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‘House Party’ Exclusive: Ty Pennington Talks HGTV, His Design Pet Peeve, and His Most Extreme Makeover Yetby House Party on 03/02/2021 at 12:00 AM
This week, we catch up with Ty Pennington, get the dish on his latest TV shows, and find out what else he’s been up to—both on and off screen. […]
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Charming Castle on the Hudson River Requires a Royal Restorationby Tiffani Sherman on 03/01/2021 at 10:00 PM
Located about 50 miles north of Manhattan and visible from the river, the castle was built in 1881 as a summer home for a railroad magnate, William […]
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Rare ‘Boat House’ in L.A. Floats Onto the Market for $920K, Sails Away With Offerby Claudine Zap on 03/01/2021 at 9:00 PM
An iconic and rarely available “Boat House” has splashed on to the market. Just one of eight built by Norwegian shipbuilders, the midcentury […]
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Inside Ikea’s First Tiny House—and a Few Huge Catches Under the Hoodby Jennifer Kelly Geddes on 03/01/2021 at 8:30 PM
Is this big-box store's tiny home worth the tiny money? Read on to discover whether the itty-bitty way of life is right for you. The post Inside […]
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‘Home Town’: Erin and Ben Napier Reveal the Most In-Demand Design Todayby Jillian Pretzel on 03/01/2021 at 7:30 PM
Erin and Ben Napier of "Home Town" renovate a house with more midcentury style than they've ever used in a project before. The post ‘Home Town’: […]
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Federal Judge Says CDC’s Eviction Moratorium Is Unconstitutional, but Advocates Argue That Renters Are Still Protectedby Jacob Passy on 03/01/2021 at 5:30 PM
A federal judge has delivered a potential blow to the national eviction moratorium first issued under the Trump administration. The post Federal […]
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Katy Perry Lights Up Housing Market With a $14.2M Montecito Mansionby Claudine Zap on 03/01/2021 at 3:00 PM
The singer of "Like a Firework" and the actor Orlando Bloom have reportedly found a place together, paying $14.2 million for an estate in Montecito, […]
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Tax Deductions on Home Equity Loans and HELOCs: What You Can (and Can’t) Write Offby Audrey Ference on 03/01/2021 at 12:00 PM
Have a home equity loan or home equity line of credit (HELOC)? Then you'll want to know if this debt is tax-deductible. Here's what is, and isn't. […]
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Home Prices Are Falling in These Cities—While They’re Rising Just About Everywhere Elseby Elena Cox on 03/01/2021 at 11:00 AM
Home prices are rising nearly everywhere due to record-low mortgage rates and a lack of homes for sale—except for these places where prices are […]
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What Is a Verified Approval Letter—and How It Helps in a Competitive Marketby Realtor.com Creative Studio on 03/01/2021 at 12:35 AM
“Congratulations, your offer was accepted!” Those words are cause for celebration for every prospective homebuyer—and especially so when vying […]
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5 Kitchen Decor Trends From Instagram That’ll Look Like You Hired a Designerby Larissa Runkle on 02/26/2021 at 11:00 PM
These design ideas are guaranteed to bring some soul back into your kitchen and convince everybody you know that a pro pulled it all together. The […]
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Actor Walton Goggins Puts His Glamorous Hollywood Hills House on the Marketby Lisa Johnson Mandell on 02/26/2021 at 10:00 PM
Walton Goggins purchased this home in 2010 for $1,555,000, and has done an admirable job of updating and restoring the property since then. The post […]
NAR Blog- Education
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Winning Multiple Offer Deals With Dale Chumbleyon 02/03/2021 at 7:45 PM
In an active seller's market, there's a huge advantage for real estate agents who utilize multiple-offer strategies. Dale Chumbley shares best […]
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Expanding Your Business and Horizonson 02/03/2021 at 6:27 PM
Learn more about and register for the AWHD Expanding Your Business and Horizons certification course on March 1, 2021.
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Cybersecurity for every REALTOR® with Juanita McDowellon 02/02/2021 at 7:03 PM
Cybersecurity: Juanita and Monica talk about what we need to protect, and best practices for several different platforms that agents use regularly […]
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Introducing NAR Academy at Columbia College with Marc Gould and Raj Sachdevon 12/15/2020 at 9:44 PM
NAR has partnered with Columbia College for a higher education opportunity in real estate. Marc Gould and Raj Sachdev talk about the courses offered […]
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Ensuring Fair Housing for All with NAR's Bryan Greeneon 12/15/2020 at 9:24 PM
Bryan Greene talks about the history of fair housing in the U.S. and the tools NAR is using to help their agents start making a change as we move […]
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REALTOR® University Informationon 11/25/2020 at 6:00 PM
REALTOR® University has officially discontinued its master’s program. NAR is expanding academic achievement opportunities to members with the NAR […]
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NAR Announces Innovative Simulation Training to Tackle Discrimination in Real Estateon 11/19/2020 at 2:30 PM
NAR announced the release of a new interactive training platform designed to help combat discrimination in America’s real estate market – made […]
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Buffini & Company, NAR Announce Partnership on New '100 Days to Greatness®' Educational Courseon 11/16/2020 at 3:29 PM
The program is designed primarily for new and incoming agents to build long-term success and those seeking to jumpstart their business and take it to […]
Forbes – Speaking of Real Estate
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Compass’ IPO Filing Shows Big Growth, $270 Million In Lossesby Noah Kirsch, Forbes Staff on 03/02/2021 at 12:30 AM
The real estate brokerage lost $270 million last year, but revenue jumped 56%.
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Sensors Star In Mayo Clinic, Delos, KB Pilot Amid Healthier New Home Goldrushby John McManus, Contributor on 03/01/2021 at 9:24 PM
Homebuying prospects get five boxes to check for added confidence they’d be making a smart choice about the standard health features of new homes […]
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Nine Ways Real Estate Decision Makers Can Address Affordability And Gentrificationby Expert Panel®, Forbes Councils Member on 03/01/2021 at 6:10 PM
With the costs of real estate rising in many areas, affordable housing is fast becoming even more of an uphill battle.
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Amazon And Tech Are Leading NYC’s Office Recoveryby Shimon Shkury, Contributor on 03/01/2021 at 4:05 PM
As New York seemingly emptied over the course of last year, companies from one industry dug even more deeply into the nation’s most populous city: […]
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This Spring, Invite Bats Into Your Yard With BatBnBby Regina Cole, Contributor on 03/01/2021 at 3:50 PM
An adult bat can eat up to 1,000 mosquitos an hour. But the species is in precipitous decline. BatBnB is trying to help.
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Conventional Senior Living Needs Rethinkingby Ashutosh Saxena, Forbes Councils Member on 03/01/2021 at 12:00 PM
We have seen a rapid increase in the adoption of technology by Americans over the age of 65, and as prospects seek retirement communities, they'll […]
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What The Rental Housing Industry Needs To Bounce Back From The Pandemicby Brenda Richardson, Senior Contributor on 03/01/2021 at 5:02 AM
Apartment expert says red tape is hampering rental assistance rollout.
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Sotheby’s International Realty CEO Phillip White Talks International Expansion As South Korea Joins Brandby Ellen Paris, Contributor on 02/28/2021 at 10:56 PM
In 2020, the brand announced new offices in seven countries, six of which marked the first time a Sotheby’s International Realty office opened in […]
Zillow -Real Estate
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3 Keys to Non-Traditional Holiday Decorby Lindsay Jackman on 12/06/2020 at 4:19 PM
Forget the traditional holiday decorating rules and push yourself to find decor that is new, fresh and fits within your current home decor.
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8 Tips for Achieving Maximum Cozinessby Callie Little 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 Arar Han 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.
FloridaRealtors® – News and Events
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Fla. House Plans to Target Flooding, Sea Level Riseby kerrys on 03/01/2021 at 9:03 AM
The House floated “a suite of bills” to address climate change, including a tax break for owners who elevate homes and money for local […]
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Pandemic Boosted Interest in Outdoor Living 65%by kerrys on 03/01/2021 at 9:03 AM
What will you find as new listings come into the market? Privacy and group spaces were a general priority, with an uptick in demand for nicer seating […]
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RE Q&A: I Missed a Deposit Deadline: Can the Builder Cancel?by kerrys on 03/01/2021 at 9:03 AM
Housing construction prices have gone up, and a builder cancelled a pre-order because the buyer missed an intermediary deposit deadline. Can they do […]
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Jan. Construction Spending Up 1.7%, Single-Family Up 3%by kerrys on 03/01/2021 at 9:03 AM
Overall residential spending increased 2.5%, boosted in part by higher demand for outer-urban areas where builders have more land to develop.
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Coronavirus and Real Estate: Market Changes in 2020by kerrys on 03/01/2021 at 9:03 AM
Study: Homeowners gained $3.1T in equity last year, prices rose at a rate not seen since 2013, inventory dropped by 24% and 58% of buyers faced a […]
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Some Retirees Making ‘No Nearby Airbnb’ a Priorityby kerrys on 03/01/2021 at 9:03 AM
As the short-term rentals gain more notoriety, an uptick in homebuyers, notably retirees, have put “an area than bans Airbnbs” on their list of […]
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Canadian Snowbirds Leave Fla., Face Tighter Border Rules at Homeby marlam on 02/26/2021 at 8:02 AM
Anyone flying back to Canada must stay in a government-approved hotel at their expense for 3 days to wait for the results of a now-mandatory COVID-19 […]
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Economy is Booming, But not for Allby marlam on 02/26/2021 at 8:02 AM
Expect a rosier economy in 2021 as COVID-19 cases drop, business restrictions loosen and stimulus aid juices growth. But many still struggle due to […]
NAR.realtor – Real Estate Story Ideas
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Homeowners Feel Ready to Sellon 10/08/2018 at 4:02 PM
77 percent of Americans think that now is a good time to sell a home, a new record high.
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Trick or Treat Safety Rules for Homeownerson 10/08/2018 at 3:56 PM
Using bright outdoor lights, LED lights instead of candles, and friction tape on steps to prevent slips will help make Halloween safer for everyone.
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Consumers Care About the Environmenton 10/08/2018 at 3:49 PM
American property owners and communities are more concerned about the environment than ever before, and consumer inclinations for walkable communities and energy-efficient homes are on the rise.
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Younger Agents Join the National Association of REALTORS®on 08/03/2018 at 5:24 PM
Younger Americans are entering the real estate industry; 29 percent of REALTORS® have less than two years of experience.
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NAR Study Shows Decline in International Home Buyerson 08/03/2018 at 5:20 PM
A new study from the National Association of REALTORS® found a decline in the number of foreign homebuyers in the U.S. as well as the total sales volume.
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Tips for Deep Cleaning a Homeon 08/03/2018 at 5:15 PM
Keeping a home spic and span can be a time and energy consuming process. However, there are many ways to get and keep a home immaculately clean without breaking a sweat.
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DIY Projects You'll Want to Show Offon 07/11/2018 at 2:47 PM
Having a ‘swoon-worthy’ room in your home that can be shown off on Instagram is almost as important as actually enjoying the space.
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Is Homeownership Good for Our Neighborhoods?on 07/11/2018 at 2:47 PM
According to a recent NAR study, a majority of Americans believe that homeownership is good for our nation’s communities.
Reddit – News and ideas for Realtors®
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Door Hangers successby /u/ClassicRealEstate on 03/02/2021 at 2:13 AM
Hey, wondering if any realtors have had and success with door hangers. I'm considering distributing them in my neighborhood. Any tips/tricks or ideas […]
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Commercial Closing Gift?by /u/ryguyb1993 on 03/01/2021 at 10:48 PM
Over the last year, I've changed the focus in my business, and have been doing more commercial transactions. One area I've struggled with is closing […]
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With the spring and summer rush coming, make sure you don’t neglect mental rest. Take an occasional morning or afternoon to relax, it’s very easy to get burnt out and vacations can often feel more stressful than work in our trade.by /u/SomeRandomRealtor on 03/01/2021 at 10:27 PM
I see this a lot with new Realtors, as well as seasoned ones: you feel like you need to work 9-5 just like everyone else or that you need to always […]
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I honestly didn't know what I'm getting myself into...by /u/I_am_a_future on 03/01/2021 at 10:02 PM
I honestly didn't know what I'm getting myself into... After getting my RE license and joining a brokerage I've realized that being an independent […]
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Lead generation. What works?by /u/Shayheyheyy on 03/01/2021 at 10:01 PM
I really just want feedback as to what you think the most effective way to generate business is outside of your sphere/referrals. We all hate cold […]
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Hot Markets in the southby /u/JustinJ17 on 03/01/2021 at 8:28 PM
Which markets in the south would you guys say are treating realtors and agents the best right now and which seem to have a good outlook for people […]
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What are the different recruiting incentives out there?by /u/Theking4545 on 03/01/2021 at 7:09 PM
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Do real estate courses get harder as they go on?by /u/thiccy_vicky on 03/01/2021 at 6:57 PM
Hey friends! My journey in real estate has been an interesting one. I have worked for several large brokerages creating […]
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