Saturday 30 April 2016

Zillow names Indianapolis, Chicago, Houston among top first-time buyer markets

Zillow names Indianapolis, Chicago, Houston among top first-time buyer markets

What cities are considered the best for first-time homebuyers? | Inman

Chicago and Houston have booming job growth, which attracts first-time buyers settling in careers.



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How to use social good to boost your business

How to use social good to boost your business

How to use social good to boost your business | Inman

Learn about Relola Cares a program that matches up homebuyers with agents and helps charities along the way. Philanthropy can boost your business too.



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Rise in homeowner equity continues to stabilize housing market

Rise in homeowner equity continues to stabilize housing market

Rise in homeowner equity continues to stabilize housing market | Inman

The growth of homeowner equity continues to stabilize the United States housing market. Find out what to expect from an economy with rising equity here.



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Map Kitchen serves up physical addresses of your website visitors

Map Kitchen serves up physical addresses of your website visitors

Map Kitchen serves up physical addresses of your website visitors | Inman

The software uses a person's willingness to allow location tracking to produce reports on their whereabouts. It's as cool as it is scary.



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Most dangerous county for weather in every state

Most dangerous county for weather in every state

Which of the nation's counties are most prone to dangerous weather? | Inman

Graphiq uses National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Severe Weather Data Inventory data to determine each county



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As real estate evolves, we’re still exactly the same

As real estate evolves, we’re still exactly the same

As real estate evolves, we're still exactly the same | Inman

Teresa Boardman reports back from REBarCampOmaha on what's new in real estate and what's exactly the same.



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Daily market update: April 29, 2016

Daily market update: April 29, 2016

Daily market update: April 29, 2016 | Inman

Mortgage rates plus all the latest real estate market news.



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Friday 29 April 2016

Affordable rental properties in LA are few and far between

Affordable rental properties in LA are few and far between

Is affordability an increasing rarity in LA? | Inman

Average rents below $2,000 primarily reserved for Antelope Valley homes



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Manhattan rents hit two-year low in March; Queens also dips

Manhattan rents hit two-year low in March; Queens also dips

Manhattan rents hit two-year low in March, Queens also dips | Inman

Douglas Elliman contrasts lows and highs across the New York City rental market



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Manhattan’s top luxury apartment contracts in mid-April

Manhattan’s top luxury apartment contracts in mid-April

Manhattan’s top luxury apartment contracts in mid-April | Inman

Olshan Realty report reveals remarkable comeback after slow start to April



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Luxury listing: private estate with sweeping views

Luxury listing: private estate with sweeping views

Luxury listing: private estate with sweeping views | Inman

The private estate is on 3.5 acres and went on auction as of April 27



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Community spotlight: Arlington

Community spotlight: Arlington

Collection of transit-oriented neighborhoods make up Arlington | Inman

Household median income in the city is more than $100,000



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Economic self-reliance starts with affordable housing

Economic self-reliance starts with affordable housing

Economic self-reliance starts with affordable housing | Inman

There is a stigma regarding affordable housing, but it turns out that there are quite a few benefits of lower-income housing. Find out what they are here.



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Daily market update: April 28, 2016

Daily market update: April 28, 2016

Daily market update: April 28, 2016 | Inman

Mortgage rates plus all the latest real estate market news.



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Cash buyers paying premiums in steep markets, RealtyTrac reports

Cash buyers paying premiums in steep markets, RealtyTrac reports

Cash buyers paying premiums in steep markets | Inman

SVP Daren Blomquist says markets where cash buyers pay more, including Manhattan and San Francisco, could be at risk of overheating



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Ellen Smith Eaton: There’s no substitute for experience

Ellen Smith Eaton: There’s no substitute for experience

Ellen Smith Eaton: There's no substitute for experience | Inman

In this podcast, Pat Hiban discusses work-life balance and material versus experience with Ellen Smith Eaton. Listen or read the bullet points here.



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Thursday 28 April 2016

Are Houston millennials really able to afford homeownership?

Are Houston millennials really able to afford homeownership?

Is homeownership out of reach for Houston millennials? | Inman

Apartment List conducted a survey with millennials about homeownership, affordability and saving for a down payment



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Is NYC the ticket to a career kickstart for millennials?

Is NYC the ticket to a career kickstart for millennials?

NYC the ticket to a career kickstart for millennials? | Inman

Bankrate study ranks NYC as number one city for young professionals, but high cost of living creates massive barrier of entry



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3 ways to market like it’s 1999

3 ways to market like it’s 1999

3 ways to market like it's 1999 | Inman

There are so many ways to market to potential clients. But Million Dollar Listing Miami's Samantha DeBianchi shares her 3 favorite low-tech marketing tips.



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Miami is growing more expensive than expansive

Miami is growing more expensive than expansive

Miami prices rising faster than expansion | Inman

BuildZoom found American cities to be expanding at similar rates as they were in the '50s



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DC is growing more expensive than expansive

DC is growing more expensive than expansive

DC is much more rapidly growing in price, less in radius | Inman

BuildZoom found American cities to be expanding at similar rates as they were in the '50s



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The future of home showings is virtual reality

The future of home showings is virtual reality

The future of home showings is virtual reality | Inman

Imagine giving buyers home tours from the comfort of their living room. With virtual reality applied to real estate, that could be the future for buyers.



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Daily market update: April 27, 2016

Daily market update: April 27, 2016

Daily market update: April 27, 2016 | Inman

Mortgage rates plus all the latest real estate market news.



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Wednesday 27 April 2016

Chicago real estate trends not keeping pace with rest of Illinois

Chicago real estate trends not keeping pace with rest of Illinois

Chicago housing market lagging behind the rest of the state | Inman

Report shows that 46 counties experienced growth



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3-D home of the day: Manhattan Beach development

3-D home of the day: Manhattan Beach development

3-D home of the day: Manhattan Beach development | Inman

This 3-D home of the day is located in Manhattan Beach, specifically on 'The Strand.' Take a virtual tour through the property here.



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Are DC millennials really able to afford homeownership?

Are DC millennials really able to afford homeownership?

Is homeownership out of reach for DC millennials? | Inman

Apartment List conducted a survey with millennials about homeownership, affordability and saving for a down payment



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The 3 essentials of powerful storytelling

The 3 essentials of powerful storytelling

The 3 essentials of powerful storytelling | Inman

Storytelling is a vital part of marketing, content marketing and networking for real estate agents. Here are 3 tips to help you tell compelling stories.



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The little-known source for unlimited listing leads

The little-known source for unlimited listing leads

The little-known source for unlimited listing leads | Inman

The secret is to find a group of sellers who are highly motivated and have not been approached. Find out the source of listings you need here.



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Miami’s Re/Max Advance Realty recognized for its production, donations

Miami’s Re/Max Advance Realty recognized for its production, donations

Re/Max Advance Realty a 'champion' among Miami brokerages | Inman

Brokerage closed roughly $485 million in volume last year



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Daily market update: April 26, 2016

Daily market update: April 26, 2016

Daily market update: April 26, 2016 | Inman

Mortgage rates plus all the latest real estate market news.



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Luxury listing: ‘The Great Gatsby Estate’ in Vero Beach, Fla.

Luxury listing: ‘The Great Gatsby Estate’ in Vero Beach, Fla.

Luxury listing: 'The Great Gatsby Estate' in Vero Beach, Fla. | Inman

Palazzo di Mare contains a private ocean beach, six bedrooms and astonishing finishes. Currently owned by the widow of Bill Nicholson (who co-founded Retail Grocery Inventory Service, or RGIS, the inventory tracking system widely used across the country), it will auction to the highest bidder on April 30, courtesy of DeCaro Luxury Auctions.



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Chicago in a week: April 18 – April 22

Chicago in a week: April 18 – April 22

Chicago in a week: April 18 - April 22 | Inman

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



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Tuesday 26 April 2016

Miami in a week: April 18 – April 22

Miami in a week: April 18 – April 22

Miami in a week: April 18 - April 22 | Inman

This week's Miami-Dade news relating to the real estate industry.



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Move-Zillow spoliation hearing: Day 6

Move-Zillow spoliation hearing: Day 6

Move-Zillow spoliation hearing live blog: Day 6 | Inman

The sixth day in the spoliation hearing between Move, Inc. and Zillow Group -- the hearings are resuming after one week's postponement.



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3 habits successful agents practice to keep their edge

3 habits successful agents practice to keep their edge

3 habits successful agents practice to keep their edge | Inman

Most successful real estate agents have adopted habits that boost productivity and nurture continued success. Here are three that you need in your life.



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How to embed productivity coaching at every level of your office

How to embed productivity coaching at every level of your office

How to embed productivity coaching at every level of your office | Inman

Brian Icenhower shares how his baking in productivity coaching exploded his recruiting efforts and attracted hundreds of agents in just three years.



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Financial markets rattled, but maintaining appearance of calm

Financial markets rattled, but maintaining appearance of calm

Financial markets rattled, but maintaining appearance of calm | Inman

The Federal Reserve will meet this week, but it's unlikely to raise rates



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Chicago sees home sales growth on a non-stop increase

Chicago sees home sales growth on a non-stop increase

Chicagoland home sales and prices continue to bloom this spring | Inman

All signs point to more growth in MORe region for 2016



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Could the Houston floods have been prevented?

Could the Houston floods have been prevented?

Could the Houston floods have been prevented? | Inman

Natural disasters can't be stopped, but prevention measures can ensure safety.



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Monday 25 April 2016

Ben Bacal’s cinema immobilier is coming to a listing near you

Ben Bacal’s cinema immobilier is coming to a listing near you

Ben Bacal creates Oscar-worthy listing videos | Inman

Siskel and Ebert would approve of putting these homes under contract



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No magic needed: Pipeline Wizard deftly manages real estate office financials

No magic needed: Pipeline Wizard deftly manages real estate office financials

No magic needed: Pipeline Wizard deftly manages your office financials | Inman

Pipeline Wizard is ultimately for brokers who like to see "the numbers," though agents can get a lot of value out of it as a transaction planning tool.



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Quiz: How smart are you about mortgage interest rates?

Quiz: How smart are you about mortgage interest rates?

Quiz: How smart are you about mortgage interest rates? | Inman

The Fed will probably raise rates sometime after the November election. It's important that you explain to your buyers the cost of waiting if rates do increase. Do you know what to say?



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Agent to Agent: Working with new real estate agents

Agent to Agent: Working with new real estate agents

Agent to agent: 4 keys to working with rookie agents | Inman

How can veteran agents work best with rookies?



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Reach your target audience with the right website

Reach your target audience with the right website

Podcast: How to be sure you have the right website for your target market | Inman

In this weekly podcast, Homesnap dives into different types of niche websites and how to use them



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Home flipping better in East New York than in city, report says

Home flipping better in East New York than in city, report says

Home Flipping in East New York tops in the city | Inman

Quick selling craze affecting home affordability, says Center for NYC Neighborhoods



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Daily market update: April 25, 2016

Daily market update: April 25, 2016

Daily market update: April 25, 2016 | Inman

Mortgage rates plus all the latest real estate market news.



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Top 10 posts from last week

Top 10 posts from last week

Top 10 posts from last week | Inman

Here were the most popular stories on Inman this past week:



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