Author Archives: Libertina Brandt

A buyer-friendly market may soon be in reach, new data suggests

By Libertina Brandt | July 8, 2021 - 5:05 pm |July 8, 2021 Uncategorized

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The fall could bring cooling prices and more inventory, according to a new report from realtor.com released Thursday. Continue reading →

Co-ops in Westchester County now have to explain why they reject buyers. Will NYC be next?

By Libertina Brandt | July 7, 2021 - 4:47 pm |July 7, 2021 Uncategorized

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Boards in Westchester County now have to notify the county Human Rights Commission about rejections and the reasonings for them. Continue reading →

The risks of taking out cash against a home in today’s market

By Libertina Brandt | July 6, 2021 - 6:41 pm |July 6, 2021 Uncategorized

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Rising home equity has increased demand in the cash-out refinance market. But taking out cash against a home isn’t always the smartest idea. Continue reading →

Changing work-from-home rules are rattling buyers — and their agents

By Libertina Brandt | July 6, 2021 - 9:00 am |July 6, 2021 Uncategorized

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Some homebuyers are being called back to the office earlier than expected, and it’s forcing them to drop out of deals and list the homes they just moved into, agents told Inman. Continue reading →

Urban Land Institute to launch real estate program for college students

By Libertina Brandt | July 2, 2021 - 6:51 pm |July 2, 2021 Uncategorized

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The new educational program aims to attract students interested in pursuing a career in real estate. Continue reading →

The 3 biggest mistakes I made as a new agent

By Libertina Brandt | July 1, 2021 - 4:54 pm |July 1, 2021 Uncategorized

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In an interview with Inman, Jonathan Spears, founder of the Spears Group, reflects on the three biggest mistakes he made as a new agent. Continue reading →

3 books every beginner real estate agent should read

By Libertina Brandt | July 1, 2021 - 9:00 am |July 1, 2021 Uncategorized

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There’s an abundance of content new agents can choose from. To help, Jonathan Spears, a top agent in Florida, gave Inman his top three must-read books. Continue reading →

Homeownership gap between white and Black Americans is widening

By Libertina Brandt | June 30, 2021 - 4:35 pm |June 30, 2021 Uncategorized

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In the first quarter of 2021, the homeownership rate among Black Americans was 45.1 percent compared to 73.8 percent among white Americans. Continue reading →

A 29-year-old agent just surpassed $1B in career sales. Here’s how

By Libertina Brandt | June 30, 2021 - 9:00 am |June 30, 2021 Uncategorized

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Jonathan Spears began his career in real estate as an assistant at a foreclosure firm and now leads one of Northwest Florida’s most successful teams. Continue reading →

Property management startup Home365 secures $16.3M round

By Libertina Brandt | June 29, 2021 - 3:09 pm |June 29, 2021 Uncategorized

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Based in the Bay Area, Home365, a full-service management startup for property owners, boasts offices in 14 major U.S. metros. Continue reading →