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When we recently presented a story explaining why it was wise to not to sell a home during the holidays, some readers disagreed, saying that, in fact, it was actually a good time to sell. There are legitimate reasons for selling or not selling, so here we will provide the space for opposing views to…

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Editor’s Note: Social Skills is a bi-monthly feature in RISMedia’s Daily News focused on social media and digital marketing tips, trends and solutions for agents and brokers. The holiday season is an excellent time for real estate agents to connect with their audience on social media. By focusing on festive, community-focused content, you can position…

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Brookfield Fund Buys $893 Million US Student-Housing Portfolio  Bloomberg

A new analysis from home equity financial platform Point reveals that many homeowners overlook equity as a valuable financial resource — despite it being a significant part of their net worth.

A new housing impact risk report by ATTOM Data shows that 30 out of 50 counties deemed most vulnerable to market drop-offs were also considered “seriously unaffordable” just from base homeownership expenses (mortgage payments, property taxes and insurance). According to ATTOM, this means that these core expenses consumed 43% or greater of total average local…

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Above, from left, Heather McColaugh, John Clidy, Aaron Kardell, Matthew O’Connor and moderator Jackie Louh As we head into the new year, agent productivity is a hot-button topic, especially in an industry in which time management is key to getting things done in an efficient manner. During the hustle and bustle associated with the last…

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Ronan group appoints chief investment officer  Irish Independent

Should I Buy A House Now Or Wait? Is It A Good Time?  Bankrate.com

Post Trump Election, U.S. Homebuyer Sentiment Hits 3-Year High in November  The World Property Journal

Blackstone pulls out of bid for London’s ‘Can of Ham’ skyscraper  Financial Times

Exploring U.S. Home Square Footage Trends  | Florida Realtors

UK real estate giant lures Middle East investors with chance of high returns and soaring house prices  Arabian Business

PIE-MAG rebrands to The London Property News  London Daily News

Sunrise Real Estate boosts Northern Europe acquisitions team  PropertyEU

Ahead of a debate on the CCP at Inman Connect New York, the CEO of NextHome says whether sellers agree to hold their listing off of the MLS depends on the agent's influence.

Realtors are likely facing feelings of uncertainty as they attempt to grasp recent developments in the real estate industry. Compliance expert Summer Goralik helps unpack the latest.

Bi-coastal broker Cara Ameer takes a look at the post-settlement landscape and wonders whether all the upheaval really helped anyone at all and why the "solution" is so complicated.

Sunrise Real Estate boosts Northern Europe ac...  PropertyEU

Jamie Miller shares verbal and non-verbal communication techniques with trainer Bernice Ross that are designed to inform, inspire and create connections with clients.

Stepping into the world as a brand-new agent might feel overwhelming, coach Darryl Davis writes, but it's important to remember that confidence is a skill that can be cultivated and honed.