Sat.Aug 28, 2021

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Rustic Meets Refined in These 4 Modern Farmhouses

Sotheby's International Real Estate

In idyllic locations from Carmel to Connecticut, these modern farmhouses begin with one of architecture’s most classic motifs and give charming rusticity a stylish modern spin. California’s Relaxed Luxury. Santa Ynez, California | Patty Murphy, Sotheby’s International Realty – Santa Ynez Valley Brokerage. On 17 acres in Woodstock Ranch, this five-bedroom home is filled with spaces that are effortlessly elegant and refreshingly casual.

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Mortgage and refinance rates today, August 28, and rate forecast for next week

The Mortgage Report

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates nudged lower yesterday. But the week’s rises and falls have canceled each other out. And Friday evening’s average rate was precisely the […].

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Uncertainty over the return to work boosts co-working spaces

Realty Biz

Businesses seeking flexible short-term office solutions are showing greater interest in co-working spaces as the fast-spreading COVID-19 Delta variant causes uncertainty over plans to return to work. Some of the major companies snapping up co-working spaces are in the technology sector. The Wall Street Journal reported tech firms are signing contracts for so-called “hot desks” or for bigger spaces of more than 50,000 square feet that often last less than a month.

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High Housing Expenses Linked to Food Insecurity in New Report

RIS Media

The dire consequences of financial strain caused by rising housing costs extend to even the most basic needs—namely food—as a new report from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) shows a direct connection between home expenses and food insecurity. The analysis looked at a two-week period early this summer from June 23 to July 5, and found that 38% of homeowners and a shocking 66% of renters struggled to pay for normal household expenses, which included both obligations like car loans and

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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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Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: Demolition on the Way for Grand Prospect Hall

Brownstoner

Demolition Permit Filed for Park Slope’s Grand Prospect Hall/strong> Grand Prospect Hall may soon be demolished, as the property’s new owner has filed demolition permits for the iconic Prospect Avenue structure, public records show. The banquet hall is one of several connected buildings between 253 and 273 Prospect Avenue that are being… Read More > The post Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: Demolition on the Way for Grand Prospect Hall appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Register: How to Attract and Keep More Agent Teams

RIS Media

What: In 2020, National Association of REALTORS® membership reached 1.5 million, an indicator of the growing and fierce competition that exists in this industry. Within that segment, one of the most lucrative sources of business for brokers is the team format. In order to remain competitive in effectively attracting top teams, and keep them loyal to your company, real estate brokers must go all-in on their value proposition, offering advantages and amenities that other brands do not have (or off

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Easier to Go Up Than Down On Price

BubbleInfo

This is a repeat of the 2br house featured on my tour a few weeks ago, with the resulting sales price. The agent admitted they priced this 2br house low on purpose to attract a crowd, and it worked. The list price was $699,000, and it sold for $1,100,000 cash. Meanwhile, the two other listings […].

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Septic Inspection: What Property Buyers Should Know

Mashvisor

Investors need to hire an inspector to conduct a general house inspection before purchasing an income property.

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Wood Shop

BubbleInfo

A quick spin through the ultimate workshop that probably sold the house!

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Reference Guide for a Home Renovation

Realty Biz

There are many reasons why people decide to renovate homes. First-time buyers tend to buy older homes that may be out of date. Or maybe you’ve been in your home for more than a decade and are looking forward to becoming free and clear of the mortgage. Investors have earned big profits with fix-n-flip remodels. Whether you are the owner or an investor, the idea of fixing an older home has been popular for many years.

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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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Five Ways to Make the Most of Your Vacation Property

Realty Biz

Whether you’re browsing home listings on the Lake of the Ozarks or you already own a vacation home somewhere else, owning a second property can be expensive and time consuming. It can be a lot of fun too! You just have to know how to make the most of your vacation home. Rent It Out. The most obvious way to make the most of your vacation property is to put it to work by renting it out and making money on rental fees.