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Lisa Halter Founder, Owner and Principal Broker Halter Associates Realty, a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® Bearsville, New York https://www.halterassociatesrealty.com  Region served: Hudson Valley and Catskill Region Years in real estate: 22 Number of offices: 2   Number of agents: 55 How has your experience running a successful marketing company proven advantageous… […]

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November 2023 Existing-Home Sales Rise After Five Months of Declines

NAR released a summary of existing-home sales data showing that housing market activity increased by 0.8% from October 2023. www.nar.realtor – Research

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Podcast Digs Into CoStar CEO’s Response to realtor.com

In a recent episode of BAM’s Real Word podcast, hosts Byron Lazine and Nicole White discussed an email sent by CoStar Founder and CEO Andy Florance to real estate agents. In the email, Florance addressed rumors and false statements he says were made about Homes.com, a subsidiary of CoStar, by realtor.com Senior Vice President Bob… […]

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Why 2024 Will Be Challenging for Multifamily Market

As we prepare to reset ahead of the new year, there are indicators that 2024 may not be the clean break from 2023 many are hoping for. The latest Multifamily Rent Report from Yardi® Matrix found that (as of November 2023), rent growth declined 0.4% year-over-year, after a period of tremendous growth in 2021-2022 (a… […]

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Help Your Agents Grow Their Business With Tech Resources

NAR PULSE— Help your agents stay ahead of the curve with the NEW 2024 Technology Trends Webinar, which unveils groundbreaking technology trends that are set to reshape the real estate industry in 2024. Shop today and share with your agents!      Trusted solutions from trusted advisors  Turn to NAR REALTOR Benefits® for vetted solutions that… […]

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Reasons For a Property Survey

Purchasing a home is a significant investment. It’s crucial to ensure that you clearly understand the property boundaries and potential issues that may affect your ownership. One essential step in the home-buying process is getting a property survey. We will explore the reasons for a property survey, when to complete one, and what it entails.… […]

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Real Talk with Joe Skousen: Episode 1 – Nick Bailey

Editor’s Note: Real Talk is an ongoing video series featuring Joe Skousen, founder and CEO of Inside Real Estate, who interviews industry leaders regarding the outcome of the recent Burnett vs. NAR trial, along with other pressing issues affecting residential real estate. Episode #1 Nick Bailey President & CEO RE/MAX LLC  Nick Bailey discusses the… […]

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Want to Be a Celebrity REALTOR® on Social Media? Here’s How.

You’ve seen your fellow REALTOR® post their listings on social, give the home tours, share their tips, and get the followers. Lots of them. And then from there, they score speaking gigs, earn sponsorship opportunities, snag spots as television contributors, maybe even get their own show. Suddenly they’re not just selling houses. They’re stars. Making… […]

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What Exactly is Needed to Close on a House?

Closing on a house culminates weeks or months of house hunting, negotiations, and paperwork. It’s an exciting but often complex process involving several key players, numerous documents, and meticulous steps. You will learn what is required to close a house and the items needed for a home closing. Closing on a house isn’t rocket science,… […]

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Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, December 14, 2023

The Fed indicated yesterday that they will hold the Fed Funds Rate steady for now and cut rates three times in 2024; NAR forecasts that mortgage interest rates will average 6.3% in 2024. www.nar.realtor – Research

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