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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 →

8 more bodies found after Surfside condo building demolished

By Lillian Dickerson | July 6, 2021 - 6:26 pm |July 6, 2021 Uncategorized

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The remains of a partially collapsed luxury building in Surfside, Florida, were demolished in a controlled explosion on Sunday night amid concerns over Tropical Storm Elsa. Continue reading →

Long Island man continues 20-year stint in house on just 1 mortgage payment

By Lillian Dickerson | July 6, 2021 - 3:21 pm |July 6, 2021 Uncategorized

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Guramrit Hanspal, who hasn’t made a mortgage payment on his home since 1998, avoided another court confrontation — and eviction — in early July. Continue reading →

Home prices jump a whopping 15.4% in May: CoreLogic

By Veronika Bondarenko | July 6, 2021 - 12:00 pm |July 6, 2021 Uncategorized

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The last time home prices increased by so much was in May 2005, according to the latest CoreLogic Home Price Index report released on Tuesday. Continue reading →

This millennial agent’s listings keep going viral. Here’s why

By Veronika Bondarenko | July 6, 2021 - 9:00 am |July 6, 2021 Uncategorized

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Tampa Bay, Florida, Realtor Philippa Main has become known for her snarky and sarcastic listing descriptions — and against all odds, the unorthodox strategy is working. 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 →

Compass fortifies marketing suite with Video Studio

By Craig C. Rowe | July 1, 2021 - 10:18 pm |July 1, 2021 Uncategorized

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Compass Video Studio is the latest marketing tool for agents of the tech-forward brokerage to leverage for new business and branding. Continue reading →

Spencer Rascoff launches food-forward app with his daughter

By Veronika Bondarenko | June 30, 2021 - 9:25 pm |June 30, 2021 Uncategorized

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A year after cutting ties with Zillow, former CEO Spender Rascoff is launching a food-forward social media app with his daughter, Sophia. Continue reading →

After April slump, pending-home sales rise 8% in May

By Veronika Bondarenko | June 30, 2021 - 2:39 pm |June 30, 2021 Uncategorized

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Pending-home sales are once again on the increase, according to new data from the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →

BeachesMLS becomes latest to upgrade to Remine Pro

By Craig C. Rowe | June 30, 2021 - 9:00 am |June 30, 2021 Uncategorized

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The more modern user experience includes an enhanced search portal that incorporates public data feeds to augment what users can learn about a listing and its owners. Continue reading →