Monthly Archives: August 2021

The best US cities for rental arbitrage in 2021

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Rental arbitrage is when an individual rents a property long-term and then rents it out to someone else short-term. A new report found that less densely packed coastal destination markets are prime locations for arbitrage in 2021. Continue reading →

Pulse: Readers share the biggest issues with listing technology

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From lack of optimization on MLS platforms to difficulties in adopting new tech, here are all the problem areas our readers shared with us this past week. Continue reading →

That’s it, I’m done! How to break up with a client

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Cutting off a client can seem counterintuitive, but certain circumstances can make it seem like the only option. Here are some red flags that may warrant firing a client, and a few ways to go about it. Continue reading →

‘Our office completely burned down’: Agents flee as homes go up in flames

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The Dixie Fire has burned nearly half a million acres in Northern California, and won’t be under control for weeks. The blaze highlights the hotter, more fiery reality facing the western U.S. Continue reading →

1.7M homeowners still in forbearance as protections expire

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Before initiating foreclosures against borrowers who are 120 days behind on their payments, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau expects loan servicers to reach out to borrowers and give them a chance to apply for assistance, such as a loan modific… Continue reading →

First Street Foundation to build property-specific fire risk model

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The model will provide an analysis of how various factors will impact a property’s wildfire risk over the next 30 years, giving property owners better insight into their home’s future risk for wildfire. Continue reading →

Compass dramatically trims losses, sees rocketing revenue in Q2

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The brokerage lost $7 million last quarter, a vast improvement over both the previous quarter and last year. The results earned plaudits from investors. Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading →