Posts by Jon Gorey
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A neighborhood has many public assets that combine to determine its desirability to buyers. How do those assets affect home prices — and which ones have the biggest...
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For the millions of Americans who move each year, climate risk should be a top consideration....
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Women agents outnumber men two to one, and they’re increasingly taking the reins as...
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There were 6.46 million homes sold in the United States last year, according to the National Association of Realtors, and agents from a single company represented well over a million of those buyers and sellers:...
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Some supply-chain issues and price shocks have calmed in recent weeks. But the price volatility of core construction materials remains unsettling for builders trying to set their...
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The simplest way to maintain a good reputation and stay on the right side of the law is to trust your gut and consider how you’d want your own family members to be treated in a real estate...
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Can agents fairly represent both parties in a deal?...
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A market with limited inventory and swarms of buyers can be stressful for everybody. But it’s especially challenging for first-time homebuyers — and their agents. From Houston to Chicago, from Miami to Boston, agents are relying on creativity, hustle and...
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Low barrier to entry: It’s one of the best things about the real estate industry — and also one of the...
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The barrier is not so much getting into real estate — it’s staying...