December, 2019

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What Does an Appraiser Do?

Realtor.com

ftwitty/iStock When you’re considering buying a house, there are two sides to the story: the seller’s asking price and the actual value of the property. This is where an appraiser steps in. Is the new home you’re looking at priced too high? A real estate appraisal can let you know whether the amount being asked is a fair purchase price. Here’s more on the home appraisal process, so you can learn the true value of your future home.

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How to Leverage Low Winter Inventory to Promote Your Stale Listings

Boom Town

Feeling the business lull of the winter season? Often in real estate things slow down around the holidays and we tend to focus our efforts on business planning and goal-setting. However, with low winter inventory there is actually a big gap of opportunity that you should be taking advantage of! Most sellers are under the impression that spring is the best time to list their home.

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How Will Rent Control Impact Property Management Companies in 2020?

App Folio

Rent control is a controversial topic in the real estate world, since market changes in this area can have a dramatic impact on both investment and property management businesses. . With recent changes in California and Oregon law, several states now have state-wide rent control regulations. Some states, such as New York, have new jurisdictions with rent control rules in place, while others follow the Dillon rule, which means that cities or districts may implement rent control measures, but they

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Top tips for financing an investment property

Dwell Real Estate

The Sarasota area is a wonderful place to call home and a special place to vacation throughout the year. Along with helping customers find their forever homes, we work with a plethora of people looking to buy investment properties. Everything from flips, long/short term lease opportunities and vacation rentals. Earlier this week, I came across this article from Inman.com providing readers with some great, mindful tips for taking on an investment property, but specifically giving advice on how to

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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Bloomberg TV 12-3-19: Super Luxury Oversupply

Miller Samuel INC

I got to speak with Lisa Abramowicz on her Bloomberg TV show " Money Undercover " yesterday. She is a great follow on Twitter. Best of all, I sat in a comfy chair. Lisa mentioned the topic of "inventory loans" that developers are relying heavily on to limp to the next upcycle with lots of unsold inventory. Hedge funds have dived headfirst into this space, even developers who are in good financial state are lending money on unsold condo inventory.

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What You Need to Qualify for a Home Mortgage

REX Homes

Finding the perfect house is only a small part of the homebuying process.

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Why SMART Goals are Critical for Your Real Estate Business

Boom Town

The countdown is on for the new year, which means it’s time to put the pieces in place to kick off 2020 with a bang. And we’re here to make sure you get the right goals down on paper before momentum fizzles. How to Create SMART Goals for Real Estate Success. You’ve probably heard of SMART goals, but if you haven’t, (or haven’t been using them) it is a way to give yourself actionable items that you can achieve and that will steadily grow your real estate business.

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Closing the Gap: 3 Simple Ways to Enhance the Customer Experience

App Folio

Delivering outstanding customer experiences and instant service to renters is essential in today’s on-demand economy. Rapid innovations in the tech space with mobile apps, automation, and artificial intelligence are changing the way consumers interact with businesses. The world’s economy is shifting, along with the needs of the consumer. As a result, there’s a new, growing demand for instant service and information. .

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Manhattan Annual Price Records By Property Type Since 1982

Miller Samuel INC

LOL, I had to move our company logo to the "left" to accommodate the 2019 condo record. Click on the chart to expand.

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What Property Managers Should Know About the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program

App Folio

With a national shortage of more than 7 million affordable rental homes for low-income families, there is a significant need for investors and property managers to focus their attention on new affordable housing projects that will serve those who need it most. According to the NLIHC , 71% of extremely low income households in the U.S. are severely cost-burdened, which means that more than half of their income is spent on housing.

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Driving Profit: 4 Pillars for Growing Your Real Estate Brokerage

In the rapidly changing real estate landscape, achieving profitability requires a strategic approach beyond traditional methods. Our guide, "The 4 Pillars to Brokerage Profitability," outlines four essential pillars for scaling your real estate business: a seamless lead-to-close technology ecosystem, tailored integrated solutions for teams and agents, value-added success services and community support, and consumer-centric operations throughout the full homeownership lifecycle.

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The Benefits of Switching to Top-Ranking Property Management Software

App Folio

If you’re thinking about making the transition to new property management software, there couldn’t be a better time. More and more businesses are shifting to modern tools to drive efficiency and success. In a recent study conducted by AppFolio in partnership with John Burns Real Estate Consulting, 77.7% of property managers reported that they are open to adopting new technology in their business. .

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AppFolio Recognized by Glassdoor as a Best Place to Work in 2020

App Folio

Which comes first — happy employees, or happy customers? Of course, when your employees are passionate, enthusiastic, and driven, it’s no surprise that they can provide excellent service that will make a difference for your customers. . But in order to motivate the talented people on your team to provide that service each and every day, happy customers are also part of the equation.

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The Ultimate Guide for Buying a Home in San Diego

REX Homes

With its pristine beaches, amazing weather, and an abundance of fun activities, it’s no…

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Leaders in Tech – Panee Segal, VP Sales & Business Operations

REX Homes

“Leaders in Tech…” is a Q&A series that highlights the dynamic REX executive team, leading…

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Tech-Forward Strategies for Scaling Agent Efficiency & Accelerating Growth

As the real estate market evolves, technology has become essential for success. According to NAR, only 26% of agents feel their brokerage provides the necessary tech tools and, as a result, agents seek teams and brokerages who prioritize technology investments! Whether you manage an established team or are forming a new one, this guide outlines key considerations and necessary applications to thrive.