Housing affordability will influence vote in 2024 presidential race: Poll

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In a new survey released Monday, Redfin revealed more than half of U.S. homeowners and renters “feel negatively” about housing affordability and want a 2024 presidential candidate who can fix it. Continue reading →

Want to avoid AI pitfalls? Think like a compliance officer

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Real estate professionals would be wise to think like regulators and prioritize compliance when evaluating the potential use of AI in their business, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes. Continue reading →

Biden’s relaxed new Freddie, Fannie refi requirements irk title industry

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In a pilot program announced last week, the Biden administration cleared the way for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to let some homeowners refinance mortgages without paying for title insurance. Continue reading →

Case-Shiller is a go-to source for prices — but know these blind spots

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Repeat-sales models have been the gold standard in home-price tracking for decades. Intel examines what they miss, and what some data providers are doing to fill in the gaps. Continue reading →

Brett Miles joins Official as founding agent in NYC

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Miles was most recently affiliated with Compass and brings strong connections in the new development sector to Official. In addition to New York, his team will also begin operating in Miami. Continue reading →

7 ways to create top-of-mind name recognition with no budget

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Coach Darryl Davis’ advice for spring? Get creative with your ideas, get courageous with your prospecting and be consistent in your approach to building and branding. Continue reading →

Negotiating short sales is a crucial skill for real estate agents

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With some areas seeing rising prices and low supply, Clever’s Luke Babich writes, many would-be homeowners are looking into unconventional routes to homeownership, including short sales. Continue reading →

These are the markets where rent growth will be strongest in 2024

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Multifamily investors can thrive even during periods of more moderate growth by understanding their renters, markets and properties, Michael Zaransky writes. Continue reading →

Captivate, connect and convince with compelling presentations

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Applying insights from the “Harvard Business Review” and adapting them to the unique demands of real estate, Nikki Beauchamp writes, you can elevate your presentations from informative to influential. Continue reading →