After 2 years of hikes, rental market may be bound for ‘complete reversal’

Yet another sign of a widespread housing slowdown emerged as monthly rent price acceleration declined after 20 consecutive months of rapid increases, new data suggests.

Housing inflation isn’t slowing yet. And it may prove tough to tame

The slowing housing market has yet to significantly reduce costs for most Americans. But economists believe more rate hikes may be on the way.

Marketing startup Collabra hires former Zillow, eXp Realty execs

Eric Bloomquist, Tara Clark and Cynthia Nowak all join the growing marketing company shortly after it launched a new platform for agents. The trio brings a 'combined 60 years' of experience.

Coldwell Banker brokerages merge to become 6th largest US affiliate

Kansas-based Coldwell Banker Plaza will merge with Oklahoma-based Coldwell Banker Select. Combined, the two brokerages closed approximately $2.5 billion in sales in 2021.

TKI’S QUARTERLY nSKOPE Predictive Analytics report shows Jackson, Michigan as nation’s most Predicted Sales Market

TKI, a software development company with more than 20 years of real estate experience, today unveiled its quarterly nSkope Predictive Analytics Report that identifies more than 7.3 million homes in 364 studied Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) that are most likely to come on the market through June 2023. The report suggests that families with children in grades K-12 will increase their market presence to 22.5% of all homes sold. 

The report broke down each MSA by size and found that of those markets with a population of less than 100,000, Rome, Ga., had the most predicted listings expected to come on the market by June 2023 with 4,323 properties.

Gainesville, Ga., led communities with 100,000 to 250,000 in population with nearly 15,000 projected listings. Port St. Lucie, Fla. (23,800), Durham-Chapel Hill, N.C. (44,850), North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, Fla. (40,141), Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, Tenn. (82,050), Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, Ariz. (136,394) and New York-Newark-Jersey City, N.Y.-N.J.-Pa. (280,999) followed in leading specific population breakouts. (See charts below.)

nSkope, which utilized proprietary algorithms enhanced by artificial intelligence to analyze over 300 data points and identify patterns and correlations, broke out each MSA by Census population counts to determine the most predictive markets by size. 

Along with predicting future listings, TKI also reviewed nSkope data to determine which MSAs had the highest success rate based on reviewing June 2021 predictions. Jackson, Mich., had 1,021 of the 5,879 predicted addresses come on the market between June 2021-June and 2022, a nation-leading 17.37% conversion rate. Jacksonville, N.C., New Orleans-Metairie, La., and Kalamazoo-Portage, Mich., also were above 15% success rates. 

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RE/MAX and broker franchisee settle suits over agent recruiting

The real estate franchisor alleged broker Jimmy Dulin funneled agents to eXp while Dulin's counterclaim alleged RE/MAX allowed other franchises to recruit away his agents.

TOP 5 Benefits of Coworking Spaces for a start-up

Coworking Spaces are stations that are ideal for new businesses and startups. They portray an excellent style of the workday and can be found in cities and urban cities around the world.

These Coworking Spaces offer various benefits for freelancers and startups. Some of these benefits include more productivity and better teamwork. These benefits are what any new entrepreneur or young business person should look out for. While remote settings have been encouraged because of COVID-19, Coworking Spaces offer better packages.

Startups and small entrepreneurs should key into these Coworking Spaces to get their business done, increase their network and engage the local business community. However, using a reliable company to get these Coworking Spaces will be the best idea when seeking one. It is increasingly easy to find an office in a coworking space by being accompanied by experts on the subject as the platform workin.space !

This type of trend has changed the way people work while adapting to the global economy. However, many startups are unaware of the many benefits these Coworking Spaces can provide, here are some top 5 benefits that you will get when using them.

Have better networking opportunities

One of the major benefits of using Coworking Spaces as a new entrepreneur is the opportunity of meeting new people. When you work from home or have a private office, you are denying yourself from getting to meet new people. Proximity to other successful entrepreneurs can offer you more network chances.

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Realty One Group welcomes Bolivia to franchise

The new franchise builds on Realty One Group's existing international presence, which includes locations in Canada, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Italy, Portugal, Singapore and Spain.

Mortgage lenders face heightened risk of income, property fraud

Latest CoreLogic Mortgage Fraud Report finds risk of false W-2's, earnings statements and payroll checks up 27.3 percent from a year ago.

Women in real estate are having a moment, and it’s about damn time

Women in real estate are having a moment, and it's way overdue. WomanUp! co-founder Sara Sutachan and others share their favorite moments from this year's 2022 conference.

Why You Should Decorate Your Hallway (and How to Get Started)

When you’re furnishing your home, it’s easy to focus on larger rooms and overlook the hall. Here’s why that’s a mistake.

It’s not about you! 15 reasons past clients go with another agent

There are many reasons a past client or current friend may not reach out to you as their real estate agent, and here are just 15 of them from broker Teresa Boardman, who says it's best not to take it personally.

Why Explore Italian Citizenship To Set Up A Retail Business In Italy

Italy has a lucrative retail marketplace, making it an attractive destination for international entrepreneurs. The regulatory landscape is liberal, and tax laws are favorable, so you need not worry about launching a retail venture in the country. Another reason the country makes a dream place is its easy immigration. In fact, you can even obtain Italian citizenship without much hassle. Consulting these experts on Italian Citizenship is a good option as they can suggest the best way to get in and set up a retail business in Italy. Let us explain some good reasons to try your luck with Italian citizenship.

Multiple citizenship routes

Moving to Italy as a citizen is easy because you can qualify through multiple routes. Chances are good for most retail entrepreneurs, provided they know the eligibility requirements and steps for each of the alternatives. Let us highlight the ones you can consider-

Citizenship by descent is ideal for people having family ties in the country. The best part is that you can leverage your ancestral connections without generational limits, provided you follow the Jure Sanguinis eligibility requirements. Besides the consulate process, you may have to opt for a court process for this option if you had a female ancestor who gave birth before 1948.Citizenship by marriage lets you access a second passport if you are married to an Italian. You must consider the timelines and pass a language test to qualify for this route.Citizenship by naturalization works for people who do not qualify through descent or marriage. It is a long-term process that requires you to stay in the country for a decade. But you can enter as a resident through the Italian investor visa, start a business, and wait until you qualify through naturalization. 

Expansion opportunities 

Getting access to the Italian passport opens up expansion opportunities for your business. You can start in the local retail market and expand your venture to markets across the EU. Italian citizenship (and even residency) lets you travel across the Schengen region without going through visa hassles. It is a chance to explore the markets, attend trade shows, and meet potential partners in the entire zone. There couldn’t be a better way to launch a successful global venture.

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These are the 15 best real estate companies to work for in 2022

Last week, "Fortune" and Great Place to Work released a list of the 35 Best Workplaces in Real Estate in 2022. Zillow, Opendoor and Pacaso were all near the top of the list.

The top luxury real estate agents serving Hollywood in 2022

The Altman Brothers, Santiago Arana, Aaron Kirman, Chris Cortazzo, Sally Forster Jones, Joyce Rey and more are featured in this year's list of standout agents from "The Hollywood Reporter."

Lesson Learned: You are the brand

Chicago real estate agent and podcast host Dave Nimick found out that the service you provide makes the difference, no matter what happens in the market.

After Redfin offered flood-risk tool, buyers took heed

A new study suggests that buyers who viewed homes in high-risk flood areas ended up turning to higher ground with their eventual offers when presented with the brokerage’s flooding data.

Modern-day redlining is killing Black neighborhoods: HUD Secretary

Lending practices are killing Black neighborhoods across the country by making it so that only investors can afford to buy in them, HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge said.

7 non-salesy reasons to reach out to your database

A service-oriented approach leaves you and your clients feeling better about every interaction. Coach Darryl Davis offers seven strategies for reaching out in a positive, authentic way.

Ryan Serhant to share entrepreneurial expertise at Inman Connect New York

Ryan Serhant will be sharing his expertise on leveraging technology to boost your brand this January at Inman Connect New York.

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