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Attending an estate sale might seem like looking for bargains at a garage sale. Items are priced, and people are looking for a good bargain, but there are some important differences. If you have ever wondered what an estate sale is and how to hold one, we will take a look. We will cover some…

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The Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS®, Inc. (HGAR), OneKey® MLS and TitleVest hosted a virtual panel recently featuring real estate industry leaders who discussed New York’s ever-evolving public space streetscapes, skylines and neighborhoods.  “Getting the Deal Done: Shaping New York’s Ever-Evolving Landscape” took place May 11 and featured speakers Christina Prostano and Vickey Barron, associate…

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Just in time for the busy summer selling season, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty’s popular Mega Open House Weekend returns on Saturday and Sunday, June 10-11, 2023. The Mega Open House Weekend features numerous open house viewings of the company’s listings of available homes. The listings encompass homes in a wide range of prices,…

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Fully 10% of all U.S. houses sold in the first quarter of 2022 were flipped, according to ATTOM Data Solutions. While the job of a REALTOR® is to help clients buy and sell houses, sometimes they themselves buy properties to update and resell for profit. So agents should know the ins and outs of house-flipping,…

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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time to recognize the outstanding achievements, historic contributions, and cultural influence of this community on the United States and beyond. So, in honor of AAPI Heritage Month, I’d like to dedicate this post to an AAPI leader who had a profound impact on my career…

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Last year was a year of action by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) that achieved tangible legislative and policy results on affordable housing supply. This year, we’re continuing this fight. Because of our work in 2022, Congress knows a shortage of 5.5 million affordable homes available for purchase—the largest such shortage in 50 years—has…

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On May 17, 2023, Montana became the first U.S. state to ban TikTok. The bill, SB419, was passed by the Montana House of Representatives in a 54 – 43 vote and signed by Governor Greg Gianforte (R-MT). The legislation outlaws TikTok from being used within Montana state lines. TikTok parent company ByteDance and App stores…

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Editor’s Note: RISMedia recently released its 2023 Top 1,000 Power Brokers, exclusively for RISMedia Premier Members. In this special interview series, we talk to some of our top-ranking brokers to garner their insights and strategies for sustaining their firms’ success. For more information, click here.  Josh Harley, the CEO of Fathom Realty, says agents at…

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There aren’t that many products in which consumers read about or hear on the news whether people think it’s a good or bad time to buy them. Supermarket shoppers don’t normally wonder whether they should or shouldn’t get grapes or paper towels based on the opinion of others. And it’s unlikely that many folks take…

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Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s weekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it each Friday afternoon. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate experienced some upward pressure as debt-ceiling debates continued this week. According to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® from Freddie Mac, rates hit 6.57%, climbing 18 basis points from the…

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Setpoint has acquired Resolute Diligence Solutions, a due diligence provider focused on Single Family Rental (SFR) and Residential Transition Loans (RTL).  Resolute, according to a release, is the preferred partner by the world’s largest banks and private lenders as well as originators. The combination of Resolute’s outstanding service and Setpoint’s technology will revolutionize fintech lending. …

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For HomeTeam Inspection President Adam Long, being a part of the real estate industry for 18 years has been richly rewarding. “At the end of the day, it’s all about helping clients and, especially from a home inspection standpoint, making sure they know what’s going on with their most important purchase,” he says.  As the…

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Moderator:  Kymber Lovett-Menkiti, President, Keller Williams Capital Properties, Washington D.C.; Broker Relations Liaison, National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Panelists:      Lauren Smith, Designated Broker, Windermere Real Estate, Seattle, Wash. Gary Scott, President, Allen Tate, REALTORS®, Charlotte, N.C.  Lindsay Dreyer, CEO, City Chic Real Estate, Washington, D.C. Kymber Lovett-Menkiti: From a broker’s perspective, the flight to quality…

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Owning a home brings many opportunities to improve and add your personal touches. However, before making significant improvements, you need to get permission from the local authorities. To do so, you need a building permit. Understanding what a building permit is and how it works is essential. Local government agencies issue building permits as approval…

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Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. held its annual Premier Client Group (PCG) event earlier this month in Denver, the company announced. The event welcomed owners from the top 30 Weichert® franchised companies in the national system—based on their 2022 production—for three days of networking, management-focused discussions, informational presentations, and a group outing to a Colorado…

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Cinch Home Services has announced that Heather Williams is joining the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).  “Heather’s talents and extensive tech-forward financial experience made her a clear fit for our executive team and we are thrilled to have her join us,” said Steve Upshaw, Chief Executive Officer of Cinch. “Her innate ability to drive…

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As stubborn macro-economic issues continue to decelerate residential real estate sales, brokers are retooling their strategies and business plans to keep agents productive and company revenue in the black. This September, five seasoned and dynamic brokerage operators will outline the specific steps they’re taking to safeguard profitability in a tight market during the panel discussion,…

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The choices of the Federal Reserve over the last year or two—and particularly in the last month—have been deeply scrutinized. After years of low rates and relatively loose monetary policy, the central bank was quick to slash rates to zero and unleash quantitative easing as the pandemic ravaged economies around the world. But starting in…

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The tug of war between ongoing inventory challenges in the existing-home market and homebuyer interest hasn’t let up. According to the latest data from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), pending home sales remained subdued in April amid persistent strains on consumers. NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI), a forward-looking indicator of home sales based…

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The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.57% this week, up from 6.39% last week, to where it returned after a brief and only slight dip earlier in May. This is according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) from Freddie Mac released Thursday.  This week’s numbers:  30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.57% as of May…

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