Real Estate News

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

You can fix up a house — but you can't fix the neighbors. Despite the horror stories, there are a few ways to prevent neighbor woes from ruining a sale.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Keller headlined his company's Family Reunion conference Sunday, saying that he doesn't think flashy new artificial intelligence tools are on the verge of upending the real estate industry.

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Buying a home is a major investment, and the majority of house hunters need to rely on financing such a massive purchase. Yet today’s economic environment with its suddenly high mortgage rates certainly makes it a challenge for anyone looking to buy a new property. Here’s what you can do about it if you’re in the market for a new home. Don’t Feel Like You Missed the Boat Unprecedented increases in the average cost of a mortgage over the last year have left plenty of prospective home buyers feeli

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Propmodo

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

The fight for talent at the top of the commercial real estate industry is a fierce and sometimes litigious battle. Turnover can be high among brokers as they switch from firm to firm in a game of musical chairs. One broker once told me that all the top commercial real estate firms are pretty much the same, which gave me the impression that most brokers think of themselves as essentially free agents that use the company brand while continuing to climb higher.

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Social media marketing is an integral component of brand building for any business today. This includes those working in the real estate sector. Real estate agents and other professionals need to maintain a strong and engaging social media presence and using platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram is essential for accomplishing just that. Now, with Instagram’s new “channels” feature , industry professionals have yet another tool in their arsenal for accomplishing just that.

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Broke Agent Media

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Welcome to this week’s selection of bad real estate pics straight from Instagram. More of an optimist? Check out our Best of the Week blog. #1— Built-in Fridge I don’t think this is what people had in mind when they say they wan’t built in appliances. The fridge doesn’t even open the right way?! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Real Estate Fails (@badrealestatepics) #2— Ceiling Mirror This place should have made it into our Sexiest Listing Photos blog.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

The Problems With Real Estate Open Houses Are you considering having an open house? Open houses are a common marketing activity for many real estate agents. Since so many agents do them, many sellers think they should too. Many potential buyers just starting to look for homes will search for open houses near me on […] The post 13 Open House Mistakes to Avoid appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

First Centennial Mortgage is listed as a 2022 Top IHDA Mortgage Lender by the Illinois Housing Development Authority. The company ranked #5 in the Chicagoland area which includes Boone, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, La Salle, McHenry, and Will counties in Illinois. “We are honored to serve the residents of Illinois and receive this award from IHDA,” said Steven McCormick, President of First Centennial Mortgage.

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Marco Santarelli

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Understanding Property Taxes Property taxes can be a major expense for investors, but understanding how this tax works could save you thousands of dollars in the long run. The first thing to learn about property tax is that property is divided into two categories: real and personal. Real property includes land, buildings, and permanent property attached to land— such as a well.

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Bigger Pockets

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Look up any “how to retire early” guide online, and you’ll see some basic information: invest in your 401(k), take advantage of your employer match, buy real estate, and invest […]

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Selling your home is one of the largest financial transactions of your lifetime. You need to hire a real estate agent, and you need them to be skilled. We’ve put together this guide so you will know how to interview a real estate agent in your initial phone call. What most sellers want in a real estate agent You need to be able to work with your real estate agent.

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Bigger Pockets

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Coliving has often been thought of as solely student housing.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

When you see a “for sale” sign pop up in your neighbor’s yard, it’s natural to be curious. You might wonder where they’re moving to, or what the selling price for their home is. Not only is this natural curiosity normal, it can actually be very useful. By keeping tabs on the local real estate market and how much similar houses in your area are selling for , you’ll be better positioned to get the highest return on your investment when it comes time to sell your home.

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