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The ‘double-edged sword’ of dual licensing

Housing Wire

An originator since 1999, Read got his real estate license in 2014 and opened up his real estate brokerage in 2019. Having to be somebody’s confidant, go to open houses and advise on the real estate part would be ”tough,” he said. Working as both an LO and agent was a way to better serve his clients, he said.

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Can 3-D printed homes help solve the housing crisis?

Housing Wire

Back in 2014, Joseph Gyorko of the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business and Raven Molloy of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors released the paper , “Regulation and Housing Supply.”. Remember those five factors Khater of Freddie Mac identified that can slow down or stop homebuilding?

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Hit list: Inside CoStar’s all-out war against Zillow

Housing Wire

The information they gathered from taking pictures of buildings and developing relationships with commercial real estate agents led to a role in facilitating transactions, Florance said. CoStar began pivoting toward the residential market in 2014, when it paid $585 million to buy Apartments.com, which lists apartments for rent.

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Guide to EaDo / East Downtown Townhomes

Houston Properties

Home to some of the best townhomes in the Inner Loop, EaDo is also one of Houston’s most exciting neighborhoods thanks to great access to downtown and fantastic new development projects. East Downtown (EaDo) is a rapidly developing neighborhood adjacent to Downtown Houston. – 2014: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams Memorial.

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Guide To Caceres Houston Homes For Sale

Houston Properties

The Caceres development started with the acquisition of approximately eight acres of land north of Memorial Drive and south of Feagan St. Multiple builders have been involved in the project, including Rohe & Wright Builders, Yancy Hausman, Black Diamond, and Cunningham Building & Development. lower risk for mistakes.

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Houston Heights Townhomes For Sale

Houston Properties

Due to continuous development, homes in Houston Heights have undergone significant property appreciation and development over the past decade. Many developers have purchased lots in Houston Heights and begun construction on new townhomes. – 2014: America’s Best Real Estate Agents, RealTrends.com. Sarah Harris.

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Boulevard Oaks Houston Neighborhood Maps

Houston Properties

Boulevard Oaks development began in the 1920s to early 1930s. In 1924, West Edgemont started development, followed by West Ormond Place, Chevy Chase, and Vassar Place. From 1930 to 1940, real estate developers began developing other nearby subdivisions. – 2014: America’s Best Real Estate Agents, RealTrends.com.