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Show me the money: 4 critical insights on global wealth

The Credit Suisse Global Wealth Report showcases where financial wealth is occurring globally and which countries will grow in their homebuying and investment power. The 2017 report came out in November. I pay close attention to this report every year, and I’m excited to share some of its findings with you. I utilize the report […]

See a 17th century Scottish farmhouse reborn

I don’t know about you, but I absolutely love it when something very old can be made anew. So you can imagine my excitement when I saw this 17th century Scottish farmhouse that was in ruins and has been remade through the brilliant teamwork of Lily Jenks, Pati Santos and Nathanael Dorent. Located in the […]

3 ways investor-friendly real estate agents make more money

Investor-friendly real estate agents have more opportunities to earn commission than the average agent. Ian Walsh In a podcast with Pat Hiban, hard-money lender Ian Walsh touched on a few of the ways investor-friendly agents are able to get more deals. He also shared information that will help agents offer more of what investors are […]

When a buyer’s inspection turns into a block party

What’s the most heartwarming moment I’ve ever experienced in real estate? It was a summer evening in July, as I got the call around 7 p.m. from the buyer’s agent that the inspection on my listing was complete and went very well, but they were still at the home. He must have heard the hesitation […]

Bitcoin mortgages are a thing now, but should they be?

Securities regulator Joseph Borg caused a firestorm of warnings when, earlier this week, he told CNBC that people were taking out mortgages to buy bitcoin. “We’ve seen mortgages being taken out to buy bitcoin. Yes, sure,” Borg said to disbelieving anchors Monday. “People borrow money. People do credit cards, equity lines.” CNBC’s hosts couldn’t believe […]

Republicans finalize tax reform bill for vote before holiday recess

A final draft of highly contentious joint Republican tax reform legislation was finalized Thursday evening and locked into place Friday afternoon, clearing the way for a floor vote in the House that could happen as early as Tuesday afternoon, Congressional leaders confirmed. Read the summary points here and the full text of the bill here. “I’m […]

Read NAR CEO Bob Goldberg’s letter on Inman’s Upstream report

Inman reported earlier this week that there was a big discrepancy in stakeholders’ expectations of Upstream, the tech platform conceived to give agents and brokers more control over property data, which is 18 months behind its original schedule. Several board members of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) told Inman that they believed Upstream availability […]

10 housing markets to keep an eye on in 2018

Trulia looked at the top 100 largest U.S. markets and chose the top 10 that are poised for growth in 2018 based on: Strong job growth over the past year — prosperity and opportunity Low vacancy rates — supply doesn’t exceed demand High starter home affordability — first-time buyers have a chance to purchase a […]

Real estate daily market update: December 15, 2017

 We’ll add more market news briefs throughout the day. Check back to read the latest. Most recent market news Friday, December 15 December 2017 Re/Max National Housing Report November became the sixth month of 2017 to post an increase in year-over-year home sales, bucking prolonged trends of home price increases and inventory declines. The sales […]

The latest on tax reform

Stay updated with our latest coverage on the Republican tax reform legislation that has the industry buzzing. Republicans finalize tax reform bill for vote next week Deal reached on tax reform Here’s how NAR wants to fix tax reform These U.S. counties rely on real estate tax breaks the most Senate passes tax reform bill […]

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