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6 Ways to Stay Safe as a Real Estate Agent

Safety Tips for Open Houses, Around the Office, and on the Go Every September allows us the opportunity to focus ...

How to Market a Unique Home

How to Market a Unique Home Some Unique Homes With Quirky Listings Find Viral Internet Fame If you’ve spent any ...

Listing Agent vs. Selling Agent: Understanding the Differences

Listing Agent vs. Selling Agent: Understanding the Differences Buying or selling a home can be a very complex and stressful ...

How to Become a Mortgage Loan Officer Without Experience

How to Become a Mortgage Loan Officer Without Experience If you’re interested in becoming a mortgage loan officer (aka MLO) ...

Expectations for the 2023 Commercial Real Estate Market

Expectations for the 2023 Commercial Real Estate Market Summary: The commercial real estate market saw many changes in 2022. Here’s ...

How Do You Get a Land Loan?

How Do You Get a Land Loan? While prospective homebuyers often seek homes that are already built, there are some ...

House Hacking

House Hacking House hacking is a fantastic way to take advantage of the current real estate laws when it comes ...

Tax Deductions

Tax Deductions Did You Know? Meticulous record-keeping and knowing your eligible write-offs are key to receiving all of your tax ...

The Best States for Real Estate Agents to Work in 2023

The real estate landscape is an ever-shifting realm. Using market data from 2022, we’ve compiled a list of what we ...

Do I Need a College Degree to Be a Home Appraiser?

If you’re interested in pursuing a career in home appraisal, one of the first things you’ll want to know is ...

The Pros and Cons of Being a Home Appraiser

Becoming a real estate appraiser can be one of the most rewarding, interesting, and highly paid career options in the ...

Understanding the Difference Between a Realtor and a Real Estate Agent

Is a Licensed Realtor the Same as a Licensed Real Estate Agent? At first glance, the terms “Realtor” and “real ...

How Much Could Homebuyers Save by Purchasing a Fixer-Upper?

A New Report Identifies the Best U.S. Cities to Buy a Fixer-Upper   As home prices soared and inventory dwindled ...

Creative Buyer Offers in a Low-Inventory Market

Due to COVID-19, the housing market is currently experiencing record low inventories. As a buyer, this makes securing that perfect ...

Queen Latifah, Shaquille O’Neal Build Affordable Housing In New Jersey

These Newark, New Jersey, Natives Are Giving Back By Building Affordable Housing  Experts say that a lack of affordable housing ...

Homebuyers Cancel Contracts at the Highest Rate Since the Start of the Pandemic

The Increase in Home Deals Falling Through Could Be a Sign of a Slowing Housing Market  After two years of ...

The Competitive Rental Market’s Price Growth Could Be Slowing Down

Median Rent in the 50 Largest U.S. Metros Hit $1,876 in June, a Record High for the 16th Month in ...

5 People You’ll Meet as a First-Time Homebuyer

Let’s Learn About the Professionals Involved in the Homebuying Process For many first-time homebuyers, navigating the real estate industry and ...

First-Time Homebuyers Are Facing a Starter Home Shortage

A Lack of “Starter Homes” in the U.S. Makes First-Time Homebuying Difficult It’s hard to be a first-time homebuyer in ...

Private Islands Are Part of the Luxury Real Estate Boom

For the Ultra-Rich, the Private Island Market Is Full of Possibility Have you ever dreamed of escaping to your own ...

How to Answer Closing FAQs

Closing is one of the most important steps in the homebuying process. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most confusing, ...

Lack of Affordable Housing is Biggest Obstacle to Buying a Home in the U.S.

New Study from National Association of REALTORS® Reveals Biggest Obstacles to Homebuying  A lack of affordable housing is the biggest ...

How to Prioritize Your Mental Health as a Real Estate Agent

Taking Care of Your Mental Health is a Key Part of Being a Successful Real Estate Agent Real estate is ...

How to Market a Unique Home

Some Unique Homes With Quirky Listings Find Viral Internet Fame If you’ve spent any time on the internet over the ...

Which U.S. State Will Be Hit the Hardest by Climate Change?

Some Take Natural Disasters and Climate Change Into Account When Homebuying As the effects of climate change worsen around the ...

DIWhy Did You Do This?: Do-It-Yourself Fails

When a Home Renovation DIY Project Goes Wrong As a real estate agent, you've likely come across homes with do-it-yourself ...
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Some First-Time Homebuyers Are Buying With Friends

Buying a Home With Friends Gains Traction Among Millennials With soaring home prices and incredibly low housing inventory, many first-time ...
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Commercial Real Estate Lags Behind in Female Representation

Women Remain Underrepresented in Commercial Real Estate Real estate is often touted as an industry that offers women the opportunity ...
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Smart Home Technology: What Real Estate Agents Need to Know

Smart Home Technology Is the Future of Real Estate In case you’ve been living under a rock since approximately the ‘80s, ...
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Filing Taxes as a Real Estate Agent in 2022

There’s No Need to Be Afraid of Tax Season Doing your taxes is rarely fun, no matter what profession you’re ...
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New Home Construction Can’t Keep Up With Housing Shortage

After Hitting a Record Low, Housing Inventory May Be Slow to Rebound A shortage of available homes has fueled the ...
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Understanding and Closing the Racial Homeownership Gap

Real Estate Professionals Are Key in Closing the Homeownership Gap As a real estate agent, a significant part of your ...
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