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What we know (and don’t know) about the impact of Brexit

Reposted with permission from the Windermere Real Estate blog. The decision of the British public to leave the European Union is a historic one for many reasons, not least of which was the almost uniform belief that there was absolutely no way that the public would vote to dissolve a partnership that had been in existence since the […]

How much does NAR’s tech company cost agents and brokers?

The National Association of Realtors is the largest trade group in the country. It also owns a tech company. A thus-far unprofitable one. NAR dedicates $50 of its $120 in annual dues to lobbying and political activities, most of it ($40) dedicated to its “Realtor Party” political advocacy arm. The trade group also dedicates a […]

3 ideas to pump up your social presence using Facebook Live

YouTube has over a billion users, which is almost one-third of all people on the internet, and every day people watch hundreds of millions of hours on YouTube. And YouTube is the top video research destination for homebuyers. These are huge numbers, but YouTube isn’t the only player in the video space anymore. On April […]

May’s Chicago suburban real estate market surpasses 2015

The housing market in Chicago’s west and north suburbs are really heating up so far this year. According to recent data released by the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors (MORe), Lake, DuPage and parts of Cook counties are witnessing an increase in home prices as of May compared with the same time last year. More homes […]

Texas home prices on the rise, forecasted to climb

CoreLogic’s June report finds that loan refinancing doesn’t make sense for a lot of current homeowners in the U.S. Forecasts predict mortgage rates will increase this year, so CoreLogic used its data to determine refinancing conditions, mortgage denial rates and the overall health of the housing market throughout the nation. As of May 12, 2015, the […]

Pharrell unloads Miami penthouse for $9.25 million

Pharrell Williams has a reason to be even more “Happy” these days. The world-famous singer and producer is one Miami penthouse short, but $9.25 million richer after his lavish condo overlooking Biscayne Bay sold last week. The cylindrical, two-story Miami penthouse is fit for a celebrity, offering 360-degree views of the Atlantic Ocean and Miami […]

New York foreclosure inventory among the nation’s highest

CoreLogic’s June report finds that loan refinancing doesn’t make sense for a lot of current homeowners in the U.S. Forecasts predict mortgage rates will increase this year, so CoreLogic used its data to determine refinancing conditions, mortgage denial rates and the overall health of the housing market throughout the nation. As of May 12, 2015, the […]

70 real estate lead generation ideas for 2016

Foremost, marketing brings exposure to your business. Then, lead generation, when done effectively, gets you in front of those that plan to go to the closing table because they want to buy or sell real estate. They work hand-in-hand. For example, if you have ever had a friend coyly admit, “I know you’re in real […]

Why buyers buy — unlocking your clients’ reptilian instincts

Would you like to unlock the secret of what causes buyers to buy? If you’re ready to discover the words and images that trigger the brain centers for buying behavior, Clotaire Rapaille’s research has the key. “The Culture Code” / Clotaire Rapaille In previous columns, I have discussed how Clotaire Rapaille has unlocked the culture […]

Cash sales constitute third of total home sales in March

Of the all the homes sold in the U.S. during March of this year, one out of every three was a documented cash sale, according to Corelogic. Although this number represents a healthy decline to pre-bubble percentage points, it’s still higher than normal. According to the data, the percentage of cash sales in March revealed the […]

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