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    Search Vs. Social: Agents at All Levels Weigh the Varying Pros and Cons of Digital Marketing Strategies

    With real estate marketing becoming increasingly digital, agents have invested huge slices of their budgets in online listing platforms while still tapping into the two most common bridges to the virtual world: search engines and social media. Both offer tremendous access to potential buyers and sellers, but the approaches to the two tactics—either through paid…

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    ASK THE NEWSMAKERS: Conducting Business Through the Holidays

    The holiday season is generally thought of as a winding down time, a chance to steel yourself before the new year begins. But for real estate professionals, keeping the momentum going throughout the last few weeks of the year is critical, so we asked a few of our 2023 Real Estate Newsmakers the following question:…

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    New York Coldwell Banker Affiliate Promotes New Leader

    Coldwell Banker Warburg has announced today that the firm’s Chief Operating Officer Kevelyn Guzman will become its new leader. A real estate industry veteran, Guzman has spent over 16 years at Coldwell Banker Warburg, spearheading numerous projects and initiatives, and providing leadership during the many ups and downs of the New York real estate market.…

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    What to Know About Starting a Career in Real Estate

    Embarking on a real estate career can be exciting and rewarding, allowing individuals to thrive in a dynamic and ever-evolving industry. Whether you are considering a switch in careers or entering the workforce for the first time, understanding the intricacies of starting a career in real estate is crucial. In this comprehensive guide, we will…

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    Mortgage Rates Hover Near 7%

    The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) decreased for the sixth straight week, from last week’s average of 7.22% to an average of  7.03% this week, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) from Freddie Mac released Thursday. This week’s numbers: 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.03%, down from last week when it averaged 7.22%. A…

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    Podcast Digs Into CoStar CEO’s Response to realtor.com

    In a recent episode of BAM’s Real Word podcast, hosts Byron Lazine and Nicole White discussed an email sent by CoStar Founder and CEO Andy Florance to real estate agents. In the email, Florance addressed rumors and false statements he says were made about Homes.com, a subsidiary of CoStar, by realtor.com Senior Vice President Bob…

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    Focus on Finances: Resources for Financial Literacy and Business Planning

    One aspect of business that often gets overlooked in the hustle and bustle of the holidays is finances. The end of the year traditionally marks the time we reflect on our accomplishments, tally the number of transactions and commissions from the year, and start setting goals for the new year. But when was the last…

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    Thoughts on Leadership: Lessons From the Late Charlie Munger

    On Tuesday I learned of Charlie Munger’s passing at the age of 99. In tribute to this extraordinary individual, I’ve decided to dedicate today’s blog to Charlie Munger. Reflecting on the experiences that have molded my leadership journey, I find myself drawn to the profound impact Charlie Munger has had on my approach to leadership…

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    Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Debuts Guide of Must-Have Luxury Home Essentials

    Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC and the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury program today released the “Best of the Best,” an online, shoppable guide that reflects the most notable luxury home trends, amenities and in-demand luxury home products. Carefully curated from survey insights gathered from Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Property Specialists, the company stated, “Best of…

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    OP-ED: Student Debt Leaves the Next Generation of Homebuyers Hopeless

    My generation—halfway between millennials and Gen Z—has a penchant for grim humor about our shared future. An internet meme I’ve seen floating around in this ilk is that we were “born too late to own property,” alongside countless others of how we’ll never be able to retire, that is if climate change doesn’t get us…

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