Monthly Archives: December 2019

With 2 new MLS partnerships, CRMLS now claims 100K Realtors

By Jim Dalrymple II | December 31, 2019 - 9:05 pm |December 31, 2019 Uncategorized

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The Pasadena-Foothills Association of Realtors and Palm Springs Regional Association of Realtors have both voted to use CRMLS for data and tech services. Continue reading →

The last housing finance roundup of 2019

By Lew Sichelman | December 31, 2019 - 8:16 pm |December 31, 2019 Uncategorized

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The federal government took a flurry of actions before the end of the year. Read Lew Sichelman’s latest column to catch up with housing finance news you might otherwise have missed. Continue reading →

Agents weigh in on Mike Bloomberg call for White House open floor plan

By Marian McPherson | December 31, 2019 - 7:56 pm |December 31, 2019 Uncategorized

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The 2020 presidential hopeful wants to transform the East Room into an open floor plan, but is it a good idea? Real estate agents are torn on the effectiveness of such offices. Continue reading →

Jimmy Choo co-founder sells condo with massive shoe closet for $18.8M

By Veronika Bondarenko | December 31, 2019 - 6:20 pm |December 31, 2019 Uncategorized

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Shoes queen and Jimmy Choo co-founder Tamara Mellon has sold off her glamorous New York City condo for nearly $19 million. Continue reading →

We crowdsourced your New Year’s resolutions: Here’s what 30 real estate professionals told us

By Christy Murdock Edgar | December 31, 2019 - 6:00 pm |December 31, 2019 Uncategorized

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Real estate professionals from around the nation and beyond share their great ideas, noble goals and practical plans for 2020. Continue reading →

Compass inching closer to 20% market share goal: Reffkin

By Patrick Kearns | December 31, 2019 - 5:32 pm |December 31, 2019 Uncategorized

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Read Compass CEO Robert Reffkin’s year-end email to agents, in which he provides insights into the privately held company and lays out his plans for 2020. Continue reading →

Home prices up everywhere: FHFA

By Patrick Kearns | December 31, 2019 - 2:36 pm |December 31, 2019 Uncategorized

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Every census division tracked by Federal Housing Finance Agency reported positive annual price gains, with the Mountain division climbing the most at 6.7 percent. Continue reading →

Home prices climb more than 15% above pre-financial crisis peak

By Patrick Kearns | December 31, 2019 - 2:13 pm |December 31, 2019 Uncategorized

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Home prices rose 3.3 percent in October, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index. Continue reading →

The Top 5 First-Time Homebuyer Programs for Millennials

By Ben Mizes | December 31, 2019 - 2:00 pm |December 31, 2019 Uncategorized

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That distant dream of owning a home may be closer than you think. Continue reading →

4 simple ways to upgrade your office for the new year

By Marian McPherson | December 31, 2019 - 1:39 pm |December 31, 2019 Uncategorized

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Improve your productivity and boost your mood by making four simple changes such as switching your lightbulbs and incorporating plants. Continue reading →