Author Archives: Ben Verde

Home price growth accelerated in November alongside high rates

By Ben Verde | January 30, 2024 - 4:54 pm |January 30, 2024 Uncategorized

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Home prices increased 5.1 percent between November 2022 and November 2023, despite falling 0.2 percent from October. Continue reading →

Corcoran hires Scott Mitchelson as SVP of global development

By Ben Verde | January 29, 2024 - 9:20 pm |January 29, 2024 Uncategorized

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Mitchelson will work with the Corcoran Affiliate Network’s sales team to lead strategic growth through the addition of new Corcoran affiliates. Continue reading →

Once China’s biggest developer, Evergrande ordered to liquidate

By Ben Verde | January 29, 2024 - 5:50 pm |January 29, 2024 Uncategorized

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The developer was once considered too big to fail, but it over-borrowed and was hurt by China’s weakening property market. Continue reading →

AirDNA projects a strong 2024 for STRs after bumpy 2023

By Ben Verde | January 26, 2024 - 9:03 pm |January 26, 2024 Uncategorized

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Based on early data from its Market Review, 2024 is already looking to be a promising year for vacation rentals after a frustrating 2023. Continue reading →

The four things CORE CEO Shaun Osher starts every year with

By Ben Verde | January 25, 2024 - 9:50 pm |January 25, 2024 Uncategorized

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The founder of CORE has four things he does at the onset of every year, which he shared with attendees at Inman Connect New York. Continue reading →

Team leaders on recruitment and retention in 2024

By Ben Verde | January 25, 2024 - 4:15 pm |January 25, 2024 Uncategorized

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In the post-pandemic real estate market, well-established team leaders are focused on nurturing talented early-career agents instead of more established earners. Continue reading →

Why an authentic personal brand is more important than ever in 2024

By Ben Verde | January 24, 2024 - 4:57 pm |January 24, 2024 Uncategorized

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Douglas Elliman’s McKenzie Ryan joined Amie Quirarte of Tahoe Luxury Properties and Jas Takhar of REC Canada at ICNY on Tuesday to share why branding extends into every aspect of life. Continue reading →

Don’t sacrifice humanity for convenience in marketing

By Ben Verde | January 23, 2024 - 7:27 pm |January 23, 2024 Uncategorized

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“What people want more than anything is not an automated response,” Gisele Ugarte said during Day One of Inman Connect New York. Continue reading →

Virginia landlord arrested for racial discrimination, rampant fraud

By Ben Verde | January 22, 2024 - 10:41 pm |January 22, 2024 Uncategorized

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David Merryman is accused by federal prosecutors of subjecting his Black tenants to violence and racist slurs. Continue reading →

NYC has approved 22% of STR applications under new law

By Ben Verde | January 22, 2024 - 8:40 pm |January 22, 2024 Uncategorized

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Nearly five months after new regulations took effect, NYC has ruled on 90 percent of applications from would-be short term rental hosts. Continue reading →