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Here’s how much parents are spending to live near the best schools

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According to data from home search portal realtor.com, homebuyers in California, New York and Washington state are spending well above their area’s median sales price to live within a mile of a school with a GreatSchools rating of 8 or higher. Continue reading →

Stevie Ray Vaughan’s childhood home sells for less than $160,000

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A house that just sold for less than $160,000 has a rich history — it’s the childhood home of legendary blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan. Continue reading →

How one Coldwell Banker franchisee is using The Parker Principles to ‘up’ its game

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On the final day of Inman Disconnect in April, the industry’s top executives and leaders came together to create The Parker Principles — a list of 12 actionable principles aimed at making the real estate industry stronger. For Washington-based Coldwell… Continue reading →

Realtors share what they eat and drink to stay energized

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Inman asked members of the real estate community to weigh in on how they plan their meals and snacks on days that are packed with home showings. Continue reading →

Openland launches messaging tool to speed up property construction

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The Y-Combinator-backed startup raised $2.25 million for its platform to make development planning and completion more efficient. Continue reading →

Home values continued to rise in July, but at slower rate: Zillow

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Median home values increased 8 percent year-over-year, to $218,000 in July, but in 20 of the 35 largest markets growth slowed modestly, according to Zillow. Continue reading →