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Expanding and Reforming Zoning to Allow for More Affordable Housing

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Tue, 2024-12-10 13:35

In the tight inventory market the real estate industry is experiencing—with the U.S. facing a deficit of millions of homes—building more housing is more critical than ever. The high price of existing housing on the market has also created a larger need for affordable housing. Beyond construction costs and supply chain issues, zoning is a…

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Thrive in 2025: A guide to eat-the-frog business planning

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Tue, 2024-12-10 13:07
Wallace Real Estate's Claudia Stallings offers insight and advice on end-of-year business planning and proactive growth strategies.

4 Reasons to Sell a Home During the Holidays

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Tue, 2024-12-10 12:58

When we recently presented a story explaining why it was wise to not to sell a home during the holidays, some readers disagreed, saying that, in fact, it was actually a good time to sell. There are legitimate reasons for selling or not selling, so here we will provide the space for opposing views to…

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Social Skills: Crafting Festive Content to Win This Holiday Season

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Tue, 2024-12-10 12:50

Editor’s Note: Social Skills is a bi-monthly feature in RISMedia’s Daily News focused on social media and digital marketing tips, trends and solutions for agents and brokers. The holiday season is an excellent time for real estate agents to connect with their audience on social media. By focusing on festive, community-focused content, you can position…

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Report Shows Bulk of ‘Vulnerable’ Counties Face Baseline Affordability Challenges

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Tue, 2024-12-10 11:26

A new housing impact risk report by ATTOM Data shows that 30 out of 50 counties deemed most vulnerable to market drop-offs were also considered “seriously unaffordable” just from base homeownership expenses (mortgage payments, property taxes and insurance). According to ATTOM, this means that these core expenses consumed 43% or greater of total average local…

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With the New Year Around the Corner, Leaders Offer New Ways to Boost Agent Productivity

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Tue, 2024-12-10 11:09

Above, from left, Heather McColaugh, John Clidy, Aaron Kardell, Matthew O’Connor and moderator Jackie Louh As we head into the new year, agent productivity is a hot-button topic, especially in an industry in which time management is key to getting things done in an efficient manner. During the hustle and bustle associated with the last…

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James Dwiggins: Clear Cooperation opponents are prioritizing profits

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Tue, 2024-12-10 05:00
Ahead of a debate on the CCP at Inman Connect New York, the CEO of NextHome says whether sellers agree to hold their listing off of the MLS depends on the agent's influence.

Post-final court approval: Highs, lows and everything in between

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Tue, 2024-12-10 05:00
Realtors are likely facing feelings of uncertainty as they attempt to grasp recent developments in the real estate industry. Compliance expert Summer Goralik helps unpack the latest.

The NAR commission settlement is final, yet we’re still waiting

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Tue, 2024-12-10 05:00
Bi-coastal broker Cara Ameer takes a look at the post-settlement landscape and wonders whether all the upheaval really helped anyone at all and why the "solution" is so complicated.

7 ways to improve body language, negotiation, communication

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Tue, 2024-12-10 04:27
Jamie Miller shares verbal and non-verbal communication techniques with trainer Bernice Ross that are designed to inform, inspire and create connections with clients.

Unbridled confidence: 3 essentials for thriving as a brand-new agent

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Tue, 2024-12-10 04:00
Stepping into the world as a brand-new agent might feel overwhelming, coach Darryl Davis writes, but it's important to remember that confidence is a skill that can be cultivated and honed.
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