Middletown, Conn.: Friendly and Reasonably Affordable

With less expensive housing than in surrounding areas, the Middlesex County city attracts buyers looking for a good deal. But the market is tight.

Middletown, Conn.: Friendly and Reasonably Affordable

With less expensive housing than in surrounding areas, the Middlesex County city attracts buyers looking for a good deal. But the market is tight.

What’s the critical training agents need right now? Pulse

This week, we're asking what you see as the most critical training that real estate agents need to pursue right now.

Living In ... Middletown, Conn.

With less expensive housing than in surrounding areas, the Middlesex County city attracts buyers looking for a good deal. But the market is tight.

NAR shuts down bid to end no-commingling rule, Zillow reveals

Zillow Senior Director of Broker Operations Matt Hendricks said the portal petitioned NAR to stop allowing MLSs to ban brokers from displaying MLS listings with non-MLS listings online.

Stay or go? Balancing new agents and veterans through a shift

In this month's Agent/Broker Perspective: A broker tries to hang onto his new agents who are discouraged by the tough market as well as a top producer who's showing signs of resentment.

What’s hot (and what’s not) with today’s contract terms

As interest rates rise and the market shifts, some contract terms have become irrelevant, at least for the time being. Here’s what's hot and what’s not when negotiating offers today.

Ocusell launches with goal to heal MLS, tech vendor relationships

Ocusell's software uses a centralized hub model. It empowers brokerages and agents to create listing profiles using an intuitive, modernized content management system.

Royal Remodel: Peek Inside a Serene Florida Castle on the Market for $3.3M

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Historic Spanish style meets modern luxury at a remodeled estate known as The Spanish Castle, in St. Petersburg, FL.

On the market for $3,326,000, the four-bedroom home sits on almost an acre—just blocks from the water.

“This property is located in a metro area. But because of the size of the property and the fact that it’s surrounded by walls, you have a real sense of peace and serenity,” says listing agent Glen Richardson, of Smith & Associates Real Estate.

Built in 1920, the 5,374-square-foot residence remains true to its Spanish roots—even after a recent renovation and update.













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US lawmakers demand DOJ probe into RealPage’s YieldStar software

Lawmakers in both chambers of Congress have accused RealPage of anticompetitive practices. Calls for an inquiry come a month after a sweeping and critical report into the company.

Game of Homes: Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas List Their Miami Mansion for $17M

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That was fast. A-list celebrity couple Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas just listed their Miami waterfront estate for $16,995,000—after purchasing it a little more than a year ago for $11 million.

The duo reportedly moved into the 10,416-square-foot home with their two children before deciding to sell—and after remodeling it.

The “Game of Thrones” actress and her popster husband hired interior designer Sarah Ivory to redesign the deluxe digs, according to a Wall Street Journal interview with listing agent Carl Gambino, of Compass.

The project was completed in August.










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Jake Lipton’s team leaves RE/MAX Premier for Coldwell Banker

Led by team leader Jake Lipton, a team of 14 agents, who represented $51 million in sales volume in 2021, will move over to the Wilmington, Delaware, office of Coldwell Banker.

Ohio’s Most Expensive Home Is a $15M ‘Bargain of the Century’

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The fulfillment of one family’s dream is now the most expensive home for sale in Ohio.

The sprawling estate—known as Ravencrest, in Hunting Valley—is on the market for $15 million.

“It’s 153 acres in the most coveted section of Northeast Ohio, so to be able to buy a piece of land like this is really extraordinary,” says listing agent Adam Kaufman, with Howard Hanna. “On top of that, the house itself is just unbelievable,”

The three-level home has an astonishing 35,000 square feet of living space and includes a main-floor primary wing. Five additional bedroom suites are on the second floor.















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Florida home of Kitty Litter and Tidy Cat founder lists for $15M

Long River Ranch spans 1,025 acres in Arcadia. Edward Lowe and his wife, Darlene Lowe, kept part-time residence there while maintaining a residence in their home state of Michigan.

8 creative fall events you still have time to pull off

Looking for something special to do before the last of fall has passed you by? Check out these fall event marketing ideas from Stacey Soleil.

7 things agents can be grateful for in 2022

This year's market may leave you feeling a little bittersweet about finding something to be thankful for. Trainer Rachael Hite outlines seven things agents can be grateful for, (even in a downturn).

The Property Brothers Show Off the Ultimate Space-Saving Kitchen Upgrade on ‘Celebrity IOU’

Property brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott have worked with many a film, TV, and pop star on their show “Celebrity IOU.” But this is the first time they’ve ever been able to help a Broadway legend.

In the episode “Idina Menzel’s Slam Dunk,” they meet Idina Menzel, who has starred in “Wicked” and “Frozen,” among many other musicals and shows.

“She is known as the Queen of Broadway, and I am known as the King of Construction,” jokes Jonathan.

“No, you’re like the jester of construction,” Drew quips back.

Menzel wants to give back to her friend James, who started a basketball camp for kids—including Menzel’s own son—to teach them both game and life skills.

Digging a trench from the garage to the mainline
Reinforcing the garage floors with rebar
Removing the rafters
Induction cook top
Kitchenette with invisible induction cooktop
Nero Marquina marble mixed with white
The finished project
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Investor activity plunged at rates similar to the Great Recession in Q3

The slowdown was most dramatic in COVID boomtowns like Las Vegas and Phoenix, according to a new analysis released Tuesday by Redfin, which examined real estate investment activity in 40 metros.

Homes near Trader Joe’s get top dollar. But investors should eye Aldi

Homes near a Whole Foods or Trader Joe's boast higher values, but those near an Aldi grocery store offer something for real estate investors the others can't, according to data from Attom.

After 2-year ordeal, FHA borrowers can now buy private flood insurance

The Department of Housing and Urban Development on Monday announced it had prevailed in expanding flood insurance choices for homebuyers with Federal Housing Administration-insured mortgages.

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