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$5.8M Sunset Rock Is a Massachusetts Mansion You Can’t Missby Kellie Speed on 06/27/2022 at 9:30 PM
A sumptuous oceanfront home known as Sunset Rock features gardens designed by legendary landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. The post $5.8M […]
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Party Pad Without Parallel: $275K Ohio House Comes With Jail Cellsby Tiffani Sherman on 06/27/2022 at 8:45 PM
What would you store in your own jail? Prospective buyers and internet commenters have keyed in on the photos of this home's jail cells. The post […]
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‘Battle on the Beach’ Reveals a Hot Design Trend Nearly All Homeowners Bungleby Jillian Pretzel on 06/27/2022 at 6:30 PM
The latest installment of HGTV's "Battle on the Beach" shows off three beautiful but completely different room designs for kids. The post ‘Battle […]
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U.S. Pending Home Sales Rebound in May, Reversing a Six-Month Declineby Aarthi Swaminathan and Greg Robb on 06/27/2022 at 5:00 PM
U.S. pending-home sales rose in May by 0.7%, according to the monthly index released Monday by the National Association of Realtors. The post U.S. […]
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Food Delivery Fails, ‘Battle on the Beach’ Episode 3, ‘Yassified’ Songs on HGTVby House Party on 06/27/2022 at 4:30 PM
This week, we discuss the living room renovations on "Battle on the Beach," motivational pop songs on HGTV, and more. The post Food Delivery Fails, […]
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An Investigation Into Ben Affleck’s In-Home Soda Fountain Reveals Fizzy Secretsby Claudine Zap on 06/27/2022 at 2:00 PM
Ben Affleck has a soda fountain—the kind you see at fast-food joints everywhere—set up by his desk. And so can you! The post An Investigation […]
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7 Things Homeowners Still Want in Their Bathrooms, Despite What ‘Experts’ Sayby Jennifer Kelly Geddes on 06/27/2022 at 11:00 AM
Should you listen to your heart or follow the fads? Here's what folks still want in their bathrooms, even though the design pros say no. The post 7 […]
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The Great Real Estate Slowdown: 10 Markets Where Homes Linger the Longest—and Buyers Gain an Edgeby Tiffani Sherman on 06/27/2022 at 10:00 AM
Days on the market tell the story. In another sign of a cooldown in the housing market, homes are remaining on the market just a tad longer. The post […]
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What Is a Realtor? A Real Estate Agent With Extra Credentialsby Chrystal Caruthers on 06/26/2022 at 9:33 AM
A Realtor is a licensed real estate agent or salesperson who belongs to the National Association of Realtors®, the largest trade group in the […]
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What Is an Escalation Clause in Real Estate and When Should You Use One?by Sally Jones on 06/24/2022 at 10:00 PM
Having an escalation clause as part of an offer on a house can benefit the homebuyer and seller alike. Here are the pros and cons. The post What Is […]
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The Only Tiffany-Designed Home in the World Is Available in Boston for a Whopping $17Mby Kellie Speed on 06/24/2022 at 9:30 PM
If you’re a fan of the luxury goods of Tiffany & Co., take a peek at this historic home designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany. The post The Only […]
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Need a Retreat? Try One of These 5 Lovely Lake Homes Under a Million Bucksby Lisa Johnson Mandell on 06/24/2022 at 8:00 PM
Need a summer retreat? We plunged into nationwide listings and found five lovely lake homes—all priced below $1 million. The post Need a Retreat? […]
NAR Blog- Education
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Succession Plans and Maximizing Financial Opportunities with Renee Williamson 06/22/2022 at 8:42 PM
Do you have a succession plan for your business when you want to leave it? Our guest, Renee, will help you see ways to invest in yourself and your […]
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20% off PSA Certification Online Courseon 05/23/2022 at 5:47 PM
Enhance your property pricing skills with NAR's Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) certification. The 6-hour online course is discounted until 6/30.
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What Are You Selling? How to Know Your Product and Communicate Your Expertise with Josh Cadillacon 05/10/2022 at 6:27 PM
Giving your clients economic context within the home buying process helps their future and puts you on the path to creating a lifelong customer.
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20% off CIPS Online Courseon 04/21/2022 at 12:58 PM
Expand your business with global opportunities – register for NAR’s Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) Designation online course.
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Visions and Tools for Homeownership With Lydia Popeon 04/06/2022 at 8:39 PM
The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) was founded in 1947 as an equal opportunity and civil rights advocacy organization for […]
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20% off AHWD Online Courseon 03/25/2022 at 7:17 PM
Make a pledge to be more inclusive in your business when you register for the At Home With Diversity® (AHWD) certification online course.
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20% off GREEN Online Courseon 03/25/2022 at 7:07 PM
The best way to celebrate Earth Month is to register for NAR's Green Designation online course and discover the importance of sustainable living.
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Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housingon 03/11/2022 at 9:50 PM
REALTORS® are committed to abiding by fair housing laws and the Code of Ethics. But sometimes, our brains take shortcuts that can lead us astray.
Forbes – Speaking of Real Estate
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Florida Estate With A Putting Green Hits The Market For $16.35 Millionby Brenda Richardson, Senior Contributor on 06/28/2022 at 2:51 AM
The extravagant property has picture-worthy views of the waterfront.
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$15 Million Florida Mansion Is A Disney Lover’s Dream Come Trueby Brenda Richardson, Senior Contributor on 06/26/2022 at 5:38 PM
The property comes with loads of amenities, including a Millennium Falcon-themed home movie theater.
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3 Possible Solutions To Housing Booms And Bustsby John Wake, Contributor on 06/25/2022 at 4:27 PM
Is there a sector of the economy that is more sensitive to changes in interest rates than buying houses?
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A Private Retreat Set In Nature Seeks $10 Million Along Mexico’s Pacific Coastby Lauren Beale, Contributor on 06/25/2022 at 10:30 AM
Bordered by the Pacific on one side and forested mountains on the other is Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit.
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Johnny Cash’s Former California Home Lists For $1.795 Millionby Brenda Richardson, Senior Contributor on 06/24/2022 at 8:54 PM
In 1961, the country music singer-songwriter built a home in rural Casitas Springs, California.
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$6.5 Million Mountain Retreat Is Rare Inventory For Booming South Lake Tahoe Townby Spencer Elliott, Contributor on 06/24/2022 at 6:45 PM
With proximity to Lake Tahoe, world-class ski resorts and scenic parks, Truckee residents have long predicted that their sleepy, little town would […]
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President Ford’s Vail Winter White House Hits The Market For $13 Millionby Regina Cole, Contributor on 06/24/2022 at 5:16 PM
President Food was a lifelong athlete who loved to ski, so a vacation home in Vail, Colorado made sense. Now it is for sale.
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Behold, Beneath A Santa Ynez Valley Estate Lies The King Of Wine Kivasby Lauren Beale, Contributor on 06/24/2022 at 4:30 PM
The Santa Ynez Valley is the heart of Santa Barbara County wine country on California’s Central Coast.
Zillow -Real Estate
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8 Tips for Achieving Maximum Cozinessby Zillow on 12/04/2020 at 12:20 AM
Gray skies don't have to mean a drab indoor life.
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A 3-Step Downsizing Planby Zillow on 10/13/2020 at 6:04 PM
When it's time to move to a smaller home, these tips will help you save the memories while minimizing clutter in your new place.
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How to Carve the Best Pumpkin on the Blockby BobVila.com on 10/10/2020 at 8:35 PM
To ensure your jack-o'-lantern is primed for Halloween, follow these tips.
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Regain Your Garage: Simple Tricks for Getting Organizedby BobVila.com on 08/29/2020 at 7:31 PM
A thoughtful approach to garage storage makes the most of this valuable space and keeps every necessity at your fingertips.
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How to Plan an Outdoor Movie Nightby Douglas Calhoun on 07/02/2020 at 1:15 PM
See the stars in your own backyard ... on your DIY big screen, that is.
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Prepare for the Ultimate Staycationby Sarah Pike on 06/03/2020 at 1:04 PM
Rule #1 of the best week off at home: Plan ahead.
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How to Create Your Ultimate Outdoor Kitchenby Natalie Wise on 06/02/2020 at 12:07 AM
Create a beautiful outdoor cooking space for relaxing and entertaining all summer long.
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How to Plan the Perfect Patioby BobVila.com on 05/07/2020 at 12:00 PM
Starting to daydream about dining under the stars? Make that dream a beautiful patio reality.
FloridaRealtors® – News and Events
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Higher Rents, Remote Work Impact Tenantsby marlam on 06/27/2022 at 9:06 AM
TransUnion: Rents are rising faster than tenants’ income. U.S. apartment rents rose 14% from 2020 to 2021 but the median income of rental […]
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Most Popular Home Trends by Stateby marlam on 06/27/2022 at 9:06 AM
A look at the latest trends across the U.S. show that residents in 32 states, including Florida, favor a modern style at home. Ranked at No. 2 is […]
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Home Affordability Hits 15-Year Lowby marlam on 06/27/2022 at 9:06 AM
Monthly mortgage payments in April took up 28% of a recent homebuyer’s monthly income, near the 30% threshold generally considered as […]
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Proposed Citizens Rate Hikes Trimmedby marlam on 06/27/2022 at 9:06 AM
Fla.’s “insurer of last resort” sought a 10.7% rate increase for homeowners with “multi-peril” policies, its most common; but the state […]
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Gas Prices Sting U.S. Workers Who Depend on Carsby marlam on 06/27/2022 at 9:06 AM
Millions of Americans who rely on their cars for work are changing their habits, signing up for carpools or riding bicycles to work as high gas […]
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Realtors Hunt for Homes Amid Low-Inventoryby marlam on 06/27/2022 at 9:06 AM
High-demand buyers keep moving to Fla., seeking luxury homes with specific features, leaving RE pros to find and persuade homeowners to sell their […]
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Vacation-Home Demand Down to Pre-Pandemic Lowby kerrys on 06/24/2022 at 9:06 AM
Vacation-home buyers have been hurt by economic changes and a new fee, plus higher pandemic-era demand may have resulted in less current demand.
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Fla.-Owned Insurer Spending $100M on Lawyersby kerrys on 06/24/2022 at 9:06 AM
Litigation adds to Fla.’s rising prices for property ins. Citizens Ins. – the Fla.-owned “insurer of last resort” – says it’s served with […]
NAR.realtor – Real Estate Story Ideas
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Cybersecurity and Real Estateon 12/04/2017 at 6:35 PM
As more and more real estate transactions take place online and through email, it has become even more important for real estate professionals to implement best practices to stay cybersecure.
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Saving for a Down Paymenton 12/04/2017 at 6:23 PM
Taking small steps such as giving up buying coffee or bringing a homemade lunch to work can help potential homebuyers put aside thousands without making huge lifestyle sacrifices
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Clever Cures for the Worst of Winteron 12/04/2017 at 6:16 PM
Cold weather can keep homeowners cooped up inside for months, so why not use that time to take on some quick and easy DIY home repairs.
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Most Home Buyers Use Real Estate Agentson 11/02/2017 at 4:12 PM
Buying a home is a significant financial transaction, and according to a new report from NAR, 87 percent of all buyers will use a real estate agent to help navigate it.
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Do You Want a Career in Real Estate?on 11/02/2017 at 4:04 PM
Flexible hours, interest in the industry, and working with people are reasons many REALTORS® were attracted to a career in real estate. People skills, self-motivation and negotiation skills were rated as the top traits needed for success.
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These Myths Cost Homeowners Moneyon 11/02/2017 at 3:49 PM
Homeowners are constantly on the lookout for clever hacks to make managing and cleaning a home easier, but some of these tricks may be costing them money in the long run.
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Student Debt Holding Back Millennialson 09/29/2017 at 8:33 PM
The typical millennial student loan debt load is $41,200, which is greater than their average annual income, $38,800. This has delayed several major financial and personal milestones, including buying a home.
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Remodeling Your Home, Love Your Home!on 09/29/2017 at 8:04 PM
According to a new report from NAR, homeowners who complete a remodeling project are more satisfied with their home.
Reddit – News and ideas for Realtors®
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Where are we at with prospecting?by /u/Chase-Matt on 06/28/2022 at 3:17 AM
Hey, ya'll This question has been asked tons of times but more in a general 'get started' way. What methods are we using right now to generate […]
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Land deal issuesby /u/Robnmonica on 06/28/2022 at 2:39 AM
I have a trailer on a property that I am close to closing I just got off the phone with the company that was going to remove the trailer and was told […]
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Do you avoid working with buyers, sellers, lenders, mortgage officers and/or inspectors who vocalize political views that are directly counter to yours?by /u/studentofgonzo on 06/27/2022 at 11:23 PM
I personally avoid discussing politics with my clients, lenders, etc, but some have become shamelessly emboldened by recent events, and proudly […]
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Anyone have experience as a showing agent with Showami?by /u/DonnyDrankz on 06/27/2022 at 9:10 PM
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Edit a current listing, or delete it and complete start on new listing?by /u/MochaTaco on 06/27/2022 at 6:50 PM
I have a home listed for $900k and it’s been on the market for almost 3 months. In that time we had 3 showings, 1 price reduction (was originally […]
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How come, after all these years, a financed closing can’t take less than a week?by /u/slidellian on 06/27/2022 at 3:53 PM
The process hasn’t changed for the most part. I’m surprised the process hasn’t been severely streamlined for efficiency. I’ve been doing this […]
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Client wants to view homes in city 4 hours awayby /u/brique879 on 06/27/2022 at 2:21 PM
What is best practice for this situation. I’m located in tampa,fl he wants to view some properties in Tallahassee FL. He’s an investor does a ton […]
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Canadian Realtor getting CIPS designation to sell real estate in South America- Worth it?by /u/Jabelinha on 06/27/2022 at 1:40 PM
Hey guys. As the title says, I am realtor in Canada and in a couple of years my husband and I are talking about relocating to Brazil. He is Brazilian […]
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