Category: News + Insight
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Bess Freedman: Buyer and Seller Beware – Compass’ Private Exclusive Network is a Trojan Horse
In a recent opinion piece for RISMEDIA, CEO Bess Freedman expanded on her concerns surrounding Compass’ Private Exclusive Network. “For months, Compass has been touting a Private Exclusive Network as part of a three-stage marketing strategy for homesellers, and while it sounds great in marketing jargon, its core purpose is much more dubious,” writes Freedman. Compass…
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Bess Freedman: Buyer and Seller Beware – Compass’ Private Exclusive Network is a Trojan Horse
In a recent opinion piece for RISMEDIA, CEO Bess Freedman expanded on her concerns surrounding Compass’ Private Exclusive Network. “For months, Compass has been touting a Private Exclusive Network as part of a three-stage marketing strategy for homesellers, and while it sounds great in marketing jargon, its core purpose is much more dubious," writes Freedman. Compass…
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Bess Freedman: Buyer and Seller Beware – Compass’ Private Exclusive Network is a Trojan Horse
In a recent opinion piece for RISMEDIA, CEO Bess Freedman expanded on her concerns surrounding Compass’ Private Exclusive Network. “For months, Compass has been touting a Private Exclusive Network as part of a three-stage marketing strategy for homesellers, and while it sounds great in marketing jargon, its core purpose is much more dubious," writes Freedman. Compass…
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Bess Freedman: Buyer and Seller Beware – Compass’ Private Exclusive Network is a Trojan Horse
In a recent opinion piece for RISMEDIA, CEO Bess Freedman expanded on her concerns surrounding Compass’ Private Exclusive Network. “For months, Compass has been touting a Private Exclusive Network as part of a three-stage marketing strategy for homesellers, and while it sounds great in marketing jargon, its core purpose is much more dubious," writes Freedman. Compass…
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The Line: Jobless Claims Rise to their Highest Level in Three Months
By Gregory Heym, BHS Chief Economist and and host of Crossing The Line After a week off, The Line returns with the latest news on jobless claims, mortgage rates, and consumer confidence. Jobless Claims Rise to their Highest Level in Three Months Initial claims for unemployment rose by 22,000 to 242,000 last week, their highest…
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Fact v. Fiction: The Problem with Private Exclusives Networks
What's Happening? In recent months, Compass has begun pushing the idea of “private exclusives” as part of a three-stage marketing strategy. They urge sellers to list their properties on Compass’ exclusive internal portal, Compass One, which they claim will eliminate public displays of days on market and price adjustments. In this scenario, only Compass agents…
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BHS Agents Weigh In: What Makes Southport, CT So Special?
Nestled along the picturesque Long Island Sound, Southport, Connecticut, is a charming coastal enclave that blends historic New England character with modern luxury. Known for its beautifully preserved 19th-century architecture, scenic harbor, and vibrant village center, Southport offers a unique mix of small-town charm and upscale living. Residents enjoy easy access to pristine beaches, top-rated…
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Buyers Rush to Lock in Deals Before Spring Heats Up
By Serj Markarian, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker A few weeks ago, I highlighted the most-searched neighborhoods on StreetEasy along with their median prices, offering insight into what to expect this spring. Now, it appears that several sought-after NYC neighborhoods—mainly in Manhattan—have seen double-digit year-over-year declines in new listing median prices. This shift has spurred an…
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The Line: Inflation Inflated in January
By Gregory Heym, BHS Chief Economist and and host of Crossing The Line Today, we present the latest on inflation. Spoiler alert: it’s not good. For those of you who are still with me, here are the details of the January consumer price index report: The CPI rose 0.5% last month and was 3% higher than…
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Manhattan’s Office Comeback is Driving the Housing Market
By Serj Markarian, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker New York City’s office market is showing strong signs of stabilization, rapidly returning to traditional office settings. In fact, it is leading the charge nationally, while the rest of the country moves in that direction at a slower but steady pace. Specifically, demand in New York has returned…