| This Bidding War Was Won With a Music Video |
| A couple was outbid by $20,000 from other buyers vying for the same house, so they turned to music to connect with the sellers. And it worked. |
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| Where the New-Home Market Is Actually Rising |
| Real estate professionals in these markets may want to consider reaching out to builders in the area. Homebuilding isn’t sluggish everywhere. |
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| Rents Are Growing the Most in Small Markets |
| Nineteen of the 20 largest rent increases over the past year occurred in smaller cities, a new report shows. |
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| Loan Demand Stalls After 2018's First Rate Drop |
| Mortgage rates posted their first drop of the year last week, but it wasn’t enough to spur loan demand. |
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| Luxury 'Agrihoods' Sprouting in More Towns |
| Luxury developers are betting on garden-heavy “agrihoods” to lure a new crop of homeowners, and with concierge services in the mix, owners can reap the benefits without breaking a sweat. |
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| Compare Amateur vs. Pro Listing Photos |
| Poor lighting, crooked lines, and awkward angles make listing photos appear unpolished. But just how big of a difference do these flubs make? Professional photographers share “good” and “bad” images. |
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| Tax Reform and the Marketplace |
| Be careful not to offer advice outside your expertise. Here’s how to have informative—but circumspect—conversations with buyers and sellers about the new tax law. |
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| 8 Ways New Agents Can Be Empowered |
| It can feel lonely when you’re thrown into the real estate industry with no support. These tips can help you advocate for yourself and get a quicker start to your career. |
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