Saturday 30 July 2016

Realty startup Knock launches — with seller guarantees

Realty startup Knock launches — with seller guarantees

Realty startup Knock launches -- with seller guarantees | Inman

Consumers request a price guarantee, and Knock makes an offer



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Realtor.com operator and REA Group launch global property network

Realtor.com operator and REA Group launch global property network

News Corp. launches 'world's largest' property network | Inman

Realtor.com-operator Move and REA Group have launched what their parent company says is the "world's largest source of global property listings."



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Good news: Realtors can now access the Closing Disclosure, says CFPB

Good news: Realtors can now access the Closing Disclosure, says CFPB

Good news: Realtors can now access the Closing Disclosure, says CFPB | Inman

A letter that NAR sent in June seems to have been heeded



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Zillow Mortgages report a week of unchanged national rates

Zillow Mortgages report a week of unchanged national rates

Zillow Mortgages: week of unchanged rates but expect volatility | Inman

Remaining unchanged from the previous week, the 30-year fixed rate mortgage was reported at 3.32 percent



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Why Robert Reffkin’s mother is coming to work at Compass

Why Robert Reffkin’s mother is coming to work at Compass

Why Robert Reffkin's mother is coming to work at Compass | Inman

Compass co-founder and his mother talk about what they are trying to achieve in real estate



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Heymarket personalizes broadcast texting for mobile-savvy agents

Heymarket personalizes broadcast texting for mobile-savvy agents

Think texting isn't personal? It can be with this app | Inman

Heymarket offers text message templates, streamlined group chats and exportable conversations to keep track of a deal's communication from start to finish.



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Daily market update: July 29, 2016

Daily market update: July 29, 2016

Daily market update: July 29, 2016 | Inman

We'll add more market news briefs throughout the day. Check back to read the latest.



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Condo sales on the rise in major Texas metros, report says

Condo sales on the rise in major Texas metros, report says

Texas condo and townhome sales seeing different trends | Inman

Condo sales increased by double digits during the first half of 2016 in three of four Texas metros



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Friday 29 July 2016

Luxury listing: colonial escape in Great Falls

Luxury listing: colonial escape in Great Falls

Luxury listing: colonial escape in Great Falls | Inman

Enjoy many leather-bound books and rich mahogany in a private library



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National home prices hit peak while cash buyers decline, report says

National home prices hit peak while cash buyers decline, report says

Median US home price hits historical peak | Inman

ATTOM Data Solutions, formerly RealtyTrac, reports the U.S. property median value at $231,000 - higher than in 2005



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Special Report: Do Realtor associations offer more than just a bill?

Special Report: Do Realtor associations offer more than just a bill?

Special Report: Do Realtor associations offer more than just a bill? | Inman

Survey: Vast majority of members do not feel membership is a choice



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Upstream launches website, pledges unity with MLSs

Upstream launches website, pledges unity with MLSs

Upstream launches website, pledges unity with MLSs | Inman

Upstream launches website, expresses unity with MLSs



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Feeling stalled? Reset your rudder in real estate and life

Feeling stalled? Reset your rudder in real estate and life

Feeling stalled? Reset your rudder in real estate and life | Inman

Real estate agents, do you feel like your engines in life have stalled? Here are four surefire ways to reset your rudder and prioritize your life.



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Lessons learned when it takes a village to close a deal

Lessons learned when it takes a village to close a deal

Lessons learned when it takes a village to close a deal | Inman

Earlier this month, a group of about 12 real estate professionals and clients recently met on the outdoor patio of a Danville, California, restaurant on a sunny, warm evening for cocktails and appetizers. They were meeting to celebrate the culmination of a series of deals -- which nearly didn't happen a number of times over.



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Average selling time drops in many major metros, Zillow says

Average selling time drops in many major metros, Zillow says

Homes selling fastest since 2010, report says | Inman

Six years ago, homes took an average 10 months to sell



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How mobile technology can help loan officers drive leads to agents

How mobile technology can help loan officers drive leads to agents

How mobile technology can help loan officers drive leads to agents | Inman

Loan officer Kevin Blair is using curbside mobile technology to drive business to real estate agents. Learn more about the mutually beneficial relationship.



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Daily market update: July 28, 2016

Daily market update: July 28, 2016

Daily market update: July 28, 2016 | Inman

We'll add more market news briefs throughout the day. Check back to read the latest.



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Thursday 28 July 2016

Black Knight Miami home price index for May 2016

Black Knight Miami home price index for May 2016

Pulse check: How the Miami housing market measures up | Inman

Black Knight Financial Services released its May 2016 home price index data for Miami, based on summarized sales data -- here's how the metro measured up.



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How’s foreclosure recovery looking — and where are the pain points?

How’s foreclosure recovery looking — and where are the pain points?

How's foreclosure recovery looking -- and where are the pain points? | Inman

A new government report identifies five requirements for adequate foreclosure recovery



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Pending home sales inch upward, strained by supply

Pending home sales inch upward, strained by supply

Pending home sales inch upward, strained by supply | Inman

In June, NAR's Pending Home Sales Index got a boost in the Northeast and Midwest, but activity in these regions was countered by low inventory elsewhere.



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Podcast: How one part-time agent grew his business from 10 to 60 sales a year

Podcast: How one part-time agent grew his business from 10 to 60 sales a year

Podcast: How one part-time agent grew his business from 10 to 60 sales a year | Inman

Read about real estate agent Thomas Curtiss, who started out part-time, but after the recession,went full time to take care of his family.



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Black Knight LA home price index for May 2016

Black Knight LA home price index for May 2016

Pulse check: How the LA housing market measures up | Inman

Black Knight Financial Services released its May 2016 home price index data for Los Angeles, based on summarized sales data -- here's how the metro measured up.



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Black Knight Chicago home price index for May 2016

Black Knight Chicago home price index for May 2016

Pulse check: How the Chicago housing market measures up | Inman

Black Knight Financial Services released its May 2016 home price index data for Chicago, based on summarized sales data -- here's how the metro measured up.



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Sharing content can be a win-win for everyone

Sharing content can be a win-win for everyone

Sharing content can be a win-win for everyone | Inman

In this weekly podcast, Homesnap digs into the benefits of sharing



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Wednesday 27 July 2016

Fidelity National Financial, Inc. to acquire Commissions, Inc.

Fidelity National Financial, Inc. to acquire Commissions, Inc.

Fidelity National Financial, Inc. to acquire Commissions, Inc. | Inman

Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed



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Black Knight: Q2 foreclosure starts reach 16-year low

Black Knight: Q2 foreclosure starts reach 16-year low

First-time foreclosure starts reach 16-year low | Inman

Black Knight Financial Services released its First Look report for the second quarter of June 2016.



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S&P/Case-Shiller: Flattened home price growth suggests market cooldown

S&P/Case-Shiller: Flattened home price growth suggests market cooldown

Flattened home price growth suggests market cooldown | Inman

According to the Dow Jones S&P/Case-Shiller National Home Price Index released today, May 2016 marks 49 consecutive months of positive home price gains.



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June residential sales jumped 25% from 2015, says Census Bureau/HUD

June residential sales jumped 25% from 2015, says Census Bureau/HUD

June new residential sales jumped 25% from 2015 | Inman

The new home sales in June 2016 reached a number not seen since February 2008, according to HUD and the U.S. Census Bureau's latest data.



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How to make your first real estate sale

How to make your first real estate sale

How to make your first real estate sale | Inman

Learn the six ingredients it takes to make a real estate deal, and if you are a brand new real estate agent, use these tips to make your first deal.



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LA luxury home sales continue to climb

LA luxury home sales continue to climb

Luxury home sales pile up in Brentwood in Q2 | Inman

Demand for the luxury housing market in Los Angeles was met in Brentwood where 16 percent more homes sold



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ZIP code profile: 53140

ZIP code profile: 53140

Home values in 53140 to continue decline through next year | Inman

Weiss Analytics predicts home price changes for 2016



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Community spotlight: Alamo Heights

Community spotlight: Alamo Heights

Community spotlight: Alamo Heights | Inman

San Antonio suburb is old-world charm with a quick commute to downtown



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Tuesday 26 July 2016

The underground ‘for sale by owner’ movement in NYC

The underground ‘for sale by owner’ movement in NYC

The 'for sale by owner' movement in NYC | Inman

tab62 / Shutterstock.com Chris Oliver is a spokesman for Hauseit, a website that lists homes of FSBO sellers on real estate websites and local broker databases at a discounted commission.



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Team transactions outpacing top producers’, according to REAL Trends

Team transactions outpacing top producers’, according to REAL Trends

Team transactions outpacing top producers' | Inman

The number of real estate teams is growing in size, and brokerages would do well to support them



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May 2016 Black Knight Home Price Index climbs closer to June 2006 peak

May 2016 Black Knight Home Price Index climbs closer to June 2006 peak

Close enough to touch? Home prices climb toward June 2006 peak | Inman

According to the Black Knight Home Price Index (HPI) report, prices in May 2016 registered at $263,000, just 1.8 percent off the June 2006 peak.



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11 modern closing gift ideas for every type of buyer

11 modern closing gift ideas for every type of buyer

11 modern closing gift ideas for every type of buyer | Inman

Closing gifts are an excellent way for real estate agents to stay top-of-mind and garner referrals. Here are 11 closing gifts for every type of buyer.



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Podcast: 8 keys to mastering the real estate listing presentation

Podcast: 8 keys to mastering the real estate listing presentation

Podcast: 8 keys to mastering the real estate listing presentation | Inman

These 8 keys to mastering a listing presentation come from Brian Weast -- a real estate agent who has been on nearly 1,000 listing appointments.



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10 tips for selling a home — with kids living in it

10 tips for selling a home — with kids living in it

10 tips for selling your home -- with kids living in it | Inman

Selling a home is a tough business, in that, there are a lot of balls in the air at once. Here are 10 tips for selling your home with kids.



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San Francisco in a week: July 18-22

San Francisco in a week: July 18-22

San Francisco in a week: July 18-22 | Inman

This week's San Francisco news relating to the real estate industry



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Los Angeles in a week: July 18-22

Los Angeles in a week: July 18-22

Los Angeles in a week: July 18-22 | Inman

This week's Los Angeles news relating to the real estate industry



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Why win-win always trumps win-lose

Why win-win always trumps win-lose

Why win-win always trumps win-lose | Inman

Learn why a win-win scenario is possible for you and your real estate clients plus three ways to avoid win-lose situations.



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Monday 25 July 2016

CallAction ensures no real estate lead gets left behind

CallAction ensures no real estate lead gets left behind

Software for mobile sales junkies ensures no lead gets left behind | Inman

CallAction uses text and email automation to power lead generation in marketing efforts. Craig C. Rowe of Inman has a look at it.



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Daily market update: July 25, 2016

Daily market update: July 25, 2016

Daily market update: July 25, 2016 | Inman

We'll add more market news briefs throughout the day. Check back to read the latest.



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Houston in a week: July 18-22

Houston in a week: July 18-22

Houston in a week: July 18-22 | Inman

This week's Houston news relating to the real estate industry



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Chicago in a week: July 18-22

Chicago in a week: July 18-22

Chicago in a week: July 18-22 | Inman

This week's Chicagoland news relating to the real estate industry



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South Florida in a week: July 18-22

South Florida in a week: July 18-22

South Florida in a week: July 18-22 | Inman

This week's South Florida news relating to the real estate industry



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DC in a week: July 18-22

DC in a week: July 18-22

DC in a week: July 18-22 | Inman

This week's Washington D.C. news relating to the real estate industry



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New York in a week: July 18-22

New York in a week: July 18-22

New York in a week: July 18-22 | Inman

This week's New York news relating to the real estate industry



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