Appeals court knocks down $4M verdict against Zillow

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An appeals court has overturned a lower court’s ruling that Zillow Group willfully infringed on photos belonging to photography firm VHT and sent the case back to a lower court. Continue reading →

Coldwell Banker wants to embolden female executives

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Women account for 63 percent of all Realtors yet more men lead companies as a broker-owner or selling manager, according to NAR. Continue reading →

Tax Tips for People 65+ and Family Caregivers

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If you’re trying to figure out how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the sweeping tax law that took effect in 2018, has changed deductions for people 65 and older and family caregivers, you’re not alone. The 2019 tax season brings several changes that affect … Continue reading →

My Bank Wanted to Charge $504 in Fees: Here’s What I Did

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I recently returned from vacation to find two baffling letters from my bank, which I’ll call Goliath Global Bank. For reasons the bank chose not to disclose, I was informed that it was converting my savings and checking accounts in ways where I’d now b… Continue reading →

How to Cope With Post-Cancer Fear

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You get cancer. You get it fixed. After treatment ends, you get something new: a black cloud that can follow you around for decades. Is this normal? “There is no ‘normal’ end date for fears after a brush with cancer,” says Dr. Lidia Schapira, medical d… Continue reading →

What Is the Poet’s Role in Society Today?

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Perhaps it is fitting that the declaration was made in Paris, a city that has been honored by poets for centuries. In 1999, during its 30th General Conference, UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) proclaimed that Wo… Continue reading →

Are real estate agents obsolete?

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Many consumers don’t trust real estate agents and will always be on the hunt for ways to buy and sell without our help. If we don’t seize every opportunity we have to effectively communicate our value, we will become obsolete — and in the eyes of some,… Continue reading →

Should your brokerage open a property management division?

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Property management can be labor intensive, a legal minefield and seem like more trouble than it is worth. But with proper staffing and systems in place, property management can add another stream of income to your business — and set you apart from you… Continue reading →

3 expert ways agents use public data to provide value

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The public’s lack of expertise with regard to data interpretation is an opportunity point that real estate professionals have to embrace. Here are three strengths that real estate agents bring to the table when reviewing public data — and why consumers… Continue reading →