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Put in the extra effort now for smooth sailing (and selling) later BYCARA AMEER If you want your sellers to crank things up a notch for a speedy sale, advise them to tackle these eight tasks that’ll have buyers racing to put… Read More
Changes stemming from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 allow agents and brokers who earn income as independent contractors or from pass-through businesses to take a significant deduction on that income. By Robert Freedman One of the biggest… Read More
1 in 4 Realtors now part of real estate team, according to results of a new National Association of Realtors survey BYANDREA V. BRAMBILA Real estate teams have generated buzz in recent years and a new survey from the National… Read More
38% of renters say they plan to buy, but cost myths are holding them back, according to Bank of America survey BYLEW SICHELMAN Some renters are being held back by “persistent home buying myths,” according to the latest Insights Report… Read More
Wasting your colleagues' time doesn't help your reputation BY MISSY YOST Rookie mistakes are the worst, and in our line of work, they cost clients, time and money — but the largest expense is to our reputation. As a new real estate agent, I… Read More
Anyone else dealing with time management issues surrounding your inbox? I know I am! Here's an article that will help make your inbox work for you, not the other way around BYTROY PALMQUIST Here are some tips that might help… Read More
WASHINGTON (September 26, 2018) – New findings from the National Association of Realtors® show that a record high 77 percent of Americans believe that now is a good time to sell a house, while those that think now is a… Read More
Despite the massive growth of online home search portals, many more consumers find their agents through referrals from friends or family, according to NAR data BYTEKE WIGGIN There’s no denying that the internet has changed real estate immensely, especially when… Read More
The 30-year fixed rate has not been this high since May, says Freddie Mac BYVERONIKA BONDARENKO Mortgage rates have risen rapidly for the past four weeks, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac. The rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage… Read More
The damage has been done — now it's time to make the rebuilding process as painless as possible (By BERNICE ROSS) Whether it’s a hurricane like Florence, a tropical storm like Lane or a flood, tornado, earthquake or fire, it can… Read More
Next week, REALTORS® will have the first chance to be able to take advantage of next-level digital marketing and branding with a new top-level domain from NAR and industry leader Second Generation, Ltd., .realestate. The .realestate domain is set to launch… Read More
BY KENNETH R. HARNEY You might be relaxing at the beach or in the mountains, but if you’re considering purchasing a home in the coming months, you should be aware of an important shift emerging in the market: List prices… Read More
To end your 2018 on the right note, there’s no better time than right now to gear up for fall selling season BYBERNICE ROSS With Labor Day and fall selling season almost upon us, this is your last chance to… Read More
Cook up the open layout of your dreams using these tips from a Canton designer Who: Erica Caserta of Showcase Kitchens Where: Canton, Connecticut In her own words: “A lot of people have older homes, such as Capes and Colonials, with smaller rooms that… Read More
The country still hasn't recovered from the shock of the 2008 financial crisis BY PATRICK KEARNS Single-family home construction in the U.S. has never really recovered from the 2008 market crash. In fact, ever since that year, permits for new single-family homes have been… Read More