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People on the Move: Promotions at @properties, a retirement at MLS Now

Real Estate News

Two @properties leaders, Liz Thompson and Nicole Konsler, have moved into VP roles; MLS Now CEO Carl DeMusz to retire after 23 years.

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7 Ways How to Spot a Fake Pay Stub From Your Tenants

Bigger Pockets

It’s common practice to request a pay stub from prospective tenants for income verification. Here's how to tell if you're handed a fake pay stub.

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Freddie Mac House Price Index Increased in August to New High; Up 4.0% Year-over-year

Calculated Risk Real Estate

Note: The Freddie Mac index is a repeat sales index using only loans purchased by Fannie and Freddie and includes appraisals. See FAQs here. Freddie has data for all states and many cities. For house prices, I’m currently following Case-Shiller, FHFA , CoreLogic , Black Knight , the NAR median price s, and this Freddie Mac index. Freddie Mac reported that its “National” Home Price Index (FMHPI) increased 0.7% month-over-month on a seasonally adjusted (SA) basis in July, putting

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60% of Homes Classified as “Unaffordable,” How Long Can This Last?

Bigger Pockets

The housing market is now aggressively out of reach for first-time home buyers. Nearly sixty percent of homes for sale are unaffordable to the average American.

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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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Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A PLG Row House, a Ditmas Park Standalone

Brownstoner

The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a Crown Heights row house, a Cypress Hills standalone, and a Park Slope manse. While Crown Heights was popular with two listings in the top 10, for the most part listings were scattered around the borough. The least expensive property on… Read More > The post Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A PLG Row House, a Ditmas Park Standalone appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Grow Your Financial Business through Postcard Marketing

Realty Biz

In the realm of finance, where sound advice and strategic planning are paramount, reaching and engaging potential clients effectively can be a challenge. Enter mortgage and finance postcard marketing —an invaluable tool that bridges the gap between financial experts and individuals or businesses seeking financial stability, security, and prosperity.

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REITs: How to Make Real Estate Money WITHOUT Owning Rentals

Bigger Pockets

Want passive income? Well, DON’T invest in rental properties. Buy REITs (real estate investment trusts) instead. Yes, you read that right.

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Open House Report

BubbleInfo

Now that summer is over and mortgage rates are screaming towards 8%, many will assume that the real estate market has gone dormant for the rest of the year. But my strategy of effectively sprucing up the house and utlizing an attractive price keeps working.

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Buyer-Agent’s Commission and Steering

BubbleInfo

I have mentioned repeatedly that the buyer-agent is a dead man walking. All forces within the industry are combining to push the buyer-agent out of the equation, and home buyers will be worse off because they will only have faux representation when buying directly from the listing agents. Everything is negotiable……well, except the buyer-agent commission.

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