HEATHER OZUR POISED TO LEAD AS PRESIDENT OF THE WOMEN’S COUNCIL OF REALTORS®
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Heather Ozur, who has a passion for developing and supporting women in real estate, will lead the Women's Council of REALTORS® nationally as its 2019 president. The position comes to…
A Turnaround in Home Sales: More Business Is Coming to Town
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The streak of sluggish home sales finally came to an end in October. Following six consecutive months of decreases, existing-home sales reversed to post a rise last month, the National…
Existing Home Sales Slowed by a Lack of Listings
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After six consecutive months of decline, buyers are finally stepping back into the housing market. As more inventory enters the market and we head into the winter season, home price…
The Cost of Renting vs. Buying a Home
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If you are renting & think you can't afford a home .. THINK AGAIN! Buying costs significantly less than renting! Either way you're paying a mortgage, why not have it…
FOUR SUREFIRE WAYS TO BUILD A STRONG REFERRAL-BASED BUSINESS
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Agent-to-agent referrals account for roughly 15 percent of my $78 million business. After receiving some top-dollar referrals, my eyes were opened to the depth of opportunity in this area. I’d…
SEEING A SHIFT
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If you have been in the real estate industry for very long, you probably know that the housing market goes through cycles. During the growth portion of the cycle, prices…
For Sale by Owner Transactions Hit New Record Low
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The number of For Sale by Owner transactions fell to a record low of 7 percent of all home sales in 2018, down from 8 percent last year, according to…
Embarrassed by Your Kitchen? Try These Cheap, Fast Fixes
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It's the most wonderful time of the year, and nothing can bring you down—except, of course, a kitchen that's too small, too dated, too messy, or otherwise not fit to…
7 Reasons to List Your House For Sale This Holiday Season
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Every year at this time there are many homeowners who decide to wait until after the holidays to list their homes for the first time, while others who already have…
75% of Renters Have Been Misinformed
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Recently, multiple headlines have been written asserting that homeownership is less affordable today than at any other time in the last decade. Though the headlines are accurate, they lack context…
The Monopoly for Millennials Game Removed Real Estate Wheeling and Dealing—Why?
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Beyond merely taking some cheap shots at the selfie– and social media–happy generation, are the game makers actually onto something here? Should millennials really forget about homeownership? Read More
Why Has Housing Supply Increased as Sales Have Slowed Down?
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According to the latest Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the inventory of homes for sale this year compared to last year has increased for…