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Top Trends Driving Real Estate Wins in 2025

As the year closes out, we’re looking back at some of the trends that have defined success for real estate professionals across the board in 2025—chief among them the growing embrace of AI. In an ever-evolving market that sees consistent innovation in hardware, software and strategy, staying ahead begins with paying attention to those shifts…

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Universal Consulting Opportunities Expands Global Role, Supporting MLS Modernization Across Multiple Markets

Universal Consulting Opportunities (UCO), a subsidiary of Stellar MLS, has continued its international engagement in 2025, supporting multiple markets in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and Europe. The organization provides consulting, strategy development and educational resources to help real estate professionals and organizations adopt MLS frameworks and modernize practices. In the past year,…

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Culturally Aligned and Positioned for the Future: Pearson Smith Realty Sets the Stage for Continued Growth

Above: Pearson Smith Realty Staff and Leadership at D.C. metro regional meeting. Eric Pearson CEO Chris Boris Principal Broker Pearson Smith Realty Ashburn, Virginia www.PearsonSmithRealty.com  Region served: Metro D.C., Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia Years in real estate: 10 Number of offices: 5 Number of agents: 1,112 Key to continued growth and success: Agent productivity,…

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4 Reasons Agents Should Pursue Upside-Down Properties for New Listings

When a homeowner owes more on their mortgage than the property is worth, they’re considered “upside down” or in a negative-equity position. And these situations are more common than many agents realize. As of Q3 2025, 2.8% of all mortgaged residential properties in the U.S. were considered seriously underwater, meaning the combined loan balances were…

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Mortgage Rates Tick Up but Remain Near 2025 Lows

As we head into 2026, mortgage rates are expected to remain in line with today’s rates, which, while not the sharp decline some buyers may have been hoping for, are enough to see modest home price growth in the new year, economists predict.  The latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), released by Freddie Mac Thursday,…

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Christmas Glow Holiday Festival comes to Vancouver!

The newest attraction this Holiday season has finally set foot in Vancouver again! It only showed up in 2017 so every year is bigger and better! It is open NOW!


Experience a family-friendly indoor wonderland as you celebrate the magic of Christmas and help elves uncover Santa's lost presents! Enjoy interactive light gardens, illuminated structures, delicious food, festive drinks, and daily live entertainment all under the twinkle of a million lights. Laugh, stroll, and play under the twinkle of a million lights as you explore Glow's light gardens and illuminated structures. There's a playground to entertain your kids for hours while you enjoy seasonal beverages, delicious food, and live music at their licensed bar.


There's certainly something for everyone at Glow!


Come visit with the entire family until January 5, 2019, at the Harbour Convention Centre, 760 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver, BC V6B 5E7. More information by clicking here.


Happy Holidays everyone!

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