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New listing volumes plunge 50-75% across the globe

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As the pandemic and associated effect on the real estate market spreads, one of the best leading indicators of a decline in transaction volumes — new listings — has dropped an average of 63 percent in the earliest hit markets. Continue reading →

Making sense of the headlines: Is the jumbo mortgage market collapsing?

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Looking for a little clarity on this week’s economic and housing news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner talks through the volatility of the jumbo mortgage market and what it means. Continue reading →

Is real estate essential to life? Yes, but not right now

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Although real estate is an indispensable part of the American economy and people’s lives, are the services provided by agents essential to survival? This might be a matter of want versus need. Continue reading →

Agent Icon makes social media imagery a no-brainer

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The on-demand marketing content provider debuted at Startup Alley two years ago, and at ICNY20, it revealed its newest feature, a slick, text-based social media content service that delivers, usually in minutes. Continue reading →

Let’s officially cancel April Fools’ Day

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You may think it’s absurd to call for an April Fools’ moratorium. Nothing about this situation is funny, and now is not the time. With the level of misinformation out there, why in the world would we want to dedicate a day to perpetuating bad informati… Continue reading →

How can women today be effective leaders?

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As Women’s History Month draws to a close, the NDILC came up with a list of 10 principles companies and individuals can implement to help women become more effective leaders, in today’s challenging environment and into the future. Continue reading →

Is real estate ‘essential’? That’s open to debate

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A job — any job that pays the bills — is essential to our financial health. But should the real estate business be considered “life-sustaining”? And is the risk worth the reward? A Pennsylvania-based broker weighs in on the matter. Continue reading →

Making sense of the headlines: How will the housing market fare?

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Looking for a little clarity on this week’s economic and housing news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner shares why the housing market is poised for a healthy rebound. Continue reading →

Real estate leaders reveal their vulnerabilities

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At this time, many of us are more willing to be vulnerable — letting our guard down is actually helping us get through this. Continue reading →