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“All the news that's fit to print,” or to click, as the case may be, can be found right here at your favorite real estate social networking site, ActiveRain. And here you thought it was merely a great place to chat with colleagues and slap up a blog post or two.


We know you're busy – whether it's trying to fill your pipeline or following up on what's already popped out of the bottom of it. Who has time to read? And, while real estate market news geared toward consumers is easy to round up on the Internet, news for brokers and Realtors is a bit harder to come by.


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Recent blogs on Real Estate Industry
By Will Hamm, "Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"
(Hamm Homes)
Want to know more about interior trends, Denise nailed it in her blog. Website Reveal: Kelly Burns The International Builder Show in Last Vegas is like Disneyland for me. Not just the Builder Show, but I got to go to the Kitchen & Bath show too! I loved it. This week I want to give you some highlights and take-aways that I think brokers need to be aware of when providing service to both buyers and sellers. Right now, you have a lot of homeowners that are getting ready to go to market and they may be thinking of what kinds of things they may need to update to get top dollar. As their agent, you should be knowledgeable of new home trends. Let's talk trends for a moment and start with countertops. Gone are the days when the only choice was quartz. Wilsonart has a new line of Thinscape coun...
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By Hugh Grant, I help investors and consumers with real estate
(RealMax Realty)
Imagine sitting down for dinner and seeing an ant march across your table. Or, picture hearing something scratching inside your walls when you're trying to sleep. Not fun, right? Pests like rodents, bed bugs, and termites can easily sneak into our homes, causing a lot of trouble. They can damage our houses, scare us, and sometimes even make us sick. That's why keeping them out is super important.In this guide, we'll share eight easy steps to make your home a place where pests won't want to stay. Whether you're a homeowner, someone renting a place, or taking care of many properties, these tips can help you keep those unwelcome guests away.8 Practical Ways to Keep Pests Out of Your HomeHere are a few effective ways to ditch pests for good - no matter where you live.1. Seal Cracks and Gaps...
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By Denise Lones, CSP, MIRM, CDEI - Real Estate Coaching & Branding
(The Lones Group, Inc.)
Website Reveal: Kelly Burns The International Builder Show in Last Vegas is like Disneyland for me. Not just the Builder Show, but I got to go to the Kitchen & Bath show too! I loved it. This week I want to give you some highlights and take-aways that I think brokers need to be aware of when providing service to both buyers and sellers. Right now, you have a lot of homeowners that are getting ready to go to market and they may be thinking of what kinds of things they may need to update to get top dollar. As their agent, you should be knowledgeable of new home trends. Let's talk trends for a moment and start with countertops. Gone are the days when the only choice was quartz. Wilsonart has a new line of Thinscape countertop that you cannot even tell that the product isn't quartz. For do...
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By Elaine VonCannon
(Coldwell Banker Traditions)
Moving On Up: Buying a Luxury HomeBuying a luxury home is equal parts exciting as it is nerve-wracking. When buying a luxury home you're investing a lot of money and/or committing to a substantial mortgage. With a large investment like this comes a lot of homework and ensuring you're buying the right property for you and your family. Oftentimes, the same mistakes first-time homebuyers make are the same ones people make when buying a luxury home. This is written to help give you the best tips when it comes to buying a luxury home. What Makes a House a Luxury Home?What constitutes a luxury home is going to vary depending on the location. Considered to be homes that are in the top 10% of properties listed on the local real estate market, luxury homes offer luxurious living conditions and a...
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By Alan May, Home is where the hearth is.
(Jameson Sotheby's International Realty)
The National Association of Realtors has reached a settlement with all of these commission-based, and their copy-cat lawsuits across the country.  The basics of the proposed settlement are as follows: Release of liability: The agreement would release NAR, over one million NAR members, all state/territorial and local REALTOR® associations, all association-owned MLSs, and all brokerages with an NAR member as principal that had a residential transaction volume in 2022 of $2 billion or below from liability for the types of claims brought in these cases on behalf of home sellers related to broker commissions.NAR fought to include all members in the release and was able to ensure more than one million members are included. Despite NAR’s efforts, agents affiliated with HomeServices of America ...
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By Steve Siegwalt, Experts in Real Estate Relationships!
(Realty Austin)
Lots of legal mumbo jumbo but I believe the recent settlement NAR has reached will indeed protect the Realtor industry in general.Check out the video on their site at competition.realtor .When people come after us as an industry it's largely because they are unschooled about what we have to do to be the professionals we are.It's also an attempt to try to grab a part of our success given they feel we make too much money.Well there is no doubt that if you are really good at your profession and deal with the utmost of integrity, you can earn a wonderful living in our business. Working hard and serving well, however, should not place a target on our backs. That is why I am glad the NAR is out there "Fighting the good Fight" for all of us.While performing tasks as if we are negotiators, psyc...
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By Eric Lawrence Frazier MBA, Founder and CEO of The Power Is Now Media, Inc.
(The Power Is Now Media, Inc. )
New Real Estate Magazine out 📖 Check out our latest publication featuring valuable insights, industry trends, and expert tips for real estate professionals. Get ahead in the world of real estate with our informative articles.Look here: https://www.thepowerisnow.com/743390-2/ 
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By Steve Depoe, Taking the stress out of Buying and Selling
(The Rose Realty Team)
Thinking about selling your house and wondering if now’s a good time to do it? Maybe you are thinking about moving to Dallas and don't know if now is the right time. Here’s what you need to know. Even though the number of homes for sale has been growing this year, there still aren’t enough homes on the market for all the buyers who want to buy.So, what does that mean for you? To keep it simple, it means it’s still a seller’s market. Here’s how it works: A neutral market is when supply and demand is balanced. Basically, there are enough homes to meet buyer demand based on the current sales pace, and home prices hold fairly steady. A buyer’s market is when there are more homes for sale than there are buyers. When that happens, buyers have more negotiation power because sellers are willing...
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By Christopher Nelson, Montgomery County, PA - Realtor
(GenStone Realty)
Ultimate Guide to Spring Outdoor Living SpacesKey Highlights Spring is the perfect time to enhance your outdoor living spaces and create a relaxing and inviting atmosphere. Designing the perfect outdoor seating arrangement, selecting durable and stylish outdoor furniture, integrating green spaces with planters and gardens, setting up outdoor cooking and dining stations, crafting cozy fire pit conversational areas, installing weather-resistant outdoor lighting, incorporating water features, choosing outdoor rugs and textiles, creating privacy with fencing and natural screens, and enhancing outdoor living through technology are all key elements to consider. Sustainability is also an important aspect to incorporate in your outdoor living spaces. FAQs: How can I maximize space in a small ou...
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
Some app on my phone tells me what pictures I took one year ago "today". This is the one I received yesterday.My first reaction was REALLY? Then I realized what a warm winter we have had this past year. I remember when my children were young and they would ask "Dad is winter ever going to end?". I would assure then that by Saint Patrick's Day the weather would break and real signs of spring would be visible.Here it is shy of the middle of the month and the geese have been around most of the month, I've seen several woodpeckers, and for the most part we have had little to no snow much of the winter.During our typical spring "Lake Timm" appears in our backyard and sits there for a month. Well, Lake Timm has already appeared and it soaked into the ground in just two days. That is pretty am...
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By LeAnne Carswell, Real estate broker in charge of large team
(Expert Real Estate Team)
https://realestatebees.com/realtor-side-jobs/While I am not wild about part time agents, it will happen.  These are 13 options that would keep someone in real estate while also making a little cash.  I was featured in this Real Estate Bees column.Check it out.
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By Karina Gafford, Military PCS/ VA Home Buying & Selling Specialist
(Homefront United Realty Group)
Nestled amidst the breathtaking beauty of Bulverde, Texas, awaits a rare opportunity to craft your dream home. Welcome to 738 Cavazos Trail, a 5.02-acre haven promising serenity and sophistication in equal measure.Perched atop a west-facing ridge, Lot 45 offers sweeping views that beg for your imagination to take flight. Picture yourself lounging on a custom deck or infinity pool, basking in the warmth of Texas sunsets as they paint the sky in hues of orange and gold.Convenience meets tranquility at 738 Cavazos Trail. Just a stone's throw away from Rahe Bulverde Elementary School and a short drive from downtown Bulverde, this location offers the perfect balance of accessibility and seclusion. And with easy access to US Hwy 281, the vibrant heart of San Antonio is within reach whenever y...
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By Michael Elliott, Burlington, New Jersey real estate sales
(Fathom Realty)
Agents should not give legal advice, nor should they delve too much into the intricacies of the mortgage process.   Let the attorneys and lenders do their job.   If your respect them enough for your referral, respect that.  While it is fine to know certain "bullet point" issues of a loan, and can be quite helpful in guiding a buyer, let the lender do their job.   Lenders should not be giving buyers legal advice!   Nor should they be telling buyers  things like : rent first / then buy.  Nor should they EVER be telling the buyer what towns they should shop in !   Stay out of it.Attorneys should give their clients legal advice only, and if they disagree with an agents direction for their shared client, they should chat with their agent.For some people, it seems when they have been in this ...
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By Morris Massre, Real Estate Instructor Broward County Florida
You’re probably asking yourself, “What on earth does this have to do with real estate?”  Quite a bit actually.  All Target stores are located in shopping centers in which it is the anchor store for all the little guys.  If a Target store closes it literally brings most of the center with it because they are a big source of the traffic for the shopping center.  Is Target in trouble?  Absolutely.  And the reason why is poor management in my eyes.  Although they pay their employees a reasonable wage, none of them ever work a forty hour work week, so they never receive any benefits or overtime.  In the short term this saves Target a lot of money, but in the long run it is a morale killer.  When an employee feels undervalued they do not put their heart into what they are doing and it shows. ...
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By Ralph Williams, "The very best in sales & leadership training."
(Bottom Line University)
I found a one page piece with the life goals that baseball super star Shohei Ohtani had set for himself in high school. It got me thinking about goal-setting and how I was introduced to that practice. It also reminded me how important that practice has been to me for most of my life. So, with that said... here is my article, "How Important are Goals?" 
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By Ralph Williams, "The very best in sales & leadership training."
(Bottom Line University)
I found a one page piece with the life goals that baseball super star Shohei Ohtani had set for himself in high school. It got me thinking about goal-setting and how I was introduced to that practice. It also reminded me how important that practice has been to me for most of my life. So, with that said... here is my article, "How Important are Goals?"
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By Eric Lawrence Frazier MBA, Founder and CEO of The Power Is Now Media, Inc.
(The Power Is Now Media, Inc. )
Welcome to The Power Is Now Real Estate Round Table! 🔑 In this exclusive episode, dive into the world of real estate with Labrescia Dawson, CEO of Dawson Management and the USDA's asset manager.📌 Labrescia Dawson shares her incredible journey and strategies for success in the real estate business. Discover how she became the sole asset management company for the USDA, and gain insights from elite real estate professionals in our VIP guest lineup. It's a round table filled with valuable knowledge and experiences you won't find anywhere else!🔥 Ready to elevate your real estate game? Leave a comment sharing your key takeaways, hit the like button, and don't forget to subscribe for more exclusive content! Share this video with fellow enthusiasts and let's build a thriving real estate commun...
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By Eric Lawrence Frazier MBA, Founder and CEO of The Power Is Now Media, Inc.
(The Power Is Now Media, Inc. )
New Television Guide out 📖 Check out our latest publication featuring valuable insights, industry trends, and expert tips for real estate professionals. Get ahead in the world of real estate with our informative articles.Look here: https://www.thepowerisnow.com/tpin-tv-guide-magazine-a-lifestyle-magazine-for-home-enthusiasts/
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By Eric Lawrence Frazier MBA, Founder and CEO of The Power Is Now Media, Inc.
(The Power Is Now Media, Inc. )
New Real Estate Magazine out 📖 Check out our latest publication featuring valuable insights, industry trends, and expert tips for real estate professionals. Get ahead in the world of real estate with our informative articles.Look here: https://www.thepowerisnow.com/the-power-is-now-real-estate-magazine-march-4-2024/
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By Eric Lawrence Frazier MBA, Founder and CEO of The Power Is Now Media, Inc.
(The Power Is Now Media, Inc. )
New National Magazine out 📖 Check out our latest publication featuring valuable insights, industry trends, and expert tips for real estate professionals. Get ahead in the world of real estate with our informative articles.Look here: https://www.thepowerisnow.com/the-power-is-now-magazine-march-2024/
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