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• Bronx Real Estate Investors Now Play The Waiting Game - Bisnow

  28-08-2017 23:54
  Bisnow
  Bronx Real Estate Investors Now Play The Waiting Game
  Bisnow
  The Bronx is no longer a well-kept secret. It has been the fastest-growing borough for real estate investment for more than a year. Now all the early investors who saw the borough's potential need is time. Bruckner Building in the Bronx. Savanna/Hornig ...
  
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• The Ocwen connection: New Residential, Altisource Portfolio Solutions ink REO agreement

  28-08-2017 23:23
  
  Over the last few months, New Residential Investment significantly increased its mortgage servicing rights portfolio through a deal with Ocwen Financial. But that’s not the only new connection between Ocwen and New Residential, as a company that has a close relationship with Ocwen just inked a new deal with New Residential – Altisource Portfolio Solutions.
  
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• Roswell stars in real estate ranking - MyAJC

  28-08-2017 23:21
  MyAJC
  Roswell stars in real estate ranking
  MyAJC
  The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Jim Daugherty took this photo during a spring bike ride near the Chattahoochee River on Martin's Landing, a planned community of 1,030 acres nestled between the north bank of the Chattahoochee River and Holcomb Bridge ...
  
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• 10 Questions With Mark Slade Of Keller Williams Real Estate - Patch.com

  28-08-2017 23:09
  Patch.com
  10 Questions With Mark Slade Of Keller Williams Real Estate
  Patch.com
  Here's how Mark Slade of Keller Williams Real Estate is creating an easier transaction process for home-buyers and sellers. 0. By Olivia Halevy (Patch National Staff) - Updated August 28, 2017 3:57 pm ET. 10 Questions With Mark Slade Of Keller Williams ...
  
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• HUD extends disaster relief to Hurricane Harvey victims

  28-08-2017 23:01
  
  The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced it is extending disaster relief efforts to some homeowners in the Houston area. HUD Secretary Ben Carson urged the nation to put aside its differences and focus all efforts on helping those affected by the hurricane.
  
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• Blair Biehle joins Informative Research as VP of national sales

  28-08-2017 22:56
  
  “We couldn’t be more excited to have Blair join the Informative Research team. He’s an expert in his field and extremely focused on optimizing the work life of each and every one of his clients,” said Patrick Kelly, executive vice president of national sales.
  
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• Nick Bailey Set to Change the Real Estate Conversation

  28-08-2017 22:17
  How the President and CEO of CENTURY 21® plans to strengthen the brand’s voice
  Editor’s Note: Bailey will join a discussion with RISMedia CEO John Featherston and Realogy Franchise Group CEO John Peyton at RISMedia’s CEO Exchange next month on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at the prestigious Harvard Club of New York City. For more information, click here.
  For 20-year industry veteran Nick Bailey, his appointment as president and CEO of Century 21 Real Estate LLC has brought him full
  
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• Smart Marketing and Hands-on Care Set the Stage for Success

  28-08-2017 22:13
  In the following interview, Joe Frazzano, leader of The Frazzano Team with J. Rockcliff REALTORS®, discusses heading up a team, marketing, and strategies for success.
  Years in Real Estate: 29
  Regions Served: Diablo/San Ramon Valley, East Bay, San Francisco, Calif.
  Team Members: Alex Tse, Manel Sousou, Keith McKeown, Shirley Yang and our admin, Teri Matthews
  You have consistently been ranked one of the top REALTORS® in your area. What does it take to achieve this?Joe Frazzano: I have been
  
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• Most Important Features Millennials Want in Their Homes

  28-08-2017 22:10
  Editor’s Note: This was originally published on RISMedia’s blog, Housecall. See what else is cookin’ now at blog.rismedia.com:Show-Stopping Tips for Creating an Outdoor Theater
  Actionable Marketing for REALTORS®: Digital Trends to Watch and Practice
  Great Leadership Begins With Mastering Your Mindset
  There have been a lot of studies, think pieces and discussions trying to figure out millennials. Business owners were skeptical about hiring millennials a few years ago and now
  
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• What to Buy (and Not Buy) in September

  28-08-2017 22:07
  The perfect storm of Labor Day, back-to-school and end-of-summer clearance sales make September ideal for bargain-hunters. From consumer watchdog DealNews.com, here’s the scoop on what’s best to buy in September—and what purchases to put on the back burner:
  Summer Apparel – No surprise here—retailers ranging from big-box outlets to designers blow out summer styles in September. Pro tip: Buy for your family now and stow it for next year.
  Grills/Patio Furniture&n
  
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• Indiana Real Estate Facing Inventory Crunch - WFYI - WFYI

  28-08-2017 22:05
  Indiana Real Estate Facing Inventory Crunch - WFYI
  WFYI
  The latest data from the Indiana Association of Realtors shows the inventory of homes for sale was 13.1 percent lower last month than in July of 2016.and more »
  
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• Indiana Real Estate Facing Inventory Crunch - WFYI

  28-08-2017 22:05
  Indiana Real Estate Facing Inventory Crunch
  WFYI
  Anyone looking to buy a home in Indiana is facing a competitive market with limited options, according to the latest data from the Indiana Association of Realtors. The report shows the inventory of homes for sale was 13.1 percent lower last month than ...and more »
  
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• Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase each donate $1 million for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts

  28-08-2017 22:03
  
  In light of the devastating destruction from Hurricane Harvey, Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase are donating $1 million each to support those affected by the hurricane and the relief efforts. Beyond the initial $1 million donation, both banks also included options for their customers to get involved in relief efforts.
  
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• Chesapeake Real Estate lands first tenant for Port 95 Industrial Park - Baltimore Sun

  28-08-2017 21:24
  Baltimore Sun
  Chesapeake Real Estate lands first tenant for Port 95 Industrial Park
  Baltimore Sun
  Port 95 Industrial Park, near the Port of Baltimore, is scheduled to be completed in October. Port 95 Industrial Park, near the Port of Baltimore, is scheduled to be completed in October. (Handout). Sarah GantzContact ReporterThe Baltimore Sun ...and more »
  
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• First American: Home prices keep rising, though affordability also improved in June

  28-08-2017 20:01
  
  Home prices increased in June to all-new highs, however First American’s index showed affordability still improved. The increase in consumer purchasing power offset the gains in unadjusted home prices in June.
  
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• A Foolish Take: Commercial Real Estate Loans Show Signs of Stress - Motley Fool

  28-08-2017 19:48
  A Foolish Take: Commercial Real Estate Loans Show Signs of Stress
  Motley Fool
  The commercial real estate market has benefited from eight years of expansion since the financial crisis, but there's reason to believe that this run could be coming to an end. Data from Trepp, a company that tracks data on the performance of ...
  
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• Colorado cities named among 'best' real estate markets in the country - The Denver Channel

  28-08-2017 19:05
  Colorado cities named among 'best' real estate markets in the country
  The Denver Channel
  Copyright 2017 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Copyright 2017 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or ...and more »
  
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• Miami's real estate market is rotten, per study - Curbed Miami - Curbed Miami

  28-08-2017 18:57
  Curbed Miami
  Miami's real estate market is rotten, per study - Curbed Miami
  Curbed Miami
  The real estate markets in Miami and Miami Beach fared very poorly in a recently WalletHub study looking at the “Best Real-Estate Markets” of 2017, with both ...
  Report: Miami, Miami Beach Among the Worst Real-Estate Markets in USMiami New Times
  Frisco, McKinney, Allen top nationwide real estate market ranking ...Dallas News (blog)
  Connecticut Cities Rank High on List of Worst Real Estate M
  
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• Miami's real estate market is rotten, per study - Curbed Miami

  28-08-2017 18:57
  Curbed Miami
  Miami's real estate market is rotten, per study
  Curbed Miami
  The real estate markets in Miami and Miami Beach fared very poorly in a recently WalletHub study looking at the “Best Real-Estate Markets” of 2017, with both cities ranking in the bottom 5 percent of the 300 cities analyzed. Miami ranked 60th among 62 ...
  Report: Miami, Miami Beach Among the Worst Real-Estate Markets in USMiami New Times
  Frisco, McKinney, Allen top nationwide real estate market rankingDallas N
  
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• Should SoFi be granted a bank charter? Rep. Waters isn't so sure

  28-08-2017 18:39
  
  As SoFi waits for a decision on its bank charter application, the request is drumming up a lot of criticism. On top of groups already writing letters in opposition to the move, Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif, added her name to the list of people questioning the application. Does this kill SoFi’s chance to ever be a bank?
  
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• Cherry Creek Mortgage chairman resigns after lender begins offering benefits to same-sex couples

  28-08-2017 18:31
  
  The chairman of Cherry Creek Mortgage, the largest mortgage lender in Colorado, resigned late last week after the company began offering health benefits to same-sex couples. Cherry Creek announced late Thursday that it will now offer health benefits to same-sex couples, the same day that the company’s chairman, Wil Armstrong, resigned from the company with immediate effect.
  
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• Nagle handles hot real estate market while helping to lead Richfield Chamber - The Sun Current

  28-08-2017 17:48
  Nagle handles hot real estate market while helping to lead Richfield Chamber
  The Sun Current
  That pregnant moment when a piece of property is about to officially changes hands is happening more and more recently. And with the real estate market as hot as it is in Richfield and surrounding communities, Colleen Nagle has her hands full as the ...
  
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• Both Sides Wrong In Real Estate Vs. Stocks Contest: Financial Advisors' Daily Digest - Seeking Alpha

  28-08-2017 17:42
  Seeking Alpha
  Both Sides Wrong In Real Estate Vs. Stocks Contest: Financial Advisors' Daily Digest
  Seeking Alpha
  Jeff Miller discusses why employment is the most crucial indicator ahead of this week's jobs report. Neuberger Berman offers a snapshot of the current market and goings-on in Washington. Kudos to Rob Marstrand on his critical look at a new research ...
  
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• Black Knight: Home prices hit yet another new high in June

  28-08-2017 17:01
  
  Home prices increased in every state across the U.S. from May to June and overall, the median U.S. home price hit yet another all-new high. Here's a look at Black Knight Financial Services' latest report, which shows the top metros with the largest monthly home price increases.
  
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• Overworked and underpaid: Here are the challenges facing appraisers next year

  28-08-2017 16:00
  
  While most sectors of the mortgage industry managed the increased demand with few hiccups, the appraisal services segment of the industry did not fare as well. The uninterrupted appraisal demand throughout 2016 and into the first quarter of this year led to chronic fatigue that spread throughout the appraiser population, leaving 3 major challenges for the industry to face.
  
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• Report: Rochester among worst real-estate markets in US - Rochester Business Journal

  28-08-2017 15:40
  Report: Rochester among worst real-estate markets in US
  Rochester Business Journal
  Rochester has one of the worst real-estate markets nationwide and the fourth worst midsize market, according to a new report from WalletHub. Using 21 metrics to compare 300 cities across the country, WalletHub ranked Rochester 281st overall and 95th ...
  
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• Report: Miami, Miami Beach Among the Worst Real-Estate Markets in US - Miami New Times

  28-08-2017 15:24
  Miami New Times
  Report: Miami, Miami Beach Among the Worst Real-Estate Markets in US
  Miami New Times
  Despite every headline-grabbing attempt to fuel the tech sector or the finance market, at its condo-flipping heart Miami is still a company town, and the only industry that keeps the lights on is real estate. So any national survey that ranks the Magic ...
  Miami's real estate market is rotten, per studyCurbed Miami
  Frisco, McKinney, Allen top nationwide real estate market rankingDallas News (blo
  
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• The state of real estate in San Juan County - Farmington Daily Times - Farmington Daily Times

  28-08-2017 11:42
  Farmington Daily Times
  The state of real estate in San Juan County - Farmington Daily Times
  Farmington Daily Times
  Real estate signs large and small dot the landscape in Farmington this August. Selective prospective buyers last month shopped from an inventory of more than ...
  Real Estate market warming up | The Northern Daily LeaderThe Northern Daily Leaderall 2 news articles »
  
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• San Juan County real estate inventory remains high in buyer's market - Farmington Daily Times

  28-08-2017 11:42
  Farmington Daily Times
  San Juan County real estate inventory remains high in buyer's market
  Farmington Daily Times
  Real estate signs large and small dot the landscape in Farmington this August. Selective prospective buyers last month shopped from an inventory of more than 660 homes that were on the market. (Photo: Jon Austria/The Daily Times)Buy Photo.
  Real Estate market warming upThe Northern Daily Leaderall 2 news articles »
  
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• 9 signs it's time to quit your real estate career - Inman.com

  28-08-2017 11:39
  9 signs it's time to quit your real estate career
  Inman.com
  If you read Facebook posts from frustrated agents debating whether they should find another job, you'll often see a pile-on of positive advice: Keep going! Don't give up yet! Success will come if you just switch offices, try harder, or buy this new ...
  
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• Opinion: Here's what will make real estate investing great again - MarketWatch

  28-08-2017 11:20
  MarketWatch
  Opinion: Here's what will make real estate investing great again
  MarketWatch
  Profitable enterprises can be poor investments if you pay too much for them. That's exactly what is happening now with publicly traded REITs. This development was forecasted in an article I wrote last February. With assistance from investment firm ...and more »
  
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• Hone your systems to maximize your real estate lead ROI - Inman.com

  28-08-2017 10:11
  Hone your systems to maximize your real estate lead ROI
  Inman.com
  We all know that converting leads to clients is the name of the game. We also know it's not easy. This lead conversion challenge mandates that you develop a well-honed process for handling your leads based on diligently measuring your performance and ...
  
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• 6 tips to save your real estate clients from moving misery - Inman.com

  28-08-2017 10:11
  6 tips to save your real estate clients from moving misery
  Inman.com
  Agents know that moving's one of the biggest headaches and most taxing aspects their clients face. The packing, organizing and consolidating can heap additional stress on an already intense event. This creates a tremendous opportunity for real estate ...
  
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• China's New Capital Controls Expected To Slow Real Estate, But Improve Country's Economic Health - Forbes

  28-08-2017 07:54
  Forbes
  China's New Capital Controls Expected To Slow Real Estate, But Improve Country's Economic Health
  Forbes
  I write about the Chinese economy and financial sector. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. A pedestrian crosses the street in San Gabriel, California on May 17, 2016 past a banner at a construction site project financed by the ...and more »
  
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• China's New Capital Controls Expected To Slow Real Estate, But ... - Forbes

  28-08-2017 07:54
  Forbes
  China's New Capital Controls Expected To Slow Real Estate, But ...
  Forbes
  China's new capital controls on outbound foreign investment may reduce real estate investment in the short run, but may also help to tamp down corporate ...and more »
  
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• Monday Morning Cup of Coffee: Zillow claims Zestimates now more accurate than ever

  28-08-2017 06:01
  
  The real estate industry has long had its issues with the "Zestimate," the property value estimation tool that appears on every listing on Zillow. The difference between a property's Zestimate and the actual market price is often a source of contention. Well, Zillow claims it just made the Zestimate even better. Plus, the impact of Hurricane Harvey seems to be far worse than projected. All that, and more, in your Monday Morning Cup of Coffee.
  
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• Simple Home Fixes to Attract Buyers

  28-08-2017 00:00
  Here are three tips to pass on to clients looking to make quick, effective updates before listing their home.
  
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• REALTORS® Promise to Send Help to Texas

  28-08-2017 00:00
  The REALTOR® Relief Foundation is asking NAR members to donate funds to support victims of Hurricane Harvey. Here’s how to make a...
  
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