The essential guide to investment properties

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It’s a huge industry, and one that represents an opportunity for agents. But it’s also a field with quirks, culture, sub-categories and methodologies. Continue reading →

Agent/broker perspective: How to help agents avoid burning out

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In this monthly column, Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical Miami real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic. A successful agent is experiencing career boredom and finding herself in need of some new challenges and inspirati… Continue reading →

Can commercial real estate provide investors a hedge against volatility?

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It’s a strange time to be an investor. We’re in a longtime bull market, but the 2008 financial crisis is still fresh in most investors’ minds. As we continue to ride this bull, we see volatility everywhere, and most markets appear unable to shake it of… Continue reading →

Bombshell lawsuit takes a new turn

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The bombshell lawsuit that could upend the U.S. real estate industry has been amended, adding more plaintiffs and defendants and emphasizing the role commissions play in steering buyers and raising costs for sellers. Continue reading →

Sotheby’s International Realty heads to Qatar

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Sotheby’s International Realty is expanding its Middle East footprint with a new brokerage in Qatar, owned by Alfardan Group, a lifestyle conglomerate with jewelry, hospitality and an automotive divsion.  Continue reading →

1990s portal Realhub says it will relaunch with millions of global listings

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Realhub further claims on its website that it will have 7 million homes listed from 22 countries at the time of the relaunch. Continue reading →

Lesson Learned: You do you, regardless of what people say

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In this weekly column, real estate agents across the nation share stories of the lessons they’ve learned during their time in the industry. This week, co-founder of RETV and Small Town Agents and Hanover, Pennsylvania, agent Colin Cameron. Continue reading →

No agent, no problem? Redefy launches DIY flat-fee listing platform

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Flat-fee real estate brokerage Redefy wants to make it easier for homesellers to list their home without the help of a real estate agent.  Continue reading →

Builder confidence dips slightly but remains solid in June: NAHB

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Builder confidence for newly built single-family homes fell two points to 64 in June, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Home Builders. Continue reading →