iBuyers are fueling Wall Street’s rental takeover

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Homebuying startups that offer quick sales to antsy sellers are fueling the steady incursion of mammoth investors into the single-family rental market. Continue reading →

Why Zillow, Realtors and foreign investors are moving to Canada

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For years, Canada has been improving its position on the global stage — and for years, nobody noticed. But now, Zillow is moving in, investors are making moves because of the strong economy and the Realtor population is increasing. Here’s why. Continue reading →

Compass is launching its own credit card for agents

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Compass Chief Growth Officer Robert Lehman unveiled the card during the company’s bi-annual retreat, which was held downtown Los Angeles’ opulent Orpheum Theatre. Lehman described the program, dubbed Compass Card, as “one card, one solution for all you… Continue reading →

Are the interest rate hikes almost done? Investors think so

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Comments made by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell seem to have investors convinced that the Fed is getting close to finished with its recent cycle of benchmark interest-rate hikes. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 617 points today, 2.5 … Continue reading →

What to Consider When Selecting New Tech for an Aging Loved One

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(Editor’s note: This content is provided by LifeShare Technologies, a Next Avenue sponsor.) Much is written about retiring baby boomers and the technology available to help this group age and thrive in their preferred settings. But what about the boome… Continue reading →

Artifakt Digital wants to show agents a better way to get online leads

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Artifakt Digital is a creative marketing and website development firm for real estate agents. The Toronto, Ontario-based marketing agency has more than 120 real estate clients and an average project cost of $25,000. According to the company’s CEO, Andr… Continue reading →

Better Homes and Gardens expands into Texas, Arkansas

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Right off the heels of its expansion into central New Jersey earlier this month, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate announced its latest extension partnership, this time in Texarkana, Texas. Continue reading →

National flood insurance program set to expire Friday

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The deadline to extend the National Flood Insurance Program expires Friday, meaning House and Senate have two days during the lame duck session to ensure homeowners will have protection. Continue reading →