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What You Should Know About Housing Predictions for 2025

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As the new year rolls in, we end an unprecedented year for the stock market and paradoxically, one of the slowest volume years on record for real estate transactions. The volatile trifecta of inflation, high interest rates, and low inventory continues to keep the housing market more frozen than not, with little relief in sight for 2025. Ironically, both the good news and the bad news is that the U.S. economy continues to be strong, which is keeping inflation on the sticky side, and thus, interest rates higher than desired. With that in mind, here's what you should know about housing predictions for 2025, as per Fannie Mae: … [Read more...] about What You Should Know About Housing Predictions for 2025

Quick and Easy Social Media Strategies to Live By

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Ah, social media. Whether the term fills you with dread or joy, it's a critical part of marketing for any business. But as with most things, there isn't a one-size-fits all when it comes to social media marketing for real estate. Because real estate is all about building relationships through market savvy and customer service, your social media marketing needs to hit to those targets. Following are quick and easy social media strategies to live by: … [Read more...] about Quick and Easy Social Media Strategies to Live By

5 Simple New Year’s Resolutions for Your Home

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It's easy to overlook your home's appearance and feel over time. Most of us are too busy to notice how cluttered, disorganized and neglected our home has become over time due to our busy schedules. But it's a great feeling to live in a clean, organized space and there's no better time to do that than at the beginning of each new year. Here are 5 simple New Year's resolutions for your home: … [Read more...] about 5 Simple New Year’s Resolutions for Your Home

A Quick Explanation of the Clear Cooperation Policy

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If you've been paying attention to recent industry news then you'll be familiar with the latest kerfuffle in the real estate world: Clear Cooperation. In 2020 the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) adopted a national policy known as Clear Cooperation. On its surface, it was a response to further answer the call for fair housing. But it also came with a number of strings attached, most notably the mandate to put all new listings on the MLS or face stiff fines and penalties. Now that NAR has inextricably landed in the high beams of the DOJ, it's not surprising that the policy of Clear Cooperation has come under its scrutiny. And more notable still is the amount of disagreement--both for and against the policy--among industry professionals. So if you're scratching your head and wondering … [Read more...] about A Quick Explanation of the Clear Cooperation Policy