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INDUSTRY EVENTS & UPDATES
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EBCBOR Kick off Summer with YPN Sunset Mixer!
Over 100 Realtors and Industry Professionals attended EBCBOR's YPN Sunset Mixer at LaMezza Restaurant in Englewood, NJ. Members and Industry professionals enjoyed an evening of business and networking. Mario Aleman of Prominent Properties was the evening's lucky winner taking home a door prize courtesy of Carlos Capellan of State Farm. We want to thank our proud sponsors: Freedom Mortgage & State Farm for their support!
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Financial Literacy Courses for Realtors®
LAST CHANCE: New Jersey Realtors® will be offering a financial literacy series June 7, 8, and 9 in concert with Monmouth University. These classes have been designed for Realtors® of all ages and experience levels. Courses will cover managing money, state and federal tax planning, capital gains tax, and investing in real estate.Take advantage, REGISTER TODAY!
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Bergen County April 10K Market Report
The employment landscape and wages have both improved over the last few years, allowing for more people to participate in the home-buying process. When the economy is in good working order, as it is now, it creates opportunities in residential real estate, and right now is a potentially lucrative time to sell a home. Houses that show well and are priced correctly have been selling quickly, often at higher prices than asking.
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Trump Exits Climate Deal: Reactions from Real Estate
In what he described as a "reassertion of American sovereignty," President Donald Trump has pulled America out of the landmark Paris climate accord, a deal that unites more than 190 countries on climate change policy. The decision drew a mixed response from the real estate industry and agents across the U.S.
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China Spends $16.5B on US Commercial Real Estate in 12 Months to Claim Top Investor Spot
China surpassed Canada as the top investor in US commercial real estate in the 12 months ending March 31st - pouring over $16.5 billion into properties in the world's largest economy, according to a recent report. At $60.9 billion, overall global investment in the US was down 39 percent from its 2007 peak.
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4 Surefire Tips for Better Listing Photos
It can't be stressed enough: Great photos help sell homes. The National Association of REALTORS®' own research shows that well over 90 percent of home shoppers look online for at least a part of their search. For almost half of all buyers, accessing digital listings is the very first step in their process.
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Business Benefits of Voice-Assist Devices
Artificial intelligence gadgets such as Amazon's Alexa and Google Assistant are providing a new avenue to connect with clients and alleviate basic office tasks. Some brokerages are even using these devices as a way to court prospects, with apps that allow consumers to perform their home searches using their voice.
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June 6, 2017 is Primary Election Day - Go Out and VOTE!
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House Releases Flood Insurance Bill
On May 25, 2017, the House Financial Services Committee released portions of draft legislation to reauthorize and reform the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The program is up for reauthorization on September 30. The committee has released six sections spanning 161 pages, addressing NFIP affordability, flood mapping, mitigation incentives, taxpayer protections, claims process, and private flood insurance.
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