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This Week’s Top Stories: Canada’s Bank Regulator Wants Tighter Rules As Real Estate Prices Crash

Better Dwelling

Time for your cheat sheet on this week’s top stories. Canadian Real Estate Canada’s Bank Regulator Wants Tighter Rules To Address Real Estate Risks Canada’s bank regulator is looking to protect the financial system from mortgage risks. Last week, OSFI began a public consultation on new mortgage measures. They include limits on loan-to-income ratios, new […].

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Bedroom Requirements: Windows, Heating, & Closets Explained

Maximum Exposure Real Estate

The Definition of a Bedroom As a real estate agent for the past thirty-seven years, many people ask me about the legal requirement for a bedroom. Are there specific rules for a bedroom? They are usually asking because they have a room in their home that may have the potential to be a bedroom. While […]. The post Bedroom Requirements: Windows, Heating, & Closets Explained appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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Trending TikTok Sounds To Use Starting January 16th

Broke Agent Media

Every agent needs to prioritize creating captivating content on TikTok, but it’s not always easy to find inspiration. This week, we’re taking the guesswork out of creating TikToks with viral potential with four trending TikTok sounds. #1 —Something Not That Chill Happened Last Night. Is there a particular part of being an agent that keeps you up all night?

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The Cost For a Finished Basement and The Value Added

Maximum Exposure Real Estate

How Much Does a Finished Basement Cost? One of the questions I often get is, “does a finished basement add value to my home?” This question is often followed by “how much does it cost to finish a basement?” Many will also ask my opinion on the finished basement ideas they are considering. Finished basements […]. The post The Cost For a Finished Basement and The Value Added appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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3 Real Estate Office Hacks to Help Kickstart the Busy Season

Ready to better your Back Office? Dive into the secrets to a powerhouse back office with Brokermint expert, Jessica Souza. In this free download, she shares her 3 transformative hacks designed to clean house, get everyone on the same page, and set yourself up for success. From optimizing agent profiles to ensuring flawless transactions and boosting agent retention, these strategies are your ticket to a seamless operation.

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Worst of the Week: Bad Real Estate Pics for January 9th-15th, 2023

Broke Agent Media

Welcome to this week’s selection of bad real estate pics straight from Instagram. #1— Power Moves Only. Photoshopping a car in the driveway that’s worth more than the house is foolproof, right? . Look, someone with terrible financial skills lives there! Where do I sign?? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Real Estate Fails (@badrealestatepics). #2— Scrat Sink.

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Shorten Your Real Estate To-do List and Increase Profit

Agent Fire

Agents overwhelmed by responsibility often miss two things in their business: delegation and automation. This is how to master both. Shorten Your Real Estate To-do List and Increase Profit is just one of many great real estate strategies on The Spark.

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Debt payment program aims to help Black families become homeowners

Seattle Times Real Estate

Experts say debt is one key factor driving the homeownership gap between white and Black families. A new Seattle program aims to begin solving that problem.

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7 Ways To Get MORE Real Estate Seller Leads & Listings This Year

Kyle Handy

Are you looking for ways to increase your real estate seller leads and listings? Look no further! Here are seven proven strategies to help you attract more seller clients and close more deals: Utilize online marketing and social media: In today’s digital age, it’s important to have a strong online presence. This includes having a professional website, as well as an active presence on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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Post-Pandemic Boom Markets to Cool Off “Sharply”

Bigger Pockets

The housing market is a living, breathing organism, constantly moving, with each real estate market playing by its own rules. Thanks to the individuality of the American housing market, homebuyers […].

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Need Curated Pre-foreclosure Lists to Generate New Real Estate Leads? Trellis Has the Data!

Trellis is a state trial court research and analytics platform that provides Real Estate Professionals (Buyers, Foreclosure, Loan Modification, etc.) with LEADS on Pre-Foreclosures, Lis Pendes, Distressed Assets and more — to help uncover **new** opportunities and grow their business. The process is quick and easy — and all in real time. Trellis will supply you with a link to the relevant dockets, a Leads sheet and access to its UI where applicable.

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The Best Planner For Real Estate Agents In 2023 (Top 8 Choices)

Kyle Handy

The best planner for real estate agents is one that keeps all of their engagements, contacts, and key codes handy in one central location. Real estate apps work best for some agents, while other real estate professionals prefer paper planners. Some even prefer an online real estate CRM and a separate paper calendar. As you consider an app or planner for your own real estate business, consider the options in this guide.

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Private Equity: Passive, Profitable Investments You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

Bigger Pockets

Private equity is a term often left undefined. Ask most people if they’ve heard of private equity, and they’ll say yes. But ask them to explain what it is or […].

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How Fed Chairman Powell Speaks May Be as Important as What He Has To Say

Propmodo

The next Federal Reserve meeting is scheduled for the end of this month, but not many of us are waiting with bated breath for what’s going to happen. Interest rates are expected to go up yet again, which will undoubtedly signal additional challenges for the commercial real estate sector as borrowing gets more expensive. But no matter how many times Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Fed, says that the central bank is aiming to fight inflation with continued hikes throughout 2023, the market doesn’t

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Shorten Your Real Estate To-do List and Increase Profit

Agent Fire

Agents overwhelmed by responsibility are often missing two things in their business: delegation and automation. This is how to master both.

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Accelerating Real Estate Sales Pipelines to Streamline Buyer Journeys

Navigated 360° tours, like YourVRTours, advance pipelines by engaging clients further along the sales funnel. These immersive experiences provide comprehensive property insights, increasing buyer intent and readiness. By embracing navigated tours, agents can optimize property exposure, better qualify leads, and streamline the sales process. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving real estate landscape with innovative technology that elevates buyer journeys and progresses pipelines more effectively.

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 Engel & Völkers Launches in Costa Rica

Realty Biz

Engel & Völkers. Engel & Völkers announced today its expansion into Costa Rica. Led by license partners Carlina Sarabia, Jessica Anawalt Johnson and Jorge Jimenez, the newly established Engel & Völkers Costa Rica will be located in Playa Hermosa/Papagayo, with a second shop location approximately an hour drive’s south in the coveted, lush surf town of Tamarindo.