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Verisk acquires behavioral tech firm Jornaya

Housing Wire

Data and analytics behemoth Verisk has reached an agreement to acquire behavioral data intelligence company Jornaya , the two companies announced on Tuesday. Verisk, headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey, will add Jornaya’s proprietary technology – which tracks consumer behavior – into its suite of products geared toward insurance and financial services markets.

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The Holidays Aren’t Stopping Homebuyers This Year

Keeping Current Matters

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are behind us, yet finding the perfect holiday gifts for friends and family is certainly still top of mind for many right now. This year, there’s another type of buyer that’s very active this holiday season – the homebuyer. Each month, ShowingTime releases their Showing Index which tracks the average number of appointments received on active U.S. house listings.

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Realtor.com acquires DIY landlord platform Avail

Housing Wire

Move , Inc., which operates Realtor.com , announced Tuesday it has acquired Avail , a platform that provides online tools, educational content and support for do-it-yourself landlords and tenants. The acquisition expands Realtor.com’s presence in the rental space and augments its current listing content. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. The Avail online platform offers landlords free workflow tools, as well as upgraded functionality and customizations which allow landlords to create and

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The Best Real Estate Advice of 2020: How the Pandemic Transformed Housing This Year

Realtor.com

Sisoje/Getty Images; Julie Migliacci; erhui1979/Getty Images; photoman/Getty Images In some ways, buying a home got a lot easier in 2020, and in a lot of ways, it didn’t. Welcome to the mixed-up, unpredictable, unprecedented pandemic world we’ve all been living through. It’s truly been a year like no other. But no matter which way the pendulum was swinging, realtor.com was here to help you make the best of it.

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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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Forbes launches luxury home listing marketplace

Housing Wire

A new, invitation-only home listing platform hit the web last week. Forbes launched a luxury home listing platform which the company says will capitalize on its audience and “connect, inform, and inspire high-net-worth potential homebuyers and sellers” about properties for sale around the world. Forbes Global Properties will be led by Jeff Hyland, president and cofounder of the luxury listing site Hilton & Hyland and Bonnie Stone Sellers, the former CEO of Christie’s International Real

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LERETA acquires flood solution from Wolters Kluwer

Housing Wire

LERETA has acquired the Flood Determinations Solution from Wolters Kluwer Governance, Risk and Compliance for an undisclosed sum, according to reports. Jim Micali, LERETA chief operating officer, said the acquisition will provide a seamless experience for customers. “LERETA and Wolters Kluwer find alignment in their commitment to providing efficient and compliant flood zone determinations and certificates,” he said. “Our combined industry expertise and experience will continue to pro

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How to Have an Amazing Socially Distant New Year’s Eve

Point2Homes

Image: phive / Shutterstock.com. At this point, we’re all more than ready to celebrate the end of the year. But in keeping with 2020’s theme, this New Year’s will be slightly different from normal. Instead of parties and galas and get-togethers, we’ll be spending New Year’s Eve at home. But if we’ve learned anything this year, it’s that humans are resilient and will find ways to make the best of a bad situation.

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Revisit the 10 Most Beautiful Homes From Your Favorite Christmas Movies

Fancy Pants Homes

Another year flew by, and here we are again, counting down the days until Christmas. It’s been a year filled with ups and downs, but we’re not here to force you to revisit them. Instead, we want to spread some much-needed holiday cheer, and try to ease you into the Christmas mood and forget everything else that’s going on. Easier said than done, right?

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Social Media Marketing to Millennials – Building Relationships

Realty Biz

Much of the older workforce continues struggling with social media marketing while the millennial generation insists businesses first build a relationship before trying to make a sale (or real estate purchase). Many that began their careers in the non-digital world thought that putting up a Facebook page was all that was needed. Then came Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and a slew of other social media platforms.

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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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How to easily defend yourself from common cybercrimes

The American Genius for Real Estate

(REAL ESTATE TECHNOLOGY) Cybercrimes can cause some serious problems for you and your clients, but there are easy quick ways to insure the safety of any information. The post How to easily defend yourself from common cybercrimes appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.

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#290: Ask Paula – Is Upgrading Our Lifestyle Worth Mortgaging a More Expensive House?

Afford Anything

Sharon owns two condos that are worth $1.4M and has a cash cushion of $120,000 plus a $50,000 emergency fund. She’d like to move into a small house while keeping her cash cushion intact. Should she take out a home equity loan on her mortgage to essentially pay for her house in cash, or get a traditional mortgage and use her savings towards the downpayment?

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What the NAR report says about characteristics of home buyers and sellers

The American Genius for Real Estate

(REAL ESTATE BIG DATA) The National Association of Realtors annual report is out, and now we have the breakdown of the characteristics of this year's home buyers. The post What the NAR report says about characteristics of home buyers and sellers appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.

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Mortgage and refinance rates today, December 15, 2020

The Mortgage Report

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates inched higher yesterday — though only by the smallest measurable amount. That’s in spite of other markets turning tail during the day […].

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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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Homes in Wildfire, Flood-Prone Areas Appreciate Slower

Realtor.com

Mitch Diamond/Getty Images Prices for homes in historically fire-prone areas have appreciated at a slower rate than those without risks, according to an analysis by realtor.com released Monday. So far in 2020, prices for homes at risk of wildfires have increased 2.9% year-over-year, compared to a 5.2% rise for homes without wildfire risks, the data from realtor.com shows.

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SoulCycle Heading To Palm Beach This Winter

Waterfront Properties

The Royal Poinciana Plaza is excited to announce the return of SoulCycle. The series is part of the popular cycling studio’s SoulOutside by SoulCycle. Starting next week, SoulCycle is heading back to Palm Beach. Classes being on Wednesday, December 23rd at the Royal Poinciana Plaza. This will be SoulCycle’s third time in Palm Beach since they began their Destination Soul program a few years ago.

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Inside a Spacious Manor in Houston’s Exclusive Farnham Park

Sotheby's International Real Estate

Amid the coveted confines of Piney Point—perhaps the most prestigious of Houston’s renowned Memorial Villages—Farnham Park is widely regarded and revered as one of the city’s most exclusive communities. On a treasured tree-lined street, this magnificent residence, designed by award-winning area architect Robert Dame, boasts an impressive floor plan of some 15,000 square feet, and while its façade hints at inspiration from English manors of old, it is undeniably and stylishly modern, an exceeding

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The VA plans to help 60K veterans cover missed mortgage payments

The Mortgage Report

If its proposal is accepted, the VA plans to offer mortgage relief for up to 60,000 VA loan holders who are struggling financially due to COVID.

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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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How to Sell a Timeshare

Realty Biz

A timeshare is a type of vacation ownership that allows the owner to vacation for one or more weeks at a high-end resort during a given year. Rather than owning an actual vacation home, the owner of a timeshare owns set “time” at a select property. Timeshares can be great for individuals or families who want to visit a specific destination or resort on an annual basis.

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Your 2021 Recruiting Plan

RIS Media

Expect the unexpected: the mantra of 2020. While having an annual recruiting plan is always a good idea, this year has given extra credence to planning for the better and for the worse. Every year, I’ve put together a recruiting plan. I’ve always suggested certain initiatives based on historical data and subsequent growth goals. For the most part, certain elements stayed consistent, which enabled our team to optimize our staff and marketing initiatives.

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Expert Tips For Dealing With First Time Land Owners

Real Trends

Dealing with first time land owners can be an interesting experience no matter how many times you have already sold land to first time buyers. Therefore, there is always something new to learn and work on when navigating a land sale with beginner land owners. Typically, first time land owners will be novices in the buying process, will lack the knowledge of real estate vocabulary, have a variety of questions, and be completely oblivious to the potential pitfalls of buying land.

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Coldwell Banker Adds 10 Affiliated Companies Through Inclusive Ownership Program in 2020

RIS Media

Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, a Realogy brand, announced 10 brokerages joined the brand as part of its Inclusive Ownership program in 2020. This industry-first franchise approach, first announced in February, was created as a way to increase representation of minority, women, LGBTQ+ and veteran entrepreneurs in the real estate industry. Coldwell Banker Action Holdings.

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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.

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Comedian Kathy Griffin Bids Adieu to Bel-Air and Buys in Malibu

Realtor.com

Noam Galai/Getty Images The comedian Kathy Griffin is serious about real estate—she bought one home and sold another in the same week. The star of “My Life on the D-List” is involved with A-list property. She sold her longtime Bel-Air abode for just over $14 million on Dec. 4. The savvy shopper made the sale soon after closing on a smaller but no less swanky Malibu beach house for $8.8 million on Dec. 2, Variety reported.

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Rallying REALTORS® to Tally 5 Million Volunteer Hours

RIS Media

REALTORS® have a heart for service and a passion for giving back. In fact, REALTORS® volunteer at more than twice the rate of the general population, with 72 percent of us volunteering regularly. I’m incredibly proud of this—and I find it a profound and telling reflection of the character of our membership. As the 2021 president of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), I am dedicated to doing all I can to support, inspire and encourage volunteering among REALTORS® as part of our 

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Stuart Named Among Charming Towns

Waterfront Properties

Good Housekeeping Magazine conducted a study of the “60 Charming American Town You Haven’t Heard of But Should Visit ASAP” and not only but the Martin County’s Stuart has made the list. Stuart ranked number six of 60 charming American towns and one of a few Florida towns on the list. The charming city is a favorite by many. Stuart is known as the Sailfish Capital of the world because of its location along the banks of the St.

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NAR Member Benefits Designed for Brokers

RIS Media

NAR PULSE—In one year alone, 800,000-plus REALTORS® saved $74 million with meaningful benefits from the REALTOR Benefits® Program. Plus, there are many offerings to address broker-specific needs, including cyber liability insurance, E&O, and more. NAR’s New Interactive Fair Housing Training Now Available. Test and assess how well you are adhering to Fair Housing principles.

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5 Data Proven Ways Agents Can Do 18% More Business

Curious as to how you could do 18% more business? How about 14 more transaction sides per year? Check out this infographic with data from a RealTrends study to learn more.