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MLS leaders rising in the ranks of industry’s most powerful

Real Estate News

As organized real estate grapples with game-changing court cases and turmoil at the top, MLS execs are movin’ on up in the 2024 Swanepoel Power 200.

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Equity Angels launches to diversify proptech innovation

Inman

Kenya Burrell-VanWormer, chief growth officer at NEO, and Katherine Winston, founding member and head of marketing at Plunk, have teamed up to build a program that will provide professional mentorship for minority entrepreneurs in proptech.

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Year in Review 2023

DataMaster

2023 has been an eventful year for the appraisal industry. We’ve seen strong headwinds in residential real estate with the Fed’s continued efforts to slow the economy and rein in inflation. T he good news is that there have been positive signals from the Fed regarding interest rates coming down along with other encouraging economic signs as we welcome in the New Year.

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Why NAR may be primed for record membership fall in 2024: Triple-I

Inman

The National Association of Realtors may be on the verge of a bigger membership decline than it's ever seen before — including during the 2008 housing crisis. Intel explores why that is.

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Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Empire Appraisal Group

Martin Luther King, Jr., original name Michael King, Jr., (born January 15, 1929, Atlanta, Georgia , U.S.—died April 4, 1968, Memphis , Tennessee), Baptist minister and social activist who led the civil rights movement in the United States from the mid-1950s until his death by assassination in 1968. His leadership was fundamental to that movement’s success in ending the legal segregation of African Americans in the South and other parts of the United States.

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This franchise may be immune from the commission lawsuits

Inman

As countless copycat suits are filed nationwide, even smaller teams and boutique brokerages have started to become targets. However, one real estate franchise might avoid these lawsuits, and interest has skyrocketed recently.

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Public REITs vs. Private REITS

Inman

A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is a company that owns, operates or finances income-generating real estate. These trusts are designed to allow investors to access real estate markets without directly buying, managing, or financing properties.

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With So Much Uncertainty in the Markets, Here’s How Smart Investors Protect Their Investments

BiggerPockets

Remember the container ship that got wedged in the Suez Canal in March 2021? Within days, hundreds of ships halted. In less than a week, 12% of global trade halted.

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Maximize your investment in AI to power agent productivity in 2024

Inman

Armed with the right tech tools, real estate professionals are empowered to focus on the essential human elements critical for success in real estate today.

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Our Rental Tripled in Value—Here’s How We’re Using a 1031 Exchange To Avoid a Massive Tax Bill

BiggerPockets

Our unit doesn't cash flow as easily as we'd like, but boy, did it appreciate. Now we're facing a new challenge: taxes.

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This MLK Day, it’s time to put people over profits

Inman

Coach Lee Davenport talks to Richard and Leah Rothstein, bestselling authors of "Just Action," about the proactive steps we can take to help legacy residents flourish in the face of gentrification.

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The $120K Investing Mistake YOU Can Avoid on Your Next Home Renovation

BiggerPockets

There are ebbs and flows in every real estate investing journey, but not every home renovation project results in a six-figure loss!

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Why there are grounds for optimism in Vancouver's 2024 mortgage market

Mortgagebroker News

Broker based in the city looking ahead to a strong year in the mortgage space

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How Much Do You NEED to Retire? It’s Less Than You’d Think

BiggerPockets

Everyone tells you you’ll need millions to retire, let alone retire early.

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Could these two tools supercharge your business?

Mortgagebroker News

They could shake up the way the mortgage business is run

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How To Find The Best Local Home Appraiser

AmeriMac

Are you planning to buy or sell a property? One crucial step in the real estate process is getting a home appraisal. But how do you find the best local home appraiser? We will guide you through the process of finding the most qualified appraiser in your area. Understanding the role of a home appraiser, the importance of a home appraisal, and the factors to consider when choosing an appraiser are key to making an informed decision.

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Canadian government considering limiting foreign student visas

Mortgagebroker News

Rising volume of newcomers is 'disconcerting,' says immigration minister

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Navigating Landlord Insurance in Texas: How to Find the Best Policy for Your Rental

Mashvisor

While Texas is one of the best locations to invest in rental properties across the US market, it is also one of the most prone to natural disasters, with property…

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CEBA borrowers advised to consider refinancing options as repayment deadline looms

Mortgagebroker News

January 18 marks the date by which repayment is required

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Investment Success: The Crucial Role of Brokerages for Investors

Listing Spark

Real estate investors face a lot of challenges, even in Texas markets that are showing a strong ROI for flips and sales. Some of the dominant challenges in the recent real estate market are financing or upfront capital requirements, deciding on a liquidation strategy, and dealing with market fluctuations. Many real estate investors who don’t want to pay an agent to represent them deal with even more issues, ranging from lack of access to industry resources to paying for services they don&#

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Non-prime borrowers warned of new maximum interest rate implications

Mortgagebroker News

Lenders are weighing up the impact of new laws

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Haverhill, MA Home Prices Rose in 2023, But More Slowly

Buys Brokers Only LLC

Haverhill single-family home and condominium prices increased in 2023 compared to 2022, but price growth slowed, according to data compiled by the Massachusetts Association of Realtors (MAR).

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What's in store for Canada's housing market this year?

Mortgagebroker News

Co-CEO makes eight predictions about real estate and mortgage outlook

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Supporting real estate investors to address Canada's housing shortage

Mortgagebroker News

Short-term lending through a 'unique lens'

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National home sales see first monthly increase since June

Mortgagebroker News

Is the market about to heat up?