate professional Michelle Jenson’s world changed overnight.

Contract cancellations are spiking across the housing market, and Real Estate Today can reveal that pre-listing inspections are fast becoming the industry’s frontline defence.