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Real Estate News


Making Ethics Important

In last week's column we emphasized the distinction between ethics as a body of rules and principles and being ethical as a disposition to conform to those rules and principles. We noted that it is certainly possible to teach someone ethics, but it is a different task to lead someone to be ethical -- to internalize those principles and to be guided by them....Read More


Smart Homes: Backed-Up Your Fridge Lately?

Soon it will be hard to buy an appliance that doesn't incorporate smart technology, but integrating appliances and systems may remain a challenge for a while. PJ Wade explores what you need to know about smart home technology....Read More

Which old-school interior design trends are making a comeback?

Many homebuyers are embracing retro looks that were thought to be gone for good. Find out which interior design trends are coming back by reading this room-by-room overview....Read More


The tiny critters that are infesting real estate

Bedbugs might seem like a personal problem rather than a real estate issue, but don't let your assumptions keep you from protecting yourself and your clients from what could turn into a litigious situation. Here's what every real estate agent should know about these pesky little creepy-crawlies....Read More


Trelora tells buyers to ditch agents and keep their commissions

An upstart, low-fee Colorado brokerage that is trying to blow up the way agents get paid has announced it'll support traditional commissions — even as it also offers incentives for buyers to ditch their agents altogether....Read More


Opendoor is using a $1,000 credit to nudge buyers toward its partner agents and homes

The startup is now offering a more prominent $1,000 credit for buyers who choose to purchase one of the homes Opendoor has for sale, whether they do so directly on their own or by using one of Opendoor's "partner agents."...Read More


CertifID will now cover up to $1M in wire fraud protection

CertifID, a company providing security and authentication software, just raised its customer guarantee to cover up to $1 million in losses....Read More


How to work better with international clients

The key to working with international clients is understanding the cultures of their home countries. Getting it right pleases your clients and can open a floodgate of referrals. ...Read More


Trump admin proposes new tax-break rules for developers

The Trump Administration proposed new guidelines Friday that would create tax incentives for developers to build in so-called “Opportunity Zones.”...Read More


NAR warns government may crack down on real estate teams

The trade group warned that as teams become more ubiquitous, they will attract the attention of regulators. Already, 24 states have laws in place regarding real estate teams, NAR said....Read More


Luxury Connect: The biggest news and takeaways

The industry's top agents descended on Los Angeles this week from all corners of the globe to network, make new connections and hear advice on how to take their business to the next level....Read More


$10M Houston mansion most expensive foreclosed home in US

A Houston mansion with nine bathrooms and 15,000 square feet of space is now the country's most expensive foreclosed property, clocking in at $9.75 million....Read More