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This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, let’s spread awareness about real estate wire fraud

Housing Wire

Over the last decade, real estate transactions have increasingly become a prime target for cybercrime. With October being Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it is important that the real estate industry and consumers speak up and spread the word about how to prevent these real estate cybercrimes.

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Family-run New Jersey real estate team posts a record year

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The Bruen Team — a small but rapidly growing real estate agency based in Morristown, New Jersey — recorded its best year ever in 2024 by closing nearly $40 million in sales volume and earning a spot in the 2025 RealTrends Verified rankings for small teams. That family legacy began with Ryan’s grandfather — Carlton J.

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Real estate agents absolutely worth it, new consumer survey says

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Nearly three quarters of recent American home sellers said in a Clever survey that using a traditional real estate agent is the best way to sell. Of the 73% who said they preferred using agents, 67% believe traditional real estate agents are still the best option and 6% favor discount agents.

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Real estate Instagram accounts: 21 agents & influencers to follow right now

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From luxury property tours to laugh-out-loud real estate memes, these 21 agents and influencers bring the best of the industry right to your phone. Whether you’re an agent, a real estate investor or just love stunning homes, these real estate Instagram accounts are a must-follow.

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Need Curated Pre-foreclosure Lists to Generate New Real Estate Leads? Trellis Has the Data!

Trellis is a state trial court research and analytics platform that provides Real Estate Professionals (Buyers, Foreclosure, Loan Modification, etc.) The process is quick and easy — and all in real time. How many Real Estate Leads do you need? Want to learn more?

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Compass acquires Denver-based PorchLight Real Estate Group

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On Wednesday, the Robert Reffkin -helmed firm announced its acquisition of Colorado -based PorchLight Real Estate Group. In the past year, Compass has made three other notable acquisitions, including those of Louisiana-based Latter & Blum , Tennessee-based Parks Real Estate and @properties Christie’s International Real Estate.

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What is a real estate broker vs. an agent? We explain the key differences

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Whether you’re looking to start a career in real estate, already have one or are involved in real estate transactions, you may find yourself wondering about industry terminology and job titles. So, let’s start with the basics: What is a real estate broker vs. an agent? Summary What is a real estate agent?