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Renting a PODS Moving Container: What to Know

RIS Media

Are you considering renting a PODS moving and storage container? Getting PODS for your next move will certainly help you save money compared to hiring professional movers to do it for you. You will then be able to put the funds saved toward much more important things, such as giving your new property a make-over. Using PODS will cost you a quarter of what it would actually cost you to hire a moving truck company to shift your stuff.

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Existing homes become pricier than new builds

Realty Biz

New homes in the U.S. have traditionally always been more expensive than existing homes, but recent data suggests that the opposite is now true. According to the National Association of Realtors, in March the median price of an existing single-family home hit a record high of $334,500. Also that month, the U.S. Census Bureau released data showing the median sales price of a newly built home was $330,800, below that of existing homes.

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This week’s Top Stories: Home Prices (Not Incomes) Grew Faster In Canada, And Down Payments Take Decades

Better Dwelling

Time for your weekly cheat sheet on this week’s top stories. Canadian Real Estate Canadian Home Prices Have Grown Much More Than In The U.S., But Incomes Haven’t Canadian home prices have grown much faster than those in the US, but data shows incomes haven’t. From 1975 to 2020, the growth rate of Canadian home […]. The post This week’s Top Stories: Home Prices (Not Incomes) Grew Faster In Canada, And Down Payments Take Decades appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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How Brokers Can Retain Top Agents

RIS Media

Hiring great agents is only the first step in ensuring your brokerage succeeds. Keeping those agents around? That’s where the real power lies. Unfortunately, doing that is harder than it looks. As agents improve in skill and grow their businesses, most are apt to look elsewhere. They might even get poached by other brokers. That doesn’t mean losing great agents is a given, though, and there are plenty of steps you can take to prevent it.

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Welcome to the Future of Hospitality: Smart Rooms Start Here

Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

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Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Midwood Co-op, a Crown Heights Row House

Brownstoner

The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a brownstone in Park Slope, a brick row house in Bay Ridge and an Italianate in Prospect Heights. Park Slope, Crown Heights and Bay Ridge are popular this week. The least expensive is a co-op in Midwood at $495,000 and the most… Read More > The post Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Midwood Co-op, a Crown Heights Row House appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Realtor safety: When a predator makes contact

REM Online

The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: Realtor safety: When a predator makes contact. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction. Let us introduce you to the “process predator”.

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Buyers and Sellers Want Reduced Commissions. Should You Accommodate?

RIS Media

The standard agent commission for one side of the transaction was, for a long time, 3%. With the emergence of industry disruptors like iBuyers also came new agent commission structures. There are nearly 1.5 million REALTORS® and an increasing number of iBuyers in the U.S. With competition as hot as ever, agents are feeling more pressure to cut commissions—but agents depend on their commission fees to make income.

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Foundation honours Toronto van attack victim Anne Marie D’Amico

REM Online

The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: Foundation honours Toronto van attack victim Anne Marie D’Amico. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction. “She was the face of tragedy for so many hours,” says Anne Marie’s brother, Nick D’Amico, who along with mother Carmela comprises the D’Amico Group, a two-person te

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Buyside Announces Second National Home Valuation Week

RIS Media

Buyside recently announced its second National Home Valuation Week. The event will take place from May 10 – 14, 2021. According to the company, the first National Home Valuation Week generated 6,510 unique homeowners checking the value of their home, equaling $2.9B in sales volume. By the close of Q1 2021, 257 of those homeowners listed and sold their homes, generating $90.9M in sales for participating Buyside brokerages, and [at press time] Buyside has seen over $1 trillion in home valuat

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The 2025 Real Estate Roadmap to Success

Don’t just react to changes, plan for them, so you can approach the new year with confidence, direction, and a competitive edge for your business. Having a well-defined business plan helps you chart a clear course, navigate challenges, and set a foundation for growth. This workbook gives you the key steps to outline what matters and will ensure you’re moving ahead.

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Mashvisor Names the Best Neighborhoods for Rental Properties in the Austin Real Estate Market 2021

Mashvisor

In a matter of minutes, you will gain investment insights into the Austin real estate market.

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Rocket Community Fund to Invest $2.2 Million in Advance Housing Stability Network

RIS Media

The city of Detroit, Rocket Community Fund and CHN Housing Partners recently announced investments into a network of six Detroit-based nonprofits to provide wide-ranging housing and financial stability services to Detroit residents. The nonprofit organizations will work together as the Detroit Housing Network and use investment to strengthen and grow services to homeowners, including mortgage and financial counseling, property tax foreclosure prevention, home repair assistance and assistance to

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Denis Joanis named CEO of Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers

REM Online

The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: Denis Joanis named CEO of Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction.

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Breaking Down Barriers on the Path to the American Dream

RIS Media

In this exclusive interview, Rocket Mortgage® Director of Digital Product Marketing Christina Grell discusses how she and her team are working to understand the needs of their audience in order to solve the pain points associated with the homeownership journey. Paige Tepping: Please provide a brief overview of your history in the industry and how you ended up where you are today. .

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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RISMedia’s May Digital Magazine

McKissock

At McKissock Learning, we want our customers to have all the resources they need to be successful in real estate. That’s why we’ve teamed up with RISMedia , the leading provider of the most relevant and up-to-date information related to the residential real estate market. As their Strategic Education Partner, we are able to give our customers free access to the digital edition of the RISMedia monthly magazine.

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Regional Spotlight: C.A.R. Urges Legislative Action on Housing Production

RIS Media

California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) President Dave Walsh issued the following statement in response to new data showing a continuing decline in homebuilding in California in 2020: “California REALTORS® have said it over and over: we need more housing now. The latest homebuilding data released by the Construction Industry Research Board (CIRB) showed the second straight year of decline in housing production in California.

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Happy Mothers Day 2021

Waterfront Properties

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RE/MAX Reports First Quarter 2021 Results

RIS Media

RE/MAX Holdings, Inc., parent company of RE/MAX, recently announced operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021. First Quarter 2021 Highlights. (Compared to first quarter 2020 unless otherwise noted). – Total agent count increased 6.4% to 140,214 agents. – U.S. and Canada combined agent count increased 0.7% to 84,771 agents. – Total open Motto Mortgage franchises increased 27.1% to 150 offices. – Total revenue of $72.3 million; Revenue excluding the marke

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Driving Profit: 4 Pillars for Growing Your Real Estate Brokerage

In the rapidly changing real estate landscape, achieving profitability requires a strategic approach beyond traditional methods. Our guide, "The 4 Pillars to Brokerage Profitability," outlines four essential pillars for scaling your real estate business: a seamless lead-to-close technology ecosystem, tailored integrated solutions for teams and agents, value-added success services and community support, and consumer-centric operations throughout the full homeownership lifecycle.

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Happy Mother’s Day!

BubbleInfo

Happy Mother’s Day to all the great mothers in the world! My mom has been sequestered in the senior home with no visitors for the last 14 months. Thankfully, they have just loosened up the restrictions, so I need to go see Mom!