Monthly Archives: April 2022

Is the pandemic over, or isn’t it?

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Is the pandemic over? Teresa Boardman explores her feelings about masks, the economy, in-person meetings and the lasting heartache around COVID-19. Continue reading →

How thick is your skin? 5 challenges newbies need to deal with today

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New agents face a variety of challenges when starting out, according to The Agency’s Santiago Arana, but they can be overcome using simple methods to build your network and increase your skills. Here’s how to break through as a newbie. Continue reading →

Agents are more important than ever. Here’s why

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It’s a tough world out there for real estate agents. Jay Thompson urges agents to boost their self-confidence and effectively communicate their unique value proposition. Continue reading →

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NYC gets 2 new execs

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Steven James, who will serve as CEO, and Brad Loe, who has been tapped as executive vice president, director of sales, will focus on New York City. Continue reading →

How much has the industry changed for LGBTQ agents? Not much

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Despite the boom in brokerage-created diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to solve these issues, the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance said the day-to-day experiences of their members have barely changed. Continue reading →

How Twitter fought Elon Musk with a real estate investment strategy

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The social network briefly turned to a poison pill to fight off the world’s richest man. And as it turns out, poison pills have a long history in the real estate industry. Continue reading →

Home prices soared 20% annually in February. Analysts say we’ve peaked

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Home prices in February grew at the third-fastest annual pace in 35 years. Since then, experts have observed early signs of a cooling market. Continue reading →

The average Canadian home now costs double what it does in the US

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Between 2020 and 2022 Canadian home prices have surged 30 percent — an increase described as “nothing short of stunning” by economist Robert Hogue in a report for the Royal Bank of Canada. Continue reading →