Real estate in Canada

Broker Public Portal Names New Board Officers

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Thursday, March 18, 2021
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ARROYO GRANDE, Calif., March 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Managers of the Broker Public Portal (BPP) today announced four new Board members.

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  • ARROYO GRANDE, Calif., March 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Managers of the Broker Public Portal (BPP) today announced four new Board members.
  • The Broker Public Portal , owned and managed by real estate brokerages and MLSs, operates a joint venture with Homesnap , the BPP's public-facing brand and real estates top-rated mobile app.
  • The four real estate industry leaders joining the Broker Public Portal Board of Managers include Lacey Merrick Conway, CEO of Latter and Blum; John OB Jacobi, Co-President of Windermere Real Estate; Dana Strandmo, SVP/CAO of HomeServices of America; and Shelley Specchio, CEO of MIBOR REALTOR Association.
  • The Broker Public Portal Board of Managers includes, as it notes in its Charter, a "fair and balanced group of executives who represent the interests of large brokers, medium brokers, small brokers, independent managers, and multiple listing service organizations."

Haute Residence Real Estate Network Continues Partnership With Kevin Crigger

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
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TORONTO, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Haute Residence is proud to continue its partnership with acclaimed real estate agent Kevin Crigger as its representative in the Toronto, Ontario, real estate market, now in his third year as a member of the exclusive, invitation-only network of top real estate professionals.

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  • TORONTO, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Haute Residence is proud to continue its partnership with acclaimed real estate agent Kevin Crigger as its representative in the Toronto, Ontario, real estate market, now in his third year as a member of the exclusive, invitation-only network of top real estate professionals.
  • Visit Kevin Crigger's Haute Residence profile: https://www.hauteresidence.com/member/kevin-crigger/
    Designed as a partnership-driven luxury real estate portal, Haute Residence connects its affluent readers with top real estate professionals, while offering the latest in real estate news, showcasing the world's most extraordinary residences on the market and sharing expert advice from its knowledgeable and experienced real estate partners.
  • The invitation-only luxury real estate network, which partners with just one agent in every market, unites a distinguished collective of leading real estate agents and brokers and highlights the most extravagant properties in leading markets around the globe for affluent buyers, sellers, and real estate enthusiasts.
  • HauteResidence.com has grown to be the number one news source for million-dollar listings, high-end residential developments, celebrity real estate, and more.

Haute Residence Real Estate Network Continues Partnership With Jeff Chertow

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Friday, March 5, 2021
Auctioneers, Real estate broker, Real estate in Canada

MALIBU, Calif., March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Haute Residence is proud to continue its partnership with acclaimed real estate agent Jeff Chertow as its representative in the Malibu, California, real estate market, now in his third year as a member of the exclusive, invitation-only network of top real estate professionals.

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  • MALIBU, Calif., March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Haute Residence is proud to continue its partnership with acclaimed real estate agent Jeff Chertow as its representative in the Malibu, California, real estate market, now in his third year as a member of the exclusive, invitation-only network of top real estate professionals.
  • Since starting his Real Estate career, Jeff has found that it is the passion he has for real estate that has helped contribute to his success.
  • Visit Jeff Chertow's Haute Residence profile: https://www.hauteresidence.com/member/jeff-chertow/
    Designed as a partnership-driven luxury real estate portal, Haute Residence connects its affluent readers with top real estate professionals, while offering the latest in real estate news, showcasing the world's most extraordinary residences on the market and sharing expert advice from its knowledgeable and experienced real estate partners.
  • The invitation-only luxury real estate network, which partners with just one agent in every market, unites a distinguished collective of leading real estate agents and brokers and highlights the most extravagant properties in leading markets around the globe for affluent buyers, sellers, and real estate enthusiasts.

Texas Realtors announces 2020 Texas real estate award winners

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
National Association of Realtors, Real estate in Canada, Real estate

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Texas Realtors recognized outstanding members and local Realtor associations during its annual Texas Realtors Winter Meeting, which took place virtually Feb. 16-18.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Texas Realtors recognized outstanding members and local Realtor associations during its annual Texas Realtors Winter Meeting, which took place virtually Feb. 16-18.
  • "Last year was an unprecedented year in Texas real estate," said Marvin Jolly, chairman of Texas Realtors.
  • Bogany has volunteered for decades and served in many leadership roles to benefit Realtors, the real estate industry, and Texas real estate consumers.
  • The Texas Realtors Grassroots Advocate of the Year award was presented to Lee Overstreet of the Granbury Association of Realtors for his support on two successful campaigns for Realtor-supported candidates including state Rep. GlennRogersin Texas House District60 and U.S. Rep. AugustPfluger.The Texas Realtors Grassroots Advocate of the Year award honors one individual from the year's full list of Texas Realtors Strike Force Award winners.

Florida Realtors® to Show Global Connections at Virtual International Trade Expo

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
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ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Florida Realtors will join more than 150 major products and service providers across the Sunshine State in the first-ever virtual Florida International Trade Expo , March 16-18, 2021.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Florida Realtors will join more than 150 major products and service providers across the Sunshine State in the first-ever virtual Florida International Trade Expo , March 16-18, 2021.
  • To register for the virtual trade expo at no cost, go to the Florida International Trade Expo website ; the agenda is available here .
  • Florida Realtors' booth in the virtual International Trade Expo enables the state association to showcase its Realtor members' global connections and international expertise, says 2021 Florida Realtors President Cheryl Lambert, broker-owner with Only Way Realty Citrus in Inverness.
  • For more information about Florida Realtors' booth at the upcoming Florida International Trade Expo or to learn more about its global partnerships, contact Florida Realtors Global Business Director Maria Grulich, [email protected] .

Latest ORE 200 data shows the big are getting bigger in organized real estate

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
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The 2021 ORE 200, which presents membership counts as of December 31, 2020, shows the nation has1,069 local Realtor associations, 556 MLSs and 51 state associations (Washington, D.C., is counted separately).

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  • The 2021 ORE 200, which presents membership counts as of December 31, 2020, shows the nation has1,069 local Realtor associations, 556 MLSs and 51 state associations (Washington, D.C., is counted separately).
  • The 1,069 local associations recorded in the 2021 ORE 200 is 19 fewer than existed at the end of 2019.
  • "Every year in the ORE 200, we track how organized real estate is growing and changing, and 2021 highlights the local Realtor association and MLS growth and consolidation we've been hearing about," said Clint Skutchan, T3 Sixty vice president of organized real estate.
  • The ORE 200, released online each February, is the second section of the Real Estate Almanac from T3 Sixty, an annual compendium of everything real estate.

Haute Residence Real Estate Network Continues Partnership With Kris Zacuto

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Thursday, February 4, 2021
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SILICON BEACH, Calif., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Haute Residence is proud to continue its partnership with acclaimed real estate agent Kris Zacuto as its representative in the Silicon Beach, California, real estate market, now in his third year as a member of the exclusive, invitation-only network of top real estate professionals.

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  • SILICON BEACH, Calif., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Haute Residence is proud to continue its partnership with acclaimed real estate agent Kris Zacuto as its representative in the Silicon Beach, California, real estate market, now in his third year as a member of the exclusive, invitation-only network of top real estate professionals.
  • Visit Kris Zacuto's Haute Residence profile: https://www.hauteresidence.com/member/kris-zacuto/
    Designed as a partnership-driven luxury real estate portal, Haute Residence connects its affluent readers with top real estate professionals, while offering the latest in real estate news, showcasing the world's most extraordinary residences on the market and sharing expert advice from its knowledgeable and experienced real estate partners.
  • The invitation-only luxury real estate network, which partners with just one agent in every market, unites a distinguished collective of leading real estate agents and brokers and highlights the most extravagant properties in leading markets around the globe for affluent buyers, sellers, and real estate enthusiasts.
  • HauteResidence.com has grown to be the number one news source for million-dollar listings, high-end residential developments, celebrity real estate, and more.

Fraser Valley real estate market full steam ahead in January; another record-setter for property sales

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Real estate, Multiple listing service, Real estate in Canada, Real estate in the United Kingdom, Residential real estate, Economies

The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board processed a total of 1,718 sales of all property types on its Multiple Listing Service (MLS) in January 2021, an increase of 76 per cent compared to January 2020 and 18 per cent fewer then were processed in December 2020.

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  • The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board processed a total of 1,718 sales of all property types on its Multiple Listing Service (MLS) in January 2021, an increase of 76 per cent compared to January 2020 and 18 per cent fewer then were processed in December 2020.
  • It improved slightly in January, but weve got a long way to go to replenish our housing stock.
  • The Board received 2,784 new listings in January 2021, an increase of 26 per cent compared to January of last year.
  • The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board is an association of 3,811 real estate professionals who live and work in the BC communities of North Delta, Surrey, White Rock, Langley, Abbotsford, and Mission.

Florida Realtors® Seeks Student Scholarship Winners

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Monday, February 1, 2021
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Then find out more about the Student Scholarship Program offered through Florida RealtorsEducation Foundation Inc., a not-for-profit corporation that provides real estate-related educational scholarships.

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  • Then find out more about the Student Scholarship Program offered through Florida RealtorsEducation Foundation Inc., a not-for-profit corporation that provides real estate-related educational scholarships.
  • "This year is the 12th year for Florida Realtors' Student Scholarships Program, which continues to be a strong and successful outreach program," says Brenda Fioretti, chairman of Florida Realtors Education Foundation Inc. "Since it began, Florida Realtors has awarded more than $1.7 million to help young people across Florida realize their college dreams.
  • This student scholarship program is open and available to students whose parents are Realtors or licensed real estate practitioners, or whose parents are employed by any local Realtor board/association or by Florida Realtors, as well as any Florida student currently enrolled at a school (including home-schooled students or those attending a charter school.)
  • Remember, you have until March 11 at noon to fill out the online application for the Florida Realtors Education Foundation's student scholarship program.

FOREWARN Partners with Montana Regional MLS

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Monday, February 1, 2021
Real estate, Real estate in Canada, National Association of Realtors, Real estate broker, Economy, Residential real estate

BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FOREWARN, LLC, a red violet company (NASDAQ: RDVT) and the leading provider of real-time information solutions for real estate agents, today announced that the Montana Regional MLS (MRMLS) has contracted to make FOREWARN services available for the 3,000+ REALTOR members it serves in Western and Central Montana to promote proactive real estate agent safety.

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  • BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FOREWARN, LLC, a red violet company (NASDAQ: RDVT) and the leading provider of real-time information solutions for real estate agents, today announced that the Montana Regional MLS (MRMLS) has contracted to make FOREWARN services available for the 3,000+ REALTOR members it serves in Western and Central Montana to promote proactive real estate agent safety.
  • The FOREWARN services purchased by MRMLS will be available to the 3,000+ real estate agent membership at no additional cost to individual agents.
  • The Montana Regional MLS provides services to participating members across the Bitterroot Valley Board of REALTORS, Great Falls Association of REALTORS, Helena Association of REALTORS, Missoula Organization of REALTORS, Northwest Montana Association of REALTORS, and Rocky Mountain Association of REALTORS.
  • Safety needs to be a top priority for agents, said Webb Brown, CEO of Montana Regional MLS.