Honor Beverly Carter's memory and take care of yourselves | Inman News

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Like many of my Realtor family, I can’t shake the uneasy feeling I’ve had ever since Beverly Carter went missing last week. Now we know where she is, and the police have a suspect in custody, and we are all left with a hole.

Case Shiller August 2014 Forecast | Zillow Real Estate Research

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The July S&P/Case-Shiller (SPCS) data out this morning indicated continued slowing in the housing market with the annual change in the 20-city index falling to 6.7 percent from 8.1 percent the prior month. Our current forecast for SPCS next month indicates further slowing with the annual increase in…

In GM Building, Weil Gotshal Hops on the Downsizing Bandwagon

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New York law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP has been a tenant at the iconic General Motors Building since it opened in 1968 at the southeast corner of Central Park.Now Weil, whose marquee bankruptcy practice also advised the automaker and longtime client during its Chapter 11 restructuring, is…

Who would like to live here?

Who would like to live here?

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As Predicted, July Case-Shiller Continues to Moderate | Zillow Real Estate Research

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Today, the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices showed that the non-seasonally adjusted (NSA) July 10- and 20-City Composites each rose 6.7 percent on a year-over-year basis, in line with Zillow’s forecast released last month. On a seasonally adjusted (SA) monthly basis, the 10- and 20-City Composite…

Got old medicine bottles or spice tins lying around? Try this amazing hot glue ‘n paint craft to turn them into something spectacularly spooky!

Got old medicine bottles or spice tins lying around? Try this amazing hot glue ‘n paint craft to turn them into something spectacularly spooky!

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Hotel HQ: Top Starwood Execs Decamping to India for a Month

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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. is temporarily relocating to the bustling metropolises of Mumbai and New Delhi during March.

Do you have - gasp! - HGTV Syndrome? | Inman News

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If you are horrified by the word "Formica," believe that all non-stainless appliances look old, and think that a kitchen remodel should cost $10,000, then you might have ... HGTV Syndrome.

Don Tollefson admits thefts topping $300K

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) >> Former Philadelphia sportscaster Donald Tollefson admitted Monday he stole more than $300,000 by selling fake sports-themed trips that he said would help various charities.

Inman News Demo Day with Reesio - take a peek | Inman News

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Reesio rectangle logoMark Thomas of Reesio and Laura Monroe of Inman News will present this live demo as you take a peek under the hood, ask the tough questions and discover what makes Reesio a great tool for your business.

Make a circle of ghosties in your yard! All it takes is a few lengths of PVC pipe for the base, a plastic pumpkin for the head, and some 50 cent plastic table covers. Use zip ties to anchor the necks in place, and electrical tape to create facial expressions.

Make a circle of ghosties in your yard! All it takes is a few lengths of PVC pipe for the base, a plastic pumpkin for the head, and some 50 cent plastic table covers. Use zip ties to anchor the necks in place, and electrical tape to create facial expressions.… Read the rest

Case-Shiller Revisions Bring it More in Line with the Zillow Home Value Index | Zillow Real...

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In March 2013 CoreLogic purchased the S&P/Case-Shiller indices. They spent the past year revising the S&P/Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index to use CoreLogic’s data. To better understand the revised index, we compared it to the previous S&P/Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index and th…

Zillow taking truncated listings from MLS until brokers can sign up to provide direct feeds |...

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Zillow is set to drop the pared-down listings it is now receiving from the large Mid-South multiple listing service RealTracs if brokerages don't elect to set up a direct feed.

Flyers offense lackluster in preseason loss to Devils

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NEWARK, N.J. >> Flyers coach Craig Berube might have an idea of what to do to get better scoring balance from his lines this season. Maybe in the next game in New York Monday night, or hopefully by the time the Rangers visit Wells Fargo Center T

Search continues for missing Arkansas Realtor | Inman News

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Beverly Carter, the Little Rock, Arkansas, real estate agent who disappeared after showing a vacant, bank-owned home to a stranger on Thursday late afternoon, is still missing.

Fresh Fruit Halloween Idea

Fresh Fruit Halloween Idea

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Police: Ambush suspect researched police manhunts

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Pennsylvania State Police say trooper ambush suspect Eric Frein performed extensive Internet research on how to avoid police manhunts. He also researched law enforcement technology and survival skills.

NAR: drones are the best thing since sliced bread | Inman News

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NAR also scolded the FAA for using the term “Realtors” in an advisory issued in June that was clearly aimed at all real estate agents and brokers. The advisory warned that Realtors using drones to market homes can’t claim to be hobbyists, and could be subject to enforcement actions.

Turn Shampoo Bottles Into Monster Pencil Holders

Turn Shampoo Bottles Into Monster Pencil Holders

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Blackstone Skyscraper Sale Opens Door for Oxford In Boston

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Oxford-- in a partnership with the asset management arm of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. – bought four office towers totaling 2.2 million square feet in the city from Blackstone Group LP, the company announced Friday.

Build a Square Fire Pit

Build a Square Fire Pit

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5 reasons your sellers are looking for another agent | Inman News

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Wondering how to tell when your clients are fed up with you or even ready to sign on with another agent? Here are the signs to look for, from Trulia Pro expert Jovan Hackley.

Laughton, Flyers rout Devils

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PHILADLEPHIA >> They can be played with splintered lineups and clumsy player combinations. They can be played in non-NHL cities. They can, and will, be forgotten the instant the regular-season begins.

Zillow 2014 Q2 Affordability | Zillow Real Estate Research

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Americans are always in search of affordable housing. But whether you’re looking to buy or rent, finding housing that is as affordable today as it has been in the past can be relatively easy in some areas and impossible in others, according to the Zillow Affordability Index.

Cool Indoor Doggy Rooms

Cool Indoor Doggy Rooms

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2 big brokerages pick provider for websites, CRM, instant chat | Inman News

Posted by Me on Facebook on September 25, 2014 at 10:44AM:



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Lead-generation software provider Kunversion LLC is set to power websites and customer relationship management (CRM) platforms for two large brokerages in October: Southern California-based Pinnacle Estate Services and international brokerage eXp Realty.

Pumpkin Owl

Pumpkin Owl

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Tensions Ease in Nashville Between Zillow and Home Listing Service

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Zillow Inc. and an association of brokers in the Nashville, Tennessee area have tentatively resolved their dustup over online home sale listings in the region.The tension in Nashville boiled over earlier this month when the regional multiple listing service, named RealTracs Solutions, announced that…

Police saw ambush suspect, found his dirty diapers

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A suspect in the fatal ambush of a trooper has occasionally made himself visible to officers before melting back into the forest, and police found empty packs of Serbian-branded cigarettes and soiled diapers believed to have been left by him, Pennsylv

Be kinder and nicer, because it's good business | Inman News

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'Stuff' Leigh Brown says

Mind the Gap | Zillow Real Estate Research

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Prices for rentals and homes for sale in Brooklyn have increased markedly over the last few years. Some neighborhoods have even managed to surpass Manhattan price levels.

Saks Deal Is A Sign of New Luxury Era in Downtown Manhattan

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Luxury retail is beginning to boom in Downtown Manhattan. The announcement Wednesday that a Saks Fifth Avenue department store will open in Brookfield Place is the latest sign that shopping in the city’s financial district is going upscale. Other tenants that Brookfield Property Partners LP has sign…

DIY clothespin wreath picture frame

DIY clothespin wreath picture frame

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Saks Deal Is A Sign of New Luxury Era in Downtown Manhattan

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Luxury retail is beginning to boom in Downtown Manhattan. The announcement Wednesday that a Saks Fifth Avenue department store will open in Brookfield Place is the latest sign that shopping in the city’s financial district is going upscale.

Unique chandelier made from kitchen spatulas

Unique chandelier made from kitchen spatulas

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Luxury Connect to be held at estate designed by noted African-American architect Paul Williams |...

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The Bel Air Liongate Estate, formerly owned by country singer Kenny Rogers, is the location for Luxury Connect on Oct. 23 in Bel Air.

Phillies shut out in loss to Marlins

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MIAMI >> Henderson Alvarez pitched into the eighth inning to outduel Cole Hamels and the Miami Marlins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0 Tuesday night.

Zillow Home Sales | Zillow Real Estate Research

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Sales volume of new and existing homes collapsed during the housing recession, bottoming in August 2010. But after rebounding through the first half of 2013, year-over-year sales growth has again turned negative as investors exit the market and inventory growth remains limited to the upper end of th…

Fire Pit with Concrete Tree Rings

Fire Pit with Concrete Tree Rings

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Consulting firm WAV Group launches PR, marketing division | Inman News

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WAV Group Communications will provide media relations and placement, editorial services and content creation, and digital and social media strategy and execution for clients including multiple listing services, Realtor associations, real estate brokerages, and technology firms, the company said.

Beautiful flower curtain from plastic bottles

Beautiful flower curtain from plastic bottles

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Price Tag on TPG-Cassidy Turley Deal Said to Be $650 Million to $750 Million

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There was no price tag in Monday’s announcement by commercial real estate services firm Cassidy Turley that it had agreed to be purchased by a group including private equity giant TPG. But people familiar with the deal say it valued the Washington, D.C.-based firm at between $500 million to $600 mil…

Healing waters help soothe the wounded soul

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It’s difficult to say who’s more enthusiastic about the Healing Waters, the volunteers or the veterans?

Zillow’s Housing Confidence Index: Will Youthful Exuberance Today Mean More Sales Tomorrow? |...

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Despite the housing market tumult that marked their formative years, young adults remain optimistic about homeownership and, in some respects, hold more conventional views than older generations, according to results from the latest Zillow Housing Confidence Index (ZHCI).

Great schools, ‘Finding Mr. Right’ attract Chinese buyers to Seattle | Inman News

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Great schools, ‘Finding Mr. Right’ attract Chinese buyers to Seattle Sep 22, 2014 When it was released to tepid reviews in the U.S., it was called “Finding Mr. Right.” But the original title of one of China’s top-grossing films of all time was “Beijing Meets Seattle,” and The New York Times is givin…

Spiderman Candy Apples

Spiderman Candy Apples

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Brilliant Tin Can Use – DIY BBQ

Brilliant Tin Can Use – DIY BBQ

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Listing specialists and buyer's agents are not created equal | Inman News

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Real estate coach Mike Ferry argues that new agents should declare whether they want to work with buyers or sellers, since most agents lack the total package of skills to adequately represent both.

Donaldson’s blast trips up Phillies

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OAKLAND, Calif. >> Oakland needed a big hit in the 10th inning against Philadelphia. Fortunately for the Athletics, they had Josh Donaldson at the plate.

Union disappointed with scoreless draw

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CHESTER >> Against a team with whom they’ve struggled, the imperative for the Philadelphia Union was to shake off the most emotional and devastating loss in franchise history in a must-win encounter.

Meadow Brook Golf Club ordered shut by judge’s order

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PHOENIXVILLE — Due to a ruling from a Chester County judge, Meadow Brook Golf Club’s property can officially be occupied by the Phoenixville Area School District after the end of the business day Friday.

Scourge of FEMA Trailers Wins MacArthur ‘Genius’ Grant

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John Henneberger, a housing advocate from Austin, Texas, could be thought of as the FEMA trailer slayer. And for his efforts, he was named Wednesday a recipient of the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship

5 ways to better qualify your rental leads | Inman News

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Trying to find a resident to fill a vacancy? If you’re a property manager or a landlord, you’ll want to refine your understanding about a “good lead” -- a prospect likely to convert into a high-quality, long-term resident -- versus a prospect that will simply waste your time (or worse).

Update: Subject of massive search near Struble Lake is ID’d

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Nearly 80 firefighters and police officers searched Thursday night for a dove hunter who went missing in the area of Struble Lake in Honey Brook Township earlier in the day.

Home Value and Rent Appreciation Remains Strong, But Home Values Will Slow | Zillow Real Estate...

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While many markets are still experiencing above-normal rates of home value growth, a general slowdown in annual appreciation is evident at the national level. Home value appreciation is expected to slow further in the next year, with home values projected to rise 3.1 percent through August 2015. Amo…

Existing Home Sales August | Zillow Real Estate Research

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On Monday, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) will release data on August 2014 existing home sales. We expect sales of single family residences, condos and co-ops to increase 1.0 percent to 5.20 million units (SAAR) from 5.15 million units in July.

Living Alone? So Are Your Parents. | Zillow Real Estate Research

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Doubled-up households—think young adults living in their parents’ basements, or people finding roommates to split costs in a tough economy—have been getting a lot of attention lately and have been blamed for lower-than-normal household formation rates. But what’s often overlooked is the almost unint…

Want to Increase Homeownership? Give a Millennial a Good Job | Zillow Real Estate Research

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The unemployment rate today has important implications for the housing market tomorrow, particularly among unemployed and under-employed younger workers.

Verdict on racy listing video: 'Meh.' | Inman News

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Asked what they thought of a short by PlatinumHD PropVid featuring scantily clad model Allira Cohrs, who has reportedly been ranked at some point in her career by FHM magazine as the 53rd-sexiest woman in the world, more Inman News readers (39 percent) said Cohrs was likely to divert attention away…

World Trade Center Lures New Tenant

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Developer Larry Silverstein announced Thursday that financial research firm Morningstar Inc. has signed a lease for 30,000 square feet at 4 World Trade Center, the austere, glassy 2.3 million square foot office tower on the southeast corner of the site.

Zillow says it doesn't want stripped-down listing feeds | Inman News

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Zillow will no longer accept listings from Nashville-area multiple listing service RealTracs Solutions starting next week, according to RealTracs CEO Stuart White.

Avison Young Acquires Kwartler

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Avison Young, the fast growing Canadian commercial real estate services company, has made another acquisition in the New York City region: Kwartler Associates, a New Jersey-based property management firm.

Supply and Demand Dynamics in Subprime Mortgage Markets: Update | Zillow Real Estate Research

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Last week the New York Times Magazine ran a story, “Are Subprime Mortgages Coming Back?” (Sept. 9, 2014), arguing that subprime mortgage lending has unfairly received a bad reputation in the wake of the Financial Crisis and that in many instances, loans that are classified as subprime allow househol…

Searchable database of remodeling projects a tool for real estate agents, clients | Inman News

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Porch has unveiled a number of new features to make it a stickier destination for homeowners, and is seeking to position itself as more of a resource for buyers, sellers and real estate agents.

Unionville moves toward redistricting elementary school lines

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East Marlborough >> The problem of too many students and not enough space has been present at Pocopson Elementary School for more than a decade.

Vacant homes attracting squatters | Inman News

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Vacant homes attracting squatters Sep 16, 2014 There’s no shortage of listings in scenic Placer County, California, where real estate agent Audrey Baker tells Fox 40 that vacant homes can languish on the market for months — and it’s not unusual for them to attract squatters. Baker said she opted to…

Amid Sluggish Office Market, Landlord Bets Midtown Will Regain Its Stride

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Amid sluggish leasing in Midtown, SL Green Realty is making a bet that the neighborhood is on the rise.

Realtor.com operator Move losing chief marketing officer | Inman News

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Move Inc.'s chief marketing officer, Barbara O'Connor, who led realtor.com's "Find It First" marketing campaign, is leaving her post at the end of September for family reasons.

Parkey’s kick as time expires puts Eagles at 2-0

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INDIANAPOLIS — Nick Foles threw a tying touchdown pass with 3:25 to go, and then set up Cody Parkey for the winning 36-yard field goal as time expired, lifting Philadelphia to a 30-27 win at Indianapolis on Monday night.

Does Racial Segregation Impact Home Values? | Zillow Real Estate Research

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The events in Ferguson, Mo., over the past month have prompted a national conversation about race, with several commentators pointing to the degree of racial segregation in St. Louis as important context to the situation there.

Apple iBeacons come to real estate listings | Inman News

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Apple iBeacons come to real estate listings

Missed opportunities spell doom for Lincoln

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LOWER OXFORD >> A little more than a week removed from a big win over arch-rival Cheyney in its season opener, a game played before a packed house and a national TV audience, Lincoln took the field against North Carolina Wesleyan in a downpour,

Police charge 2 with vandalizing historic buildings

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SOUTH COVENTRY >> Two juveniles have been charged after they allegedly damaged historical buildings owned by the French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust on Aug. 12.

More than 60 people own this Hamptons mansion | Inman News

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Over 60 people now own a Hamptons mansion nearing completion. But the property, listed tentatively at $3.25 million, isn’t a finely tuned timeshare.

Liriano, Pirates baffle Phillies

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PHILADELPHIA >> After Labor Day the Phillies gradually eased their focus from the here and now toward the future. Players with a lot of mileage on their bodies and arms this season have been tapered, be it aging veterans like Chase Utley who are

What is Waterfront Worth? | Zillow Real Estate Research

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As the saying goes, they just don’t make waterfront property anymore. As a result, water frontage is very likely to boost a home’s value to some degree relative to non-waterfront homes. But this waterfront premium varies across the country, and it can be difficult to put a precise number on how much…

How Congress Could Play Lifeguard to Millions of Drowning Homeowners – But Isn’t | Zillow Real...

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Even as it continues to improve, the specter of negative equity – those homeowners that are underwater on their mortgage, owing more to the bank than their home is worth – will act as an anchor on the housing market for years to come. But rather than acting to help ease the problem, Congressional in…

How I chose which real estate company and brokerage to join | Inman News

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After months of networking, interviewing and business planning, I have made a decision on whether to start a brokerage or join an existing one: I looked at my life and the people I love the most and they helped me realize selling is when I was happiest.

Reader’s Choice: The Best Food Cities

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In this week's Mansion cover story, we looked at how food enthusiasts look to move to cities and neighborhoods with a colorful food scene. We asked reader's to name their favorite food cities and explain why. Here's what they said...

Developers Ponder Hotel in Defunct TWA Terminal After Balazs’ Exit

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Nearly a year after hotelier Andre Balazs dropped plans to transform the landmark TWA terminal at Kennedy Airport into a boutique hotel, a new batch of candidates are pondering a bid.

Obama gives OK for airstrikes in Syria

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WASHINGTON (AP) >> Opening a new military front in the Middle East, President Barack Obama authorized U.S. airstrikes inside Syria for the first time Wednesday night, along with expanded strikes in Iraq as part of a broad mission to root out the

Real estate website data provider IDX Broker acquires Web design firm | Inman News

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IDX Broker, which powers websites for more than 42,000 real estate agents, has acquired Agent Evolution LLC, developer of real estate-tailored website designs. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

MLS arms agents with app that calculates closing costs | Inman News

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Mid-Atlantic multiple listing service Metropolitan Regional Information Systems Inc. and settlement services firm Federal Title & Escrow Co. have launched a desktop and mobile app to offer closing cost estimates to MRIS' 44,000 members.

Oxford Council fears taxes could increase next year

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OXFORD >> Looking to get a head start, Council has already started to discuss the first draft of the 2015 budget

Zillow Breakeven Horizon 2014-Q2 | Zillow Real Estate Research

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Sustained low mortgage interest rates, forecasts for continued strong home value appreciation and high rental demand that keeps pushing rents higher are all contributing to Breakeven Horizons that are continuing to stay very low.

Cleaning up Lehman: Failed Bank Selling More California Land

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Lehman Brothers is listing for sale the Pacifica San Juan project in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., a 318-lot subdivision that is one of the last large undeveloped tracts in Orange County.

Vornado Chief Plans ‘Seven-Star Hotel’ By Central Park

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Vornado chief executive Steven Roth said Tuesday the site of the now-closed Rizzoli Bookstore is “going to be a seven-star hotel.”

14 tips for safer property showings | Inman News

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14 tips for safer property showings

Rice released by Ravens and suspended indefinitely by NFL

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BALTIMORE >> Ray Rice was let go by the Baltimore Ravens on Monday and suspended indefinitely by the NFL after a video was released showing the running back striking his then-fiancee in February.

College Towns: Buy vs. Rent | Zillow Real Estate Research

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Breakeven Horizons, the time it takes for the accumulating costs of renting a unit to exceed the costs of having purchased the residence from the get go, remain very low in many markets across the country. These short horizons are driven by strong expected home value appreciation — as measure by our…

Gadgets and gear for real estate | Inman News

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Cheap hardware, the maker movement and marketplaces are fueling the next wave of innovative products. Get the inside scoop from Katie Lance, CEO and founder of Katie Lance Consulting, and Julia Grace, head of engineering, Tindie, in this discussion moderated by Morgan Brown, vice president of market…

New SPCA director Adam Lamb eyes high turnover rate, new programs

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West Chester>> Adam Lamb, the new director of the Chester County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, may have only started Tuesday, but he already has a number of ideas for the pet shelter since he began work last week.

Mushroom Festival hosts Corbett and opens the street for dancing

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KENNETT SQUARE >> Kennett Square’s 29th annual Mushroom Festival debuted Friday evening with a parade featuring a visit from Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett, and a string of citations presented by local legislators.

Home price revisions: highs not as high, lows not as low | Inman News

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Home price revisions: highs not as high, lows not as low Sep 5, 2014 Kinda ancient history now, but in order to know where you’re going, it helps to know where you’ve been, no? On the Calculated Risk blog, housing economist Tom Lawler explains recent revisions to historical data for the S&P/Case-Shi…

The one growth hack to rule them all | Inman News

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Patrick Vlaskovits can boast that he's a best-selling author and entrepreneur who has "crashed and burned two startups" and who now "does all sorts of interesting and fun things like write books, organize tech communities, and consult for large companies." The author of "The Lean Entrepreneur" share…

‘Possible’ mumps case reported at Great Valley school

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Willistown >> The Great Valley School District notified parents Wednesday there was a possible exposure to mumps at one of its elementary schools on the first day of school.

Fischer Price Bubbles | Zillow Real Estate Research

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Economists do not necessarily agree on the precise definition of an asset bubble or the appropriate policy response (if any), but the views of some economists matter more than others. One economist whose views matter a lot is Stanley Fischer, currently Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve Board of Gove…

Crowdfunder Realty Mogul helps finance $8.7 milllion deal | Inman News

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Crowdfunder Realty Mogul helps finance $8.7 milllion deal Sep 4, 2014 Crowdfunding startup Realty Mogul helped Chicago-based Brennan Investment Group raise $1 million of the $8.7 million purchase price of an industrial park in Indianapolis, Indiana, IndyStar.com reports. Investors participating in t…

Uber Strikes Deal to Build New Headquarters in Large Expansion

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Uber’s appetite for rapid growth is extending to real estate with a deal to build a new headquarters in San Francisco

Report Finds Non-Traded REITs Trail Publicly Listed Peers

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A report found that the average annualized returns for a nontraded REIT were 10.9% for the 34 companies examined, compared to 14.5% for listed REITs

2 Realogy brands will provide video boost for listings | Inman News

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RealBiz Media Group Inc., maker of video-marketing tools for brokers and agents, has a signed a deal with two Realogy brands to enhance their listings with automated listing videos and listing video "microsites."

Cross Country: Downingtown West boys and girls teams take control in Ches-Mont National

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GLENMOORE >> Before the 2014 cross country season began, Downingtown West’s girls and boys programs were picked to finish first in the Ches-Mont National.

Weblogs founder ready to fund 'brutal real estate reviews' | Inman News

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Jason Calacanis, who made a name for himself as the publisher of Silicon Alley Reporter and co-founder of Weblogs Inc., says he's ready to put $25,000 to $100,000 of his own money into a startup that will publish "brutal real estate reviews" with the goal of protecting homebuyers from making bad dec…

Franco has solid debut as Phils win

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ATLANTA >> Maikel Franco didn’t make a huge splash in his big-league debut. The 22-year-old third baseman, batting seventh for the Phillies in their 4-0 win over the Braves at Turner Field, had some anxious swings as he grounded out softl

Realogy backing gathering of gay and lesbian real estate pros | Inman News

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Realogy's Coldwell Banker Real Estate, Century 21 Real Estate, and Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate brands will sponsor the first ever national convention of the National Association of Gay and Lesbian Real Estate Professionals to be held Oct. 14-16 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Hobby Lobby Planning Mega-Sized Warehouse in Oklahoma

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Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. is building a 1.9-million-square-foot, $88 million warehouse that rivals in size the biggest in the U.S. .

What consumers really want | Inman News

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Susan Feldman, co-founder and chief merchandising officer for online shopping marketplace One Kings Lane, talks to Inman News founder and Publisher Brad Inman about the lessons she learned building a whole new way to buy online.

Hamels, 3 others no-hit Braves

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ATLANTA >> The labors of winning in baseball involve at least nine players performing to the best of their ability. So it was fitting that, on Labor Day, Cole Hamels shared a historic moment with other members of the work crew.