Matthews™ Named Exclusive Tenant Rep for Japanese BBQ Restaurant Gyu-Kaku in US Expansion  Associated Press

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Why Did Ukrainians Just Elect a Comedian President?  The New Republic

The appeal of an outsider—particularly in a country beset by corruption—can be strong. But outsiders can also be risky bets.

Royal flush: How the Maharaja saved this royal family's jewels  The London Free Press

A royal family that had its funding cut off transformed itself into the kings of Indian cultural preservation and heritage tourism.

Donald Trump, Trump Organization sue Democratic House chairman Elijah Cummings  The London Free Press

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and his business organization sued the Democratic chairman of the House oversight committee on Monday to block ...

Stock market forecasts clear sailing ahead, but Roubini warns that risks haven’t disappeared  MarketWatch

Markets are priced for clear sailing ahead, but Nouriel Roubini warns that the stock markets could turn on a dime.

Qatar's Wealth Fund Buys Into NYC Retail Portfolio  National Real Estate Investor

Qatar's sovereign wealth fund and Crown Acquisitions Inc. were the buyers of a stake in Vornado's Manhattan retail portfolio.

Trump Sues to Block Congress' Subpoena For His Financial Records  TIME

President Donald Trump and his business organization sued to block a House subpoena that seeks years of the president's financial records.

Lone Wolf Technologies is acquiring transaction management company zipLogix, the companies announced on Monday.

Existing-home sales fell 4.9 percent in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.21 million, according to data from the National Association of Realtors.

Trump sues to block subpoena from Congress for financial records  Reuters

President Donald Trump on Monday filed suit to keep U.S. lawmakers from obtaining his financial records, the first salvo in what promises to be an escalating ...

Wall Street pauses ahead of big earnings wave  Reuters

U.S. stocks were little changed on Monday, as investors were cautious ahead of a barrage of quarterly earnings reports from major companies.

In a move to upend the world of real estate imagery, Zillow announced Monday it will let people across the U.S. and Canada use a free app to snap photos and create online 3D home tours.

Time To Rethink Euro Pessimism  Seeking Alpha

The eurozone has for some time faced a lot of economic, regulatory and political uncertainties and challenges. The European Central Bank has done much to ...

Why private real estate investing is riskier than you think  The London Free Press

Martin Pelletier: The illiquidity of such investments and what at times can be a lack of transparency can make it more difficult to measure the benefits.

‘Authenticity is Luxury,’ Says Half Moon Bay CEO  Mansion Global

William Anderson is CEO of Half Moon Bay Antigua, an ultra-luxury resort/residence development on the Caribbean island of Antigua. The crown jewel of the ...

Zipi is a back-office administration software platform for brokers to manage deals and agent financials. The latest iteration of Zipi is even more heavily focused on brokerages and provides a highly versatile and granular user experience for brokers to oversee every aspect of their finances, agent goals and activities.

To thrive in the real estate industry, you will need to succeed in your ability to interact with people and build strong bonds — that means always being honest, owning up to your mistakes and always doing your best for your clients (and yourself). Put that at the top of your rulebook, and there'll be nowhere to go but up.

Russia's Filthy Rich Have a Thing for Miami—but the Good Times May Be Ending  The Daily Beast

Russian elites fear they'll be locked behind the new iron curtain: punished by Western sanctions on one side, by Russian courts on the other. MOSCOW—Here ...

Sick of spending thousands monthly on low-converting leads, veteran agent James Festini decided to cut them out of his business entirely. Here’s how he generates up to 25 qualified leads per week for free.

Figuring out your personal strengths and letting the rest go will allow you to grow your business in ways you never knew were possible. Once you have identified the archetype that best fits you, use these guidelines to see which tools and strategies are most likely to contribute to your success.