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Featured on HGTV’s ‘Designers’ Challenge,’ This Illinois Home Sells in a Dayby Lisa Johnson Mandell on 05/26/2022 at 10:00 PM
The $1.75 million home was featured on HGTV's "Designers' Challenge" years ago, and viewers witnessed its lovely kitchen and living room makeover. […]
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‘Highest and Best’ vs. ‘Best and Final’: A Homebuyer’s Guide to Offers and Winning a Bidding Warby Kathleen Willcox on 05/26/2022 at 9:45 PM
Are you sure you know the difference between these two types of offers? It can help you put your best foot forward as a homebuyer. The post […]
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Why the Real-Life ‘Conjuring’ House Fetched a Supernaturally High $1.5M Priceby Clare Trapasso on 05/26/2022 at 8:45 PM
The infamous house that inspired the 2013 horror movie "The Conjuring" was sold for a supernaturally high price on Thursday. The post Why the […]
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Pierre Koenig’s Malibu Beach House Is Back on the Market With a Significant Price Cutby Lisa Johnson Mandell on 05/26/2022 at 8:00 PM
The contemporary beach house was initially listed in January for $24,950,000. It's back on the market for $17,850,000. The post Pierre Koenig’s […]
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Watch Out, Property Brothers: The ‘Buy It or Build It’ Stars Have Arrivedby Lisa Johnson Mandell on 05/26/2022 at 6:00 PM
On the new HGTV show "Buy It or Build It," twin brothers Chris and Calvin LaMont help a Dallas couple find the home of their dreams. The post Watch […]
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Pending Home Sales Fall for Sixth Straight Month Due to High Prices and Mortgage Ratesby Jeffry Bartash on 05/26/2022 at 4:30 PM
Pending home sales fell last month in all major regions except for the Midwest. Sales were down in all four regions compared to a year earlier. The […]
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Neil Patrick Harris Finds a Buyer for His Harlem Brownstoneby Claudine Zap on 05/26/2022 at 2:00 PM
Award-winning actor Neil Patrick Harris has notched another victory with the pending sale of his New York City brownstone. The post Neil Patrick […]
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Buying New Construction? How Rising Mortgage Rates Can Add Thousands to Your Loanby Lisa Marie Conklin on 05/26/2022 at 11:00 AM
Be prepared for construction delays while keeping your original interest rate. Here's how to save big bucks on your new-construction loan. The post […]
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The Homebuying Timeline: How Long It Takes To Buy a House—and How To Speed Things Up If You’re in a Rushby Dana Schulz on 05/26/2022 at 10:00 AM
How long does it take to buy a house? About three to six months. This homebuying timeline outlines the steps for first-time homebuyers. The post The […]
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$6.25M for a Boarding Pass? Huge Fly-In Home Cleared for Takeoff in Floridaby Tiffani Sherman on 05/25/2022 at 9:30 PM
On the market for $6.25 million, this 15,061-square-foot home in Port Orange, FL, sits in the Spruce Creek Fly-In community. The post $6.25M for a […]
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6 Ways To Upgrade Your Outdoor Space for $250 or Lessby Kathleen Willcox on 05/25/2022 at 9:00 PM
If your outdoor space fails to live up to your expectations—but you don’t have the budget to sink into a complete overhaul—don’t worry. The […]
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Built on Boulders, This California Cabin Is Solid as a Rockby Lisa Johnson Mandell on 05/25/2022 at 7:45 PM
Granite boulders are part of the design of this cabin in the forest. It also comes with a tram from the garage to the front door. The post Built on […]
NAR Blog- Education
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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.
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The Consumer-Centric Brokerage Approach with Chris Whittenon 03/09/2022 at 6:07 PM
Chris Whitten breaks down his consumer-centric brokerage model that empowers his agents to be well-connected in the community.
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Social Media Optimization and Mindset With Harrison Beacheron 02/23/2022 at 5:20 PM
Today’s guest, Harrison Beacher, offers strategies to create a comprehensive social media plan so that you can build connections with intention.
Forbes – Speaking of Real Estate
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‘The Conjuring’ House In Rhode Island Sells For $1.525 Millionby Brenda Richardson, Senior Contributor on 05/26/2022 at 11:10 PM
The Colonial home was the site of mysterious events chronicled in the horror film “The Conjuring.”
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Pending Home Sales Dip In April Amid Rising Rates, Steeper Pricesby Brenda Richardson, Senior Contributor on 05/26/2022 at 2:57 PM
Pending sales rose in the Midwest and fell in the other three regions.
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Waterfront Vacation Villa Seeks $3 Million On Turks And Caicos Islandsby Lauren Beale, Contributor on 05/25/2022 at 3:30 PM
Brilliant aquamarine waters and bleached sand beaches ring the more than 40 tropical islands that make up Turks and Caicos, an archipelago southeast […]
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Affordable Housing Crisis Demands ADUs And DADUs, PDQby Jeffrey Steele, Contributor on 05/25/2022 at 1:00 PM
Detached Accessory Dwelling Units, or DADUs, hold the promise of being able to help ease the affordable housing crisis by giving homeowners a chance […]
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Historic Housing Shortage Shows Signs Of Letting Up As Sales Declineby Brenda Richardson, Senior Contributor on 05/24/2022 at 10:14 PM
The number of homes for sale shrank at its slowest pace in April since the start of the pandemic
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The Cost Of Purchasing A Home In The U.S. Increased 55% Last Year. But It’s Still A Great Time To Buy A House For These Five Reasonsby Peter Lane Taylor, Contributor on 05/24/2022 at 10:09 PM
U.S. home values in 2021 increased faster than any time in history due to COVID and a generational housing supply shortage. But it's still a great […]
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Experts Say Wellness Design Can Help Support Teen Mental Healthby Jamie Gold, Contributor on 05/24/2022 at 9:08 PM
Board certified pediatrician Hansa Bhargava, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Medscape Education and author of Building Happier Kids, knows that home […]
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Jerry Garcia And Grace Slick Jammed At This Storied Bolinas Homeby Regina Cole, Contributor on 05/24/2022 at 7:11 PM
An especially notable home in Bolinas is for sale for $16 million. It was once the home of rock legends and entrepreneurs turned environmentalists.
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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Fla. Lawmakers Pass Insurance, Condo Reformsby kerrys on 05/26/2022 at 10:05 AM
In a special session this week, the Florida Legislature passed a roster of bills to ease problems in the state’s insurance market, including SB 2D, […]
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Broward May Make Condo Safety Records Publicby kerrys on 05/26/2022 at 9:05 AM
It may get easier for Broward condo buyers to find building safety reports. An online resource would give owners structural reports and update the […]
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Lots of Interest Rate Increases? Fed Seems Unsureby kerrys on 05/26/2022 at 9:05 AM
The Fed’s meeting notes this month suggest disagreement among the ranks, but they still plan on some rapid increases followed by time to “assess […]
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Does Reality TV Skew Buyers’ Perceptions?by kerrys on 05/26/2022 at 9:05 AM
Reality home shows capture the real estate business’s glitz and glamour, but not so much the minutiae and stress. One agent calls them […]
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30-Year Mortgage Rate Drops to 5.1%by kerrys on 05/26/2022 at 9:05 AM
The average rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate loan fell for the second week in a row but still hovered just over 5%. One year ago, a 30-year FRM averaged […]
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NAR: April Pending Sales Down 3.9%by kerrys on 05/26/2022 at 9:05 AM
It marks “six consecutive months of declines and the slowest pace in nearly a decade,” says NAR’s chief economist. Year-to-year, pending sales […]
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Hurricane Prediction: Up to 21 Named Stormsby kerrys on 05/25/2022 at 9:05 AM
Of those 21 storms, 10 will be hurricanes, experts said, calling it “really a strange thing that we’ve had six consecutive seasons be so […]
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Condo Q&A: Can HOAs Ban Political Signs?by kerrys on 05/25/2022 at 9:05 AM
The short answer: Yes. The longer answer: The process to do so depends on governing docs, and it might not be as simple as it sounds.
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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Becoming a farmland realtorby /u/Canadian_Diver on 05/27/2022 at 12:02 AM
I’ve noticed the majority of farmland realtors here in Canada have some sort of farming/agriculture related experience, education or childhood. I […]
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Is there anybody that is a real estate agent that also hold down a 2nd job for guaranteed income?by /u/Comfortable_Win6518 on 05/26/2022 at 11:39 PM
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Very first listing appointment!!by /u/bobaluvrrr on 05/26/2022 at 10:06 PM
Hello all! As the title reads I have my very first listing appointment next week, I am on a team so I’m not completely alone but, I just want to […]
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Anyone seeing lower commission trends with short supply?by /u/pnars64 on 05/26/2022 at 6:46 PM
I am seeing someone crazy broker commission splits. I saw one where Buyer broker only got 1% that had to be split with agent? Also saw a broker […]
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As someone trying to get into luxury does dreadlocks turn clients off?by /u/simpyhard on 05/26/2022 at 6:22 PM
I’m talking about like basquiat/The Weeknd type hair with the sides cut. I’m gonna do what I think but wanna hear options. submitted by […]
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Selling our home-Right of passage issue-didn’t close on house. How vulnerable am I?by /u/GeneralDisarray333 on 05/26/2022 at 2:43 PM
Would love an agent to weigh in on this. We are in MA, USA. We recently listed and went under agreement on our home in Massachusetts. The house has a […]
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Building a pipeline for new LOby /u/dominick936 on 05/26/2022 at 1:51 PM
As a new Loan Officer I need to build my pipeline. I live in Houston so a shortage of realtors is not an issue. That being said last thing I want to […]
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New construction home/earnest money questionby /u/Inexplicitly on 05/26/2022 at 5:41 AM
Hello everyone! So I bought a new construction home for $1.1 million dollars. It’s currently building and I had to put down $60,000 earnest deposit […]
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