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First American acquires Texas’ Georgetown Title

Housing Wire

Title insurance provider First American Financial Corporation announced the acquisition of Texas-based Georgetown Title , a company with roots planted in the Lone Star State over 125 years ago. Georgetown Title will become part of the direct operations of First American’s largest subsidiary, First American Title Insurance Company, the company said in a press statement.

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Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Final Week in June 2021

Sotheby's International Real Estate

Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Yamanashi, Japan | List Sotheby’s International Realty . Mountainous views and pine-scented soaks in an onsen provide a restorative antidote to lockdown — along with the occasional cocktail. Fantasy home: hot-spring tranquility in a traditional Japanese guesthouse – Financial Times.

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#325: Bitcoin for Beginners

Afford Anything

Okay, so everyone and their dog is talking about Bitcoin — but what exactly is it? And what’s Ethereum? There’s a famous adage that you should never invest in something that you don’t understand. Today’s episode is intended to help you understand WTF is going on. Here’s what we cover: We explain the history and purpose of blockchain, which is the technology underlying cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin.

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Canadian Building Permits Make Historic Drop, As Real Estate Slowdown Spreads

Better Dwelling

Canada’s real estate boom is starting to slow down, with fewer new projects taking the first step. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) data shows the dollar value of building permits fell in May. After coming off of record highs, a decline should have been expected for the most part. The size of the fall was definitely […]. The post Canadian Building Permits Make Historic Drop, As Real Estate Slowdown Spreads appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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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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Fines, But No Findings Yet for Owner or DOB in Year-Ago Carroll Gardens Building Collapse

Brownstoner

While New Yorkers wonder if last week’s deadly condominium collapse in Florida might have been preventable, they count their blessings that a building failure in Brooklyn last year didn’t result in similarly tragic consequences. But they might also be a little surprised to learn that city investigators have yet to find… Read More > The post Fines, But No Findings Yet for Owner or DOB in Year-Ago Carroll Gardens Building Collapse appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Black Americans still find it tougher than whites to buy a home

Realty Biz

Black Americans are still finding it more difficult to become homeowners than their white counterparts, In many cases, they have to make more financial sacrifices and take on extra jobs in many cases to be able to afford their first home. That’s according to a new survey by Redfin , which said that only 45.1% of Black Americans owned their homes at the end of the first quarter of 2021.

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Join a Ghost and Sidle Up to the Bar in a 17th Century Long Island Taproom, Yours for $749,999

Brownstoner

With a ghostly presence, a Revolutionary War rebel as a resident and presidential visits, this 17th century house in Suffolk County has more than its share of stories, whether they be true or just tall tales. Known variously as the Chichester Inn and the Peace and Plenty Inn, the earliest portion… Read More > The post Join a Ghost and Sidle Up to the Bar in a 17th Century Long Island Taproom, Yours for $749,999 appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Heavily Discounted Hearst Estate in Beverly Hills Back on the Market for $70M

Realtor.com

Jim Bartsch On the market in 2016 for $195 million, the legendary Beverly Hills property now known as the Hearst Estate is once again cutting its price. It’s now available for a still stratospheric $69,950,000, which ranks it as one of the most expensive listings in the country. Built in 1926, the 3.5-acre estate with a 29,000 square foot main house was once home to the publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst (recently portrayed in the movie “Mank”).

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Brokers: How to Keep Your Eyes on the Prize

RIS Media

Increase Listings and Productivity at Your Firm. What: Brokers, in this RISMedia webinar, sponsored by Homes.com, learn how to identify the money-making activities and how to put aside the distractions so your business runs lean and efficiently. When: Wed., July 7, 2021 at 3:00 P.M. ET. Register now! Who: Sponsored By: Moderated By: Moderator: Verl Workman, CEO and founder of Workman Success Systems, has delivered keynotes, seminars and more to thousands of real estate professionals worldwide.

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Why You Should Rethink Your Workforce Planning Process?

Realty Biz

For effective workforce planning, the organization must consider internal and external factors to forecast the staffing needs. Such comprehensive planning will help build a strong organizational structure and offer a wide range of solutions. It will ensure that the business has the right amount of talent that it needs, when it needs it, and where it is needed.

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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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New Hires, Exec Appointments Support RISMedia Growth

RIS Media

In preparation for its imminent company expansion, including the approaching launch of the new rismedia.com website, RISMedia has announced a series of executive appointments and strategic new hires. The expansion strategy is designed to further strengthen RISMedia’s editorial, creative, technology and customer service teams. “I am excited to recognize several outstanding members of our team as they take on expanded leadership roles,” said RISMedia Founder, President and CEO John Featherston.

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TikTok and Real Estate Branding and Lead Generator

Realty Biz

We live in an evolving world, and technology is at the forefront. Social media has changed many aspects of our lives and how people conduct business. Facebook and Instagram are valuable and classic channels that the marketing and advertisement sector have extensively utilized to gain leads and traffic. However, other social media channels like TikTok are emerging as key lead drivers and branding tools.

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Ultimate House Hunt Launches: HGTV Continues Partnership With LeadingRE

RIS Media

Leading Real Estate Companies of the World ® and Luxury Portfolio International® announced the launch of the HGTV Ultimate House Hunt 2021. This is the tenth consecutive year HGTV has aligned exclusively with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® and Luxury Portfolio International® for the popular online promotion, which generated more than 1.5 million votes last year.

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Canadian Real Estate Brokers See A Big Cut In Revenue, Pushing The GDP Sector Lower

Better Dwelling

The Canadian real estate slowdown is becoming a drag on gross domestic product (GDP). Statistics Canada (Stat Can) data shows the GDP sector of real estate, rental and leasing (RERL) fell in April. The decline is the first move lower in five months, due to a drop in revenues at real estate brokerages. That would […]. The post Canadian Real Estate Brokers See A Big Cut In Revenue, Pushing The GDP Sector Lower appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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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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Places To Hear Music in Palm Beach County

Waterfront Properties

Looking for a night on the town with nice atmosphere and a great music scene? Here are some of the top places locals and tourists have named “the best in Palm Beach County”. 1. Copper Blues Rock Pub and Kitchen One of the newest hot spots in West Palm Beach is Copper Blues of Rosemary Square. A brewery and a pub, this cool bar offers over 60 beers on tap and almost anything you can think of in the bottle, can or growler.

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Thoughts on Leadership: Leadership Lessons From Hawaii

RIS Media

This week my travels find me in Wailea, Maui, recharging with my family—that is, until I wasn’t. “Let me know how I can help. Ginger chews? Gatorade? I have some ginger chews already and will send ginger ale. Our Chef is also putting together some assorted teas. Wishing you all the best and let me know how I can assist in any way.” It was a text from an unlikely source, though not as unlikely as you’d imagine.

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Northern Palm Beach County Specialty Pet Shop

Waterfront Properties

Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming in northern Palm Beach County is the pet boutique that understands that people who have pets hold them near and dear to their hearts. They are family Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming is the top place to shop for pet food, pet supplies and professional pet grooming. There are more than 150 Woof Gang locations open across the United States.

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Expand Your Sphere With Hobbies

RIS Media

Hobbies are an excellent way for real estate agents to take a break and de-stress after a long work week, but they can also yield some positive results in lead generation. From leveraging online and offline relationships to participating in community events, agents can expand their sphere of influence while enjoying their favorite activities. While the below are just a few tips, keep in mind that your hobby should still be a source of enjoyment and deviation from the monotony of work.

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Maximizing Your Online Presence: Tips for Real Estate Agents on Social Media

Speaker: Sarah Santa Ana, Real Estate Coach, Move4Free Realty

Networking is one of the crucial elements in every real estate organization's success. Both agents and real estate companies need to maintain robust networking links. This is why social media is essential for any real estate professional! Social media enables you to stay in touch with your present clients, maintain connections with your past clients, and engage potential customers and investors.

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DOJ Ends the Armistice with NAR: Back to the Trenches We Go

Notorious ROB

This content is behind fabulous velvet ropes for Notorious VIP Subscribers only. Please login or sign up. Thank you! -rsh Monthly Subscription $ 20 Monthly Subscribe Now Annual Subscription $ 200 Annually (Save $40) Subscribe Now. The post DOJ Ends the Armistice with NAR: Back to the Trenches We Go appeared first on NotoriousROB.

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What Green Home Feature Are You Most Interested in Learning About?

McKissock

Green technology and the popularity of green living are advancing rapidly, and many real estate appraisers are interested in gaining specialized knowledge and expertise in eco-friendly housing. Last month, we asked our appraisal community, “What green home feature are you most interested in learning about?” Solar panels were the most popular answer, by far, but they’re not the only green home feature that appraisers said they’d like to investigate.

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How to Decorate a Small Living Room

Point2Homes

Image: Photographee.eu / Shutterstock.com. Trying to figure out how to decorate a small living room can sometimes lead to a design dilemma. After all, it may seem impossible to get your living room looking just right when you don’t even have space for a full-size sofa. But just because you’re working with a small space doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice on style.

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Parents Say Exec Board Is Starving Storied Brooklyn Music School of Space in Fort Greene

Brownstoner

The board of a century-old music school is at war with its parent body, threatening the school’s ability to perform its core mission, parents say. The Brooklyn Music School, which has occupied three stately, yet cramped, brownstones on St. Felix Street in Fort Greene since 1909, has been awash in… Read More > The post Parents Say Exec Board Is Starving Storied Brooklyn Music School of Space in Fort Greene appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Rise of The Apps: Building Your Dream Tech Stack For Real Estate Success

Speaker: Trey Willard, Realtor/Team Leader at Keller Williams Realty, Inc.

In order to create continued success in today’s real estate market, realtors need to utilize an arsenal of technology that will increase their efficiency and presence on social media. Using technology to manage your prospects and tap into their needs through websites, social media, and other channels is critical for real estate success in 2022 and beyond.

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Jumbo loan down payment requirements for 2021

The Mortgage Report

You used to need a 20% or 30% down payment to get a jumbo mortgage. But today, you can find jumbo loans as low as 5% down and no mortgage insurance.

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Prepare to Fall in Love with These Houston Historical Homes

Homes.com

With 20 historic districts in the city, Houston is a surprising hotbed for historical homes — and these four current listings do NOT disappoint! The post Prepare to Fall in Love with These Houston Historical Homes appeared first on Homes.com.

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Mortgage and refinance rates today, July 2, 2021

The Mortgage Report

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates inched higher yesterday. So the tiny up-and-down movements continue. This morning’s jobs report turned out better than all but the most optimistic […].

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Job Gain Accelerates in June

Eye on Housing

In June, total payroll employment rose by 850,000 and the unemployment rate was little changed at 5.9%. The June employment data shows strong growth momentum as more than 154 million people are fully vaccinated and COVID-19 restrictions on business are lifted. Residential construction employment increased by 15,200 in June, while nonresidential construction lost 22,600 jobs, following a decrease of 21,700.

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5 Data Proven Ways Agents Can Do 18% More Business

Curious as to how you could do 18% more business? How about 14 more transaction sides per year? Check out this infographic with data from a RealTrends study to learn more.

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NSDCC Monthly Listings & Sales

BubbleInfo

The Covid Frenzy has had remarkable shift in market efficiency like we have never seen. Historically, we have had so many listings that 35% to 40% of them didn’t sell. This year we had 977 listings hit the market in 1Q21, and 80% of them have already closed escrow! Of the remaining listings that haven’t […].

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Daily Links: Lead-Contaminated Water Source Repairs Lagged at Hundreds of City Schools

Brownstoner

In the News Artists Beautify Kings Plaza’s Empty Window Displays [BP] Heart of Brooklyn's Chinatown Becoming One-Way Thoroughfare [PoliticsNY] Schools Left Lead-Contaminated Water Spouts Unfixed [Gothamist] Bed Stuy Record Store Halsey and Lewis Searches for a New Home [Patch] Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest Heads Back to Coney Island [Patch] Plans Under Way for New Bar… Read More > The post Daily Links: Lead-Contaminated Water Source Repairs Lagged at Hundreds of City Schools appeared

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Tomi.ai Raises $1M for Boosting Digital Advertising Effectiveness

Realty Biz

Digital advertising for real estate has not served the industry over the last few years. The reasons for this are many and complex, but the biggest rub is that conversion rates are low, and they cost a lot. As a result, most agencies simply try to buy clicks, elevating the cost of customer acquisition. And since sales occur in the brick and mortar world.

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‘Il Sogno’ for Sale: Take a Rare Peek Inside a $45M Bel-Air Estate 

Realtor.com

Anthony Barcelo Bel-Air is rarefied air. The swanky Los Angeles neighborhood, perched in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains, has long been a haven for well-known and well-heeled residents who seek extravagant estates with an aura of privacy, exclusivity, and serenity. And of course, insanely ritzy real estate. Now a “trophy” estate in the tony neighborhood has come on the market for the first time in almost a generation.

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Real Estate Solutions: How to Crush Your Sales Goals and Fuel Your Pipeline

Speaker: Mary Maloney, Founder & Team Leader at Hometown Realty

The sales cycle in real estate is frequently measured at 3+ months. During this time, real estate agents frequently lose contact with clients and miss out on opportunities because they fail to follow up and provide value to the client. Top real estate agents are distinguished from developing agents by their ability to convert organic connections into sales opportunities.