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Investors contemplate options amid market shift: The Download

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As investors see local markets and rental prices soften, they’ve started to unload underperforming inventory at a record pace. Continue reading →

Trump looks to South Korea to bring down mortgage rates

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Overseas investors hold about $1.36 trillion in U.S. mortgage debt, with Japan, China, Taiwan and Canada accounting for 61 percent of that total. Continue reading →

South Bay firm 3 Leaf Realty rebrands as RE/MAX AEGIS

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California-based 3 Leaf Realty, Inc. has officially joined the RE/MAX network under a new name, RE/MAX AEGIS, the brokerage announced Friday. Continue reading →

Some markets look vulnerable as home price appreciation cools

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Experts polled by Fannie Mae expect national home prices to keep climbing, but see Austin, Tampa, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Miami and Phoenix as markets most likely to see price declines. Continue reading →

California investigates State Farm’s wildfire insurance handling

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California’s Department of Insurance is taking a closer look at how State Farm General Insurance Company handled claims tied to the Eaton and Palisades wildfires. On Thursday, the Department informed Inman that it has launched an investigation into the… Continue reading →

What top real estate agents do that struggling agents don’t

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The daily habits of top agents allow them to separate themselves from the competition, so they can thrive in any market, Real’s Jimmy Burgess writes. Continue reading →

American woman wins $300K Irish home for price of 2 coffees

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Imelda Collins launched the “Win a House Near Sligo” raffle to give one lucky winner the keys to her “fairytale Irish country home” in County Leitrim, Ireland. Over 150,000 tickets were sold, and in the end, Kathleen Spangler of Chicago emerged as the … Continue reading →

Build the future: What I learned when creating a new flagship office

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CEO and founder Jill Butler offers insights to help you build something that reflects the heart of your company and provides the space for your agents to accomplish big things. Continue reading →

StreetEasy listings fell this week. The portal says FARE isn’t the issue

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The Zillow-owned portal appeared to shed listings Wednesday after the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses Act became law, but a spokesperson insisted daily fluctuations are common. Continue reading →

7 metros where you can snag a luxury home for less than $1M

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Purchasing a luxury home often comes with a hefty price tag, but in some U.S. metros, high-end living can still be surprisingly affordable. Continue reading →