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REALTORS: 10 things you should know about millennials to reach more prospects

How to connect with the largest group of first-time homebuyersKey Takeaways Millennials are the future of real estate, and they are tech-savvy. Real estate agents should connect with millennials where they can be reached -- social media.It seems that the housing market is experiencing a major shift that is sure to impact the future of real estate for at least another 10 years.As of 2016, millennial first-time buyers have surpassed Gen Xers and

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9 ways homebuyers can improve their credit scores

Buyers will find it easier to get a home loan using these tipsThe real estate business is booming, and with a scarce supply of starter homes on the market, competition between buyers is fierce. To get loans quickly, potential homebuyers need to keep an eye on their finances and credit.Below, you will find nine general tips that will help ease the process of acquiring a home loan by improving credit scores.1. Always pay on timeNo lender likes

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Welcome to the Team Florrie Beth Lucoveic out of Orlando

iPro currently deals throughout the states of California and Texas with new offices in New York and Florida. We continue to strive to broaden opportunities for real estate professionals and consumers. Visit www.iprore.com for the latest information and links.Click here for information on how to become a salesperson

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REALTORS: 3 ways to reach divorced homesellers and be of value

Approach this demographic with caution, and show consideration for their situationKey Takeaways Develop a strategy that accounts for the unique circumstances these prospective clients are facing, and approve all marketing with care to avoid missteps.As far as devastating life events go, divorce ranks no. 2, second only to the death of a loved one. As a result, it is typically a very emotional experience, and certainly isn’t the time for others

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REALTORS: Does Your Listing Pass the Interior Design Test?

If an interior designer walked through the front doors of your listing, what would their first impression be?Give the house an interior designer spot test before opening it up to buyers. Realtor.com® offers a few tips from behind a designer’s lenses in a recent article :Traffic flow“The first thing I notice is whether or not the furniture placement promotes good flow of traffic,” says Lorelie Brown, a Showhomes franchisee in Charl

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Foreign Buyers Spend 30% More on Homes

Foreign buyers continue to outspend domestic buyers in the U.S.From April 2016 to March 2017, properties purchased by foreign buyers had a median price of $302,290. That is 30 percent more than the median purchase price of $235,792 for all existing homes sold in the U.S. during that period, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ 2017 Profile of International Activity in U.S. Residential Real Estate.In a further examination of ave

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Builder Shortage Is Getting Worse

The inventory of for-sale homes has struck a 20-year low. And while economists and the public cry for more inventory, many builders are pressed to meet demand. A labor and subcontractor shortage in the building industry has worsened over the past year, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index survey of single-family builders.Builders reported widespread shortages for each of the 15 occupations su

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More Buyers Putting Down Less on a Home

A 20 percent down payment is no longer the norm. In the past year, 1.5 million borrowers purchased their homes with down payments of less than 10 percent, according to Black Knight Financial Services. That marks a seven-year high.A growing number of home shoppers are financing more than 90 percent of their home purchase.“The increase is primarily a function of the overall growth in purchase lending, but, after nearly four consecutive years of d

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Solar Eclipse May Impact Solar Panel Users

Mark your calendars: Aug. 21 is the day a solar eclipse will cross the United States. This rare event occurs when the moon completely obscures the sun. And the brief period of darkness may have a big impact on the growing number of solar installations, warns a new release from Climate Nexus.The eclipse will stretch across 14 states and likely will obstruct up to 9,000 megawatts of solar power. That is enough to power 7 million homes, according t

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Owners Tap Equity to Start Businesses

Home owners are turning to home equity not just for home renovations but also to launch new businesses. Equity was used as a source of capital to launch 284,618 U.S. businesses—7.3 percent of all businesses, according to a newly released analysis by the U.S. Census Bureau that culls 2014 data.According to the study, the industries that use home equity at some of the highest rates are accommodation and food services, other services, retail trade

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