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What other agents are highlighting (and hiding) in listing photos

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Using fancy computer techniques, researchers analyzed more than 14,000 photos of homes for sale. From bedrooms to decks, here are the most popular features. Continue reading →

Industry vet Melissa Kwan’s latest company to power REACH class

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Melissa Kwan launched eWebinar in 2019, demonstrating remarkable prescience prior to a pandemic that would push so much of the industry into online business. Continue reading →

Gen Z flunks homeownership test — but other age groups not far behind

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Fewer members of Generation Z said they were “handy” than older groups did in a recent poll, with Generation X tallying the highest scores in a survey of 1,049 people conducted by CraftJack. Continue reading →

Home affordability hits 15-year low, passing ‘inflection point’ for buyers

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An increasingly unaffordable home market is affecting homebuyer decisions and altering forecasts for price growth in the months to come, according to a new forecast by Zillow. Continue reading →

Climate-induced relocation inspires natural risk resource, AreaHub

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The company offers a wide array of free reports, data and bonafide research on every way the outside world can impact a relocation decision. It can also benefit agents looking to help clients. Continue reading →

The seller’s iron grip loosens as bidding wars ease, price cuts rise

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The slowing demand for homes is affecting the balance of power between buyers and sellers, according to two new reports from Redfin. Continue reading →

Americans know more about Kim Kardashian than homebuying

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Nearly 90 percent of Americans know how many children Kim Kardashian has, but fewer than 33 percent know how to get pre-approved for a mortgage, according to a new survey from Zillow. Continue reading →

iBuyer survey: Sellers will take $45,400 less to avoid traditional sale

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Clever uncovered that 65 percent of homeowners asked, would consider selling their home to an iBuyer. Continue reading →

EXp hires new execs including former Remine CEO, cofounder

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The virtual brokerage is bringing on Shoeb Ansari to serve as chief information officer, as well as former Remine CEO Leo Pareja to oversee affiliated services. Continue reading →

One-click is all it takes for Luxury Presence’s new website product

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Customers of Luxury Presence can select from a number of single-property site templates that will reflect their current design and brand. Continue reading →