The Agency launches 37th franchise in Austin, 1st for the Lone Star State

The office will be the company's first in the Lone Star State, and comes as the brokerage has continued to rapidly expand into new territories.

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The ultimate guide to tenant screening for DIY landlords

Finding and onboarding the right tenant is critical to a landlord’s ability to generate steady, reliable, long term income.

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Everything you need to know about fractional real estate investing

Modern fractional ownership is increasingly seen as the future of real estate investing. Inman breaks down all the ways investors can take advantage of this rapidly growing trend.

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IBuyers, Power Buyers saw explosive growth in 2021. What about 2022?

Services promising a more streamlined, less painful transaction experience have become more popular and are likely to stick around, according to a new report released Tuesday from zavvie.

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Power Buyer Knock revamps board of directors

Representative of NAR's venture capital arm, Second Century Ventures, will serve as an observer on Knock's board of directors.

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5 must-have qualities and skills for showing a home

More than unlocking a door, buyers want their agents prepared for showings. Santiago Arana of The Agency recommends these tips to stand out.

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The shifting market will slow prices down — but won’t stop them cold

The market is reaching a turning point in which price reductions are more common. But that doesn't mean homes can't still appreciate in value.

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Smart Home Tech: Your smart switch buying guide

If you're looking to add updated smart home elements to your home or your latest listing, Realtor Brandon Doyle offers an overview of smart switches.

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The present (and future) of MLS regionalization

MLS regionalization offers a variety of benefits for real estate pros and their clients, whether in urban metroplexes or rural markets.

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Overcome your public speaking fears to become a stronger Realtor

Public speaking is an essential skill in real estate to land a listing, close a deal and present yourself as an authority. Still, it’s also a skill most agents avoid building because they’re terrified of actually getting up to give a presentation.

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Circa 1930: What real estate agents need to know about housing styles in the 1930s

The 1930s saw a blend of influences and trends, driven in large part by the impact of the Great Depression. Broker Gerard Splendore offers insight into the historical and architectural roots of the decade's home styles as part of his Circa series.

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CoreLogic Chief Economist Frank Nothaft dies unexpectedly

Nothaft "was a brilliant spokesperson and brand ambassador" whose absence "will be felt profoundly throughout the organization and beyond," the company said.

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Appeals court rejects NAR class certification challenge in lawsuit

The ruling means that Sitzer/Burnett moves forward as a multibillion-dollar class action, currently headed for trial in February 2023.

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Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s former penthouse lists as trial ends

The penthouse unit, atop the Eastern Columbia building in downtown Los Angeles, is one of five Depp formerly owned while he was married to Heard.

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Real estate agents received billions in PPP loans during the pandemic

More than $3.9 billion in pandemic-relief loans went to single-employee real estate entities, according to a new report. Nearly 80 percent of that amount was forgiven.

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Half of homebuyers cry at least once while shopping for a home: Survey

Fifty percent of people who bought a home over the past two years say the process brought them to tears, according to a new survey conducted by Zillow.

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The labor shortage is real. But its impact on real estate will surprise you

The latest jobless numbers show U.S. unemployment is holding steady at a very low 3.6 percent. In real estate, this situation may offer a slight counter trend to rising rates and inflation.

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Red flag! 12 things agents should watch out for when being recruited

Here's what some agents who have recently made strategic moves have to say about keeping one's eye on the prize when it comes to negotiating contracts with a new brokerage.

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Before you take the plunge: What to know before becoming a part-time agent

Ready to begin your real estate career by going part-time? Joel Lock offers his tried-and-true advice for agents taking the dual-career plunge.

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It’s National Homeownership Month. Here’s how you can address un-fair housing

Un-fair housing is an impediment to homeownership. Without fair access and opportunity to buy a home in this land of the free, homeownership likely feels to those denied like a nightmare, not the American dream.

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