First-Time, Single Women Homebuyers Resurface in Real Estate

First-time and single women homebuyers have resurfaced in the real estate market, contributing to a significant share of transactions in a year marked by full-steam-ahead sales, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) 2016 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers survey. First-time homebuyer sales rose to a share of 35 percent, the survey found; […]

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The ‘Starbucks Principle’ for Real Estate and Why You Should Use It

A few weeks ago, I met with clients to discuss their real estate needs and desires. “We really want a home in an area that will have long-term appeal,” the couple said. “That’s important to us.” I nodded. “Let’s go get a Starbucks,” I responded. “What?” They asked, visibly confused. “Why?” I smiled. “I’ll show […]

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Sue Yannaccone: Fall Selling Season Highlights

As most of us who work in the real estate industry know, spring has traditionally been the “busy season” in our line of work. In some areas of the country, spring selling season starts as early as January, and in many, lasts all the way through summer. Fall selling season, conversely, has typically been a […]

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Selling the Sense of Place

In the following interview, Richard “Dicky” Mopper and Jessica Kelly, co-owners of Engel & Völkers Savannah in Savannah, Ga., discuss recruiting, retention and more. Region Served: Savannah Metropolitan area and surrounding counties Number of Offices: 1 Number of Agents: 24 sales advisors Average Time on Market: 100 days Average Sales Price: $275,000 Motto/Work Philosophy That […]

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Explore America’s Neighborhoods: Beacon Hill, Boston, Mass.

If you’ve ever planned a trip to Boston, odds are Beacon Hill made it onto your must-see list. You probably wrote it down between Fenway Park and the Freedom Trail solely based on its characteristic cobblestone streets and really nice houses. That’s fair. Been there, done that. The thing is that this high-end neighborhood is […]

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Colorful Park Slope Townhouse With 5 Mantels, Fanciful Plaster Details Asks $2.648

This colorful townhouse at 321 7th Street in Park Slope features no lack of original details and has also been renovated. The brick townhouse is one of a row of four with neo-Classical brownstone detailing.

The long list of original details includes marble and slate mantels, decorative plaster work, tin ceilings,… Read More >

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102 Ultra-Affordable Units Up for Grabs in Greenpoint, Starting at $368 a Month

A third affordable housing lottery has opened at Park Tower Group’s neighborhood-transforming mega-project Greenpoint Landing in Greenpoint. This one is for 102 ultra-affordable units at 5 Blue Slip; the entire building will consist of affordable housing.

Monthly rents and income caps are on the low end of the scale for affordable… Read More >

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Homeownership Rate Rallies

Is the tide turning? The homeownership rate rallied slightly at 63.5 percent in the third quarter, higher than the 62.9 percent rate in the second quarter—the lowest point in more than 50 years, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Housing Vacancies and Homeownership report. The third quarter homeownership rate did not differ considerably from […]

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Realtor.com: Inventory Vanishes in ‘Unusual’ October

For-sale inventory in October remained at an unusually low level for the season, with homes moving 2 percent faster than this time last year, realtor.com® recently reported. The median age of properties on realtor.com is expected to be 79 days in October, or two more days than last month. “October is typically thought of as […]

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Search Engine Optimization (SEO): Tips for Improving Your Ranking

As you may already know, many people turn to online sources when it comes to finding a real estate agent. Mike Smiatacz, Business Development Market Manager at Quicken Loans, shares some tips to give you an edge over your competition and help you improve your ranking in online searches. Keep up to date with your […]

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Using Real-Time Demand to Increase the Bottom Line

In 2010, Tom Hosack was ahead of his time when he discovered he could predict transaction sides by carefully researching internet leads and watching website traffic. In 2016, Hosack, president and CEO of Pennsylvania-based Northwood Realty Services, is bringing the power of predictive analytics to the firm’s more than 9,000 agents by delivering technology from […]

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Staying Focused in a Competitive Market

In the following interview, Rusty Willis, broker with Real Living Capital City in Atlanta, Ga., discusses education, marketing, technology and more. Region Served: Atlanta Years in Real Estate: 22 Number of Offices: 1 Number of Agents: 21 Top Tip for Thriving in Today’s Market: Stay focused on the primary drivers of business. No. 1 Tip […]

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Housecreep: A Website where Stigmatized Properties Run Amok

On the top of the homepage for housecreep.com, we learn that “housecreep” is a verb meaning: to research and expose homes with secrets, criminal histories and unexplained mysteries. (Thus, housecreep is our new favorite real estate site.) Housecreep is where some of the darker aspects of real estate come to life. Their tagline: “Where walls […]

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Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: Cozy Fireplaces and Brand New Construction

Our most-viewed listings this week included apartments with fireplaces to keep you cozy and warm during the winter, a new-construction home in Bed Stuy, and a Georgian Revival home in Windsor Terrace. There was a wide variety across the top 10, in both price and features.

Which would you choose?

10. This… Read More >

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Industry Leaders to Speak on ‘Seizing the Day, Winning the Future’ at RISMedia Power Broker Forum during NAR Convention

Today’s real estate market is burgeoning with opportunity. From the promise of the millennial generation to the power of the diversity market, it’s a good time to be in real estate. But the future is also murky. Lingering economic uncertainty and change in Washington stand to stymie our momentum going forward. During RISMedia’s 21st Annual […]

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Paving the Way to Success with Online Leads

In the following interview, Danny Rebello, owner of Home Connect Nationwide Realty Group in Las Vegas, Nev., discusses online lead capture, conversion and more. Region Served: Las Vegas, Nev. Years in Real Estate: 15 You’ve seen skyrocketing growth and 18 percent lead conversion by doing everything the opposite way, earning the moniker “Mr. Opposite.” What’s […]

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Serving Sales Associates to Foster Success

In the following interview, Kit Hale, principal broker and managing partner of MKB, REALTORS®, a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, in Roanoke, Va., discusses coaching, educating and training agents. Region Served: Southwest Virginia Years in Real Estate: 25 Number of Offices: 2, with a third opening soon Number of Agents: 130 […]

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Daniel Jacuzzi: Serving Agents at a Higher Level

At the age of 20, Daniel Jacuzzi began a career in real estate working for Century 21, and 39 years later, he serves as president of Select Group of Real Estate Companies, helping people realize the American Dream of homeownership and the importance of real estate investments for their financial goals. Jacuzzi purchased CENTURY 21 […]

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High-Level Service for Seniors

When homebuyers are looking for a real estate professional to work with, their options are seemingly endless. The real estate industry is a competitive one, and it often takes more than just drive to edge out the competition and secure the trust of prospects. One National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) designation that can certainly help […]

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The Best Cities to Be a Baseball Fan

The World Series is in full swing, and MLB baseball fans in Chicago and Cleveland have bore witness to a historic year on the field. What about the baseball fans in other cities? WalletHub recently released a ranking of the best cities to be a fan of the game, basing its list on 25 metrics […]

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From a Rare Survivor to New Construction: Four Houses to See This Weekend

This weekend’s open house picks span more than 160 years of Brooklyn homebuilding. The oldest was built circa 1850 in what’s now Downtown Brooklyn, the most recent, in Crown Heights, is brand spanking new. They’re rounded out by a pair of houses dating back to the late 19th century; a… Read More >

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Brooklyn Real Estate Listings Six Months Later: One Sold, Three Get Price Chops

This week, we're taking a look at four of our listings from half a year ago to see how they fared on the open market. Of our picks, only one sold, an apartment (and the lowest priced of the bunch). The other three -- all attractive, historic houses -- are… Read More >

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Brooklyn Real Estate Bigwigs to Dish on Trends at Quarterly Luncheon

Some of the biggest developers in Brooklyn are slated to speak at the latest Brooklyn Real Estate Roundtable next month. The lineup includes David Kramer, president of The Hudson Companies, Forest City Ratner Senior Vice President Alireza Esmaeilzadeh and Toll Brothers President David Von Spreckelsen (who will interview Kramer).

The quarterly… Read More >

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Never Lose a Listing Again

If you’ve ever lost a listing you thought you “had in the bag,” then you have most likely encountered the secret process that winning agents consistently use to earn listings. Now you can learn that same process. Pat Hiban, best-selling author and former No. 1 RE/MAX and Keller Williams agent in the world, interviewed over […]

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Zillow Group Launches Facebook-Enabled Premier Agent Direct, Seller Boost Ads

Zillow Group recently announced the launch of two new products for its Premier Agents, Premier Agent® Direct and Seller Boost. Premier Agent Direct uses Zillow Group’s Precision Targeting to connect real estate agents and teams to their advertising audience on Facebook; Seller Boost generates listing leads: Premier Agent Direct – Premier Agent Direct combines the […]

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Brokers: Four Key Steps to Success for Your Agents and Your Business

As business leaders, it can be extremely challenging (and stressful) to lay out strategies for the future, especially with the progressing whirlwind of technology and innovation around us. Making strategic decisions about a future we cannot predict not only seems counterintuitive, but can be detrimental to a business if things are left to chance. Best-selling […]

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Finish the Year Strong with These Success Tips

Are you close to reaching your goals for the year? Whether you maintained your momentum throughout the year or you’re trying to catch up after a setback, you can still get on track to finish the year strong. While many agents may begin to wind down at this time of the year, the most successful […]

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3 Ways to Explain Your Value as an MLS

In an age when personalization and DIY culture are taking over, it can become challenging to rise above the static to showcase the true importance of the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). The culture of independence can make it challenging for agents to clearly see the value of shared services, standardized data and fluid communication. Without […]

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Top 10 Most Expensive Mistakes You’re Making on Your Home

Homes cost a lot of money to maintain. Are you spending extra money unnecessarily on the upkeep of your home? Here are 10 of the most expensive mistakes you could be making. Using Traditional Light bulbs If you still have incandescent light bulbs in your home, you could be throwing a lot of money away […]

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Polished Bed Stuy Brownstone Garden Apartment Wants $2,500 a Month

This one-bedroom apartment in Stuyvesant Heights is thoughtfully renovated, with a stylish kitchen and a smart layout. It's on the garden floor of an 1889 brownstone at 588 Madison Street, where the triplex upstairs is also for rent.

At 750 square feet, it's got the bedroom in the rear, with windows… Read More >

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New-Home Sales Up after August Slip

New-home sales activity is up, coming in at a rate of 593,000 in September, roughly 3 percent higher than the August rate of 575,000, the U.S. Census Bureau and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) report. September’s rate, which represents 4.8-months supply, is approximately 30 percent higher than the September 2015 estimate of 457,000. […]

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Window to the Law: Prevent Elder Abuse

Editor’s Note: This is part of a monthly video series from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) to inform and educate members about important aspects of being a real estate professional. Watch for this series each month in RISMedia’s Daily e-News. In this edition of NAR’s Window to the Law, NAR Associate Counsel Jessica Edgerton […]

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Conquering New Areas with a Different Model

In the following interview, Mark Farrow, Jim Sparkman and Don Sturgeon, broker/owners of HomeSmart Realty Group in Salem, Ore., discuss their brokerage’s systemized growth and success. Region Served: Mid-Willamette Valley and Portland Metro area Years in Real Estate: 43 years combined Average Time on Market: 100 days Average Sales Price: $243,000 in the Mid-Willamette Valley […]

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Education Insider’s Tip Jar: 10 Tips for Successful Short Sales

Center for REALTOR® Development is proud to introduce a new source of wisdom for its weekly e-news—instructors! Periodically, we will have certified National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) classroom instructors as guest contributors, who will share with us their real-world advice. Please welcome our inaugural contributor, Dwayne Carte, who has written our first “Tip Jar” feature […]

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Home Warranties Are Worth Their Weight

As a real estate agent, your client is your top priority. You are, after all, in the client services industry, and not only should you aim to help your client, but to also shepherd them through what will likely be the most important purchase they make in their lifetime. With this in mind, it’s important […]

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Are There Laws for Selling a Haunted House?

As a real estate professional, you may have come into contact with a spooky space. Self-slamming doors, footsteps on the stairs, the laughter of small children—we’ve heard all about haunted houses here on Housecall. But are there any disclosure laws for selling a haunted house? With Halloween haunting us right around the corner, Western Michigan University-Cooley […]

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Park Slope Brownstone With “Museum Quality” Detail Asks $2.995 Million

This three-story brownstone may need some updating, but it's got some prime original detail that's in "museum quality" condition, if the listing can be taken at its word. It's on a nice Park Slope block, at 374A 8th Street, between 6th and 7th avenues.

There aren't a ton of photos for… Read More >

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Ward Off Winter’s Chill: 5 Brooklyn Homes With Fireplaces Starting at $299K

As the air turns crisp, the crunch of leaves can be heard and the scent of fireplaces being put back into use for the season wafts through the air. Dreaming of your very own Brooklyn fireplace? We have rounded up homes in a range of sizes and prices, all… Read More >

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Introducing New Must-Have Green Resource for REALTORS®

NAR PULSE—Created with input from NAR’s Green REsource Council and NAR Green Designees, The Little Green Book: Safety Rules to Live By for REALTORS® is the perfect tool for your new or seasoned agents to use as they layer green into their businesses. Filled with more than 80 tips, this booklet provides realistic green advice […]

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Industry Leaders Receive Awards of Distinction at RISMedia Power Broker Event

Leading brokers from around the nation will gather next week in Orlando, Fla. to be the guests of honor at RISMedia’s 21st Annual Power Broker Reception & Dinner, being held on Friday, Nov. 4, during the annual NAR convention. RISMedia’s annual Power Broker Reception & Dinner is an exclusive, invitation-only event honoring the Top 500 […]

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Keep the Pop Tarts in the Toaster, and More Tips for Successful Scripts

Succeeding in real estate comes down to skillful communication—scripts that are not only well thought-out, but also delivered thoughtfully. RISMedia’s recent ACE webinar, “What to Say and When to Say It: Scripts and Dialogues of Successful Agents,” sponsored by Homes.com and OutboundEngine and featuring Sara Guldi of The Guldi Group, Keller Williams, Mark Seiden of the Mark Seiden Real […]

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LeadingRE Global Symposium Brings Together Brokerages in Amsterdam

Independent real estate companies from around the world gathered this week in Amsterdam for Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®’s two-day symposium, an annual event that this year shared research on the changes in the global real estate market. “The symposium is an important part of our yearly calendar of events we provide for […]

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How to Sell a Home during the Winter Season

As a real estate professional, you may find the market slows down in the winter. However, this doesn’t mean you should lose hope in selling that property before spring. Below are a handful of tips for selling during winter. Stay seasonal. Make a festive impression on potential buyers with garlands or boughs, and containers of greenery, branches […]

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RE/MAX Launches Mortgage Franchise, Expanding Business for Local Brokers, Choices for Consumers

RE/MAX CEO, Chairman and Co-Founder Dave Liniger will announce today the launch of Motto Mortgage, an innovative mortgage brokerage franchise and the second member of the RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. family of brands. Motto Mortgage will open mortgage franchises throughout the U.S., increasing competition in the industry and resulting in more choice and a better experience […]

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Classic Loft in Former Bed Stuy Chocolate Factory With Green Roof Asks $825K

This one-bedroom loft has a couple of distinctive features, including a curved iron stairway that leads up to the lofted bedroom and a custom-built "disappearing closet" with banks of retractable bookcase-like shelving units. It's in the former Chocolate Factory, a converted industrial building at 689 Myrtle Avenue in Bed Stuy,… Read More >

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Video Marketing Gets Evolutionary

There are so many quotes about change, but this is one from Ben Franklin is one of my favorites: “When you’re finished changing, you’re finished.” To help us all embrace change, the forthcoming November issue of Real Estate magazine will feature a new column titled ‘Innovations.’ While we interview dozens of real estate professionals each month, who […]

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NAR Broker Tip of the Month: Attend the Idea Exchange Council for Brokers during the REALTORS® Conference & Expo

Going to Orlando for the REALTORS® Conference & Expo? Join us Friday, Nov. 4 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. for the Idea Exchange Council for Brokers at the Orange County Convention Center. Broker/owners from companies of all sizes are invited to join this “Think Tank” style open discussion on topics of interest to them. […]

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What’s Next? ERA’s New President Weighs In

When Sue Yannaccone is confronted with change, she sees opportunity. Opportunity to grow, opportunity to set new goals, opportunity to chart a new course. As the new president and CEO of ERA Real Estate, Yannaccone thrives on change. Indeed, prior to joining ERA last summer as COO, she had cut her teeth transforming a number […]

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Destination: Success

In the following interview, Michael Droege, co-owner and general manager of CENTURY 21 Realty Solutions, discusses recruiting, retention and more. Years in Real Estate: 11 Region Served: Anchorage, Alaska, and surrounding area Company Size: 5 offices, 80 agents Century 21 credits you with recruiting high-caliber licensees to join you in Alaska. What’s your secret? Michael […]

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Teamwork and Technology Play an Integral Role in the Home Inspection Process

If you’ve ever bought or sold a home, you know just how time-consuming the process can be. From looking at properties, to choosing the space that best fits your needs, to scheduling a home inspection, coordinating all the moving pieces can often be a race against the clock. But for real estate professionals and consumers […]

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Return of Flipping Eases Affordable Housing Crunch in Some States

(TNS)—The number of flipped houses is at a six-year high. While such rapid turnover helped fuel the housing crisis a decade ago, advocates and analysts say the current wave is helping to ease a shortage of affordable housing in some parts of the country. The resurgence of flipping, or selling a house less than a […]

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Cat Greenleaf Places Boerum Hill ‘Talk Stoop’ Home on Market for $2.95 Million

It appears as though NBC's 'Talk Stoop' might be moving to a new filming location.

'Talk Stoop' host Cat Greenleaf has placed her Boerum Hill home at 12 Wyckoff Street on the market for an initial ask of $2.95 million. Greenleaf, whose show features interviews with celebrity guests on the stoop… Read More >

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Prospect Lefferts Gardens Brick Townhouse With Mind-Blowing Ceilings Asks $1.375 Million

You don't see ceilings like this every day, especially in an otherwise fairly typical early 20th neo-Classical brick townhouse at 292 Parkside Avenue in Prospect Lefferts Gardens. One has ornate plasterwork; the other is hand-painted. (Perhaps a decorative painter and plasterer once lived there?)

There is plenty more to recommend… Read More >

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Four Ways Millennials Are Changing the Real Estate Industry

Millennials have grown to represent 32 percent of homebuyers, which is the largest portion of the home-buying market. According to millennial Austin Hale, product manager for real estate investment software company Realeflow, “Millennials present an entirely new dynamic in the real estate market. [They’re] much more likely to rent, to congregate in urban areas, and to be […]

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Real Estate Agents: Here’s How to Stay Savvy in Social Media

We get it—you’re busy—and we’re right there with you! Maintaining a social media presence is hard enough for companies and teams, let alone a single individual. If you are a real estate agent who finds it hard to keep up with the changing paces of the internet and social media, you’re not alone. Even the […]

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Halstead CEO Diane Ramirez and Family Honored at Gala

Halstead Property Chairman and CEO Diane M. Ramirez and her family were recently presented with “The Family Spirit Award” at the 2016 Little Sisters of the Assumption (LSA) Family Health Service Gala in celebration of the “Spirit of East Harlem,” Halstead announced. Three generations of the Ramirez family, including Diane and her husband, Samuel A. […]

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Ask the Expert: What Out-of-the-Box Fall Marketing Strategies Will Help Me Stand Out from the Competition?

Today’s Ask the Expert column features Jackie Amato, customer service manager with RealEstateCalendars.com. Q: Are there any out-of-the-box marketing strategies you’d recommend that will help me stand out from the competition this fall? A: One of the biggest obstacles real estate professionals face is showing how they’re different from the competition. Now that fall has […]

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LeadingRE Workshop Addresses Succession Planning

Many of the world’s most notable brands began as family enterprises. From Hermes to Walmart, families have often been the backbone of companies that have stood the test of time. Studies have shown about 35 percent of Fortune 500 companies are family-controlled, and family firms represent the full spectrum of American companies from small businesses […]

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5 Tips for Selling a Luxury Property

Selling a luxury property is slightly different than selling a more moderate home or property. To begin with, the new owners will often be more able to tailor the property to their own specifications and may not even view the property themselves; rather, they may purchase the property through an agent, sight unseen. Here are […]

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Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: From an 1824 Federal to a Contemporary With a Smart Toilet

Among our most popular listings this week were several notable properties. A contemporary new-construction townhouse in Wallabout got lots of looks, presumably for its many unusual features, including a snow-melting system and a smart toilet/bidet.

Also favored was a classic Prospect Lefferts Gardens brownstone with outstanding woodwork and lots of other… Read More >

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A Long Wait for Home: Affordable Housing Assistance Lacking for Low-Income Families

Low-income families already vulnerable due to strained finances have had to contend with lengthy waiting periods and closed waiting lists for affordable housing, a recent report by the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) reveals. Importantly, affordable housing applicants are being shut out of the Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) program, according to the report, entitled […]

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Ask the Expert: What Should I Consider Before Incorporating Vehicle Wraps in My Marketing Strategy?

Today’s Ask the Expert column features CJ Steen, marketing director of On The Move, Inc. Q: What are the top three things to consider before incorporating vehicle wraps into my marketing strategy? A: While marketing is essential to your business’ survival, how do you choose the best marketing strategy for you? Some of the things […]

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Susie Ewing: Adventures in Real Estate

Susie Ewing has been a part of The Group, Inc. Real Estate since it opened its doors in 1976, first as a receptionist and working her way up to escrow officer, business manager, managing broker, and now president. “I love the fast pace of the business. I love that you learn something new every day—there’s […]

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Strengthening Our Commitment to Sustainability in the Real Estate Industry

In a move driven by the wishes of its members, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has initiated a new Sustainability Program designed to position NAR as a leader in the conversation about sustainability in real estate for Realtors®, brokers, allied trade associations and consumers. The new program’s efforts will focus on coordination and articulation […]

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Famous Encino, Calif. Home Hops on the Market

Fans of the Fox show “24,” listen up: Jack Bauer’s fictional home is now for sale for a cool $3.9 million. The posh space, located at 4620 Rubio Ave in Encino, Calif., was also featured in “CSI” and the 90s classic “Beverly Hills, 90210.” Stretching 6,000 square feet with five bedrooms and six bathrooms, the modern […]

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5 Items to Bling Out Your Bathroom

Are you looking to create a sleek, fancy bathing space just begging for a selfie photo-thon? Below are five items to bling out your bathroom. Saucy Soaker Finally, a tub fit for a queen—or a retired 90s pop star. This Swarovski-encrusted tub, also known as the “Crystal Bateau”, is priced at £150,000, for it takes over […]

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Four Houses to See This Weekend, Including Three Turnkeys and One in Mystery Condition

If brownstones in Bedford Stuyvesant and big freestanding houses in the Ditmas Park vicinity make your heart beat faster, this is your week for open house picks. We've got two in each category, with each pair grouped fairly close together, making it easy to hit two in one trip. Three… Read More >

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Brooklyn Real Estate Listings Six Months Later: Three Sellers Very Happy

This week, we're going back six months and taking a look at four of our featured listings to see how they fared. We've got two homes in Boerum Hill, one in the Newswalk building in Prospect Heights, and another in Flatbush. Three of the homes sold for significantly above ask;… Read More >

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Three Steps to Find More Listings This Fall

You may be busy preparing your home, family or even wardrobe for fall, but don’t forget that you should be preparing your business, as well. As the market slows down during the fall and winter months, it may be more difficult to generate new listings. Because of this, now is an opportune time to look […]

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September Sales Strong as First-Time Homebuyers Hit Stride

First-time homebuyers propelled existing-home sales in September, attaining a 34 percent share of sales for the first time in four years, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) reports. All major regions saw an increase in closings last month, and distressed sales fell to a new low of 4 percent of the market. Total existing-home sales, which […]

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Ask the Expert: What Do Top Producers Do Differently That Makes Them Successful?

Today’s Ask the Expert column features Arthur Darmanin, CEO of Sellstate Realty Systems Network, Inc. Q: What do top producers do differently that makes them successful? A: We all know the 80/20 rule: Twenty percent of agents earn 80 percent of the business. This raises a couple of questions. Why is there such a discrepancy? […]

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Building a Multi-Point Real Estate Enterprise

When Jeff Cohn of Omaha’s Elite Real Estate Group at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ambassador Real Estate sits down to plan his team-building podcast (available on iTunes) and looks across his rapidly expanding multi-point real estate enterprise, he can’t help but think about the role BoomTown played in making it happen. “In 2011, I was an […]

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13 Metros with the Most Real-Life Haunted Houses

In 2016, a visit to a haunted house is on the Halloween agenda for about one-fifth of Americans, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation. Kids and adults alike will be shelling out millions of dollars to snake their way through haunted attractions with names like House of Torment and 13th Gate. “From locations […]

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Sweet Deal in Bay Ridge? Elegant Prewar With Three Bedrooms Asks $2,599 a Month

This three-bedroom apartment in Bay Ridge is large and attractive, with original parquet floors, some other nice prewar detailing and good light from three exposures. It's on the second floor of a semidetached house at 257 90th Street in Bay Ridge.

The exact layout is hard to get a handle on,… Read More >

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Don’t Fear Disruption, Control It: Travelocity Founder Shares Business Acumen at RISMedia Power Broker Event

Disruption and innovation are two sides of the same coin, says Terry Jones. “It’s a question of, ‘Did you do it?’ or ‘Did someone do it to you?’” The Travelocity and Kayak founder will delve into this topic and other vital strategies for business success when he headlines RISMedia’s 21st Annual Power Broker Reception & […]

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Single-Family Starts Surge Ahead of Estimates

Single-family housing starts came in above estimates in September, signaling sustained strength in the owner-occupied housing sector. The U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) reports single-family starts in September at a rate of 738,000, or 8.1 percent more than the estimate of 724,000. Units in buildings with five units […]

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REALTORS® Submit Recommendations as Know Before You Owe Comment Period Closes

The public commentary period for the proposed Know Before You Owe (KBYO) rule, which addresses many of the concerns raised by the real estate industry since its implementation, has officially closed. In submitted comments before the deadline, the National Association of REALTORS®’s (NAR) President Tom Salomone outlined recommendations for KYBO, also known as the TILA-RESPA […]

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.Homes: A Domain for Real Estate Branding

The process of finding a new home is one of the most important financial decisions a person will make. Because of this, it’s no surprise that people begin searching online for their next home or home-related services months in advance. In a technology-dominated world, it’s more important than ever for professionals in the housing industry […]

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Education Insider: Determine These Things before Taking on a Short Sale

A short sale occurs when a homeowner sells their home and the proceeds of the sale are not sufficient to pay off the mortgage liens, and, in addition, the seller does not have the extra funds to make up the difference at closing. A successful short sale transaction includes all lien holders accepting less than […]

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Are Rents Finally Stalling? New York City Says Yes

Recent news reports show that rent across the country may finally be leveling off. New data reported by Bloomberg shows that rent in Manhattan fell 1.2 percent in September, the second year-over-year dip since February 2014. A reason for the dip in price is an over-saturated market, with a construction surge adding many more units to the fold. Bloomberg […]

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Why Is Mortgage Delinquency High among Older Homeowners?

Mortgage delinquency rates have been shown to increase among much older homeowners, despite their tendency to hold higher credit scores than younger homeowners, according to recent research by FICO. Mortgage and other closed-end loan delinquency rates, FICO’s researchers found, bottom out among homeowners in their 60s and 70s, then rise again through their 80s and […]

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Bay-Fronted Brick Townhouse in South Slope With Room for Three Families Asks $3.5 Million

At 509 11th Street in Park Slope, this three-story brick townhouse has an unusual layout: a first-floor apartment, an upper duplex, and a studio apartment that shares the second floor with the bottom half of the duplex. If that setup suits your needs it looks like it's ready to move… Read More >

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Realtor.com® Consumer Survey Reveals First Look into 2017 Home Buying Season, Significant Shifts in Millennials, Affordability, Suburban Living

The 2017 home buying season will be characterized by a large increase in first time home buyers, increasing affordability issues among buyers, and high demand for suburban homes, according to realtor.com®’s Active Home Shopper Report released today. The study, based on September survey data of active shoppers on realtor.com®, provides insight into future home buying trends in […]

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How Real Estate Agents Are Leveraging Artificial Intelligence

The Jetsons lasted on TV for just three seasons, but its impact was far greater. According to Smithsonian Magazine, “The Jetsons stands as the single most important piece of 20th century futurism.” As we stand on the cusp of a revolution in AI and robotics, it’s amazing how much the show informed the way “Americans […]

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Earn Points while You Save on Apple, Sales Tax and Shipping

NAR PULSE—Shop NAR’s Members’ Gift Galleria, available exclusively for REALTORS® through the REALTOR Benefits® Program, for favorite brands like Apple; plus earn reward points on every purchase to be redeemed on future purchases. At this private, online marketplace you and your agents will find brand name products from an extensive line-up at a discount for […]

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Ask the Experts: How Can Self-Directed IRAs Help Brokers Stay Competitive?

Today’s “Ask the Expert” column features Jason Craig, president of The Entrust Group. Q: How can self-directed IRAs help brokers stay competitive? A: At a recent RE/MAX broker event, I was highly impressed with the brokers’ knowledge of self-directed IRAs (SDIRAs). Beyond being aware of SDIRAs, most of them knew that you could invest in […]

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Redefining Enterprise: Real Estate Webmasters Takes a Different Approach

I have worked with some incredible real estate technology companies primarily in sales and sales management, so I was front line when we had the opportunity to work with large Enterprise clients. While they were all great companies, the one thing that frustrated me more than anything when trying to work with them was having […]

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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a New Neighborhood

Whether you are looking for a hip enclave of bars or a quiet suburban street filled with families for your kids to play with, choosing a new neighborhood requires a lot of consideration. There are many things to think about when making the leap to new surroundings. From creating a helpful checklist of must-haves to uncovering […]

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Spacious, Bright Prewar Two-Bedroom in Prime Cobble Hill Asks $895K

This two-bedroom co-op apartment is bright, attractive, spacious, and located on a prime Cobble Hill block, for under a million. It's in an eight-unit building at 225 Baltic Street, between Court and Clinton, within the Cobble Hill Historic District.

It's got a graceful prewar appearance, with original hardwood floors, moldings, and… Read More >

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Elliman Sues Compass, Claims Breach of Recruiting Agreement in Latest Filing – Agent Recruiting Wars become Court Battles!

Douglas Elliman has filed a complaint against Compass, alleging Compass violated a non-solicitation agreement that prevents Compass from recruiting from Elliman, in exchange for full commission payments to Leonard Steinberg and Herve Senequier, both former Elliman agents. The complaint by the Manhattan-based firm comes less than one month after Steinberg and Senequier sued Elliman for […]

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Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for 150 Units in DoBro Skyscraper, Starting at $833 a Month

Up for grabs in a newly launched affordable housing lottery are 150 apartments in an under-construction building at 333 Schermerhorn Street in Downtown Brooklyn. Steiner NYC is the developer and Dattner Architects and Goldstein Hill & West Architects are the designers.

Dubbed "The Hub," the 53-story building will contain 740 units in total. Amenities… Read More >

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The War for Top-Earning Agents

In the fast-paced world of real estate, brokers are often at their most competitive when it comes to battling for the best agents. These are the men and women on the front lines of the industry, representing the company and tasked with bringing in revenue. Keeping agents happy and motivated to do the best job […]

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Utilize Your Resources to Build a Winning Business Plan

From marketing to your audience, recruiting effectively and leveraging technology, there are several crucial facets to creating a successful business, not the least of which is utilizing the resources at your disposal to grow business accomplishments. As a real estate professional, you have to think outside the box in order to thrive in the competitive […]

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Solving the Speed to Lead Problem

Eight years after the Great Recession, the real estate market around the country is once again thriving. And while many of the names look the same, the way in which brokers and agents do business today and the tools available to them has been transformed entirely over the past eight years. Today, the industry—brokers and […]

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Spotlight: Close Quicker with Quicken Loans

If you want to offer your real estate clients the highest level of service, it’s vital that you work with a mortgage lender who has their eye on the same prize. Dale Clift, business development manager and Century 21 broker, has been in real estate for over 15 years, and he has been working with […]

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Boomers Plan to Age in Place, but Are Unprepared to Do So

While homeowners are familiar with typical aging-related projects, they view them as irrelevant, according to data from the recently released HomeAdvisor 2016 Aging-in-Place Report. More than 86 percent of the homeowners surveyed in the report are familiar with common aging-related renovations, but less than one-quarter (22 percent) have completed an aging-related project. The report discusses […]

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Millennials Aren’t Big Spenders or Risk Takers, and That’s Going to Reshape the Economy

(TNS)—They’re known for bouncing around jobs, delaying marriage and holing up in their parents’ basements. Dubbed recently as the “children of the Great Recession” by Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, millennials are the best educated and most diverse population of young people in U.S. history. They are also perhaps the most coddled, some would say […]

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Spacious, Updated Colonial Revival With Details in Prospect Park South Asks $2.35 Million

This 1908 Colonial Revival at 83 Westminster Road in Prospect Park South looks to be in fine condition and well maintained, and it offers a good deal of space and some nice original detail. It doesn't lack for curb appeal either, with its blue-shingled and white-trimmed facade, front garden and… Read More >

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New Data Shows How Student Loans and High Rent Impact Homeownership

Student loan debt and high rent prices continue to burden the homeownership outlook, according to data from the fourth annual housing survey from NeighborWorks America. The national telephone survey found nearly one-third (30 percent) of Americans know someone who has delayed the purchase of a home because of student loan debt, up from 28 percent […]

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5 Tech Insights from a Power Panel

One thing I’ve learned throughout my real estate career is that when experts and visionaries get together to talk about the industry, it’s smart to listen to them carefully. That was certainly the case in August, when RE/MAX invited four of the industry’s premier thought leaders to discuss what they saw in the present and […]

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Auction of Novel ‘Jacob’s War’ at RISMedia’s CEO Exchange Brings $2,400 to Easter Seals

At RISMedia’s September 2016 Real Estate CEO Exchange, an impromptu auction led by CEO John Featherston raised $2,400 for Easter Seals, a nonprofit that assists more than one million children, adults and veterans with disabilities and special needs. The item auctioned to two CEO attendees was a signed copy of “Jacob’s War,” written by CEO […]

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Survey: Small Business Owners Thrive on Independence

Seventy percent of small business respondents in a survey* issued by Endurance International Group believe owning a small business is the best job they have ever had, despite the significant financial and personal costs. This majority finding underscores the value small business owners place on the independence entrepreneurship affords them. Owning a small business is […]

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Making Homeownership Work on a Budget

For low-income families, buying a home can seem out of reach. On top of financial stress, the competitive market may make buyers feel like they will never find a home they can afford. If you dream of buying a house but have lost hope because you don’t think you can afford it, don’t give up. There […]

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Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: Studios and Standalones

This week, Brownstoner readers favored a wide variety of listings all over the borough, including townhouses, standalone homes, and apartments listed for less than $473,000. One house that got a lot of looks is a new-construction townhouse in Wallabout with some unusual bells and whistles, including a bidet and a… Read More >

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What to Say and When to Say It: Scripts and Dialogues of Successful Agents

Succeeding in real estate comes down to skillful communication—dialogues and scripts that convert leads, enhance the client experience and form relationships that bring repeat business. Join RISMedia for this month’s Content Solutions Agent Webinar, “What to Say and When to Say It: Scripts and Dialogues of Successful Agents,” which will teach you to refine these all-important […]

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Power Broker Perspectives: Mark McLaughlin – Building a Winning Team

Mark McLaughlin, CEO of San Francisco’s Pacific Union International, celebrated his 10th year in residential real estate this past September. The Bay Area native started Morgan Lane, a small brokerage business in Marin County, in 2006, and in August 2009, acquired Pacific Union and has seen sales rise from $2.2 billion to more than $7.8 […]

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Great Spaces: Bayfront in Newport Beach

Looking to live it up in Newport Beach, Calif.? Look no further than 928 Via Lido Nord, a five-bedroom, five-bathroom bayfront home with multiple docks and unbelievable panoramic views of Newport Bay set in the prestigious Lido Isle. Stash your boat and head inside, where you’ll be met with a nautical New England ambiance. Ranging […]

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Housing Affordability Still Makes Many Feel Insecure

(TNS)–In this job, I regularly receive email and telephone calls that qualify as balderdash. This I define as questionable information, typically involving online surveys from groups I have never heard of, sent in the hope that I will publish them as “click bait” without checking further than the end of my fingertips. But one survey […]

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Four Historic Homes to See This Fall Weekend, Starting at $849,999

We've got a mixed bag this weekend -- four houses in four different neighborhoods in four different states of repair. Three need work, including an estate sale special in mystery condition. They're found in Fort Greene, Prospect Heights, Bushwick and Fort Hamilton.

In Fort Greene at 118 Lafayette Avenue, we've got… Read More >

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Sale of Prime ‘Burg Retail Spot, Former Salvation Army Site, Finally Goes Through

It's been a long time coming and now it's finally a done deal. The former Salvation Army thrift store at 176 Bedford Avenue -- one of the most prime retail spots in Williamsburg, if not all of Brooklyn -- has finally sold to developer Thor Equities, more than a year… Read More >

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Brooklyn Real Estate Listings Six Months Later: Two Sold, One Still Available

This week, we're spinning the hands of the clock six months and revisiting four Open House Picks we featured April.

Unusually, they were all spectacular dwellings, all two-families, and all in move-in condition. Buyers favored the more affordable of the four and snapped up the two lower-priced properties. Of the… Read More >

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Attracting Motivated Sellers this Fall

As we move into the slower season in real estate, some agents struggle to find sellers ready to list. If you’re not able to find customers to work with, it can be difficult to make it through the season. While this may seem like a challenge, there are a number of ways to find sellers […]

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Is Social Media a Good Lead-Generation Tool?

How many agents do you know who rely on social media to generate leads? It seems so easy—post a listing or an ad on Facebook and watch the leads flood in, right? Many transactional agents think so. They spend hours online, updating their statuses and posting listings. They may even purchase ads to run on […]

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A World of Opportunity: Trends and Tips for Building Global Business

According to any news channel on any given day, political unrest and economic turmoil seem to span the globe at an increasing pace. Given such a tumultuous climate, it’s easy to understand why real estate professionals may believe pursuing global business is a futile endeavor. But actually, quite the opposite is true. According to the […]

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September Brings Slight Yearly Increase in New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications

Mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 3 percent this September, relative to September 2015, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Builder Application Survey (BAS) data. Compared to August 2016, applications decreased by 7 percent. This change does not include any adjustment for typical seasonal patterns. “After a strong start in 2016 and despite evidence […]

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How Far Does $400,000 Go in the Hottest Investment Markets?

Have you ever wondered how far $400,000 could take you in various markets? This has been analyzed in a newly released HomeUnion report comparing investment property values in 10 of the most sought-after markets among HomeUnion’s clients. The company analyzed what a total of $400,000 will buy a single-family rental (SFR) investor in these popular […]

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The Top 10 Cities for Trick-or-Treaters

Zillow has unveiled its annual ranking of the Best Cities for Trick-or-Treating, and—unlike swarms of trick-or-treaters dashing door to door—the top 5 haunts on this year’s list have hardly moved since last year. The most spooktacular shift? Philadelphia, last year’s No. 13, scaring San Francisco down from No. 1 to No. 3. Who said 13 was unlucky? […]

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Yes, It’s True — Brooklyn Homes Are Now More Expensive Than Ever

Fuggedabout a slowdown in Brooklyn. Home prices in the borough keep on going up, up, up.

Closed-sale prices for all types of homes in the borough set a new record in the third quarter, rising to a median sale price of $675,000 and an average square foot price of $950.

The uptick… Read More >

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Bed Stuy One-Bedroom With High Ceilings, Mantel, Deck Asks $1,916 a Month

This rent-stabilized one-bedroom in Bed Stuy has high ceilings, good light, a good deal of space and a nice deck, for under $2,000 a month. It's on the parlor floor of a brick row house at 51 Madison Street close to the Clinton Hill border.

The bedroom is in front, with… Read More >

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Oklahoma Housing Impacted by Earthquakes and Oil

A recent ATTOM Data Solutions analysis of housing market trends in Oklahoma following the recent spike in earthquake activity highlights interesting results. The analysis found that statewide in Oklahoma earthquakes increased 375 percent between the four quarters ending in Q1 2014 and the four quarters ending in Q1 2016, when earthquake activity reached a peak […]

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The Future of Community Building Lies in Women, Immigrants, Retirees

Rising numbers of female executives, affluent immigrants, younger and older workers, and retirees will have a profound influence on community building in the U.S. over the next 10 years, according to a new Urban Land Institute (ULI) report, Demographic Strategies for Real Estate. The report, by John Burns Real Estate Consulting LLC, identifies several key trends related to […]

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Education Insider: Brushing Up on Communication Skills

Our featured course for 25 percent off this month at the Center for REALTOR® Development is Short Sales and Foreclosures: What Real Estate Professionals Need to Know, which is the main requirement towards obtaining the Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource® (SFR®) Certification from NAR. Both the course and certification address the expertise required to effectively […]

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Realty ONE Group Gets the Most out of HSA Home Warranty

Kuba Jewgieniew started Irvine, Calif.-based Realty ONE Group, a dynamic, full-service lifestyle real estate brand in 2005, and has experienced rapid growth over the last decade-plus. Three years ago, the company was in just three states (California, Arizona and Nevada), but today, their national footprint has expanded throughout 17 states and continues identifying new growth […]

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LGBT Agents Weigh in on Impact of Supreme Court Marriage Ruling

Fifteen months after the historic Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court ruling on marriage equality, 20 percent of LGBT real estate agents said the court decision has affected their clients’ decision to buy or sell a home, while 28 percent said current anti-LGBT legislation has affected their clients’ choice of communities in which to buy, according […]

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Expert Commentary: Major Victory in PHH Case

In a 110-page decision, the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia (the court) largely agreed with PHH and overruled the decisions of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).  The court ruled that the structure of the CFPB was unconstitutional, that so-called “captive reinsurance” was permissible, that section 8(c) does in fact contain safe […]

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Safe at Home: Six Great Places to Move with Your Young Family

Moving to a new locale can be very beneficial. At a new locale, you can take advantage of a fresh change of scenery which may also bring better employment opportunities, affordable housing and increased safety. When looking to move, there are six states that rank among the best to live in. Experience a high-quality of […]

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Tricked-Out Townhouse in Wallabout Melts Snow, Opens Up, Has Smart Bidet, Asks $4.25 Million

This house at 140 Clinton Avenue in Wallabout sits next to a recent House of the Day -- a temple-fronted Greek Revival -- and the pair must offer a greater study in contrasts than any two side-by-side houses in Brooklyn. The Greek Revival dates back to 1835 and sports a… Read More >

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CFPB Structure ‘Unconstitutional,’ Rules Appeals Court

Today, a federal appeals court ruled that the single-director structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CPFB) represents an “unconstitutional concentration” of executive power. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia found problem with the inability for other government sectors to admonish—or even review—the Bureau’s actions, with too much power placed at […]

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A Nation United—and Divided—by Our Homes’ Architectural Styles

It’s worth emphasizing now more than ever: Diversity is what the United States of America is all about. The country, of course, was cobbled together on this very idea—diversity of geography, beliefs, people. And even the homes they live in! We’ve got architectural styles rooted in the history of our nation before it was a nation (Colonial, […]

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Win a Shopping Spree with Members’ Gift Galleria and MVP

NAR PULSE—Sign-up to shop Members’ Gift Galleria, available through NAR’s REALTOR Benefits® Program, by Oct. 15 and earn 5 Tech and Marketing Tools to Win Listings – Webinar Download from the Member Value Plus (MVP) Program. Plus, you’ll be automatically entered into a drawing for a $250 shopping spree to spend at Members’ Gift Galleria! […]

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The High Cost of Cheap Translation

You pay for the best technology and training. Your legal and administrative people are top-notch. You choose your advertising and marketing partners with utmost care. And then you pick the lowest bidder for your translations. There’s a good chance you’ve just made a costly mistake. A nationwide big-box retailer went shopping for translation services for […]

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Homeowners Still Overvalue Homes, but Not as Much

Appraisals lagged behind what homeowners estimated by 1.26 percent in September, according to Quicken Loans’ national Home Price Perception Index (HPPI). This is a slight move toward equilibrium after a 1.56 percent gap between perceptions in August. September marks the third time in as many months the HPPI has moved closer to agreement between homeowners […]

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Fannie Mae Announces Sale of Reperforming Loans

Fannie Mae recently began marketing its first sale of reperforming loans as part of the company’s ongoing effort to reduce the size of its retained mortgage portfolio. The pool of approximately 3,600 loans, totaling $806 million in unpaid principal balance, is available for purchase by qualified bidders. This sale of reperforming loans is being marketed […]

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Facebook Debuts ‘Workplace’ to Make Employees More Productive

(TNS)—Now there’s a version of Facebook that even your boss might like. On Monday, the Menlo Park tech firm released “Workplace by Facebook,” an enterprise communication tool meant to foster more productivity in the office. It looks similar to a person’s personal Facebook, but users aren’t browsing the social network for cat videos or engagement […]

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Two-Bedroom Condo Loft in Converted Bed Stuy Factory Asks $899K

This two-bedroom Bed Stuy condo is a real loft, and it feels like one too, with 12-foot ceilings and a vast living space. Some nice rustic wood details add warmth and character. It's in a 10-unit building at 105 Lexington Avenue, a former factory that was converted in 2008.

In addition to the… Read More >

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Housing Experts Work to Preserve Affordable Rural Rental Housing

The National Rural Housing Coalition (NRHC) recently convened leaders from the rural housing community to evaluate and prepare recommendations that will ensure affordable rental housing options remain available to low- and very low-income residents. The purpose of the October 4-5 conference, which was sponsored by PNC Bank, was to gather feedback from the community and confer […]

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The NAR Power Broker Roundtable—Election 2016: The Impact on Real Estate

As the current political climate fluctuates, real estate professionals wonder how the next election will impact housing. Experts weigh in in the following Power Broker Roundtable. Moderator: J. Nicholas (Nick) D’Ambrosia, Liaison for Large Residential Firms Relations, NAR; Broker of Record, The Long & Foster Companies, Chantilly, Va. Panelists: Scott Louser, Broker/Owner, NextHome Legendary Properties, […]

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Advice to My Younger Self by Lennox Scott

Editor’s Note: Lennox Scott, chairman and CEO of John L. Scott Real Estate, wrote the following retrospective in celebration of the company’s 85th Anniversary and his own milestone of 40 years in the business. Eighty-five years ago my grandfather started John L. Scott Real Estate. It’s a huge milestone for John L. Scott as a […]

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Ready to Move? 5 Things to Consider when Listing Your Home

When it comes to selling a house, online marketing is more important now than ever before. Today, buyers normally check online listings before doing anything else, while sellers want a high price in return. An enticing listing is the key to a seller’s success. Here are five tips to listing your home. Amp Up the […]

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Freddie Mac Extends Disaster Relief to Borrowers Impacted by Hurricane Matthew

Freddie Mac’s full menu of disaster relief policies will be available to homeowners whose homes were damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Matthew. Freddie Mac’s disaster relief policies will be available to borrowers with homes in presidentially declared Major Disaster Areas where federal Individual Assistance programs are made available to affected individuals and households. Until then, […]

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Great Spaces: Kelly Dodd of ‘Real Housewives of Orange County’ Lists Gorgeous OC Oasis

“Real Housewives of Orange County” cast member Kelly Dodd has listed her palatial oceanside home in Newport Beach for $6.25 million. Known for its over-the-top décor, this four-story, 4,370-square-foot, newly remodeled, resort-style residence is located at 3014 Breakers Drive. The four-bedroom, four-bathroom home has an open floor plan with an abundance of natural light, offering […]

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Sprawling, Newly Renovated Tudor-Style House in Prospect Park South Asks $3.25 Million

This standalone five-bedroom house with a porch, at 82 Stratford Road in Prospect Park South, is an Edwardian neo-Tudor rich with dark wood paneling and other Arts and Crafts details.

Bought by an LLC in 2014, the house -- which sits on a trapezoidal lot at the corner of Stratford Road… Read More >

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Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for 41 Williamsburg Units Starting at $788 a Month

An affordable housing lottery is making 41 brand-new units available in the new Meekerman development at 410 Manhattan Avenue. The 70-foot-high construction will feature 50 total units, and was undertaken by Dunn Development with Curtis and Ginsberg as the architect. The new building will have solar panels, bike storage, and… Read More >

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Technology Sucks…But It Doesn’t Have To: HomeSmart International Takes Integration to a Whole New Level

Technology sucks. Everyone, at one point or another, has had this thought. For most, it’s because some system or tool isn’t working properly, doesn’t do something it should, or (even worse) costs too much. For every one person that loves the new program you just added, one person wants you to switch back to your […]

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How Can Social Media Help My Business?

  Social media can be a great relationship-building tool and an awesome way to connect with your clients. In this brief video, Aaron Brandt, Social Media Specialist at Quicken Loans, shares some tips on how you can help build your business using social media. Keep up to date with your clients using Agent Insight. Sign […]

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Webinar Recap: Creating Accountability in an Independent Contractor World

Independent contractor status has long been a hot topic in the real estate community. As a broker, how can you create accountability for your team members working as contractors? As an agent, how can you support your team and hold yourself accountable? RISMedia’s latest Broker Best Practices webinar focused on just that. The webinar was moderated by […]

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The Future of Home Design: 4 Dominating Trends to Watch

Digitized manufacturing is emerging as a leader in home design trends. It’s becoming easier to customize homes with a variety of textures and colors thanks to sustainable materials like glass and new manufacturing technologies. In fact, 3-D manufacturing, or the third industrial revolution, is changing how homes are being built. As the path to sustainable […]

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Zillow Report Says Rent Will Rise in the West

Rents in the West’s tech job centers are predicted to be among some of the fastest growing across the nation over the next year, according to the latest Zillow® Rent Forecast for August 2016 to August 2017, which predicts rent trends down to the zip-code level across the U.S. Rents in Seattle and Portland are expected to rise the most over the […]

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The McMansion’s Day Has Come and Gone

(TNS)—When Dr. Kishin Ramani decided to sell his six-bedroom, Georgian-style home on a half-acre lot in an affluent Chicago suburb three years ago, it never occurred to him that he’d be resigned to accepting far less than he paid when he bought the home in 2005. Ramani was immediately drawn to the home, built in […]

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Top 10 Real Estate Listings: A Bargain in the ‘Burg, an Edwardian in Flatbush

We had a wide variety of listings that our readers took to this week, ranging from studio apartments to full stand-alone homes.

Our most viewed listings included apartments in historic buildings in Brooklyn Heights, an Edwardian in Flatbush, and a bargain in Williamsburg.

Which would you choose?

10. On 21st Street in Greenwood… Read More >

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