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NAR keeps Clear Cooperation but adds delayed-marketing option 

The new policy allows sellers to put off marketing their properties for a period of time to be determined by their local MLSs. 

Land ho! A ‘boathouse’ on solid ground in Sarasota

This property is actually two properties: a landlocked “boathouse,” plus its own personal lighthouse.

Atlanta home sales slide year over year in February 

Nationally, home sales were down 2.6% year over year and up 8.4% month over month, RE/MAX said. 

Homebuyers motivated nationwide

Indicators of homebuying demand and activity are on the rise nationwide, according to a new report from Redfin.

Toll Brothers to sell townhomes in first phase of Chamblee development

The community, to be known as Silverton, will offer single-family homes in a future phase of development. 

NAR: Existing-home sales rise in February; market ‘flashing encouraging signs’ 

The median existing-home price was also on the upswing last month, providing homeowners a bit of refuge as the stock market undergoes a correction, Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said in the monthly report. 

David Landsman

“Don’t worry about your paycheck, only worry about your clients.” — David Landsman, sales/outside banking, The Federal Savings Bank

Tim Stout Group joins eXp Realty 

The Newnan firm, led by former mixed-martial arts champion, brings with it 16 agents who closed more than $70 million in sales last year. 

Why single-woman homebuyers seriously surpass male counterparts

Single women made up 20% of total homebuyers between 2023 and 2024. That’s compared to just an 8% share for single men.

Housing starts post surprisingly big jump in February 

The pace of new-home construction was higher than economists expected, even as homebuilders expressed concern about the impact of tariffs and supply-side challenges. 

NAR: Black homeownership still lags other racial groups despite highest annual increase

At the same time, Asian and Hispanic homeownership increased as well.

Real estate stocks hold firm during rough week on Wall Street

The week’s biggest real estate winner was Redfin, which saw its stock nearly double.

Is Compass acquiring HomeServices of America?

Compass is in “advanced talks” to acquire competitor HomeServices of America, per The Wall Street Journal. But the HomeServices of America CEO says it isn’t true.

Miami firm picks up Canton apartment community 

The buyer, Atlantic Pacific Companies, plans to change the name of 212-unit Canterbury Ridge Apartments to Atlantic Canton Ridge. 

Atlanta’s Trilogy Investment opens New York office to seek institutional investments 

The new office is the latest step the residential developer has taken to pursue growth. 

Matthew Cenedella named CFO for NAR

Matthew Cenedella replaces John Pierpoint, who will retire at the end of the month after nearly 40 years with the association.

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