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What's a 'throuple'? 'House Hunters' episode puts polyamory on the radar
NBC News - By Tim Fitzsimons
Viewers of HGTV’s popular real estate show watched in shock and awe as a polyamorous “throuple” searched for a new home in Colorado. Viewers of HGTV’s popular show “House Hunters” this week watched in
3 days ago
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Canadian Real Estate
14 financial terms every agent should know
inman.com - Inman
Financial literacy is critical, both for agents and for their clients. As such, we’ve put together a little glossary of important terms that’ll make …
4 days ago
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See How Hackers Gain Access to Transactions
magazine.realtor
Hackers are using methods such as email phishing and hijacking, malware, unsecured webpages, fraudulent email attachments, and wire fraud to gain …
4 days ago
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Housing
Study: Proximity to Amenities May Warrant Higher Home Price
magazine.realtor
Homes within walking distance of neighborhood amenities, such as schools, shopping, and parks, can fetch an average of $77,668 more than comparable …
February 3
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Tried-and-True Ways to Promote Your Blog Posts
hubspot.com - Allie Decker
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of wrapping up a blog post. After many hours of outlining, researching, and creative writing, it feels amazing …
January 18
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Why Personal Connection Still Matters In Real Estate
Forbes - Ben Bacal
From iBuying to proptech, technology has changed the way Americans buy and sell properties. But even in an increasingly digital age, buyers still value personal connection when it comes to real estate
January 8
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10 Predictions for Real Estate in 2020
magazine.realtor - Nicole Slaughter Graham
When he was a teenager, Ryan Gorman, incoming CEO of Coldwell Banker, found great joy in picking up the real estate section and browsing through the …
January 7
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New Year, New Real Estate Laws
texasrealestate.com - January 09, 2020 | Texas REALTORS® Staff
Several new real estate-related laws passed in 2019 by the 86th Texas Legislature took effect on Jan. 1, 2020. These include the following …
January 9
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2019’s Big Takeaways for Real Estate
magazine.realtor - Melissa Dittmann Tracey
Real estate forecaster Stefan Swanepoel captured the essence of the year that was when he called the industry “chaotic” and “changing at what appears …
Dec 31, 2019
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What Is an Arm’s Length Transaction?
fitsmallbusiness.com - Daniel Macaraeg
An arm’s length transaction is a deal wherein both buyer and seller are independent, unrelated, well-informed, have equal bargaining power, and are …
Feb 9, 2018
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Texas REALTORS® Celebrates 100 Years!
texasrealestate.com - January 02, 2020 | Texas REALTORS® Staff
October 11, 1920. That’s when representatives from Abilene, Dallas, Denison, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio met to establish the Texas …
January 2
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6 Tips for Better Negotiations
texasrealestate.com - December 27, 2019 | Texas REALTORS® Staff
Effective negotiation doesn’t have to be a trade-off between getting the best outcome and being well-liked. Experts say there are strategies you can …
Dec 27, 2019
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Big Changes to Criminal History Process to Benefit You | TREC
texas.gov
Effective January 2, 2020, TREC and TALCB will activate the FBI rap back program for all of the Agency’s license holders. The FBI rap back program …
Dec 14, 2019
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HUD Provides Guidance on Assistance Animal Certificates
texasrealestate.com - December 05, 2019 | Texas REALTORS® Staff
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has requested that the Federal Trade Commission investigate certain websites that sell …
Dec 5, 2019
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2020 Federal Funding Bill
nar.realtor
After clearing hurdles in the House and the Senate this week, a federal spending bill goes to the White House for the President’s signature, funding …
Dec 19, 2019
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From the Legal Hotline: What Happens to the Option Fee for Buyers in Backup Positions?
texasrealestate.com - December 12, 2019 | Texas REALTORS® Staff
We often get asked about the option fee with a “back-up” contract. If buyers submit a backup offer and pay sellers an option fee, do the buyers get …
Dec 12, 2019
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Nov 21, 2019
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Can a Landlord Ban CBD From a Property?
texasrealestate.com - November 08, 2019 | Texas REALTORS® Staff
You may have noticed a recent uptick in CBD products being sold in Texas. That’s because a state law that went into effect June 10 allows the sale …
Nov 8, 2019
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Searching For A Brokerage? 26 Terms You Should Fully Understand First
inman.com - Troy Palmquist
Agents are often asking the right questions during their brokerage search, but they don’t always fully understand the answers. To make the right …
Nov 21, 2019