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Thoughts on Leadership: What Is a True Hero?
Earlier this month, I had the privilege of attending the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Sales Convention, where we immersed ourselves in learning, rejuvenation, and celebration. Our theme: HERO. We departed feeling inspired and invigorated, and my aspiration is for us to embody this superhero mindset in our endeavors. Come along as I share a personal story…
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Father-Daughter Team Specializes in Senior Market
Above, Susan Walters, left with her father, Edward Young It takes a special kind of caring and attention to work exclusively with older clients, many of whom are widowed, with family scattered, and little or no experience in navigating contracts or finances on their own. It’s what attracted retired jeweler Edward Young to a belated…
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PropStream To Attend 2024 RESO Conference
PropStream, a lead generation platform, has announced the company will be attending the RESO 2024 Spring Conference from April 16-18 in Birmingham, Alabama. The event takes place at the Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa. This event is set to host key industry players from REALTOR® associations, MLSs, brokerages, and real estate technology…
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3 Ways to Practice Cybersecurity on Your Team
Several mortgage companies were beset by cyberattacks in 2023, and as real estate companies carry valuable customer information, this makes them valuable targets. If you’re on a team, you share the risk with your teammates. There’s a plethora of good options out there to firm up your business cybersecurity, including more group-focused options to ensure…
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Pros and Cons of Making Home Improvements Before Selling a House
Selling a home is a significant decision involving many considerations. Among these, deciding whether to make improvements before listing the property is paramount. This decision can dramatically influence not only the sale price but also the speed and smoothness of the transaction. Understanding the pros and cons of home improvements before sale is essential for…
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5 Things Teams and Agents Should Look for in a Real Estate Photographer
Great photographers deliver more than high-quality imagery—follow these tips to get the total package. Imagine a professionally dressed photographer arrives on time, engages the homeowner with a friendly greeting before expertly capturing every angle of the house. She opens all doors so she doesn’t miss a room and adjusts the lighting to portray a warm,…
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COURT REPORT: NAR Changes Rules, Settles; Curbio Denies Scamming Allegations
Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. This past week proved historic in real estate lawsuit news, as the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) decided to settle and significantly modify its rules around commissions, paying $418 million in damages, which…
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Real Estate Outlook: Signs of Recovery
If you've been waiting for rock-solid statistical evidence that the housing market -- and the national economy -- are well along into recovery mode, you definitely got it last week.
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30-yr Fixed Mortgages Available at 4.875%, Rates Stable
FreeRateUpdate.com research of wholesale lenders' rate sheets shows conventional 30-yr fixed mortgages available today at 4.875% to well-qualified consumers paying a standard origination fee of .07 to 1 point.
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EPA Signs Sustainability Agreement With Major New Jersey Company
Hartz Mountain Industries, Inc., New Jersey's largest real estate development company, has signed an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to cut energy and water use and to take other steps to reduce the environmental impacts of its retail and commercial properties across the state. Buildings are responsible for close to half of the nation's greenhouse gas pollution. Under the agreement, signed on March 11, Hartz will take steps to promote sustainability in its operations.
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Elect the Select
Homeowner associations are designed to be representative democracies governed by a board of directors elected by the members. Electing directors to the board that can thoughtfully govern is extremely important. To accomplish this, elections must be carefully planned, not hatched at the last minute. Here are important components of a successful election process:
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Common Buyer Fears
Whether you are a first time home buyer or someone who is looking to move up or down, getting into the market can be a fearful time.
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Keeping Seniors Safe from Falls
It happens to all of us -- as we get older, our eyesight and hearing aren't as good as they once were, and our balance and reflexes start to let us down. We start taking medications to treat what ails us, but that may cause dizziness or lightheadedness. That can often lead to a fall, especially if there are tripping hazards in the home.
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Undisclosed Short Sale Payments May Lead to Trouble
A recent memorandum from the legal department of the California Association of Realtors® (CAR) warns CAR members as follows: "Undisclosed payments in short sale transactions, especially those paid outside of escrow, may violate the law, including RESPA, laws against loan fraud, and licensing laws."
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