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What happened to the summer housing market?

Housing Wire

Tracking housing inventory this summer is like watching a zombie slowly walking on the beach. Last week inventory growth dropped and new listing data declined again. Strong labor data pushed up mortgage rates and purchase applications fell week to week. Weekly active listings rose by only 4,988 Mortgage rates rose from 6.99 % to 7.12% before ending the week at 7.04% Purchase apps were down 3% from week to week Weekly housing inventory For spring and summer, I wanted to see at least a few weeks w

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Tech Bytes: News from SentriLock, CubiCasa, Compass, more

Real Estate News

SentriLock signs Alabama associations; CubiCasa adds 10 MLS partners; Compass unveils Performance Tracker; Far Homes releases Mexico financing tool; more.

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Weichert Honored for Company Culture

RIS Media

For the fourth consecutive year, Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. has been named to the Franchise Business Review “Culture100” list, which recognizes the top 100 franchise brands with the best cultures. WREA was among over 360 franchise brands, representing over 36,000 franchise owners, that participated in Franchise Business Review’s research on the best franchise cultures.… The post Weichert Honored for Company Culture appeared first on RISMedia.

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Best Apartment Rental Sites: Top Options For Finding a Place to Rent

Maximum Exposure Real Estate

Are you wondering who has the best site for apartment rentals? When finding the best apartment rental sites, several options are available to make your search easier. From comprehensive platforms like Apartment Guide to direct listings on Craigslist without broker fees, these sites cater to different needs and preferences. Factors to consider include location-based search, […] The post Best Apartment Rental Sites: Top Options For Finding a Place to Rent appeared first on Maximum Real Estat

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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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The Most-Asked Real Estate Tax Questions

RIS Media

Real estate tax laws have changed quite a bit over the last few decades. Despite the fact that the current tax laws and exemptions have been around a while, many real estate agents do not fully understand them. Below are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding tax laws and tax savings for investment… The post The Most-Asked Real Estate Tax Questions appeared first on RISMedia.

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How Much Does a Tiny House Cost: A Guide For Investors

Bigger Pockets

If you're wondering is a tiny house a good investment, you first need to understand how much does a tiny house cost. Here's everything investors need to know.

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Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Bay Ridge Row House, a Clinton Hill Brownstone

Brownstoner

The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a semi-detached house in Bay Ridge, a Park Slope brownstone, and a West Midwood standalone. Bay Ridge was popular this week with other listings scattered around the borough. The least expensive on the list is a Bay Ridge row house at $915,000… Read More > The post Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Bay Ridge Row House, a Clinton Hill Brownstone appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Why 87% of Agents Won’t Make It In This Market

Bigger Pockets

Real estate agents had it made over the past two years.

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Thoughts on Leadership: The Magic of Music, Part 2

RIS Media

We ended our last “music is magic” discussion talking about how music can elicit certain feelings in others, and how Jim Kirk, CEO of Corporate Magic, uses that knowledge when putting together emotionally charged shows like the General Sessions at the annual Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ Sales Convention. Jim says that this idea of music creating… The post Thoughts on Leadership: The Magic of Music, Part 2 appeared first on RISMedia.

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How to Get Rich Slowly and Retire Earlier Than Most with a Modest Portfolio

Bigger Pockets

“Get rich slowly” is a concept that most people in the FIRE community can get behind.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

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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RISMedia’s Newsmakers: Celebrating Real Estate’s Iconic Leaders

RIS Media

From left: Jenni Bonura, Sabine Steinbrecher and Rudy Lira Kusuma When a company has great leadership, success is inevitable. But what does it really mean to be a great leader in this industry? From providing the top resources and support to agents and clients, to sharing and implementing new ideas and strategies to positively impact… The post RISMedia’s Newsmakers: Celebrating Real Estate’s Iconic Leaders appeared first on RISMedia.

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How ChatGPT is Revolutionizing Real Estate SEO Services

Realty Biz

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought about paradigm-shifting innovations across various industries, and real estate is no exception. Among the numerous AI technologies, ChatGPT, an advanced conversational AI developed by OpenAI, has taken center stage in revolutionizing real estate SEO services. This article delves into the intricate aspects of this transformation, providing comprehensive insights into how ChatGPT is reshaping the landscape of SEO in real estate.

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Rocket Mortgage Honored for Client Satisfaction

RIS Media

Rocket Mortgage, a retail mortgage lender and part of Rocket Companies, has been named No. 1 for client satisfaction in mortgage servicing by J.D. Power. This is the ninth time Rocket Mortgage has topped this list, which is based on client feedback collected by the independent research firm. In addition to overall client satisfaction, J.D.… The post Rocket Mortgage Honored for Client Satisfaction appeared first on RISMedia.

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Instant Homes

BubbleInfo

The thought of buying a home that is truly move-in ready would be a natural fit for today’s home buyers. Our staging company is willing to sell everything they use to decorate our listings! Developers frequently stage properties, giving potential buyers insight into what living there might actually be like.

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Driving Profit: 4 Pillars for Growing Your Real Estate Brokerage

In the rapidly changing real estate landscape, achieving profitability requires a strategic approach beyond traditional methods. Our guide, "The 4 Pillars to Brokerage Profitability," outlines four essential pillars for scaling your real estate business: a seamless lead-to-close technology ecosystem, tailored integrated solutions for teams and agents, value-added success services and community support, and consumer-centric operations throughout the full homeownership lifecycle.

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Lighting the Path to a Successful M&A

RIS Media

The results of RISMedia’s 2023 Power Broker Report made it quite clear that the most reliable way to ensure brokerage growth in 2022 was to go out and buy it. Out of the ten companies with the highest percent sales growth between 2021 and 2022, seven had at least one major merger or acquisition in… The post Lighting the Path to a Successful M&A appeared first on RISMedia.

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Top 3 Master Planned Communities in Conroe Texas

Realty Biz

The city of Conroe, Texas which serves as the state capital of Montgomery County, is located approximately 40 miles to the north of the city of Houston, Texas. Conroe has a current population of over 100,000 people and is one of the cities in the country that is expanding at the highest rates. This busy town has a lot of business, recreational facilities, and employment opportunities, but remains to have the feel of a small town even though it has all the conveniences of a big city.

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SunRay Kelley, a fantastical builder from Sedro-Woolley, dies at 71

Seattle Times Real Estate

Kelley, who was from Sedro-Woolley, built handmade castles, yurts, temples, spirit lodges, treehouses, pavilions and structures so fanciful that they defied conventional building typologies.

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