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“Master” or “primary”: A bedroom by any other name

REM Online

The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: “Master” or “primary”: A bedroom by any other name. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction. CREA recently announced it is creating the field “Primary Bedroom” on Realtor.ca.

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Zillow: Buyer Demand Continues Outpacing New Supply

RIS Media

More sellers are making their way onto the market, but it’s still not enough to offset a supply shortage as a frenzy of buyers look to take advantage of low interest rates. According to Zillow’s most recent Weekly Market Report , buyer demand is still outpacing new supply. For the week ending Aug. 22, newly pending sales were up 16.5 percent YoY—the biggest increase since mid-February.

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Three ways to kickstart your online marketing for fall

REM Online

The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: Three ways to kickstart your online marketing for fall. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction. Marketing yourself or your business online is critical.

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Even in Virtual Times, REALTORS® Can Lend Their Voice to Advocate

RIS Media

For Chicago-area REALTOR® Nykea Pippion McGriff , the road to engaging in advocacy on issues important to REALTORS® was a natural progression. “For me, it started with the housing crash. I was relatively new and trying to discover ways to stay in the business,” says Pippion McGriff, adding that the REALTOR® Party was lobbying around passage of the Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Act. “It’s because we were able to get that federal act passed that I was able to stay in business.&

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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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The Global Resident | Part 3 – Relocation to Latvia, Mauritius, and Montenegro

Sotheby's International Real Estate

As restrictions begin to lift all around the world, people are looking closely for investment opportunities. Placing their quality of life at the forefront of their decision making, some of these investments will inevitably mean relocation to a new home – and potentially even a new country. In this three-part series we’ll explore destinations around the world with benefits like residency and citizenship by investment programs, tax incentives, and more, as well as hear from local experts througho

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This Week’s Top Stories: Bank of Canada Floods The Market With Cheap Mortgages, And Condo Owners Rush To Sell

Better Dwelling

Time for your cheat sheet on this week’s most important stories. Canadian Real Estate Bank Of Canada’s Mortgage Buying Is A Quarter The Size Of New Mortgage Credit Canada’s central bank kicked into action during the pandemic… by flooding the mortgage market with cheap cash. The central bank held $513 million worth of CMBs in […]. The post This Week’s Top Stories: Bank of Canada Floods The Market With Cheap Mortgages, And Condo Owners Rush To Sell appeared first on Better Dwelli

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Meet the Real Estate Tech Founder: Clark Jacobs from FlexDesk

GeekEstate

In our latest real estate tech entrepreneur interview, we’re speaking with Clark Jacobs from FlexDesk. Who are you and what do you do? My name is Clark Jacobs and I am the Co-Founder & CEO of FlexDesk, which is a marketplace platform to list and rent short-term workspace. You can think of us as Airbnb for workspace. Most recently, I was a seed-stage hire for a real estate startup called the Guild, which is essentially WeWork for hotels.

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Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Lavish Park Slope Brownstone, a Downtown Brooklyn Condo

Brownstoner

The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a detached brick house in Windsor Terrace, a row house in Clinton Hill and a two-family frame house in Park Slope. Park Slope is popular this week, with other listings scattered across the borough. The least expensive on the list is a… Read More > The post Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Lavish Park Slope Brownstone, a Downtown Brooklyn Condo appeared first on Brownstoner.

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See Inside a Modern, Art-Filled Compound in Venice — with a Custom Outdoor Piece by French Artist Invader

Fancy Pants Homes

You never run out of one-of-a-kind homes in Los Angeles. Each new residence brings something new to the table — whether it’s a fresh take on an old concept, an exciting new way to mix colors and patterns , or the touch of a revolutionary mind. . Today we’re looking at a home in Venice that’s truly unique, created by a toy company executive that wanted to showcase his style — and his eclectic art collection.

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REBNY Research: Investment Sales Report Tracks Record Decline in Total Sales Volume

RIS Media

In the first half of 2020, investment sales in New York City totaled $10.5 billion, down 54 percent compared to the first half of 2019, according to the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)’s 2020 Biannual Investment Sales Report. These figures both represent all-time lows since REBNY’s reporting began back in 2015. The total number of investment sales transactions declined 32 percent year-over-year, to 1,229 transactions.

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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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Fire destroys home of Lethbridge Realtor Brent Frame

REM Online

The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: Fire destroys home of Lethbridge Realtor Brent Frame. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction. On August 18, Brent Frame was home with his four children when a fire started in the garage.

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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Issues Analysis of HMDA Data Points

RIS Media

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a new Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) analysis of the 2019 HMDA Data. This data article is the second in a series and follows the first article published in June of this year. The Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) is a data collection, reporting and disclosure statute that was enacted in 1975.

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Why You Need Drone Videos in Your Real Estate Marketing

Real Trends

Real estate marketing, like any other industry marketing, depends on the presentation in a huge proportion. The better you show off a piece of real estate, the higher the chances to raise interest with potential buyers. Nowadays, with the increase in low-cost, easy-to-use video editing software and recording equipment, we can develop comprehensive presentations that lift eyebrows and drive sales.

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Homesnap: Agent Survey Highlights Today’s Home-Buying Trends

RIS Media

Homesnap recently surveyed real estate agents to gain their perspective on the upcoming fall home-buying season. Here are the results: Home Are Selling at a Faster Pace. Although the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, the U.S. housing market continues to prove its resilience and be highly competitive for both buyers and sellers. It’s no question that homes are currently selling at an extremely fast pace.

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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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5 Tips to Get You Out of a Slump

McKissock

Whether you’re a seasoned real estate agent or a newly-licensed agent trying to get your business off the ground, you may find yourself in a slump from time to time. What do you do to overcome it? We sat down with national real estate coach Sherri Johnson to get her advice on how to get out of a slump. Click the video below to watch this insightful interview.

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Fannie Mae Announces Suspension of Foreclosures and Evictions on Single-Family Mortgages Through Year-End

RIS Media

To support households impacted by COVID-19, Fannie announced an extension of the temporary moratorium on foreclosures and evictions until Dec. 31, 2020. The moratorium, which was previously set to expire on Aug. 31, 2020, is effective immediately and applies to properties with single-family mortgages backed by Fannie Mae. The suspension of evictions applies only to homes owned by Fannie Mae and does not apply to tenants in homes that have not been foreclosed. “Fannie Mae, along with our le