Key facts
- Purdys Chocolatier is opening four new stores in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick in September.
- Purdys Chocolatier is entering Nova Scotia and New Brunswick for the first time.
- eXp Realty is ranked as the No. 1 brokerage on the 2026 NAHREP Top 250 list.
- 146 agents and teams from eXp Realty received individual distinctions from NAHREP.
- NuevoVEM Real Estate, led by Ethan Leifer, has joined The Real Brokerage Inc.
- The Real Brokerage Inc. is enhancing its presence in the New York City area.
- William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty and Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty associates received RealTrends Verified honors.
- 151 agents and 24 teams from William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty and Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty were recognized by RealTrends.
Purdys Chocolatier is significantly expanding its national footprint by opening four new stores in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick this September. This strategic move marks the chocolate company's first foray into these two Canadian Maritime provinces, increasing its presence across the country. The new locations will be situated within shopping malls, aligning with the brand's existing retail strategy.
In the real estate industry, eXp Realty has achieved a prominent ranking, being named the No. 1 brokerage on the 2026 NAHREP Top 250 list. This list specifically recognizes top-producing Latino real estate professionals. Beyond the brokerage's overall ranking, eXp Realty saw substantial individual success, with 146 of its agents and teams earning distinctions across various categories within the NAHREP recognition.
Further expanding its reach, The Real Brokerage Inc. has announced the addition of NuevoVEM Real Estate to its network. NuevoVEM Real Estate is a New York City-based boutique team headed by Ethan Leifer. This integration is expected to strengthen The Real Brokerage's presence throughout key areas of the New York metropolitan region, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, and Westchester County.
Separately, agents from William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty and Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty have been acknowledged for their performance. Both brokerages' associates received RealTrends Verified honors, recognizing them as top-performing real estate professionals nationwide. The recognition encompasses 151 individual agents and 24 teams from these Sotheby's International Realty affiliates.