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Impacts of Student Loan Debt on Homebuying Uncovered at Realtor® Policy Forum

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Top experts from the housing and higher-education fields joined policy thought leaders from the National Association of Realtors® on Wednesday to discuss the current student loan debt crisis and how it affects the economy, housing market, and debt holders.
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HomeJab Study Says Video Tops 3D Interactive Tours

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A new study released today by HomeJab found that while immersive 3D interactive tours are soaring in popularity, video tours remain more popular among real estate agents. More than a third – 36 percent – said they preferred video tours versus 21
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Expo Walk in Los Angeles Wins Best Design of a Multi-Family Community – For...

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KTGY, a leading full-service architecture, branding, interior and planning firm focused on residential, retail, hospitality and mixed-use developments, today announced that KTGY's excellence in residential design and planning has been recognized

CONSUMER ALERT: DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND DIVISION OF CONSUMER PROTECTION ALERTS NEW YORKERS ABOUT...

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The New York State Department of State and the Division of Consumer Protection today alerted consumers about real estate and rental scams, in which scammers work to steal prospective tenants’ money when they are looking to rent a home or an apartment. Rental scams are executed by criminals in a variety of ways, but the goal is the same: bilk potential tenants out of as much money as possible.
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September New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Decreased 16.2 Percent

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The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for September 2021 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases decreased 16.2 percent compared from a year ago. Compared to August 2021

Atlanta REALTORS® Releases September 2021 Statistics on Housing Market

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Atlanta REALTORS® Association (ARA), the largest association of its kind in Georgia, released its September 2021 Market Brief on residential housing statistics for 11 area counties in metropolitan Atlanta. The Market Brief, compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS), provides the only regionally-focused synopsis of monthly sales and home prices for single-family residential properties

Councilman Rodriguez and NYC Parks Hold A Ceremonial Groundbreaking For The Reconstruction of The...

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Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 20th, Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez will be joining New York City Parks Department Commissioner Gabrielle Fialkoff as they hold a ceremonial groundbreaking for the reconstruction of the Anne Loftus Playground in Fort Tryon Park. Council Member Rodriguez was able to secure $4.2 million for the reconstruction of the playground which will help remodel the playground into a safer and more enjoyable place for all Northern Manhattan children.

The Effects of Mortgage Rates on Real Estate

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Have you ever wondered what the relationship is between mortgage rates and real estate? It’s complicated, but understanding it can help you plan for how your home will perform in the future based on current market conditions
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Single-Family Starts Flat in September

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Single-family housing production held steady in September as strong demand helped to offset ongoing building material supply chain disruptions. Meanwhile, declines in multifamily production helped to push overall housing starts in September down 1.6% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.56 million
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National Park Concessions Impact Appraised Value: The Appraisal Journal

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The National Park Service's concession program and its various attempts to compensate concessioners for the value of physical improvements put in place during the tenure of a concession contract can impact valuation, according to an article published
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Hanley Investment Group Arranges Sale of Single-Tenant Planet Fitness in Indiana for $2.4 Million

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Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, a nationally recognized real estate brokerage and advisory firm specializing in the sale of retail properties, announced today that the firm

Best Apps for Real Estate Agents in 2021

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While the profession of real estate agent is quite popular, and the demand for real estate is extremely high, regardless of the COVID-19, a realtor's workflow is rapidly changing.

STEM GLOBAL ACTION AFFILIATE EMBARKS ON CREATING HISTORIC STEM EDUCATION DISTRICT IN NEW ORLEANS

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STEM NOLA, an affiliate of STEM Global Action (SGA), is creating an expansive STEM District in New Orleans East in the first phase of a $100 million development project reviving an abandoned 227-acre site that once housed Six Flags and Jazzland. It is an unprecedented effort to expand science, technology, education and math (STEM) education for children and adults from under-resourced communities.

Eight Areas To Consider When Putting A Home Up For Sale

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People are always watching shows that show others flipping houses, but they do not always cover the priorities of what is needed to make the house sell. There are some key areas that may not be pretty, but will be checked and rechecked by everyone looking to buy. Here are some ideas on how to handle making sure that these areas are ready when the first person comes through the door.
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Buying a new house to live in, what are the pre-requisites?

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Buying a new home is not an easy task and you have to prepare yourself with lots of things before you start the procedure. It is a highly capital-intensive task and any little mistake could make you get to fall into big trouble. It almost requires the entire hard-earned money of your life.
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JBGoodwin offers new iBuyer and Power Buyer programs by zavvie

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Unaware of all the possible paths available today to sell their home, sellers now more than ever need professional guidance around which direction to take, according to JBGoodwin REALTORS. With low inventory continuing to drive up home

Earn Your Real Estate License to Start a Flexible and Lucrative Career!

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If you love working with people, having a flexible work schedule, and unlimited income potential, then you may find that a career as a real estate agent is perfect for you!
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Development Initiative to Increase the Development Capacity of Developers of Color Across the San...

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Innovative Program Provides Critical Training to Help Developers of Color Overcome Systemic Issues and Spearhead Affordable Real Estate Projects
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Second Century Ventures Selects 10 Tech Companies for 2022 REACH Canada Program

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Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors®, announced Thursday the 10 companies selected for its 2022 REACH Canada program. These firms operate within a diverse range of market segments
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How to Know It’s Time to Sell Your House

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Purchasing a house is one of the most significant decisions you might ever make in life, but selling it can be equally as momentous. Sometimes, a unique set of circumstances requires you to part with it, even if you’re not quite ready to. If you’re having a hard time knowing that now is the right time

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Existing-Home Sales Descended 4.3% in March

Existing-home sales slipped in March, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Among the four major U.S. regions, sales slid in the Midwest, South and West, but rose in the Northeast for the first time since November 2023. Year-over-year

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