Keeping Current Matters

MAY 26, 2025

If you're a first-time homebuyer, chances are you'll come across some terms youre not familiar with.

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Real Estate News

MAY 26, 2025

Watch the conversation as the CEOs of the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board and Council of Multiple Listing Services discuss the challenges facing MLSs today.

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BAM Media

MAY 26, 2025

Summer’s rolling in, and while most people are searching for weeklong beach rentals, your clients might be dreaming bigger. Enter: Realtor.coms 2025 list of the most affordable beach towns in America. The team at Realtor.com crunched the numbers to find coastal towns with plenty of inventory (minimum 50 active listings), a true oceanfront lifestyle, and, most importantly, lower-than-expected median list prices.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

MAY 26, 2025

For many college grads, student loan debt can feel staggering. Six figures of debt isnt unusual, and on paper, it can make buying a home seem like a pipe dream. But that mountain of debt doesnt automatically put you at a disadvantage. In fact, if youre in certain professions, you might actually be in a better position than you realize. Thats because some careers come with access to special mortgage programs designed to account for future earning potential, career stability, and the kind of risk

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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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AAOA

MAY 26, 2025

So, youre thinking of renting a place with someonemaybe your partner, your best friend, or even your cousin who swears theyre good with finances now. Great. But then you see the word co-applicant on the form, and youre wondering what is a co-applicant? Dont worry. In this article, well break down what being a co-applicant really means, how its different from a co-signer, what the landlord looks for, and the good (and not-so-good) things you need to know before you sign that lease with someone.

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AAOA

MAY 26, 2025

Capital gains on rental property can feel like one of those things no one tells you aboutuntil its time to sell. Suddenly, youre hearing tax terms, numbers, and rules youve never thought about before. But dont worrywere breaking it all down for you. In this guide, well walk through how capital gains work, how theyre taxed, and the smart moves you can make to keep more of your profit.Read along to get answers.

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Bigger Pockets

MAY 26, 2025

There are still real estate deals even in 2025. To prove it, were taking three real (on-market!

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AAOA

MAY 26, 2025

Real estate typically requires a significant upfront investment, but what if you could buy new construction rental properties with little to no money down? By leveraging builder incentives, portfolio loans, and creative financing strategies, investors can maximize their purchasing power, secure multiple properties, and generate cash flow with minimal upfront costs.

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Calculated Risk Real Estate

MAY 26, 2025

Please see a Memorial Day note at bottom. After the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) releases the monthly existing home sales report , I pick up additional local market data that is reported after the NAR. This is the final look at local markets in April. There were several key stories for April: Sales NSA are down YoY through April, and sales last year were the lowest since 1995!

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Inman

MAY 26, 2025

New insights from the Inman Intel Index survey show how life is different these days and often tougher for indie brokerages than it can be for their big-brand competitors.

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Real Estate Investar

MAY 26, 2025

Knowledge of the current real estate market cycle is important to first-time and experienced investors as it affects their strategies. Their decisions may vary depending on which part of the cycle the market is inboom, slump, or recovery. This way, they can assess the proper timing for investments, which can maximise profitability and mitigate risks in the long run.

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AAOA

MAY 26, 2025

Renting out a property can be a great way to build wealth, but its not without risk. The tenants you choose can make or break your rental experience. Many new landlords learn this the hard way. From missed rent payments to costly repairs, the wrong tenant can quickly turn a promising investment into a headache. Thats why fulltenant screeningis one of the most important steps in protecting your property, your income, and your peace of mind.

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Eye on Housing

MAY 26, 2025

Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 40 states in April compared to the previous month, while it decreased in 10 states and the District of Columbia. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nationwide total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 177,000 in April following a gain of 185,000 jobs in March. On a month-over-month basis, employment.

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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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AAOA

MAY 26, 2025

Property managers have a lot on their plate, from handling maintenance requests to ensuring resident satisfaction. And while security is always a top priority, traditional methods like physical keys, on-site guards, and manual visitor check-ins often create more work instead of solving problems. By adopting a modernaccess control system, property managers can enhance security while reducing administrative tasks.

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Bigger Pockets

MAY 26, 2025

Are you tethered to your W2 job as your main (or only) source of income? What if it disappeared tomorrow?

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Marco Santarelli

MAY 26, 2025

Today's mortgage rates have seen a slight decrease. As of May 26, 2025, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 6.89% , a drop of three basis points. On the other hand, the 15-year fixed mortgage rate has increased by one basis point, now standing at 6.11%. This fluctuation in interest rates reflects changes in retail mortgage rate demand, especially with the bond market being closed over the Memorial Day weekend.

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Fancy Pants Homes

MAY 26, 2025

Luxury real estate is as much about views as it is about features. Second only to “location, location, location”, a property’s views can easily slap additional millions to the home’s price tag. But not all views are made equal, and there are a few cities around the world whose skylines are simply breathtaking — and best observed from sky-high rooftops that offer unobstructed views of the vibrant cityscape.

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HomeLight

MAY 26, 2025

Closing Cost Calculator for California: Seller Averages This free calculator can help home sellers in California estimate their closing costs and net proceeds. To get a ballpark idea of the cost of selling a house in the Golden State, enter the information for each of the input fields above. You can see typical or state averages for most California seller closing costs below.

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The Mortgage Report

MAY 26, 2025

Thinking about a home renovation? Learn which projects offer the best return on investmentand where your location makes all the difference.

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The Close

MAY 26, 2025

When youre browsing real estate and rental listings, both Zillow and Trulia are great resources. Both platforms will give you listing images, a listing description, the ability to contact the listing agent, and some details about the propertys school zones and neighborhood. Since Zillow owns Trulia, many people assume the two platforms are exactly the same but they would be wrong!

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Housing Wire

MAY 26, 2025

Millennial homebuyers (born between 1981 and 1996) are reshaping the real estate landscape with their strong preference for digital tools and technology-driven experiences. As the largest cohort of homebuyers in the U.S., their tech-first approach influences how properties are marketed, searched and purchased. Heres the hard truth. If these buyers are looking online for lenders and land at your front door, your purchase application, and it looks like every other cookie-cutter purchase applicatio

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As the real estate market evolves, technology has become essential for success. According to NAR, only 26% of agents feel their brokerage provides the necessary tech tools and, as a result, agents seek teams and brokerages who prioritize technology investments! Whether you manage an established team or are forming a new one, this guide outlines key considerations and necessary applications to thrive.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

MAY 26, 2025

A recent report revealed that the average seller is hoping for nearly 10% more than what buyers are willing to pay. Um, yeah For anyone actively working in real estateor honestly, even casually tuning into HGTV once or twicethis isnt exactly groundbreaking. Of course sellers want more! And of coursebuyers want to pay less! Its literally how real estate works.

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AAOA

MAY 26, 2025

Most rental housing owners understand the general purpose of a will and its goal to carry out the deceaseds instructions after their death. However, too many hapless owners have overlooked the necessary requirements to ensure their wills validity, thereby triggering a myriad of problems for their heirs. Primary Requirements to Execute a Will Even the most basic wills require one of the following events to occur in front of two or more witnesses: (1) the testator signs the will in front of the w

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Brownstoner

MAY 26, 2025

Editors note: This post originally ran in 2013 and has been updated. You can read the original post here. We celebrate Memorial Day with food, festivities, and perhaps even a day at the beach, on the semi-official start of the summer season. Some of us plan to go shopping, taking advantage… Read More > The post A Day of Remembrance and Celebration: The History of Memorial Day in Brooklyn appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Inman

MAY 26, 2025

Develop know, like and trust recognition with a headshot that grabs attention for all the right reasons. Author Stacey Soleil shows you how.

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Toronto Realty Blog

MAY 26, 2025

TorontoRealtyBlog Pop quiz: what is the “housing crisis?” I had actually planned to write an entire blog post that examined this question (but not necessarily the answer), but then last week’s news cycle came along. We’ll get to that in a moment. But if you had to define the housing crisis, what would you say? I have some thoughts on this, in case you weren’t already aware… My thoughts won’t be popular (I’m expecting a 70/30 split today) but at the

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Marco Santarelli

MAY 26, 2025

It seems like every other conversation I have, whether with friends, family, or even casual acquaintances, eventually drifts towards the big, looming question: Is the U.S. heading to a real estate crash? Given the rollercoaster of the past few years and the echoes of 2008 still lingering in our collective memory, it's a valid concern. Let me put your mind at ease, at least somewhat: while there are definitely pressures and strains in the system, the data and expert consensus as of mid-2025 sugge

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Housing Wire

MAY 26, 2025

On Monday, FHFA Director Bill Pulte called on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to lower interest rates. His exact tweet was: “Jay Powell needs to lower interest rates – enough is enough. President Trump has crushed Bidens inflation, and there is no reason not to lower rates. The housing market would be in much better shape if Chairman Powell does this.” This is just the latest effort to influence Powell and comes after the Supreme Court ruled last week that Trump can̵

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