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Revive Real Estate Marks 5th Anniversary with Holiday Fundraiser
Revive Real Estate has announced that in tribute to its 5th anniversary, the presale renovation firm is raising funds and collecting toys to benefit Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), a renowned pediatric health system dedicated to the well-being of children and families. Based in Irvine, Revive has set up a dedicated giving page, inviting…
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NAR Calls Settlement ‘Hard Fought,’ Defends Deal in Final Argument Before Hearing
With only days before a judge will issue his final decision and close a historic (and frustrating) chapter in the history of residential real estate, plaintiffs who led the charge on commission class-action lawsuits and the two largest defendants in that case—HomeServices of America and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)—have laid out their final,…
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PropStream Announces an Enhanced Interface and New, Highly Requested Search Filters
Real estate data provider PropStream has announced an update to its interface, including new search filters, datasets and enhanced search capabilities. The company says its UX/UI update was designed with efficiency and ease of use in mind, redefining how PropStream users can search, save and study properties on PropStream. Plus, the platform has added several…
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The Burnett Trial Timeline: Looking and Linking Back to How It Transpired
With so many twists and turns over the past few years in what has likely been the most impactful residential real estate trial of all time, it’s not surprising that even the accepted name of the class-action lawsuit hasn’t been uniformly agreed upon. It started simply as Sitzer, named for Joshua Sitzer, one of the…
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The Affordability Issue and the Rise of the Million-Dollar Home
Who can afford that? The question has become more prevalent than ever, as dwindling supply has nudged the median home price ever higher, according to a new report by LendingTree that examined the U.S. metros with the highest share of million-dollar homes. The report found specifically that California remains a very expensive destination. According to…
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PropStream Unveils New Predictive AI Tool: PropStream Intelligence
The real estate software firm and data provider PropStream has announced its latest platform enhancement: PropStream Intelligence. Driven by machine learning and predictive analytics, PropStream Intelligence is designed to help real estate professionals find leads. The tool’s features include: Property Condition Analysis: Uncover a property’s condition at a glance using a strategic grading system, as…
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Consumer Sentiment Gets Another Bump, Up Four Months in a Row
The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index was up slightly in November, yet another increase from its 70.5 reading in October to a final reading of 71.8 in November, a 1.8% increase, according to the University of Michigan’s survey of consumers. The index also rose 17.1% year-over-year. This is the fourth consecutive month of increases…
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Real Estate Outlook: Signs of Recovery
If you've been waiting for rock-solid statistical evidence that the housing market -- and the national economy -- are well along into recovery mode, you definitely got it last week.
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30-yr Fixed Mortgages Available at 4.875%, Rates Stable
FreeRateUpdate.com research of wholesale lenders' rate sheets shows conventional 30-yr fixed mortgages available today at 4.875% to well-qualified consumers paying a standard origination fee of .07 to 1 point.
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EPA Signs Sustainability Agreement With Major New Jersey Company
Hartz Mountain Industries, Inc., New Jersey's largest real estate development company, has signed an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to cut energy and water use and to take other steps to reduce the environmental impacts of its retail and commercial properties across the state. Buildings are responsible for close to half of the nation's greenhouse gas pollution. Under the agreement, signed on March 11, Hartz will take steps to promote sustainability in its operations.
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Elect the Select
Homeowner associations are designed to be representative democracies governed by a board of directors elected by the members. Electing directors to the board that can thoughtfully govern is extremely important. To accomplish this, elections must be carefully planned, not hatched at the last minute. Here are important components of a successful election process:
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Common Buyer Fears
Whether you are a first time home buyer or someone who is looking to move up or down, getting into the market can be a fearful time.
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Keeping Seniors Safe from Falls
It happens to all of us -- as we get older, our eyesight and hearing aren't as good as they once were, and our balance and reflexes start to let us down. We start taking medications to treat what ails us, but that may cause dizziness or lightheadedness. That can often lead to a fall, especially if there are tripping hazards in the home.
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Undisclosed Short Sale Payments May Lead to Trouble
A recent memorandum from the legal department of the California Association of Realtors® (CAR) warns CAR members as follows: "Undisclosed payments in short sale transactions, especially those paid outside of escrow, may violate the law, including RESPA, laws against loan fraud, and licensing laws."
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Inman News
Get no respect? Here’s how to elevate our profession
Broker-owner Butch Leiber offers tips for providing a higher level of service to clients and conveying a higher level of professionalism to the public.
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Bored? Distracted? Here’s the real reason you don’t meditate
You know that mindful practices can change how you feel and how you work, but the truth is they're often boring and hard to implement. That's actually the whole point, Aaron Hendon writes.
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Cultivate enduring relationships from first contact to lifelong client
Leverage past clients, drum up new business and show your value with these relationship-building strategies from luxury real estate agent Evan Roth.
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Slight pickup in homebuyer loan demand may prove short-lived
Applications for purchase mortgages were up 2 percent last week when compared to the week before but down 1 percent from a year ago, according to a weekly survey by the Mortgage Bankers Association.
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Low-risk homes appreciate as climate concerns shift the market
A recent Redfin analysis reveals that Americans are increasingly factoring natural disaster risk into their homebuying decisions, with homes in low-risk areas appreciating in value more quickly during the past year than those in high-risk areas. This marks the first time in over a decade that such a shift has occurred.
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Keller Williams appoints new director of growth operations
Texas-based franchisor Keller Williams has promoted longtime team leader and MAPS coach Shanan Steere to director of growth operations, according to an announcement on Thursday.
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Real Brokerage lands at No. 38 on Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list
The list identifies companies in technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech and energy tech fields.
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