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Quakes, floods and fires: These are the 10 riskiest counties in the US
To identify the riskiest places in the country, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has ranked over 3,000 counties for risk of natural disasters.
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‘Game of Thrones’ actress Emilia Clarke sells LA home at a loss
The 34-year-old English actress purchased the home in 2016 for $4.64 million and recently sold it for $4.4 million.
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Former Compass agent sues firm over contract ‘bait-and-switch’
The lawsuit, filed in California by agent J. Gregory Maffei, allows a glimpse into the kind of contracts the company offers agents, which have drawn the ire of many in the industry.
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5 ways agents can take advantage of the off-season
Most agents dread the off-season, but savvy agents see it as an opportunity. Use the winter months to make a plan, build relationships and research trends that will ultimately make you useful to your...
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Stalling on your 2021 business plan? 3 crucial components to think about
It's never too late to start, tweak or revisit your business plan. In fact, the beginning of a new year is a good time to think about your goals for 2021. When writing them down, consider these tips.
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Pulse: Readers share their biggest challenges of 2020
Before we leave 2020 completely behind, this week, our readers share the toughest obstacles they had to overcome last year. From adapting to new tech to keeping agents engaged, here are all the...
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10 factors buyers need to weigh before moving to the suburbs
The pandemic has accelerated the move from cities to suburbs — and it's easy to see why. Living in the suburbs has its perks, but there are downsides, too. Here are a few pros and cons your clients...
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Fast home price growth could fuel affordability crisis: CoreLogic
Nationwide home prices grew by 8.2 percent in November 2020, jumping by 1.1 percent from October to November alone, according to CoreLogic.
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Pricey cities see ‘astounding’ rent drops as 2021 begins
A flood of people leaving pricey places like New York and Boston have sent rents in those cities plummeting, while rents in traditionally more affordable areas have climbed.
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CoStar Group buys houses.com URL
The company, which has signaled a move into residential real estate in recent months, plans to develop a national marketplace for agents.
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The home value gap between races is narrowing — slowly: Zillow
Although Black and Latinx home values are still lower overall, new data from Zillow shows the gap between these groups has decreased by about 4 percent since the Great Recession.
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‘Cancel rent’ activist eyed for NYC planning commission: Report
Advocating on behalf of landlords, the Real Estate Board of New York, the state's dominant real estate trade group, called Cea Weaver's potential nomination "unfortunate."
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Strong Airbnb debut leaves analysts wary of future stock growth
Only one-third of more than 20 analysts who put out reports on Airbnb at the beginning of 2021 expect the stock to see gains from its current valuation.
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How to ensure your investment property is winter-ready
Winter weather poses some serious safety issues. Here's what property owners need to know about snow removal, de-icing, and protecting their residents.
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Rent payments were down every month during the pandemic
A new report from Rentec shows that by the end of 2020, the number of rental payments landlords received was down 24 percent compared to March.
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Mortgage affordability falls in 51 of 100 largest cities
A new Point2 report also found that home prices rose faster than wages in most of the biggest markets.
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New nonprofit aims to help Black Portland homeowners
Taking Ownership PDX has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars, which it is using to help Black homeowners do maintenance and stay in their houses.
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The top 10 most and least popular metros for millennial homebuyers
Those born between 1981 and 1996 made up the majority of potential buyers in 43 out of the 50 largest markets.
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In a red-hot seller’s market, is staging even worth it?
Staging often plays a critical role in helping sellers achieve the highest possible price for their property. However, if you are in a fast-paced seller's market, should sellers even bother with staging?
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Beverly Hills agent Neyshia Go shares her journey to the top
Sotheby's International Realty's latest star agent shares how she climbed her way to the top of Los Angeles' luxury market and her plans for 2021.
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