Should agents say ‘thank you for your service’ to military service members?

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In advance of the Fourth of July, let’s explore this topic and talk about how you can appropriately show appreciation for the military community.
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Buyers can’t afford a median-priced home basically anywhere

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Median home prices are out of range for average wage earners in 353 of 480 U.S. counties, according to a new analysis by Attom Data Solutions. Continue reading →

Don’t let iBuyers scare you off! 5 strategies for handling the situation

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Change in life and in business is a constant. The only way you can survive is to understand how the industry is changing and navigate based on your insights. Here are five fundamentals to keep in mind as our industry evolves. Continue reading →

Dear Bravo, where are the women on ‘Million Dollar Listing’ — again?

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Women make up 67 percent of the Realtor workforce across the United States, according to the National Association of Realtors. But you’d never know it watching “Million Dollar Listing New York” on Bravo. It’s time for that to change, argues Stribling &… Continue reading →

Zillow’s Zestimate now uses photos when valuing homes

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The update relies on AI neural networks that can judge things like finishes and curb appeal. Continue reading →

Wayfair employees protest, stage walkout over border camp furniture

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Making good on their stated plan, scores of Wayfair employees walked off the job Wednesday to protest their company’s practice of selling supplies for use in immigrant detention camps near the U.S.-Mexico border. Continue reading →

The top 10 challenges facing the real estate industry

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The Counselors of Real Estate, an invitation-only professional organization of 1,100 real estate advisers and other professionals around the world, has revealed its annual list of the 10 top issues facing real estate. Continue reading →

New York real estate board names new president

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John Banks, the five-year president of the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) announced today that he’s retiring to spend more time with his family and pursue philanthropic interests. Jim Whelan, the current executive vice president has been confirm… Continue reading →

Bombshell suit against real estate firms could get even bigger

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Three additional plaintiffs have been added to a lawsuit involving the sharing of commissions between listing and buyer brokers. Continue reading →

Growing cities losing affordable housing at alarming rate: Study

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Released Wednesday, a new study from Freddie Mac finds a striking correlation between population growth and affordable housing. Continue reading →