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Test your market knowledge with realtor.com’s Property Tycoon

Successful real estate agents have what it takes to perfectly price a home, and realtor.com is putting that knowledge to the test with the release of “Property Tycoon,” a desktop game with sweepstakes that gives players an opportunity to win a grand prize at the end of each week. Here’s how you play: Participants select properties […]

Zillow: In which U.S. markets does it ‘pay to rent’?

In March, the California Association of Realtors hosted a panel — “The California Series: State of the State” — revealing that overly strict building codes, an aversion to affordable housing in affluent neighborhoods, and, most of all, exorbitant cost of living is pushing California toward becoming a majority renter state. Zillow’s latest “Breakeven Horizon” study, which […]

The week in real estate industry deals: June 5-9, 2017

While real estate agents chase leads and close deals on houses, there’s another level of deal-making that takes place within the real estate industry: mergers, acquisitions, integrations and partnerships. We’ll be recapping every week’s noteworthy deals that didn’t make it into print (and some that did) for your perusal. This week’s deals June 6 West […]

Rising costs putting pressure on renters: NLIHC study

Renting is often touted as an affordable alternative to homeownership, but recent studies have revealed that renters are feeling the pressure of rising rents just as much as buyers are struggling to find reasonably priced homes. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition’s latest study, “Out of Reach: The High Cost of Housing,” the average […]

How to perfect your pre-listing presentation

Would you like to convert more leads to signed, salable listings? Of course you would. Then stop giving in-person listing presentations. A pre-listing presentation is more effective than giving an in-person listing presentation. Here’s how to create one that will attract and convert more leads. Why this pre-listing presentation works so well Let’s think about the […]

Zillow Group’s Bridge Interactive and Black Knight: Data management rivals unite

The real estate industry is unusual in that, more often than not, competitors cooperate to get things done. This is apparently true even for real estate tech companies in the midst of a data management arms race. Zillow Group subsidiary Bridge Interactive (Bridge) and Black Knight Financial Services have formed an alliance to integrate Bridge’s […]

How a top producer keeps up with her 400-person sphere

As part of her 10 Questions podcast series, F.C. Tucker broker Angela Raab interviews Patty Torr, a top producing agent who has been with F.C. Tucker for her entire real estate career. Listen in to hear how she: Generates leads simply by connecting with referrals from friends, family, past clients and more Doesn’t go longer than a […]

Why Pacific Union cut deep ties with Christie’s International Real Estate

Pacific Union International is cutting ties with Christie’s International Real Estate (CIRE), severing a relationship of more than 15 years, effective June 30. Mark McLaughlin CIRE serves a global network of over 32,000 real estate agents and 140 affiliates who receive exclusive brand licensing, a range of marketing and events services, and international referrals as […]

Daily market update: June 8, 2017

We’ll add more market news briefs throughout the day. Check back to read the latest. Most recent market news Thursday, June 8 Home Flipping Volume Rises to Nine-Year High in Q1 2017 as Average Flipping Returns Decline for Second Straight Quarter The Q1 2017 U.S. Home Flipping Report shows that 43,615 single family homes and condos […]

5 potential risks you face with rental properties

When you invest in a rental property, you always hope that it’ll be profitable. Not only should property values increase over time, but you should be able to earn a nice monthly return on your investment. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Recognize rental property risks As is the case with any form of investing, […]

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