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Study: Real estate firms thrive on repeat and referral business
Source: Housing Wire --- Referrals from past and repeat customers still generated the greatest number of inquiries for real estate firms in 2020 with 30% of brokerage business coming from this source, the same amount as in 2018, when the survey was last completed. On...
Spotlight on Minneapolis: How the Real Estate Industry is Working to Address the Black-White Homeownership Gap
Source: The Daily Beast --- When she began working as the CEO of the Minneapolis Area REALTORS®, Carrie Chang was shocked to learn something about her hometown: The rate of Black people in Minnesota who own homes peaked in 1950. That was before the civil rights...
New Twist Emerges in Struggle Over Marilyn Monroe Home
After a public outcry, Los Angeles’ building department revoked the demolition permit on the house. Continue Reading New Twist Emerges in Struggle Over Marilyn Monroe Home
$38.5 Million Construction Loan Closed for Brooklyn Apartment Project
The final project will be completed by the summer of 2025. Continue Reading $38.5 Million Construction Loan Closed for Brooklyn Apartment Project
New Forecast: Global Real Estate Crowdfunding Market to Reach $161 Billion by 2030
However, the report also observed there were “regulatory obstacles and limitations that may restrict the market’s expansion.” Continue Reading New Forecast: Global Real Estate Crowdfunding Market to Reach $161 Billion by 2030
Donna Dewar Named CEO at the Appraisal Institute of Canada
She was previously chief operating officer with the Canadian Nurses Association. Continue Reading Donna Dewar Named CEO at the Appraisal Institute of Canada
New Study Finds Affordable Homeownership Sinking to Three-Decade Low
Chief Economist Mark Fleming noted that of the “top 50 markets tracked, 24 markets were overvalued in July.” Continue Reading New Study Finds Affordable Homeownership Sinking to Three-Decade Low
Kahea Zietz Named VP and Co-Owner at Hawai’i Life
Zietz has been part of Hawai’i Life since the company started its rental business in 2010. Continue Reading Kahea Zietz Named VP and Co-Owner at Hawai’i Life
1st Century Bank Expands Into San Diego Market
This endeavor is being led by Jason Shidler, who joins 1st Century Bank as senior vice president and senior managing director. Continue Reading 1st Century Bank Expands Into San Diego Market
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 18-22
A potential new life for a 100-year-old closed theater, federal workplaces that make employees sick and Jerome Powell’s foot on the brake. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 18-22
New York State Home Sales Down 18.8% From Last Year
The state’s median sales price of homes was $411,500 in August, up 4.8% from $392,620 one year earlier. Continue Reading New York State Home Sales Down 18.8% From Last Year
Canada Provides $107.5 Million for New Vancouver Apartment Complex
The 19-story complex will offer a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Continue Reading Canada Provides $107.5 Million for New Vancouver Apartment Complex














