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Study Finds Large Metros with Highest, Lowest Real Estate Taxes

Bobby Burch | 4 Apr 2019

Significant changes in tax law mean a world of change for real estate investors. Taking effect in 2018, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is the biggest shift in U.S.… more

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Three Habits Builder & HGTV Star Jasmine Roth Swears By

Bobby Burch | 2 Apr 2019

Between building, designing, filming, interviews and traveling, Jasmine Roth’s packed schedule leaves little space for downtime. Now in the midst of filming her second season of HGTV’s “Hidden Potential,” Roth… more

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Wall Street is Missing Baltimore’s Huge Upside

Greg Rand | 29 Mar 2019

My favorite part of being in the business of picking winners in the real estate market is when I find a market hiding in plain sight. Baltimore is just such… more

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Will AVMs Create a World Without Appraisers?

Peter G. Miller | 28 Mar 2019

The real estate market has had a good run during the past few years, but for one group the story has been different. Appraisers are facing tough times. Their job… more

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10 Small Towns for Retirees Eyeing Active Lifestyle, Affordability

Bobby Burch | 27 Mar 2019

More retirees are looking for affordable cities in which they can enjoy retirement. 55places.com, a resource for active adult communities in the U.S., conducted a survey that found 62 percent… more

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Five Tips to Boost Your Skills and Confidence in Negotiating

Deborah Razo | 27 Mar 2019

As founder of the Women’s Real Estate Network (WREN), I have the opportunity to meet and learn from many intelligent and experienced real estate professionals. After a recent presentation on… more

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Making the Right Moves in Every Phase of the Real Estate Market Cycle

Jared Garfield | 22 Mar 2019

Since the real estate crash in 2007, we have seen dramatic recovery in most markets. Many experts are saying that real estate is a bubble that will soon pop; they… more

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Virtual Assistants Help Time-Strapped Investors Conquer Leads, Social Media

Amy Ransdell | 22 Mar 2019

You’ve probably heard the phrase “less is more.” While it’s usually applied to aesthetics, the idiom can also help with the management of your real estate investments — in particular,… more

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Five Marketing Tips from Instagram’s Top Accounts

Jeremy Brutus | 22 Mar 2019

According to data from an Outbound Engine survey of real estate agents, referrals and social media, including Instagram, are the most effective channels for marketing. Real estate brands can learn… more

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Citrix Podio Provides a Secure File-Sharing Solution

Think Realty | 22 Mar 2019

Building a robust, unified portfolio that is also flexible and easy to access “on-the-go” can be an obstacle for the biggest firms on the market as well as the DIY… more