Downingtown’s Lodge signed by NHL’s Winnipeg Jets

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Jimmy Lodge may have missed hearing his name called at the 2013 NHL Entry Draft by the Winnipeg Jets as he was standing outside the building, but he didn’t miss it when the Jets offered him an entry-level contract.

Comergence vendor management software wins Progress in Lending innovation award | Inman

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 31, 2015 at 04:33PM:



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REALM software suite is big winner in mortgage industry

Jan. Case-Shiller: A Healthy Return to Fundamentals ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 31, 2015 at 03:55PM:



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

301 Moved Permanently

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West Chester Democrats involved in a spat

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With municipal primaries less than two months away, West Chester Democrats held unexpected votes for endorsing candidates, including the Magisterial District Judge race for District Court 15-1-04, which includes the borough’s east side.

301 Moved Permanently

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Airbnb Pushes Up Apartment Rents Slightly, Study Says

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Airbnb, an online listing service for short-term accommodations, has long been criticized for driving up apartment rents from Venice Beach to Hell’s Kitchen.

301 Moved Permanently

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Longwood executive director receives a top garden tourism award

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Longwood Gardens Executive Director Paul B. Redman is the recipient of the 2015 Person of the Year award from the International Garden Tourism Network.

Attract millennial homebuyers with a 'unique' open house | Inman

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 29, 2015 at 08:01AM:



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Let's be honest with each other: Many 30-somethings don't need buyer's agents in the same way they did 10 years ago. They'll already have in mind the places they want to see, the amenities they like and the area where they're drawn to live.

Spring City woman stays positive despite needing rare transplant

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 29, 2015 at 01:07AM:



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SPRING CITY—When Karlene Novotny goes out to see her 10-year-old daughter in a school play, she doesn’t just grab the camera. She carries her pump and bags of fluid nutrients.

How real estate agents can get unlimited direct mail advertising for free (Part 1) | Inman

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 28, 2015 at 08:01AM:



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I discovered the single greatest advertising method for significantly increasing your exposure while greatly reducing your advertising budget — or even pay nothing at all. This is the story of how I made the discovery.

Valentine first WCU gymnast to compete in NCAA regional

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 28, 2015 at 12:56AM:



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WEST CHESTER >> As Majesta Valentine keeps soaring for the West Chester gymnastics squad, the school records continue to tumble.

Ryan Serhant on the transition from 'As the World Turns' to 'Million Dollar Listing' | Inman

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 27, 2015 at 05:10PM:



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Ryan Serhant, an agent with New York's Nest Seekers, moved to the Big Apple to take a part in "As the World Turns" in 2007. After the show killed off his character, Serhant needed a new career, and real estate was waiting for him.

A Steve Jobs quote explains how beacons could revolutionize real estate marketing | Inman

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 27, 2015 at 04:01AM:



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“You’ve got to start with the customer experience and work backwards to the technology,” Steve Jobs said in 1997. We are going to take the advice of the late Mr. Jobs for this article, and before we talk about the groundbreaking micro-location technology called beacons, let’s focus on something far…

February Market Reports: Slower and Steadier ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 27, 2015 at 12:05AM:



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Historically, home values have grown at a relatively modest 3 percent per year, on average, give or take a few percentage points. Annual growth rates above 5 percent are generally the exception, not the rule – and often indicate something is out of whack. And for the past couple of years, something…

Zillow's Agent Finder feels like Yelp for real estate | Inman

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 26, 2015 at 09:38AM:



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I had just finished writing a post about the lack of interesting consumer innovation this winter in real estate. Then, along came Zillow's Agent Finder. It's exactly what you'd expect: an attractive, easy-to-use interface that lets consumers see agents in a geographic location based on reviews, list…

Kayne Anderson Deal Shows Student Housing Winning Favor

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 26, 2015 at 09:03AM:



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Investors are getting more comfortable with student housing.

Editorial: Council should have compromised on WCU parking issue

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 26, 2015 at 12:33AM:



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This is one of those issues that definitely has two sides to it. And of course, if it’s West Chester, it’s parking.

In exclusive interview, former realtor.com exec Errol Samuelson on the view from Zillow | Inman

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 25, 2015 at 09:28PM:



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Zillow Group Chief Industry Development Officer Errol Samuelson sits down for an exclusive interview with Brad Inman, as his former employer, Move Inc., is poised to shut down listing feeds its subsidiary ListHub provides to Zillow and Trulia on April 7.

Texas Two-Step, Step Two: Rent Growth Slowing in More Oil-Dependent Markets ‹ Zillow Real Estate...

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 25, 2015 at 04:55PM:



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There are some striking differences beginning to emerge in Texas’ disparate rental markets, potentially fueled by a steep drop in oil prices.

Placester makes you think about the Web presence it helps you build | Inman

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 25, 2015 at 04:46AM:



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If you depend on someone's office assistant for website content updates or a companywide help queue to update a listing, you're doing it wrong. There are just way too many tools and resources out there among the Interwebs for you to be relying on the website your brokerage provides you.

Penn State’s Williams pipeline study foresees positive economic impact

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 25, 2015 at 12:17AM:



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By Adam Franzadamfranz@ldnews.com

Key Takeaways from the February New Home Sales Report ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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February’s new home sales data surprised everyone, rising 7.8 percent from January to 539,000 units at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The consensus forecast was a decrease of 2.5 percent from January, and Zillow expected a decrease of 1.2 percent.

Agent-branded automated video marketing tool gets an update | Inman

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 24, 2015 at 04:37PM:



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The automated video marketing tool for brokers and agents, MarketVideos.com, now includes a Spanish-language option, eight design templates and the ability for real estate pros to create up to five market videos under one account.

Slowing Momentum Might Signal Peak in New-Home Prices

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 24, 2015 at 04:25PM:



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What does the recent slowdown in new-home price increases mean? It primarily means two things: Home builders appear to have exhausted buyers’ tolerance for big price increases, and builders are constructing a greater number of less-pricey homes.

Former Blackstone Exec Launches Fund to Focus on Benelux Countries

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 24, 2015 at 08:11AM:



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A UK-based private equity firm founded by a former Blackstone Group LP executive is launching Icon Real Estate a new company that will invest up to €1 billion in real estate in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxemburg where relatively high yields and recovering economies have been attracting new forei…

Boubou Guiro: 'Everybody wins if the consumer is happy' | Inman

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 24, 2015 at 04:30AM:



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"I am still puzzled by the (conflicting) dynamics between agents, brokers, portals, MLSs, etc.," says the Onvedeo CEO.

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

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 23, 2015 at 06:55PM:



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• Existing home sales increased 1.2 percent in February to 4.88 million units (SAAR), according to the National Association of Realtors. • Strong sales in the West and South outweighed weak sales in the Northeast, which were likely held down by poor weather in January and February. • The median pric…

Warren Buffett's franchise sees coaching as a key to growth | Inman

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 23, 2015 at 04:19PM:



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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices' new leader reveals 2015 goals

Is There a Bearish Case on Spring’s New-Home Sales?

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With the likes of Lennar Corp. and KB Home last week posting sales-order gains of 18% and 24%, respectively, for their quarters ending Feb. 28, can a bearish case be made on new-home sales so far this spring? Yes, but not much of one.

3 critical strategies to urge first-time homebuyers to act now | Inman

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 23, 2015 at 04:00AM:



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According to the National Association of Realtors' 2014 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, first-time buyers accounted for only 33 percent of all sales, the lowest mark in this century, so the issue is how to overcome first-time buyer reluctance and persuade them to buy now.

DNA tests help California shelter speed up dog adoptions

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 22, 2015 at 11:58PM:



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LOS ANGELES>> A quarter of the dogs taken in by one California animal shelter look like Chihuahuas. So how do you make a pet stand out when it’s similar to so many other dogs at the shelter? Check the DNA.

Why real estate marketing needs to drop the 'humblebrag' | Inman

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 22, 2015 at 07:19AM:



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Despite our general distaste for the humblebrag practice -- the art of saying something self-effacing with the underlying intent of being self-promoting -- as Realtors we are among the worst offenders, and we have built entire campaigns based on the humblebrag.

Why portal changes will never affect top agents | Inman

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 21, 2015 at 07:00AM:



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There is a storm of confusion surrounding the Zillow-Trulia merger, especially when it comes to how the alliance will affect agents. Here are a few reasons why and agents who have been playing successfully in the game for a long time won't bat an eye at the merger.

Zillow Research Reading List, March 20th ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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At Zillow Research, our days are fully consumed with bringing you the best, most interesting and most actionable real estate research around.

'Good' hockey players set an example for mentors in real estate | Inman

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 20, 2015 at 04:06PM:



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Leigh Brown explains how important mentoring new agents is in real estate.

Report Says “False Equity is on the Rise” in Housing Market

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 20, 2015 at 12:12PM:



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Home prices in some U.S. markets are rising much faster than rental incomes or what it would cost to build new houses in those markets, according to a new study by a real estate valuation firm.

Creating buyer loyalty in real estate | Inman

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 20, 2015 at 04:00AM:



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Technology doesn't just benefit the agent, though, it also empowers real estate buyers, and helps them understand opportunities, available properties and selling prices in the marketplace. Today's buyer is typically self-educated about their local marketplace and comes to the table with a variety of…

Even as Home Values Rise, Negative Equity Rate Flattens ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 20, 2015 at 02:08AM:



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In the fourth quarter of 2014, the U.S. negative equity rate – the percentage of all homeowners with a mortgage that are underwater, owing more on their home than it is worth – stood at 16.9 percent, unchanged from the third quarter. Negative equity had fallen quarter-over-quarter for ten straight q…

5 Things Lennar’s Results Tell Us About the New-Home Market

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 19, 2015 at 07:02PM:



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Lennar Corp.’s quarterly results on Thursday depict a new-home market shifting into a higher gear so far this year, perhaps finally shaking off last year’s doldrums.

Americans’ Expectations for Home Value Growth Grounded Strongly in Past Performance ‹ Zillow...

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 19, 2015 at 04:37PM:



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Last January, the Zillow Housing Confidence Index asked 10,000 American homeowners and renters in 20 metro areas to predict how local home values would perform over the next year. So, how’d they do?

Whitesnake - Here I Go Again

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 19, 2015 at 03:50PM:

Whitesnake - Here I Go Again: http://bit.ly/1CBgAMP #ThrowbackThursday

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Music video by Whitesnake performing Here I Go Again. (C) 1987 Geffen Records

What an interest rate increase means for real people

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 19, 2015 at 12:18PM:



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Life is about to get better for savers and a little harder for borrowers as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates.

The Cost of Sprawl: More Than $1 Trillion Per Year, New Report Says

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 19, 2015 at 11:13AM:



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The sprawling suburbs of cities like Atlanta and Houston have hidden costs to the United States economy that come to more than $1 trillion a year, according to a new report.

Housing market will shake the foreclosure scourge this year | Inman

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The housing market is on the verge of finally ridding itself of the foreclosure scourge that has plagued it for close to a decade.

Richardson fulfills promise in victory

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 18, 2015 at 11:19PM:



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PHILADELPHIA >> The 76ers haven’t been nearly as brutal as had been feared when they entered the season considered one of the worst rosters ever gathered, then backed it up by losing their first 17 games.

Texas Two-Step: How Falling Oil Prices Could Impact Texas Rental Markets ‹ Zillow Real Estate...

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 18, 2015 at 09:21PM:



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In recent years, new technology has transformed U.S. energy markets, making huge American oil and gas deposits accessible for the first time. New drilling activity has helped create an abundance of new jobs in many areas, providing new opportunities for local residents but also attracting new worker…

Get personal and prove you are delivering services and value | Inman

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 18, 2015 at 06:37PM:



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Drip marketing campaigns have their place, but real estate agents also need to build legitimate relationships with consumers by responding to their inquiries more personally and demonstrating that they are "somebody who actually cares and is right there," says Frederick Herot, vice president of mark…

Motivated to Move ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 18, 2015 at 05:52PM:



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The number of Americans moving in a given year is falling, and the reasons we choose to move are changing. But what is really “moving” these two needles in the first place?

Braves Hit Home Run With Comcast Deal

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 18, 2015 at 09:05AM:



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Baseball season hasn’t started yet, but the Atlanta Braves just scored a big win.

6 steps to hooking a real estate landing page lead | Inman

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 18, 2015 at 04:01AM:



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You created the perfect landing page around one niche. You created the perfect opt-in offer for this niche. You are even marketing your landing page, and people are downloading your free opt-in offer. Now what?

Penn State frat suspended for year over nude Facebook photos

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 17, 2015 at 11:07PM:



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A Penn State University fraternity was suspended for a year Tuesday after police began investigating allegations that members used a private, invitation-only Facebook page to post photos of nude and partly nude women, some apparently asleep or passed

Feb. Housing Starts End a Five-Month Trend ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 17, 2015 at 04:58PM:



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All good things inevitably end, and this morning’s housing starts data proved that point again. Going forward, it will be important to note if this morning’s data is the start of a new trend, or just a bump in the road.

Let Building Permits Tell Tale Of February Home Construction

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The Commerce Department’s data for February home starts, released Tuesday, is an anomaly born of harsh weather in many parts of the U.S. last month. Residential building permits provide a better view of the market’s trajectory.

Get Pinterested: Pinterest for real estate | Inman

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 17, 2015 at 05:00AM:



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People are incredibly image driven, and having compelling imagery can truly determine how quickly you find a buyer for your listing. One of the ways you can maximize the power and reach of your imagery is to establish a bold presence on Pinterest.

After two disappointing seasons, Flanigan resigns at Lincoln

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 16, 2015 at 10:57PM:



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With a shocking level of vitriol aimed directly at his boss, Ramon Flanigan resigned his post as Lincoln’s head football coach on Monday following a pair of highly disappointing seasons.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate taps broker to recruit franchisees | Inman

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 16, 2015 at 04:50PM:



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Fast-growing Realogy franchisor Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate has brought on industry veteran Chris Nichols to help the firm grow its footprint in Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah and Wyoming as director of membership development.

Risk On, Risk Off: Large/Small Lenders Prioritize Different Borrower Profiles ‹ Zillow Real...

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 16, 2015 at 02:24PM:



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In the wake of the Financial Crisis, there has been substantial speculation that lenders have become increasingly cautious in their mortgage lending – particularly large national lenders subject to additional regulatory scrutiny in the wake of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protectio…

Market for German Property Funds Gradually Climbs Back

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 16, 2015 at 09:31AM:



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German closed-end funds, which raise money through public offerings and are traded on exchanges, are growing their fund businesses again after suffering mightily during the downturn.

Will Zillow be a friend or foe on your next listing appointment? | Inman

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 16, 2015 at 04:01AM:



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From the moment Zillow released their first Zestimate, listing agents have bemoaned the fact that these automated property price "estimates" pose a major challenge in correctly pricing properties. Is it possible, however, that Zillow's new research could be your best friend on your next listing appo…

Unbeaten Kentucky top seed; Temple snubbed

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 15, 2015 at 10:43PM:



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The Kentucky Wildcats ended up where everyone expected them on Selection Sunday: Seeded No. 1 on their quest to become the first undefeated team since 1976.

Free Twitter tool delivers real estate leads to your email inbox | Inman

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 15, 2015 at 08:01AM:



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Twitter can be frustrating for me. I find it overwhelming. But here's a quick method that searches Twitter for you and then sends you an email every time someone posts something related to buying, selling or moving.

Lincoln advances to ECAC championship

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 14, 2015 at 10:33PM:



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LOWER OXFORD >> Ho-hum. Another day, another barrier torn down in this history making season for the Lincoln University women’s basketball team.

9 vital home repairs to complete before negotiating a sale | Inman

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 14, 2015 at 08:01AM:



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There's something that I see generated in almost every transaction — a list of repair items found during due-diligence inspections that buyers would like completed before closing. This can cause heartaches for sellers, who have negotiated their best deal and then feel "put upon" because they're bein…

Write offers that win friends and influence the seller | Inman

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 13, 2015 at 05:14PM:



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I recently saw two very good examples of how not to write and submit an offer for a buyer. I found agents who felt they were representing their buyers, yet failed them both in obtaining what they wanted -- a contract on their first home.

Brokers Joust for Talent Amid Property Rebound in Spain

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 13, 2015 at 01:15PM:



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As property prices rise in Spain, brokerage firms and other real estate services companies are fighting to attract talent.

AM Open House makes a simple marketing event a statement for better business | Inman

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 13, 2015 at 05:01AM:



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The developers of an app called AM Open House have taken notice of the delays and hassles caused by paper-based visitor sign-in sheets used at open house events. By using an iPad or Android tablet as an information kiosk for prospective buyers, agents can make open house events into something much m…

Just How Tight is Mortgage Credit, Anyway? ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 13, 2015 at 04:27AM:



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Determining just how easy it is (or isn’t) to get a mortgage now relative to other points in time is no easy task. But we’ve gone ahead and done it anyway.

WCU set for NCAA action

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WEST CHESTER >> The West Chester women make no secret of the fact that they would love to get another shot at California (Pa.) on the hardwood.

What Hovnanian, LGI Results Tell Us About This Spring

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 12, 2015 at 05:31PM:



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Hovnanian Enterprises Inc. and LGI Homes Inc. both posted strong gains in quarterly sales on Thursday. But neither is an ideal indicator of the spring home-selling market.

NAR and Move tussle over .realtor domains | Inman

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 12, 2015 at 04:47PM:



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Move said to be worried about impact on realtor.com traffic

Homesnap Pro puts people first in a new approach to leveraging MLS data | Inman

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 12, 2015 at 04:30AM:



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Internet marketing practices suggest we limit content to around 500 words or else it will be branded "long form." And then comes Homesnap Pro, a home search app that makes pictures more powerful than ever before.

Station Bistro in Kimberton to start cooking school for children

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 11, 2015 at 10:02PM:



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Nancy Dill Miller opened Station Bistro in Kimberton in 2007, after settling on this location in the historic Kimber Hall, which was once part of the Underground Railroad.

Rental Vacancy: No Rooms for Rent ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 11, 2015 at 08:30PM:



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Not only is renting an apartment expensive (and expected to get worse before it gets better), it’s also difficult to even find a vacant apartment to begin with.

Construction Jobs: Momentum is Slowly Building ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 11, 2015 at 04:57PM:



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The scars of the housing crisis are fading, and we are transitioning from a housing market dominated by recession-era legacies including high negative equity, low inventory and high foreclosures, to one increasingly driven by fundamentals. And what could be more fundamental than having a job?

More Home Builders Say This Spring Smells Rosy

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 11, 2015 at 04:16PM:



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Home builders are getting bullish about this spring home-selling season. A leading survey indicates that February new-home sales were up 12% on a per-community basis from a year earlier. And various big builders report double-digit percentage gains in February orders.

DTZ is Deflating in Germany

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 11, 2015 at 11:54AM:



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DTZ is discontinuing its leasing and investment-sales businesses in German markets other than Berlin, and focusing on valuation, property management and other services, company executives said.

Real Estate Confab Is Missing a Mainstay: Russians

Posted by Me on Facebook on March 11, 2015 at 10:44AM:



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Thousands of real estate executives and government officials from Russia usually participate in MIPIM. But this year only hundreds are attending and the huge Moscow pavilion that used to be a fixture at the event also is missing.

David Hasselhoff's mansion on sale for $2.3 million

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The star of "Knight Rider" and "Baywatch" has put his California home on the market for $2.3 million.

Safety app helps agents figure out if prospects are sketchy | Inman

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The latest safety app for agents is designed to make it easier for real estate professionals to get a bead on who a prospective client is and what they're looking for.

Rep. Costello discusses passenger rail reform in Downingtown

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DOWNINGTOWN >> U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello was joined by borough and county officials at the borough train station on Tuesday to discuss the importance of the passenger rail reform.

Report documents real estate crowdfunding's explosive growth | Inman

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Real estate crowdfunding, the practice of pooling money from investors online to purchase properties, leaped forward in 2014, and is beginning to emerge as a viable alternative to traditional financing, according to a new report.

Vornado’s Roth Sees ‘Enormous’ Value in Urban Retail

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Vornado chief Steve Roth believes the company's urban retail holdings are "enormously" undervalued by Wall Street. As to the properties' future? He keeps investors guessing.

Hank Bailey: 'My iPhone can do anything and everything I need' | Inman

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"My iPhone 5 is the best piece of technology that I have ever owned!" says the Re/Max Legends associate broker. "Text and email is a large part of my business, which makes my iPhone such a huge tool."

West Pikeland supervisors accept 62-acre park plan

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WEST PIKELAND >> Supervisors unanimously accepted the master plan proposed last week for the township’s community park.

How to build a high-growth company: Watch the video | Inman

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Porch's Joanna Lord is an expert on engagement tactics and retention marketing that drive growth

Avoiding the dreaded back button on your real estate website | Inman

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The Web is akin to a huge stage where worldwide competition screams to be noticed by people with short attention spans, and if you are unable to engage these consumers within a few seconds, they hit the back button and they're gone.

Home and School Association members seek fundraising help for East Ward playground

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DOWNINGTOWN >> Home and School Association members are asking for help with fundraising to replace the playground at East Ward Elementary School.

How Realtors and their clients can escape credit card hell | Inman

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When people face serious financial problems, getting out of a credit mess may ultimately involve going bankrupt or losing their home, but if you’re carrying high credit balances or your credit cards are maxed out, you can turn the tide.

Debate over universal background checks for firearms sales grows

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The gun control debate continues as U.S. lawmakers announce legislation to implement universal background checks on all gun sales.

How to spend $100 creating better Facebook ads | Inman

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Social media has introduced a whole new world of advertising and marketing to real estate agents. But where should you start? Facebook is one of the most widely used social networks on the planet, and if you haven't implemented a Facebook ad strategy yet, here's your guide to starting one.

All charges held for trial of Jim Donato

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West Chester >> All charges were held for trial after the Coatesville Area School District’s former athletic director appeared at the Chester County Justice Center Friday for a preliminary hearing on theft allegations tied to a 2013 text

Zillow Research Reading List, March 6th ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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At Zillow Research, our days are fully consumed with bringing you the best, most interesting and most actionable real estate research around.

Say goodbye to freakishly low mortgage rates | Inman

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Markets fear Fed tightening in the face of flat wage growth, falling inflation

10 free places to promote your real estate content | Inman

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Writing content for your blog is just the first step in driving traffic and leads to your real estate website. Without great content promotion, you could be writing for no reason. You should spend the same amount of time promoting your blog as you spend writing your posts. This strategy should alway…

Finding the Sweet Spot Between Opportunity and Affordability ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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It’s one of the great ironies of the U.S. economy: In markets where jobs are well-paying and plentiful, housing is very expensive; and in markets where housing is generally more affordable, job opportunities are scarce and wages are stagnant or even falling.

Galer Estates Winery wins ‘best in class’ nationwide award for its chardonnay

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By Fran Mayefmaye@21st-centurymedia.com @kennettpaper on Twitter

Advising America’s Data Agency, Empowering Americans ‹ Zillow Real Estate Research

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Zillow firmly believes that free and open access to data of all kinds – from real estate information to demographic, education, business and crime statistics – can only help empower the people that use it. Which is why I’m thrilled and honored to have been chosen as one of 19 leaders named to the U.…

Zillow program could help more agents track their listings online | Inman

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Zillow has launched a program that could provide another perk to real estate brokers and multiple listing services that send their listings directly to the popular search website.

Berube hopes Gudkas brings edge

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VOORHEES, N.J. >> Somewhere in the swirl of draft choices and salary considerations they collected at the NHL trade deadline, the Flyers believe they came up with something of more practical value, too.

Latest funding round values Nextdoor at $1.1 billion | Inman

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Nextdoor, the most talked about new social network at Real Estate Connect in the summer of 2012, today announced that it's raised $110 million in a fourth round of funding that brings the total raised to date to $210 million, and which the Wall Street Journal reports values the company at $1.1 billi…

Willis Tower Hits the Sales Block

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Now for sale: The country’s second-tallest skyscraper.The owners of the Willis Tower – formerly the Sears Tower – are looking for buyers for the 1,451 -foot tower, a spokesman for the ownership group confirmed. The group recently tapped real estate services firm Eastdil Secured to market the 4.6 mil…

Agent-only app sifts MLS data to show agents how they're connected | Inman

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Homesnap's agent-only mobile app, Homesnap Pro, just learned a cool new trick: Sifting transactional data from participating MLSs, the app can show agents how they're connected to each other -- whether they or someone in their office has done a deal with a particular agent, for example, or if they h…

Former Chester County priest faces new sex abuse allegations

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PHILADELPHIA >> The U.S. Attorney’s Office has asked a federal judge to hold a former Ss. Simon and Jude parish priest without bail pending his trial on child pornography charges, saying it had uncovered additional information about him t

New document management system launches with big client | Inman

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Real Estate Digital has signed HER Realtors as the first user of its new "agent-centric" paperless document management system, rDocs.

Retail Landlords Are the Least Optimistic

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Investors in retail buildings are the least optimistic commercial property owners.

David Geffen Sells Malibu Beach Inn for Nearly $80 Million

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Hollywood studio mogul David Geffen has sold the Malibu Beach Inn at a price of about $1.7 million per room, the highest valuation by this measure for any California hotel.

Office Demand Exceeding New Supply

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The rate of business expansion is far outpacing the rate of new office building development, according to a new report from CBRE Group Inc.

Create content, not clickbait, with Canva | Inman

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When it comes to your social media marketing, never try to make something viral. Instead, create content that is useful to people who need to know something about real estate. Don't just randomly share.

Consumer Reports: 2 sites are now eBays for borrowers and lenders

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Since 2009, bankers have stopped paying any meaningful interest on deposits, Consumer Reports notes. And when they do lend, it can be at rates in excess of 10 percent, even to borrowers with excellent credit.

Less than half of agents say their broker has safety procedures | Inman

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4 percent of Realtors say they've been victimized on the job

What's really driving KW's success? Watch the video | Inman

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At Real Estate Connect New York City, Keller Williams CEO Chris Heller sat down with Brad Inman and talked about how the KW business model helped him turn his success as an agent into a bigger enterprise.

Judge rejects plea in teen ‘gangster’ case

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WEST CHESTER >> When he appeared in Common Pleas Judge Patrick Carmody’s courtroom last week, prepared to enter a guilty plea to assault charges, Matt Rodgers appeared quiet and reserved.