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Every Friday, Inman Service Editor Dani Vanderboegh compiles the most popular, most read, and most critical stories of the week to give you a quick overview of the big news topics you may have missed in the hustle and bustle of the work week. Here are this week’s Top 5 as chosen by our readers.
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From Hoby Hanna to Anywhere’s Sue Yannaccone, real estate leaders are optimistic about the new year, telling Inman that the worst of 2024 may be fading into the rearview mirror.
The luxury residential market has reached a new high in 2024. Florida had the highest sales of the year, bringing in at least 15 residential transactions over $50 million, as the state simultaneously grapples with the issue of two markets.
This year has had its ups and downs, including NAR settlements, DOJ scrutiny and copycat suits. Here are eXp CEO Leo Pareja’s top takeaways from 2024.
Here are 25 steps to prepare for the new year from trainer Rachael Hite. The important thing is to find out what to follow, clean and forbid. This list will help.

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The year ahead promises more struggles for the 1.5 million-member trade association as it hopes to prioritize housing affordability by 2025, experts told Inman.