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FHFA identifies “thousands” of potential appraisal bias cases

Realty Biz

Following a lengthy investigation, the Federal Housing Finance Agency says it has identified thousands of cases of “potential bias” in neighborhood descriptions written by appraisers and used in their home valuation process. “From millions of appraisals submitted annually, a keyword search resulted in thousands of potential race-related flags,” wrote Chandra Broadnax, senior examination specialist, and James Wylie, an associate director, in an FHFA blog post presenting the findings of its resear

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Where does LeBron James Live Now? A Look at the NBA Superstar’s Impressive Homes

Fancy Pants Homes

LA Lakers superstar LeBron James is winning on and off the court. Not only did he star in one of this year’s biggest movies, picking up where Michael Jordan left off by starring in Space Jam: A New Legacy , but also setting new records: James became the first player in NBA history to accumulate $1 billion in earnings as an active player. Nicknamed “King James”, LeBron is widely considered one of the greatest players in NBA history, and is the only player to have won NBA champio

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This Week’s Top Stories: Canadian Real Estate Is The Most Expensive In The G7, and It’s Not A Supply Shortage

Better Dwelling

Time for your cheat sheet on this week’s top stories. Canadian Real Estate Canada Has The Biggest Gap Between Real Estate Prices And Incomes In The G7 Canada has the most significant gap between real estate prices and incomes in the G7. The price to income ratio reached 164.8 in Q2 2021, up 19.8% from […]. The post This Week’s Top Stories: Canadian Real Estate Is The Most Expensive In The G7, and It’s Not A Supply Shortage appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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Unfulfilled promise to transfer family property upheld by appeal court

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: Unfulfilled promise to transfer family property upheld by appeal court. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction. In a recent decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal addressed the longstanding relationship in estate litigation between the enforceability of promises, unjust

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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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Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Sunset Park Co-op, a Clinton Hill Townhouse

Brownstoner

The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a Bed Stuy rental, a Fort Greene condo and a Park Slope row house. Park Slope listings are popular again this week. The least expensive is the Bed Stuy rental at $3,00 a month and the most expensive is a Park Slope… Read More > The post Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Sunset Park Co-op, a Clinton Hill Townhouse appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Grading Time! The 2021 Predictions

Notorious ROB

Yes, it’s that time of year again. As always, in advance of my 2022 predictions, I like to grade my 2021 predictions and see just how wrong I was with them. I have a feeling it’ll be bad. But still, one must soldier on, consoled by the fact that all of my predictions are sure. Read more. The post Grading Time! The 2021 Predictions appeared first on NotoriousROB.

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Paul Gravelle to become chair of the Realtors Association of Edmonton

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: Paul Gravelle to become chair of the Realtors Association of Edmonton. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction. On January 1, Paul Gravelle will assume the role of chair of the Realtors Association of Edmonton.

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More on 2022

BubbleInfo

Brian and Yunnie got together for a preview of 2022. Yun touted his usual vagueness and Brian touched on a sensitive subject that long-time blog reader Chris and I discussed yesterday. The shuffle of older agents leaving the business and being replaced by new-age realtors who only know automated order-taking will make the end of […].

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Real Estate Issues of Importance – January/February 2022

The Residential Specialist

Stay up to date on the latest news regarding real estate laws, compliance regulations and risk management issues with “Issues of Importance.”. We’ve summed up the latest news that can impact your real estate business today. Medical mandate. As more employees return to the office, employers big and small are grappling with how to best provide a safe work environment.

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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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Open-House Counts

BubbleInfo

A great turnout over the weekend – look out 2022!

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Success Is Calling at Sell-a-bration® 2022

The Residential Specialist

We know you want to be a successful REALTOR ® , and to do that requires fresh skills to keep you on top of trends and a network where you can grow referrals and receive support. At Sell-a-bration ® Envision, you will receive the knowledge that you and your business need to reach new heights, and you’ll leave the event with industry connections built to last a lifetime.

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100 Best Short Term Rental Markets in 2022

Mashvisor

As we end this year, we ranked the 100 best short term rental markets in 2022 that you should invest in, based on the data from Mashvisor.

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WIN with RRC’s Education Subscription

The Residential Specialist

The Council has launched a new subscription option for REALTORS ® who want to benefit from our premier education by paying a small monthly fee. Education available through this $19.99/month subscription service includes: A complimentary live webinar each month on topics that are catered to our members. Each webinar comes with access to the on-demand recording of the live session.

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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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6 Tips For Buying a Townhouse in 2022

Mashvisor

Many people choose to buy townhouses. Besides detached single-family homes, townhouses are one of the most common types of properties families choose to buy or live in.

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Renew with RRC and Take Advantage of the Webinar Bundle

The Residential Specialist

It’s not too late to get 100-plus webinars for just $199—a year’s worth of education for one low price. With the webinar bundle, available as an option when renewing your membership , you can register and listen at your convenience. Feb. 28 is the end of the grace period for membership renewals. Members must renew to take advantage of this deal that can save you over $500!

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Get More Referrals with Find a CRS

The Residential Specialist

Could your business use more referrals? If so, the tool to take you there is Find a CRS. On Find a CRS online or with the app, CRS Designees can now make endorsements, showcase their specific skills, have badges that reward certain involvement at RRC and even make videos to increase the chances of being sent a referral. Don’t miss another referral opportunity— stay active on Find a CRS!

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How to Create a Great Real Estate Webinar

The Residential Specialist

Creating webinars can be a great way for real estate professionals to showcase expertise in their market and the industry as a whole. By Regina Ludes. Sven Andersen, CRS, used to host eight in-person seminars a year. When the pandemic shut them down last year, the CEO of Andersen Group Realty in Winchester, Massachusetts, knew he had to try something different.

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Maximizing Your Online Presence: Tips for Real Estate Agents on Social Media

Speaker: Sarah Santa Ana, Real Estate Coach, Move4Free Realty

Networking is one of the crucial elements in every real estate organization's success. Both agents and real estate companies need to maintain robust networking links. This is why social media is essential for any real estate professional! Social media enables you to stay in touch with your present clients, maintain connections with your past clients, and engage potential customers and investors.

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Advice on How to Fire a Client as a REALTOR®

The Residential Specialist

Sometimes an agent’s best efforts aren’t enough—learn when and how to cut ties with clients that aren’t a great match. By Maggie Callahan. In a perfect world, every client would be a dream to work with. Buyers would grab the first house they see, sellers would quickly accept a (fair) offer on their home, clients would listen to every REALTOR ® suggestion and everyone would be pleasant.

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Profiling the 2022 RRC President Holli Woodward

The Residential Specialist

Incoming RRC President Holli Woodward, CRS, shares her joy of family life and her hopes for the future of the Council. Moving came naturally to Holli Woodward at a very young age. Growing up, her father was a superintendent for an industrial construction company, overseeing power plants across the U.S. With each new assignment came a new place to call home.

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Are You Taking On Too Much?

The Residential Specialist

As the pandemic has forced many into remote work, feelings of being overworked and burned out are at an all-time high. The lines between work and home life are more blurred now than ever before. Feeling emotionally exhausted and dissatisfied with your job, having a hard time concentrating and poor work performance are all signs of burnout. A study done by the Journal of Housing Economics has looked at how overworking is affecting brokers and real estate agents.

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Finding Trusted Vendor Partners

The Residential Specialist

To provide clients with the best service, agents should consider curating a list of preferred, trusted vendors to recommend. By Michelle Huffman. Savvy agents know they can’t do everything on their own—and they need trusted business partners to help. That’s why so many CRSs cultivate a list of preferred vendors, with whom they often work so closely that they consider them extensions of their own brand.

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Rise of The Apps: Building Your Dream Tech Stack For Real Estate Success

Speaker: Trey Willard, Realtor/Team Leader at Keller Williams Realty, Inc.

In order to create continued success in today’s real estate market, realtors need to utilize an arsenal of technology that will increase their efficiency and presence on social media. Using technology to manage your prospects and tap into their needs through websites, social media, and other channels is critical for real estate success in 2022 and beyond.