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From Sea to Shining Sea: Growth at NAHREP

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In the past year, NAHREP has seen its chapters expand to a grand total of 40 across the United States and into new areas, including Boston, Mass.; Brooklyn N.Y.; Manhattan, N.Y.; California’s Central Valley; Los Angeles’ South Bay and Greater Phoenix, Ariz. The organization has received a high volume of new chapter applications and is exploring unrepresented markets in the Midwest and Southeast.

This growth is tremendous, and an important part of NAHREP’s mission of advancing sustainable Latino homeownership. Noted in ...

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Aging in Place Calls for Strategic Planning

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(TNS)—Downsizing is not an easy decision—but a smart one if you know deep in your heart it’s the right step toward aging in place.

Timing is another part of the decision-making process.

Years ago, my mother wanted to move from the house that she and dad built and lived in for more than 40 years. While it was a simple brick rancher, it still did not meet many needs as they aged. Once mom was gone and dad was still in the ...

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The Keyes Company and Illustrated Properties Unite Prolific Real Estate Families through Merger

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(L to R) Keyes CEO Mike Pappas and Illustrated Chairman Francis Fiske "Bud" Adams, Jr.

(L to R) Keyes CEO Mike Pappas and Illustrated Chairman Francis Fiske “Bud” Adams, Jr.

The Keyes Company and Illustrated Properties have announced the union of two of Florida’s longest-running and most accomplished family-owned real estate businesses.

Following the merger, Keyes and Illustrated are, together, the largest independently-owned real estate firm in Florida and a Top ...

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Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Names Kent Hanley CEO

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Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston recently announced the appointment of Kent Hanley as Chief Executive Officer, effective Monday, Aug. 1.

With more than 30 years of real estate experience, Hanley has managed nearly every facet of the industry from working as a loan officer and a real estate sales manager, to creating and operating ancillary real estate services, and serving in numerous senior management roles. His broad range of abilities and vast experience aligns well with Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and ...

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Mortgage Applications Take a Dip

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Mortgage applications decreased 1.3 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending July 15, 2016. The prior week’s results included an adjustment for the July 4th holiday.

The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, decreased 1.3 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier. On an unadjusted basis, the Index increased 24 percent compared with the previous week. The Refinance Index ...

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Facebook Live the Latest Trend to Infiltrate the Open House Scene

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Drumming up interest in an open house may be about as fun as watching paint dry, but getting people through the front door is a (huge) step in the right direction when it comes to getting your latest listing sold. And with the tools and technology available today, connecting with prospective buyers near and far is easier than ever—provided your willingness to explore new avenues that might not be on everyone’s radar.

For real estate agent Zac McHardy—hailing out of Australia—showing ...

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