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UC has $32 billion in assets targeted by pro-Palestinian protesters, but no plans to divest

Hundreds of San Diego State students protest in support of Palestinians on April 30, 2024. Credit: Jazlyn Dieguez / EdSource The University of California disclosed Tuesday that it has $32 billion invested in assets that pro-Palestinian protesters demand the university divest, including weapons manufacturers that sell to Israel. The university, however, has no plans to […]

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Bright MLS Releases Latest Mid-Atlantic Housing Update

Bright MLS, which covers the mid-Atlantic regions of the eastern United States, has published its latest report chronicling changes (and continuity) in the region’s housing markets.  The report suggests that despite new listings, rising mortgage rates and prices continue to exclude potential buyers–affordability is defined as the central concern for the real estate market. “More

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What Does It Mean to Be Named RISMedia’s Real Estate Rookie of the Year?

RISMedia’s third-annual 2024 Real Estate Rookie of the Year contest is accepting nominations, honoring the industry’s top agents who are new to the business, yet achieving extraordinary results.  Now is the time to nominate a 2024 Real Estate Rookie of the Year!  Nominations may be submitted here. Deadline ends 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5.

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Real Estate Farming 101: Getting Started, Why It Matters & How to Succeed

When you hear “farming,” you probably picture livestock, tractors and a big red barn. However, real estate farming refers to a tailored marketing strategy that agents utilize to get the best listing leads. If this term is new to you, let’s delve into what it is, why it’s beneficial and how to execute the strategy

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Judge Addressed Alleged Conflicts of Interest at Settlement Hearing, Transcript Shows

A 40-page court ruling by Judge Stephen R. Bough, and a transcript of the settlement proceedings released by the court regarding big brokerages in class-action commission lawsuits, revealed new details regarding settlement approval and reasoning for Judge Bough’s rejection of arguments from objectors at the May 9 hearing. Most notably, Bough addressed alleged conflicts of

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Hands-On and Fearless in the Face of Industry Change

Above: RISMedia Founder & CEO John Featherston and John L. Scott Chairman & CEO Lennox Scott co-moderate the standing-room only RISMedia Power Broker Forum at the NAR Legislative Meetings on May 7, 2024. During RISMedia’s midyear Power Broker Forum on May 7, the standing-room-only served as testament to the concern surrounding the settlement-triggered changes on

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Guaranteed Rate Expands Community Engagement Initiative

Guaranteed Rate has announced the next wave of expansion of its Community Engagement Initiative, designed to significantly improve funded volume in underserved communities nationwide. May 2024 marks the formal launch of phase two of this initiative, as the company has recorded rapid progress in its community work with diverse segments. The initiative’s first phase focused

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Legislature must tackle sex discrimination and harassment on college campuses

Yin Yang /iStock Addressing and preventing sex discrimination and sexual harassment on college campuses continues to be one of the most foundational challenges to improving campus climate at higher education institutions in our country. In the fall of 2021, as the Biden-Harris administration began its reexamination of Title IX, the federal regulation that prohibits discrimination

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