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Homes in Sussex County sold for higher prices recently. See how much here  Yahoo News

Homes in Kent County sold for lower prices recently: See how much here  Yahoo News

Homes in Cumberland County sold for higher prices recently: See how much here  Yahoo News

Homes in New Hanover County sold for lower prices recently: See how much here  Yahoo News

Europe’s industrial shift boosts real estate  thestar.com.my

Title insurers wanted to put the brakes on a pilot program that uses automated title reviews to allow some homeowners to refinance their mortgage without having to pay for title insurance.

Payroll Processing Services in the USA Drive Real Estate Growth with Support from IBN Technologies  The Globe and Mail

Learn how to become more visible on Google with a new Instagram update for professional accounts that allows social media content to appear in search engine search results, Kyle Basila writes.

Accounting & Bookkeeping Services Help IBN Technologies Drive Financial Efficiency for USA Real Estate  The Globe and Mail

Austin housing inventory increase pushes it to No. 2 in U.S. since pre-pandemic  Austin American-Statesman

Compass said it will share its 6,000-plus exclusive listings with brokerages and multiple listing services, as long as they don't alter or monetize listings — or share listings with platforms that do.

Compass, Inc. has announced the affiliation of PorchLight Real Estate Group, an independent brokerage based in Colorado.  PorchLight’s team of agents will gain access to more inventory, a leading technology platform and an expansive referral network, as stated in a release. “I’m excited to welcome the talented agents of PorchLight who have built a reputation…

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Surrealist Roberto Matta’s London Townhouse Asks £5M  Mansion Global

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has announced that its awards program is now open. The NAHB Awards Program highlights the best and brightest in the residential construction industry in a variety of categories. Applications are now open for the following: Best in American Living™ Awards — sponsored by SMEG — spotlights the most…

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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced Thursday that it would be terminating key polices from the Biden administration’s Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) Task Force—an initiative launched to address racial bias in home appraisals. According to a release from HUD, the termination…

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Today’s buyers don’t just want to see a listing. They want to experience it. In a digital-first world, scrolling through static photos and skimming dry descriptions doesn’t cut it anymore. Buyers expect more, and honestly, they deserve it. They want to imagine walking through the front door, taking in the layout, getting a feel for…

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As the summer housing market is heats up, it appears that affordability melted for many homebuyers in May, according to the latest National Association of Realtors®’ (NAR) Housing Affordability Index. NAR’s data saw the qualifying income needed to buy a home increase by 3.3% to $108,192 in May (based on a 25% qualifying ratio for…

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Americans are eyeing up €1 homes in Europe to escape the broken economy—no Visa needed, but it’s not all dolce vita  inkl

Forward-thinking brokerages are discovering a powerful revenue strategy while providing enhanced client value: integrating pre-sale home-loan discussions directly into listing presentations. Through platforms like HouseAmp, brokerages with mortgage companies can now underwrite these loans themselves, creating new revenue streams while becoming comprehensive real estate solution providers. The untapped opportunity Most brokerages focus exclusively on selling…

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