Economic growth will accelerate home sales, but not just yet | Inman News

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The U.S. economy is likely to grow closer to 3 percent next year than 2.5 percent, much higher or lower not likely. Manufacturing will continue to do well, U.S. wages more competitive now, energy cheaper here than for any competitor. Housing will stay thin, this recovery the first in 80 years in whi…

Girls Basketball: Dew hits 1,000-point mark in fourth quarter of Downingtown West loss

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DOWNINGTOWN >> Maddie Dew had the ball on Downingtown West’s final possession with a chance to accomplish something special.

How to uncover and market to your niche | Inman News

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Andrew Molz discusses the best ways for real estate agents to find their niche and then market to that niche.

On Los Angeles’ West Side, Rob Maguire Plots a Comeback

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Half a decade after Los Angeles developer Rob Maguire became a high-profile casualty of the property bust, he is gearing up for a comeback.

Nov. 2014 Case-Shiller Forecast: Home Price Changes Slowing, But Still Growing ‹ Zillow Real...

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The October S&P/Case-Shiller (SPCS) data released this morning showed more slowing in the housing market, with annual growth in national home prices falling to 4.6 percent. Annual appreciation in home values has been below 5 percent for the past two months, and we anticipate this trend to continue i…

Case-Shiller Continues to ‘Come Back to Earth’ in October ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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Today, the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices showed that the non-seasonally adjusted (NSA) October 10- and 20-City Composites rose 4.4 and 4.5 percent, respectively, on a year-over-year basis. The U.S. National Index rose 4.6 percent year-over-year. Today’s data were in line with Zillow’s forecast…

Americans paid $441 billion in rent in 2014 ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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America’s 41 million renter households spent $441 billion on rent in 2014, up 4.9 percent from 2013 due to the combination of rising rents and a growing renter population. This makes America’s rental expenditures roughly similar in size to the total economic output of North Carolina and about double…

A Look at Case-Shiller by Metro Area

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Today’s S&P/Case-Shiller home price report shows prices nationally increased 4.6% in the 12 months ended in October, down from 4.8% in September. See how your metro area performed.

White House petition calls for the end of Fannie and Freddie's conservatorship | Inman News

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A petition posted on the Obama administration's "We the People" page in Dec. 20 calling for the federal government to end Fannie and Freddie’s conservatorship has garnered over 800 signatures.

Your listings will shine after these basic tweaks | Inman News

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Real estate expert Hank Bailey offers eight different improvements that sellers can make to help entice buyers to purchase a home.

Let’s at least have some peace here at home

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Six family members slaughtered by a Montgomery County man who then took his own life. One hundred forty-three, mostly children, killed in a Pakistani school by the Taliban. One hundred sixty-five children kidnapped in Nigeria by Boko Haram.

10 real estate tech predictions for the coming year | Inman News

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Will Caldwell, CEO of Dizzle, gives 10 real estate tech predictions for 2015.

Cuba relations with Catholic Church at high point

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HAVANA — Golden rays of tropical sunlight slant through the caved-in roof of Saint Thomas de Villanueva chapel, illuminating tiles graced by the faces of saints. Vandals shattered the stained-glass windows and scrawled their names on the thick

The commoditization of IDX will have a major impact | Inman News

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A real estate expert explains why commoditized IDX is a good thing for the industry.

CHRIS FREIND: Canceling ‘The Interview’ is a sad act of cowardice

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In one of the most cowardly acts in American business history, Sony (yes, technically it’s Japanese; but for all intents and purposes, it’s been thoroughly Americanized) canceled its comedy film “The Interview” about assass

The real estate portal-dominance game is far from over | Inman News

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A real estate expert talks about why the Zillow-Trulia merger might not be the endgame for real estate portal dominance.

Top 10 lessons from the CEO of a $360M platform | Inman News

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Robert Reffkin, the CEO of Urban Compass, shares the 10 most important lessons he's learned since founding the company.

From Lauren Hill to to Mo’ne Davis, plenty of inspiring stories this year

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BOSTON >> Meb Keflezighi strode alone down Boylston Street, past the patched-up sidewalks and re-opened restaurants that line the path to the Boston Marathon finish line. On his race bib he had the names of those killed there by a pair of homema

2014 provides plenty of eye candy for sports fans

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Some of them won the game, some of them saved the game and others made for some very impressive eye candy.

Big real estate data and MLS software provider going public -- again | Inman News

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Black Knight Financial Services, formerly LPS, files for IPO

Prices are Rising For Senior Living Properties

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The aging of the Baby Boom generation combined with the flood of capital into commercial real estate is driving up the costs of properties that cater to senior living.

Use tips from the magazine world when planning your year | Inman News

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Deidre Woollard discusses how real estate can take a page from magazine publishing when planning in advance.

Sixers erase big deficit to stun Miami

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MIAMI >> All the Miami Heat had to do to secure their first home winning streak in more than a month was hold onto a 23-point second-half lead against a team with the NBA’s worst record.

Construction Costs Rising as Economy Improves

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Building costs are rising at the fastest pace in six years, according to a new report by Rider Levett Bucknall, a property and construction consulting firm.

Arker Buys 18-Buildings in South Bronx; Plans to Keep Them Affordable

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An affordable housing developer founded by a holocaust survivor is investing $156 million in an 18-building portfolio in the South Bronx that will help New York Mayor Bill de Blasio meet his affordable housing goal.

Inman Select has exceeded 330,000 members in only its first month | Inman News

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Inman Select has exceeded 300,000 members in only its first month as everyone from individual practitioners and teams to the entire agent population of North America’s largest real estate brokerage, Keller Williams, have said “thumbs up” to an expanded menu of breaking news coverage, new analysis, b…

Temple stuns No. 10 Kansas

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PHILADELPHIA >> The No. 10 team in the country strolled into the Wells Fargo Center Monday night, ready to face an underwhelming Temple team that had done nothing to elicit any fear in the opposition.

Introducing Zillow’s New National Case-Shiller Forecast ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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For more than three years, Zillow has forecasted monthly and annual changes in the S&P Case-Shiller (SPCS) 10- and 20-City Indices a month before actual Case-Shiller data is released. Now, we’re pleased to increase our coverage by forecasting performance of the S&P/Case-Shiller National Home Price I…

Do buyers really care about 'coming soon' properties? | Inman News

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Hank Bailey discusses why he thinks "coming soon" listings in real estate aren't worthy of the debate they've caused in the industry.

Key Takeaways from the November Existing Home Sales Report ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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4 tips for achieving work-life balance | Inman News

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Josh Fellman gives four tips for real estate professionals that can help them achieve the work-life balance that's best for them.

Sixers get third win of season in Orlando

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ORLANDO, Fla. >> The limited success the Philadelphia 76ers have experienced this season has all been on the road.

Eagles’ playoff hopes nearly ended by Redskins

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LANDOVER, MD. >> The Eagles left too many boxes unchecked in a 27-24 loss Saturday to Washington eliminating them from wild-card contention.

Oxford Area School District considers budget increase

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OXFORD >> The Oxford Area School District is looking at a budget increase of 5.6 percent for the coming school year that could require a tax increase as well as drawing money from the fund balance to bridge a $5.1 million gap between expenses an

Renter and Owner Confidence in Fast-Growing Housing Markets ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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Research in behavioral economics has shown peoples’ expectations about the future are strongly anchored in recent experience. Rapid asset price growth can contribute to what has sometimes been labeled “irrational exuberance” – overly optimistic and self-perpetuating positive feedback in price trends…

Malaysian Developer Wins Big From NY’s Decision on Casino Locations

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One of Malaysia’s most prominent casino developers was a big behind-the-scenes winner this week when a New York board made its much-awaited recommendations of where three casinos should be located.

Nov. New Home Sales Expected to Fall 1 Percent ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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Zillow expects Tuesday’s November new home sales data from the U.S. Census Bureau to show a decline of about 1 percent, to a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 453,500 thousand units, down from 458,000 units in October.

The Next Challenge For Mortgage Lending?

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Regulators and lenders say that they've made major progress that should enable more Americans to get mortgages next year. But one major problem that could hold lending back has yet to be addressed, according to a research paper released by the Urban Institute this week.

Peter Hernandez on industry decay and 2015 predictions | Inman News

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Peter Hernandez, the founder of Teles Properties, discusses industry decay, global events and why he thinks there will be more business to go around in 2015.

Another losing shootout for Flyers

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PHILADELPHIA >> For the second time in less than a month, the Flyers are about to embark on a road trip into an uncertain future. The last time they did this, there was some rejuvenation in their play, which brought them up a notch where it matt

Total U.S. Housing Stock Adds $1.7T in Value, Recent Inventory Gains Show First Signs of...

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Median U.S. home values in November rose 0.3 percent from October, to a Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) of $177,600, and were up 6 percent from November 2013. U.S. home values have risen year-over-year for 28 straight months, and as they’ve grown, the total value of the nation’s overall housing stock…

Nov. Existing Home Sales Expected to Fall 1.7 Percent ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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Zillow expects Monday’s November existing home sales data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) to show a decline of about 1.7 percent, to a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 5.17 million units, down from 5.26 million units in October.

Zillow gets creative in hunt for tech talent | Inman News

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Zillow has developed a paid internship program it's calling a "Returnship" to bring experienced engineers on board who have taken time off to raise a kid, travel or to pursue some other endeavor.

U.S. Hotel Companies Eager to Plant Flags In Cuba

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U.S. hospitality companies responded to President Obama’s announcement on Wednesday that the U.S. and Cuba are restoring full diplomatic relations with hope mixed with a bit of caution.

Video: Are brokers the unsung heroes of the industry? | Inman News

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Pam O'Connor, the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World CEO, says that brokers are the Rodney Dangerfields of the industry: They don't get any respect. She talks about why that needs to change in an opinionated video.

West Chester council approves budget

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WEST CHESTER >> Council formally approved the borough’s 2015 budget with no tax increase Wednesday night.

Can you answer these 7 client questions from the bidding war breeding grounds? | Inman News

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Rae Catanese explains what some common questions arise from clients during times of frequent bidding wars and discusses how she answers those questions.

New York Offices Cheaper Than London, And Nine Other Markets

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Offices in New York – and the rest of the U.S. – are a relative bargain, according to a new report out Wednesday from CBRE Group Inc.

Ka-Ching! Report Says NYC Apartment Market Set Records in 2014

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The Manhattan condominium and co-op apartment market is setting numerous new records in 2014 partly thanks to high sales of units costing more than $10 million, according to a new report.The average sales price for co-ops and condos will come in at about $1.8 million in 2014 compared with $1.5 milli…

Oil’s Plunge Is Pushing Mortgage Rates Down

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Low oil prices may offer a hidden gift to consumers beyond the gas pump: They could also indirectly support lower mortgage rates.

Race Randle: 'There's no substitute for the personal touch' | Inman News

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Race Randle of the Howard Hughes Corporation discusses why the biggest trend in real estate is information access -- and why there's no substitute for the personal touch.

Negative Equity Down By Almost Half Since 2012 Peak, But There’s Still a Ways to Go ‹ Zillow...

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• As of the end of the third quarter, 16.9 percent of U.S. homeowners with a mortgage are underwater, down from a peak of 31.4 percent in 2012 Q1. • The negative equity rate is less than half of its peak value in 23 of the largest 35 metro areas. • Negative equity is forecasted to fall further, proj…

Taking it to the Limit: The Impact of Lower FHA Loan Thresholds ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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It has been said that you can’t have your cake and eat it too, and the same is true over the ongoing debate over housing finance. How do you simultaneously reduce the federal government’s currently massive presence in the housing market, while also ensuring that credit remains widely available, part…

Help us figure out why independent brokerages are hot | Inman News

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Independent brokerages, those firms not affiliated with a national real estate brand, have a stronger presence now in real estate than they have in a decade and we're trying to figure out why. Help us.

Office Sharing Phenom WeWork Eyes Expansion into Apartments

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As office sharing phenom WeWork grows, it is eyeing an expansion into the residential sector

Simon, Other Developers Boost Supply of Outlet Centers

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Mall development in the U.S. is a virtually dead business because of oversupply and online competition. There's a whopping 1.25 billion square feet of mall space and it only increased 0.32% this year, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers.But the same can’t be said about the out…

Carrington's Steve Ozonian on agent success and why swiping is the way of the future | Inman News

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Steve Ozonian of Carrington Mortgage Holdings talks about his communication preferences, real estate trends and what successful agents need in today's market.

Manhunt on for Montco man who allegedly killed 6

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY >> A Pennsburg man who authorities said went on a killing spree early Monday morning, slaying his ex-wife and five of her family members in three Montgomery County communities, remained at large Monday night after SWAT teams su

New Jersey's Realtor association rebrands | Inman News

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Newly renamed New Jersey Realtors, NJ Realtors for short, rebranded its logo and website to enhance its member and consumer experience, according to the organization. It was previously known as the New Jersey Association of Realtors.

Early Glimpses at New-Home Sales Show Buyers Still Hesitant

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Early gauges of new-home sales in November point to a lackluster, if not disappointing, result as consumers remain hesitant despite the improving economy.

Home Builders Feeling Great in the West, Glum in the Northeast

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The National Association of Home Builder’s monthly gauge of builder confidence in the market for single-family homes ticked down in December.

Pam O'Connor discloses the best sources for leads in 2015 | Inman News

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Pam O'Connor shares her predictions for real estate in 2015.

Cowboys beat Eagles to take over first in NFC East

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PHILADELPHIA >> You could live with back-to-back losses for the first time this season.

Memphis sends Sixers to ‘cruel loss’

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PHILADELPHIA >> For 40 minutes Saturday night, the 76ers were not just beating the Memphis Grizzlies, they were on the verge of blowing them out of the Wells Fargo Center.

Downingtown students take part in ‘Hour of Code’

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DOWNINGTOWN >> East Ward Elementary students this week learned how to write computer codes while participating in an “Hour of Code” program.

Brokerages that don't train agents are setting them up for failure | Inman News

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Sunny Lake, real estate professional, explains why broker-sponsored training programs are vital to agent success

The Paperless Agent's Chris Scott discusses finding and keeping the right agents | Inman News

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A 2015 outlook with real estate's Chris Scott, president of The Paperless Agent, in which he shares his opinions about what's ahead in 2015.

Are you being financially naughty or nice?

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WASHINGTON, D.C. >> To help consumers remain financially level-headed as they enter the final two weeks of holiday shopping, the National Foundation for Credit Counseling created the Financially Naughty or Nice Checklist.

Fun With Data: What’s the Mission Status of Your Neighborhood? ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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It’s difficult to quantify the difference between a housing market that’s metaphorically “taking off” and a market that has (so far) “failed to get off the ground.” One approach is to compare home values in both dollar terms and their recent growth.

Realtor lies, Russian corruption and a big deal in the works | Inman News

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A big deal is cooking in real estate: I feel it in my bones, like I sensed it this summer when Zillow ate Trulia. Equity funds, venture capitalists and strategic investors (like News Corp.) are swirling around the real estate tech industry like bridge-and-tunnel gawkers outside a nightclub in Manhat…

Millennials in 2015: Today’s Renters, Tomorrow’s Buyers ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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Words that all could describe a dry documentary or experimental menu item, yes, but also apt descriptors of what to expect for housing in 2015, according to panelists at a recent housing outlook discussion sponsored by S&P Down Jones Indices.

Home-Builder Results Provide Muddled, Sober Outlook For 2015

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The latest quarterly results of home builders Toll Brothers Inc. and Hovnanian Enterprises Inc. provide minimal optimism for the new-home market going into 2015.

Updater software engineer Leon Hall takes Inman behind his desk | Inman News

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A real estate hacker profile with Updater software engineer Leon Hall.

Phillies send Rollins to Dodgers

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As expected, the Phillies’ offseason fire sale couldn’t get cranking until top free-agent pitcher Jon Lester signed with someone.

Renting on Minimum Wage? Better Ask for a Raise ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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There’s a common rule of thumb that says annual housing costs should not exceed 30 percent of one’s annual income. Unfortunately for single renters making the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, it’s virtually impossible to find a property in the U.S. that won’t end up costing them significantly…

Golf Course Firm Hits Sand Trap in Hunt For Tax Savings

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A small golf course company isn't pursuing a plan to convert to a REIT, which would have meant tax savings.

The new way to search for real estate | Inman News

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Predictive search, made popular by Amazon and Netflix, is one way Trulia and rivals Redfin, Zillow and realtor.com are looking to improve on the real estate search process.

Where Will Aging Baby Boomers Buy Homes?

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Raleigh, N.C., Albuquerque, N.M. and Boise, Idaho are among the cities that the National Association of Realtors thinks are poised to get an influx of older baby boomers.

5 questions that rock-star agents can always answer | Inman News

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Get the answers to critical homebuyer questions that will prove you're a rock-star real estate agent.

Girls Basketball: Kennett defense stops Hager, W.C. East in fourth quarter rally

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KENNETT SQUARE >> For three quarters, no one on the Kennett girls basketball team could stop West Chester East star Holly Hager.

Homeownership Is Affordable for First-Time Buyers, If They Can Clear Hurdles ‹ Zillow Real...

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As rents continue to soar, buying a home looks like a downright bargain compared to renting. But not all home buyers are created equal, and younger, first-time buyers will face a few additional hurdles that more experienced buyers may not have to contend with.

Qatar Group in $530 Million Deal to Buy Times Square Hotel

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Qatar’s Al Rayyan Tourism and Investment Company is in a $530 million deal to buy 97% of The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel, say people familiar with the matter.

Next-gen home valuation: Opendoor will buy your house | Inman News

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Opendoor, the "big-data house-flipping startup" founded by former PayPal and Square exec Keith Rabois, has launched in Phoenix, Ariz. with plans to expand to Portland, Ore. and Dallas, Texas over the next few months.

Coatesville council opts for cuts instead of tax hikes

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Coatesville >> Administrators are going to struggle with cutting $1.6 million from spending after City Council on Monday approved a last minute option for the 2015 preliminary budget, according to city officials.

‘What’s Up? Nothin’ But the Rent.’ Rental Affordability Continues to Suffer in Q3 ‹ Zillow Real...

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Homebuyers and renters continued to face dramatically different affordability pictures in the third quarter, according to Zillow’s 2014 Q3 Affordability Index.

Jennifer Carstensen talks challenges and opportunities for 2015 | Inman News

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Agent Jennifer Carstensen gives her predictions for how the real estate market will unfold in 2015 and what she's doing to prepare for it.

Foreign Investors Scoop Up High-Profile U.S. Towers

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Bank of China has agreed to pay nearly $600 million for a Manhattan office tower, as foreign investors have dominated the landscape for top-quality U.S. commercial property sales

Making the most of your marketing budget in 5 steps | Inman News

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A marketing expert explains the five steps that real estate professionals should take to maximize their budget and build a consistent brand.

Offense stymied by Seahawks to snap home win streak

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Philadelphia >> You know the pain scale they quiz you with in the emergency room?

Flyers end skid behind Mason, Simmonds

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LOS ANGELES >> With their owner Ed Snider in attendance, the struggling Philadelphia Flyers pulled off a season sweep of the defending Stanley Cup champions.

Noel stands ground in Sixers’ loss

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Frankly, the regular season hasn’t been as much of a splash for the big man with the flat top and bony limbs. There were games where he couldn’t get a rebound, games where he would show flashes, but vanish. There were bumps and nicks tha

Small talk, big talk: bros, Buffett, Murdoch and Evans | Inman News

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Brad Inman, the publisher of Inman News, selects his picks of the top real estate stories of the week.

Private Equity Real Estate Funds Get Big in 2014

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These are good times for many private equity firms in the real estate business.

Attention to detail makes a great real estate agent, says Raj Qsar | Inman News

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Raj Qsar answers 3 questions from Inman about success in real estate, communication preferences and more.

Police looking for more video of missing WCU student

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WEST CHESTER >> The Philadelphia office of the FBI and the Philadelphia police are asking the public’s help to locate additional video of an area in Manayunk near where missing West Chester University student Shane Montgomery was last see

Treasury To Double Housing Assistance Payments By $5,000

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WASHINGTON – U.S. officials will double payments to homeowners who have been receiving help under a federal mortgage-assistance program, boosting the government’s ability to spend unused funds set aside under the 2008 financial rescue.

Redfin's 2014 expansion push rolls into Indianapolis | Inman News

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Redfin has expanded into Indianapolis, bringing the number of metros where the fast-growing, Seattle-based brokerage has a presence to 42.

Self-Employment: Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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Self-employment offers enormous potential rewards. Some of the nation’s most successful entrepreneurs were successful precisely because they were willing to take on risks and venture out on their own to start new businesses. But these self-made entrepreneurs also represent an enormous risk for lende…

Housing Forecasts for 2015: Resurgent Home Building and Restrained Optimism

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With the door closing on 2014, economists are starting to tout their housing forecasts for next year. Count Realtor.com chief economist Jonathan Smoke among the more conservative optimists.

Michele Chiu talks price ranges and gives her 2015 predictions | Inman News

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Realtor and consultant Michele Chiu talks about the economy, the housing market and what she thinks will make her successful in 2015.

IndCor Deal Highlights Jeffrey Schwartz’s Role in Building Global Logistic Properties

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Blackstone Group LP’s announcement earlier this week that it is selling its industrial property portfolio to a venture led by Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund for $8.1 billion was on the surface a routine—albeit very large—real estate deal.

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Fresno, Not San Francisco, Among Nation’s ‘Strong’ Housing Markets, Trulia Says

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The best housing markets in the country include Boston, Seattle…and Fresno, Calif.?

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In-depth coverage of news. articles, photos, videos and breaking news for Chester County and the US and more.

2015: A Big Year for Buyers ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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More inventory, rising rents and changing demographics will all contribute to more balance in the market between buyers and sellers next year, after years in which sellers were largely in the driver’s seat. Below are Zillow’s official predictions for real estate in 2015:

Discover what sets you apart in an era of real estate technology | Inman News

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A real estate expert explains how agents should differentiate themselves from their online and in-person competition by discovering and living their 'human factor.'

Henry Silverman Makes Bet On SBE Entertainment

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Veteran financier Henry Silverman is making his first big bet on a luxury boutique hotel company.

Madison Hildebrand lets us peek inside his social media accounts | Inman News

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A profile of real estate star Madison Hildebrand focusing on questions about his social media use.

Deer Season Under Way

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Deer hunters who headed afield Monday here in our neck of Pennsylvania were treated to unseasonably mild opening day weather and generally favorable hunting conditions.

Where Millennials are Making Homeownership Happen ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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The U.S. homeownership rate has declined to three-decade lows, driven down in part by steadily declining homeownership among young adults confronting a trifecta of housing headwinds: Historically tight credit conditions; a weak labor market; and the fact that job growth is generally strongest in the…

Realogy franchisor builds suggestion box for real estate tech | Inman News

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Ever had an idea for a cool real estate product or service that would make life easier or better but didn't know where or how to share it so that it had a chance of inspiring a product? Now there's a place.

Dane Ellison: Don't let technology interfere with relationships in 2015 | Inman News

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A 2015 real estate outlook from Dane Ellison includes thoughts about technology, relationships and their integration.

Sixers establish new low with loss

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PHILADELPHIA >> The 2014-15 76ers have seized the first of what could be quite a few unflattering low-water marks from the 1972-73 Sixers.

Another game versus Rangers, same result

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NEW YORK >> Sad sack Saturday in New York didn’t look much different than Black Friday in Philadelphia for the Flyers, who proved once again that when it comes to them playing the Rangers, every day seems like a holiday.

Rangers’ Reign of Terror

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Philadelphia >> After analyzing the results of Flyers-Rangers battles over the past three seasons, no one could blame Philadelphia fans for developing a defeatist attitude. Entering their Black Friday matinee against the Blue Shirts, the Flyers

Celebrate dinosaurs and their closest living relatives at the Academy of Natural Sciences

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PHILADELPHIA >> Celebrate dinosaurs and their closest living relatives — birds — with a holiday weekend of family fun at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University.

Merrill’s memories: The Best of Eagles-Cowboys

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Merrill Reese has broadcast Eagles games for 38 years. Difficult as it is for him to choose the favorites, many of the games giving him the most joy are from the series with the Dallas Cowboys.

Where to Hunt for Bargain Homes on Black Friday ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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This Thanksgiving, after the feast is over, forget the crowds looking for cheap knick-knacks at the mall and go bargain-hunting for something that really matters: Your next home.

Hampshire ‘Dreams’ of Global Expansion

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Eric Danziger, the new chief executive officer of Hampshire Hotels Management LLC, wants to turn the small boutique hotel company into a global player.

Suspects formally charged with murdering Beverly Carter | Inman News

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Two people have been formally charged with murdering Beverly Carter, the Realtor who was found dead after showing a vacant home to a stranger, the Associated Press reports.

Robbery of $20 nets Coatesville man prison term

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WEST CHESTER >> One of five men charged with an armed robbery that netted $20, a cell phone, and a man’s belt has been sentenced to 11½ to 23 months in Chester County Prison.

Oct. 2014 Case-Shiller Prediction: Expect the Slowdown to Continue ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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The September S&P/Case-Shiller (SPCS) data out this morning showed more slowing in the housing market, with annual growth in the 20-city index falling 0.7 percentage points from August’s pace to 4.9 percent in September. This is the first time annual appreciation for the 20-city index has been below…

Ways to win over your potential buyers | Inman News

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Our real estate expert offers four insights that will help real estate professionals land homebuying clients.

New Mortgage Lending Drops to 13-Year Low

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New figures released by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on Tuesday show that mortgage lending is running at its lowest level in 13 years, with 2014 on pace to be the weakest for new loans since 2000.

Sept. Case-Shiller Slows to More Sedate, Sustainable Pace ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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Today, the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices showed that the non-seasonally adjusted (NSA) September 10- and 20-City Composites rose 4.8 and 4.9 percent, respectively on a year-over-year basis, in line with Zillow’s forecast released last month. On a seasonally adjusted (SA) monthly basis, the 10-…

Balazs Group Hits Snag In Efforts To Buy Standard High Line

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A marquee deal to sell the fashionable Standard High Line hotel in downtown Manhattan for $400 million has hit a serious snag.

Times Square Hotel Undergoes Debt Change, Rebranding

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A 334-room hotel in the Times Square area is getting rebranded to a Tryp by Wyndham from a Best Western in the wake of a modification of its $77.6 million mortgage, according to Trepp LLC, which tracks the real estate debt market.

Elliot Eisenberg's 2015 economic outlook | Inman News

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Elliot Eisenberg, founder of econ70.com, gives his 2015 predictions.

Coatesville council rejects budget, wants more details

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Coatesville >> Council is now strapped for time for passing the city’s 2015 budget after it failed Monday night to pass a preliminary plan.

No end in sight for New York's multimillion dollar housing boom

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Billionaires are on a buying spree in New York, with sales of multimillion dollar properties up 120% so far this year, according to CityRealty. And it's expected that Luxury is getting expensive as high-end Manhattan home prices soar.

A House for the Birds: The Best Places to Find Real Estate with Turkeys ‹ Zillow Real Estate...

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Do holiday airport departure delays ruffle your feathers? Is the thought of frantically cleaning before the in-laws arrive putting you in a fowl mood? Do you think hunting for Black Friday deals is for the birds?

Zillow taking five more floors in Seattle high-rise | Inman News

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If brick-and-mortar investments are any indication, operators of real estate's two most popular search sites, Zillow and Trulia, are projecting further digital dominance.

Large Multi-Family Buildings: Bright, Shiny, New…and Affordable? ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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New things tend to be more expensive than old things—new cars, new computers, new spouses and new homes (of course, after a certain age, things become antiques and their value starts to rise again).

Do you dial, text or swipe? Dottie Herman | Inman News

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How to succeed in a fiercely competitive business

Hacker profile: Meghan Kilgore | Inman News

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My first project at Redfin involved finding ways to make home tour scheduling better for agents and customers. I dug into Redfin's wealth of data to find answers to questions such as, “What matters most to buyers when scheduling a tour?” and “When do buyers request tours and when do they want to tou…

Eagles wary of Titans’ trap

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Philadelphia >> Zach Mettenberger is no Aaron Rodgers.

Logan to face former LSU teammate

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Philadelphia >> Bennie Logan and Zach Mettenberger met for the first time before a football meeting at Louisiana State University.

Home Sales: Out With the New, in With the Old ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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Markets are supposed to respond to prices. As any economics undergrad learns, when demand exceeds supply, prices rise, which leads to more supply, which reduces prices, which increases demand, which leads prices to rise, and on and on ad nauseam.

Oct. New Home Sales Forecast: The Assumptions and Options ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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Zillow expects new home sales for October to fall between 0.4 percent and 2.5 percent month-over-month, to between 455,000 and 465,000 units at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) from 467,000 units in September. However, the models we use and the underlying assumptions are not always as defini…

Commercial Real Estate Is Now a Market of the Haves and Have Nots

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The rebounding real estate market isn’t treating all commercial property owners equally.

Samsung Ventures backs DocuSign | Inman News

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DocuSign, an e-signature and transaction management software provider, has announced that it's bagged strategic investments part of a previously announced $115 million Series E funding round that the company says will help it grow its mobile reach and expand into Spanish-speaking countries, Singapor…

Inventory Continues its Comeback in Oct., But Not All Buyers Will Benefit Equally ‹ Zillow Real...

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As the recovery has progressed, buyers have slowly been gaining more leverage in the market as the balance of power slowly swings away from sellers. Much of this is driven by the fact that there are simply more homes for sale: In October, overall U.S. inventory was up 15.8 percent year-over-year.

Coatesville school board OKs suit against 2 former administrators

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CALN >> The Coatesville Area School Board authorized the filing of a lawsuit against former Superintendent Richard Como and former high school Director of Athletics Jim Donato for “egregious misconduct” in the texting scandal that

NAR can't give away new '.realtor' domains | Inman News

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The new .realtor domain, managed by the National Association of Realtors and its counterpart to the north, the Canadian Real Estate Association, is the fourth most popular new "top-level" domain.

Five Takeaways From the October Existing Home Sales Report ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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Will 2015 be the Turnaround Year for First-Time Home Buyers?

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NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun said 2015 could mark a turnaround.

Measuring accountability brings success to real estate | Inman News

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Real estate agents and brokers are not always held accountable for their assorted job components -- but they can hold themselves accountable and boost their business at the same time.

Could Decline in Median New-Home Size Herald Return of Entry-Level Buyers?

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Newly built, single-family homes in the U.S. finally are getting smaller, a sign that a long-awaited shift of builders to slightly smaller, more affordable homes likely has started.

Real Estate Execs Help CompStak Raise $4.4 Million

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CompStak Inc., a startup technology firm that uses crowdsourcing to compile detailed data on office rents and other lease terms, has completed its third round of funding, raising $4.4 million from about one dozen investors.

Old foreclosure debt coming back to haunt former homeowners

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Thousands of former homeowners have gotten blindsided by debt collectors coming after them for old foreclosure debt on homes that they haven't lived in for years.

Bet on single-family real estate as an institutional asset class | Inman News

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Single-family real estate has become an institutional asset class. Greg Rand explains how to capitalize on the change.

Architecture Firms Report Strong Billings in October

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Billings by architecture firms remained strong in October thanks to continued activity by developers of rental apartment buildings as well as new demand from such institutions as schools, hospitals and municipal governments, according to the American Institute of Architects.

Leader of Main Line pot-peddling ring headed to prison

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norristown >> A graduate of The Haverford School who once played for the water polo and lacrosse teams on an athletic scholarship before becoming a college dropout has admitted to being the leader of a pot peddling ring dubbed the “Main L

The reformers: Derek Eisenberg | Inman News

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Real estate rabble-rousers are pushing industry toward change

Former Lumber Warehouse To Be New Chicago Residence Inn

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Residence Inn is betting on long stays in the Windy City.

Thinking of outsourcing your social media? Read this first! | Inman News

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Outsourcing social-media responsibilities is common, but is it always a good idea? Our author weighs in.

Some bear essentials as archery season begins

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While most bowhunters hung up their archery equipment when the regular statewide season on whitetail deer closed on Saturday, archers hungry for even bigger game here in Pennsylvania reloaded their bows and returned afield again yesterday in search of

Oct. Existing Home Sales Forecast: The Assumptions and Options ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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Zillow expects existing home sales for October to fall 0.5 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 5.14 million units, down from 5.17 million units in August. But the models we use and the assumptions that underlie them are not always as definitive as we would like. Below we provide g…

Planned 1,500-foot New York Skyscraper Lures TD Bank as Tenant

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TD Bank has signed a lease to take 200,000 square feet of office and retail at One Vanderbilt Ave., giving a big boost to the proposed 1.6 million square-foot building that is to soar 1,500 feet.

Inman.com real estate community needs you | Inman News

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Inman is looking for 200 contributors, the best and the brightest in real estate, and this is your chance to join them.

Apple’s Has Strong Appetite for Silicon Valley Real Estate

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The technology and real estate worlds have been abuzz over Apple Inc.’s plans to develop a new headquarters facility in Cupertino, Calif.

The Inman Busybody: Alex Perriello, what's up? | Inman News

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Our franchise brands do compete vigorously with each other. In alphabetical order, they are Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, Century 21, Coldwell Banker, Coldwell Banker Commercial, ERA and Sotheby’s International Realty

Eagles look to cool Rodgers at chilly Lambeau

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It’s not the ultimate game. But taking on Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers Sunday at chilly Lambeau Field (4:25 p.m., Channel 29, WIP 94.1 FM) is a defining test for Chip Kelly and the Eagles.

How to convert low grade “D” leads in 3 easy steps | Inman News

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Learn how to turn your D leads into actual money-makers.

Small Talk: A guide to public transit around the world (sort of)

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Always first check your seat before sitting down on the subway.

Homes are getting harder to afford

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Across the nation, fewer homes could be afforded by a family earning the national median income.

For Love of Money: Why Millennials are Moving to Expensive Cities ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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In recent years, a popular narrative has emerged that young adults are flocking en masse to the nation’s trendy, diverse, dense—and expensive—urban centers. The popular image is of millennials passing their worry-free evenings on hip Brooklyn rooftops, spending an absurdly large portion of their alr…

For Some States, Foreclosure Crisis Is Far From Over

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In most of the country, the foreclosure crisis has abated. The percentage of loans that are delinquent but not yet in foreclosure--the very beginning of the pipeline--is at its lowest point since the fourth quarter of 2007. In the meantime, the foreclosure inventory rate--loans that are in the proce…

News Corp completes acquisition of Move | Inman News

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Move Inc., operator of realtor.com, is now owned by News Corp. The Sept-announced deal closed today, according to a News Corp press release.

Once a Gritty Dockland, Boston’s Jeffries Point Sees New Development

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Fifteen years after being designated developer of a 26-acre swath of waterfront land in East Boston, Mack-Cali Realty Corp.’s Roseland division is gaining traction in its three-phased residential project.

New property search site focused on modern homes | Inman News

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DwellHomes.com is powered by Live International Real Estate LLC, a Los Angeles-based real estate firm and marketing agency specializing in modern-home sales around the globe. All homes submitted to Dwell Homes are curated by a design team to ensure they meet the brand’s standards of modern layout an…

On the Edge: Housing Market Confidence in the West ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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Housing market confidence improved in the West as the year progressed, and home owners in the West remain the most confident in the country, according to the most recent Zillow Housing Confidence Index.

As Offices Gradually Fill Up, Cranes Start to Appear

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After years of little office construction, development has been picking up over the past year and a half throughout the U.S.

Redfin co-founder is back with a new real estate brokerage model | Inman News

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Most buyers in a number of other wealthy countries don’t use buyer’s agents, resulting in a situation where sellers often pay a total commission of 2.5 percent or less, easily half as much as they often have to shell out in the U.S.

‘Turkey’ motivates East Vincent students to trot

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East Vincent >> There was no need for saying get ready, set, go. When East Vincent Elementary students’ feet hit the pavement for recess, they knew what to do and that was run.

DTZ’s Lickerman Lays Out Strategy, Defends Firm Against Competitors

Posted by Me on Facebook on November 12, 2014 at 04:32PM:



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The gloves are off in the battle for third place in the commercial real-estate services industry.

Definitely Not Boring: Housing Market Confidence in the Midwest ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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Housing market confidence picked up robustly in the Midwest over the summer, boosted by a strong assessment of current market conditions among both renters and owners, according to the most recent Zillow Housing Confidence Survey.

Charlotte Seeing Spec Projects As Office Market Heats Up

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For the first time in years, office building developers are moving ahead with speculative projects in Charlotte, N.C., a sign of growing strength in second-tier cities.

Zillow agrees to hold off on merging with Trulia until at least February | Inman News

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Listing portal enters into new transaction timing agreement with FTC

CheckMate Makes Move On New Partners

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CheckMate, a San Francisco startup that enables hotel guests to use their mobile phones to check in at hotels, has struck a new deal that will allow customers on Expedia, and other online travel agents to use the service.

Kennett Township votes to take ownership of Chandler Mill Bridge

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Kennett >> Local conservation advocates say they are excited by the vote township officials took to take over ownership of the Chandler Mill Bridge.

Real Estate Companies Getting More Respect in Stock Market Index World

Posted by Me on Facebook on November 11, 2014 at 05:46PM:



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After years of being classified with banks and money managers, mall-owners, office landlords and other property companies are getting their own sector in one of the most closely followed stock market indices in the world.

Sunny Outlook in Dixieland: Housing Market Confidence in the South ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

Posted by Me on Facebook on November 11, 2014 at 01:09PM:



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Housing market confidence has improved in the South. Confidence among owners is, on aggregate, below confidence among owners in the West and Northeast, but confidence among renters remains higher than elsewhere in the country, according to the most recent Zillow Housing Confidence Index.

Where Veterans Are — and Aren’t — Living

Posted by Me on Facebook on November 11, 2014 at 12:00PM:



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n anticipation of Veterans Day, real-estate-information site Trulia Inc. took a look at what metro areas have the highest and lowest concentrations of Americans who served in wars.Generally, Trulia chief economist Jed Kolko found that veterans tended to live in more rural areas. To the extent that v…

Open doors, answer phone calls with 'Smart Furniture' | Inman News

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Fishing a smartphone out of your pocket can cause at least a modicum of inconvenience.

Police investigating separate pepper spray robberies in Caln

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CALn >> Police are searching for suspects after a woman was pepper sprayed in the face during one of two robberies that were reported in the township over the weekend.

What You Need to Know About Qualified Mortgage (QM) Regulations ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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Like any good legal document, there is fine print. And exceptions. Most prominently, FHA- and GSE-sponsored loans are exempt—for seven years in the case of FHA, and in the case of the GSEs, for seven years or when they exit conservatorship (whichever comes first).

REITs Doing Better Job of Structuring Exec Pay Packages, Report Says

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U.S. real estate investment trusts are revamping their executive compensation packages partly in response to the increased scrutiny on the subject resulting from the passage of the Dodd-Frank Act in 2010.REIT pay packages increasingly are including shares that only have value if the companies hit fu…

Settling in For a Winter Chill? Housing Market Confidence in the Northeast ‹ Zillow Real Estate...

Posted by Me on Facebook on November 10, 2014 at 01:58PM:



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Housing market confidence improved modestly in the Northeast in the latter part of the year, but remains below the rest of the country, according to the most recent Zillow Housing Confidence Index. Renter expectations about how housing markets will evolve over the next year is also lower in the Nort…

Embreeville zoning hearing continues in West Bradford

Posted by Me on Facebook on November 09, 2014 at 07:37PM:



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West Bradford >> The zoning hearing meeting continued last week with a land planner testifying that it would be inappropriate for the township to consider building residences in its industrial district.

NAR teams up with Placester to offer members $5-a-month websites | Inman News

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Nearly every Realtor can now get a personal website equipped with a listing search tool for just $5 a month.

Philadelphia transit workers ratify new contract

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia transit workers have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new two-year contract, averting a potential strike that could have halted city subways, buses and trolleys.

Any Positive News a Boon for Detroit Housing Market

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Detroit’s exit from bankruptcy wouldn’t herald an immediate boon for the beleaguered metro area’s housing market, but it least signals a step in a better direction. A federal judge approved Detroit’s bankruptcy plan Friday.

Man arrested after allegedly harassing police

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Downingtown >> A 20-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly spent several hours harassing borough police officers on Nov. 1.

The Best Places for Luxury Stargazing ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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An article in this week’s Mansion section of the Wall Street Journal featured a Zillow analysis that identified the top ZIP codes with a combination of high home values and low light pollution, ideal for viewing the night sky from a luxury setting.

Realtors More Bullish On New Home Sales Than Builders

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Lawrence Yun, the National Association of Realtor’s chief economist, is optimistic about the new home market–even more so than home builders.

Regulator Seeks to Allay Fears of Risky Mortgage Lending

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A top housing regulator on Friday said that a lack of demand to buy homes might be slowing the housing recovery, while providing slightly more details about a program that some critics have said could open the door to risky lending practices.

Zillow CEO: We are just an ad platform. So is Google. | Inman News

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Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff says the real estate search portal is really just an ad platform -- like Google and Yelp.

This Old House: The Age of the U.S. Housing Stock, by Decade ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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Have you always admired the style and sophistication of the Roaring Twenties and looked for that perfect jazz-age fixer-upper? Head to Washington, D.C. Or are you modern, more interested in contemporary design and 21st century amenities? Then look west, to Nevada and Arizona, to find the largest sha…

Wolf is Hill School alum with some ties to area

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POTTSTOWN >> The man who made history Tuesday by being the first person in 40 years to oust a sitting Pennsylvania governor has a Pottstown connection.

HotelTonight On a Hiring Spree

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The mobile hotel booking service HotelTonight has been on a hiring spree, luring an executive from the online streaming music service Beats Music and a consultant to the home-sharing company Airbnb.

Coldwell Banker targets sellers with website revamp | Inman News

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Coldwell Banker Real Estate has revamped its website to bring its sellers into the marketing process in a way it says hasn't been done before.

Realogy 'well underway' in customizing ZipRealty tech platform for franchisees | Inman News

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New NRT search site will be in 'soft launch' through mid-2015

Downingtown Senior Center receives money to help with building repairs

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EAST CALN >> Chester County Commissioners presented a check last week for $300,000 to board members and staff of the Downingtown Area Senior Center.

Bay Area Land Deal Shows Dirt Prices Still High

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A venture led by developer Trumark Homes is paying roughly $200 million for 184 acres of raw land in the hill country east of the Bay Area in a sign that demand remains strong for land in the top housing markets.

6 signs your kid will grow up to be an agent, too | Inman News

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If you child has understands the importance of location and builds a mobile lemonade stand or has a bigger contact list than you do, chances are that he or she will grow up to be an real estate agent too.

Q3 Residential Investment was Disappointing. Don’t Worry, It Will Change. ‹ Zillow Real Estate...

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Last week the Commerce Department released its first estimate of 2014 Q3 GDP.[1] The headline number was higher than expected, coming in at 3.5 percent versus a median forecast of 3.2 percent. But housing, traditionally one of the largest drivers of GDP growth, instead made one of its smallest quart…

11 Evacuate from Octoraro Hotel after fire

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Eleven residents were forced from their apartments following a fire in the Octoraro Hotel on 3rd Street in Oxford Tuesday morning. Firefighters received reports of residents trapped and asked for additional ambulances when they responded to the call s

Google Growing into Former Nabsico Factory by Manhattan’s High Line

Posted by Me on Facebook on November 04, 2014 at 02:14PM:



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Google has signed a lease for 180,000 square feet at 85 Tenth Ave., a brick former Nabisco cookie factory by the High Line.

NAR betting Mitch McConnell will become Senate majority leader today | Inman News

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Realtors shower 'soft money' on Republicans

How to build it | Inman News

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Real Estate Connect New York City 2015 will offer an exciting new approach for getting smart about real estate, where industry leaders and innovators from around the globe will be telling their personal stories of how they built the next great brokerage brand, launched an industry-changing tech star…

Live Blog: Election day updates, tweet #ChescoVotes

Posted by Me on Facebook on November 03, 2014 at 05:47PM:



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Nov. 4 is election day and polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Red Vs. Blue: How Have Home Values Fared in America’s Battleground States? ‹ Zillow Real Estate...

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As voters head to the polls this week, homeowners in red states may have reason to sing the blues: Home values in liberal, blue states have grown at twice the pace as home values in more conservative, red states since the last election in November 2012.

You can text or email a digital business card | Inman News

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Business cards have proven rather resilient in the face of technological change. But their shortcomings remain clear: They're easy to lose and challenging to organize.

Duck farming on Long Island, moves to Pa.

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FLANDERS, N.Y. (AP) — When Brooklyn chef Jason Marcus talks about preparing Long Island duck, he can’t help salivating.

Wall Street Cheers 3Q Results of Commercial Real Estate Firms

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Wall Street continued to push shares of CBRE Group and JLL closer to their 52-week highs Friday encouraged by the third quarter financial results posted by the world's two largest commercial real estate services firms earlier in the week.

Woman’s killing may be linked to baby’s father

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MARS, Pa. (AP) — Police have been trying to determine whether a western Pennsylvania woman shot with her 5-month-old child nearby may have been targeted because the baby’s father is jailed on charges he fatally shot one man and wounded o

Realtor problems: cries of anguish from the trenches | Inman News

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Real estate agents are like pin balls: they can score big, but often only after ricocheting around a minefield of obstacles.

Big MLSs on both coasts rolling out 'coming coon' listings | Inman News

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Two major multiple listing services on opposite sides of the country will be among the first to launch a "coming soon" listing status to help agents generate interest for their listings before they're ready to sell.

Why I don't want to be a .realtor | Inman News

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I won’t be buying SellTeresa.realtor. Someone else can promote the idea of selling Teresa. I’ll be writing blog posts and taking pictures instead.

Home Builder Turns to More ‘Spec’ Building To Battle Resales

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Meritage Homes Corp. has adopted a risky strategy to compete with the less-expensive market for existing homes: building more homes on speculation.

3 body language poses that are bad for business | Inman News

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Be aware of your body language, as it can suggest to others that we are feeling defensive or insecure. Three problematic poses, including hunched shoulders and excessive neck touching, are discussed, and strategies to prevent using those poses are provided.

Avon Grove bus drivers upset over policy change

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PENN >> By the end of November there will be a few less children on Avon Grove school buses, but they are not Avon Grove Students. Bus drivers have been notified that as of Nov. 26, they will no longer be allowed to bring their children or grand

Find Out Next Month’s Case-Shiller Numbers Today ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

Posted by Me on Facebook on October 28, 2014 at 08:05PM:



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The August S&P/Case-Shiller (SPCS) data out this morning showed more slowing in the housing market with the annual change in the 20-city index falling 1.1 percentage points to 5.6 percent. The national index was up 5.1 percent on an annual basis in August. Our current forecast for SPCS next month in…

Who’s investing in real estate tech, and where | Inman News

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Who’s investing in real estate tech, and where Oct 28, 2014 Redfin, Fangdd, Urban Compass and HouseTrip are just a few of the companies that have venture capitalists pulling out their checkbooks to take big ownership stakes this year, TechCrunch reports. But it’s not just the size of the deals, but…

Crescent In Deal to Sell Apartment Portfolio For Nearly $700 Million

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Two buyers, including UBS Global Asset Management, have agreed to pay nearly $700 million for nine luxury apartment complexes in the southeast developed by Crescent Communities LLC, one of the largest rental apartment deals of the year.

World Trade Center Tower Set to Rise After $1.6 B Bond Deal

Posted by Me on Facebook on October 28, 2014 at 05:31PM:



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Developer Larry Silverstein on Tuesday secured the money needed to construct his long-planned 1,170-foot 3 World Trade Center, selling nearly $1.6 billion of of tax-exempt bonds.

As Expected, Case-Shiller Shows Slowdown in August ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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Today, the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices showed that the non-seasonally adjusted (NSA) August 10- and 20-City Composites rose 5.5 and 5.6 percent, respectively on a year-over-year basis, in line with Zillow’s forecast released last month. On a seasonally adjusted (SA) monthly basis, the 10- an…

Promote your real estate business like a PR pro | Inman News

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3 ways for real estate agents to promote their real estate businesses using public relations tactics, including press kits, video resumes and philanthropic event marketing.

Pocket listings network claims Zillow stole trade secrets | Inman News

Posted by Me on Facebook on October 27, 2014 at 05:58PM:



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Top Agent Network alleges Zillow's 'coming soon' feature a 'copycat product'

10 Things to Know for Today

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Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:

The 3-D virtual tour that's catching on in Canada | Inman News

Posted by Me on Facebook on October 27, 2014 at 05:55AM:



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Some Canadian brokers are embracing a homegrown 3-D virtual tour offering that may become available to American real estate agents next year.

Brayden Schenn’s tip-in helps Flyers down Detroit

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PHILADELPHIA >> Not long after he failed to take care of a loose puck that turned into a tying goal for the Detroit Red Wings, Brayden Schenn found himself in the right place at the right time. So he did the right thing.

Ailing Flyers opt for ‘Ghost’ of a defensive chance

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VOORHEES, N.J. >> The Flyers began the season with more than an acceptable share of defensive miscues. That shortcoming-in-progress has been made worse by ill-timed injuries, which began in the offseason with the news that Kimmo Timonen probably

Home Sales Flat For Now, But Things Could Be Looking Up ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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The number of homes trading hands has been falling, a casualty of lackluster demand from younger buyers and an overall lack of affordable homes for sale, even as home affordability in general remains very high. But looking ahead, there’s reason to be optimistic that sales volume will soon pick up.

Realtors at Coldwell Banker office: Stop us, before we win the lotto again | Inman News

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Realtors at Coldwell Banker office: Stop us, before we win the lotto again Oct 24, 2014 A Coldwell Banker Premier Real Estate office in South St. Louis County, Missouri has produced a third big lotto winner in two years. “It’s positive energy. That’s how we sell homes,” says Coldwell Banker agent Ki…

Skadden Arps Plans Move to New Tower on Manhattan’s Far West Side

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A soaring new skyscraper is poised to rise on Manhattan’s West Side, as legal giant Skadden Arps Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has signed a letter of intent with Brookfield Property Partners to move to the planned 1 Manhattan West tower, according to a Skadden spokeswoman.Brookfield has been plannin…

Kenzie’s Kure reaches fund-raising milestone

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East Caln >> Kenzie’s Kure reached a milestone after its latest fundraiser by donating more than a $100,000 since its inception to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Gen Z teens bullish on homeownership | Inman News

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The 13- to 17-year-olds of "Generation Z" believe homeownership is a more vital component of the American Dream than graduating from college, getting married or having children.

How to avoid homebuyer's remorse

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80% of homeowners have some regrets. You can improve those odds.

One World Trade to Open Nov. 3, But Ceremony is TBD

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Nine years after ground was broken on North America’s tallest building, One World Trade Center is set to open its doors Nov. 3 to publisher Condé Nast, its principal tenant.

Mortgage rates scraping bottom again

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Rates hit their low for the year

Author of The Liar’s Ball Talks About Life With Macklowe

Posted by Me on Facebook on October 23, 2014 at 01:48PM:



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The commercial real estate sector rarely is the subject of mass-marketed books. The few exceptions over the years have included Tom Wolfe’s novel “A Man in Full” and Charles Bagli’s book on Stuyvesant Town debacle.Now a new book that shines the spotlight on the esoteric and entertaining world of New…

ZipRealty giveth leads to Warren Buffet, Realogy-owned ZipRealty taketh away | Inman News

Posted by Me on Facebook on October 23, 2014 at 12:46PM:



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Starting next month leads generated by ZipRealty's "Powered by Zip" referral network in the Tucson, Arizona market will go to a Realogy-owned brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Arizona, instead of Warren Buffett's Long Realty. Realogy bought ZipRealty in August for $166 million.

No. 2 West Chester upends top-ranked Millersville

Posted by Me on Facebook on October 23, 2014 at 09:47AM:



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WEST GOSHEN >> When the next national Division II field hockey rankings are released, there is going to be a new No. 1.

Market Continues its March to Normalcy in Q3, as Rapid Growth Fades ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

Posted by Me on Facebook on October 23, 2014 at 12:12AM:



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After almost two full years of accelerating annual home value appreciation, the housing market has definitively turned a corner, leaving behind the rapid appreciation of the immediate post-bottom recovery phase and entering a slow glide path down to more normal, sustainable levels.

New Home Sales Expected to Fall in September ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

Posted by Me on Facebook on October 22, 2014 at 10:01PM:



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After big gains in August, Zillow expects Friday’s September new home sales data to fall to a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of about 488,000 units, down 3.1 percent from August.

MLSs helping members track listing performance | Inman News

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The 16,000 members of Colorado's largest multiple listing service can now track their listing performance on the MLS's public website through a dashboard from real estate software startup Vendigi.

Ben Bradlee, Washington Post editor, dies at 93

Posted by Me on Facebook on October 22, 2014 at 09:40AM:



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More than 40 years ago, two young Washington Post reporters began digging into a local burglary that would have roused little interest except for one odd fact: One of the five men arrested at the Democratic Party’s national headquarters worked

PwC Forecasts Higher Interest Rates, Strong Industrial Market in 2015

Posted by Me on Facebook on October 22, 2014 at 08:26AM:



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http://on.wsj.com/1uEucgm

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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has come out with the 36th edition of its Emerging Trends in Real Estate report, which is based on surveys and interviews of hundreds of real estate professionals.Here are a few highlights: