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The Consumer Price Index fell 3% in June on an annual basis, a sharper decrease than economists had anticipated. It’s a shot in the arm for the housing industry, which has been battered by several years of high interest rates as the Federal Reserve tries to tamp down inflation. The…

The efficiency and reliability of property appraisals are the linchpin to the success of a steady flow of mortgage transactions. Opteon, a leader in the appraisal and property valuation industry, utilizes their tech-enabled service fulfillment to streamline and enhance the appraisal process. At the heart of these efforts are their…

In this article, I’ll share close to two decades of experience as a licensed agent and small brokerage owner in Boston to help you compete and win listings with a dynamite listing presentation. As agents, we compete for a finite number of available homes to list and sell. That’s why…

Homebot and Newzip are teaming up in hopes of converting engagement into more transactions. The two companies announced the partnership on Wednesday, and it allows customers who are using both Homebot and Newzip to offer consumers up to 2% off their transaction costs. The companies believe this will help lead…

While Northwest Ohio’s housing market has remained fairly strong in recent months, local real estate agents say things become a bit more complicated when you segment the market by price point. “Things under $300,000 are still moving fairly quickly, especially if the home is priced correctly,” said Jacob Fleischmann, a…