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OREIA’s National Real Estate Summit to Focus on Emerging Industry Issues

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 15 Oct 2018

*Sponsored Content The Ohio Real Estate Investors Association (OREIA)’s 33rd National Real Estate Summit will tackle tough topics in the industry this year, including how to find deals in inventory-tight… more

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Lack of innovation makes real estate ripe for proptech

Bobby Burch | 15 Oct 2018

A historical void of innovation in real estate has opened a world of opportunity for so-called proptech startups that are attracting billions of dollars from venture capitalists. Proptech — short… more

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Areas Affected by Hurricane Florence Could See Vets in Foreclosure

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 13 Oct 2018

Areas of North and South Carolina affected by Hurricane Florence could experience long-term fallout in their housing markets. Carolinas Have a Higher Rate of VA Mortgages The FEMA-declared disaster region… more

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Homebuyer Sentiment Fell in September

Think Realty | 12 Oct 2018

Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) fell slightly in September from its measure in August. Contrary to this, five percent more Americans say it’s a good time to buy… more

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Low Construction Rates Constitute a State of Emergency in 15 Cities

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 12 Oct 2018

Due to low construction rates, a coalition of 15 mayors from the Boston area have set a goal to have 185,000 new homes built in their area in the next… more

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Artificial Intelligence Competing with Real Estate Agents

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 11 Oct 2018

A new brokerage is creating stiff competition for traditional real estate agents. REX Real Estate Exchange (REX) uses artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robots to connect buyers, sellers, and properties—all… more

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Homeowners Continue to Postpone Selling

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 10 Oct 2018

Two in every three homeowners need to sell their existing home in order to purchase a new one. This is causing homeowners to put off listing their homes at all.… more

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Think Realty and Triangle REIA Bring Real Estate Education to Southeastern US

Think Realty | 10 Oct 2018

Triangle Real Estate Investors Association will hold the TREIA Conference and Expo Powered by Think Realty at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Durham Research Triangle, October 25 – 27.… more

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Top 3 Cities for Tight Housing Inventories

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 9 Oct 2018

Many regional housing markets are posting more inventory volumes than they have in recent years. Still, it’s not home-buying season everywhere just yet. According to Realtor.com data, some markets are… more

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LGBTQ Buyers Fear Discrimination, Seek Like-Minded Neighborhoods

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 9 Oct 2018

Certain members of potential homebuyers may put off homeownership as a result of fears about discrimination. According to a new report from Freddie Mac, less than half of the LGBTQ… more