Centerspace, Independence Realty Trust merge to create $8.1B REIT
The IRT-Centerspace combination shows that multifamily REITs of all stripes are chasing scale as the costs of doing business continue to rise.
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Sacramento buyers haven't disappeared, they've gotten pickier
Green Haven Capital's Kevin Oto on why Sacramento demand is splitting into two very different markets at once
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Middlesex County, MA Housing Market Update: August 2026
Middlesex County home prices rose 2.1% to $847,165 in August 2026, as listings surged and homes sold in a median of 23 days. The post Middlesex County, MA Housing Market Update: August 2026 appeared f...
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The Instagram strategy today’s real estate agents need
Real estate is a visual business, making Instagram a natural fit for agents. The post The Instagram strategy today’s real estate agents need appeared first on Chicago Agent Magazine.
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Multifamily rents up slightly in August, dampened by high lease-ups: Yardi
Last month's numbers “point to an increasingly uneven, market-specific rent recovery,” according to a report from the real estate data firm.
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Pittsburgh Takes Top Spot Among Best Midsized Cities for Gen Z
Pittsburgh Takes Top Spot Among Best Midsized Cities for Gen Z
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Scaling loan officer growth without losing service quality
Edge Home Finance President Tom Ahles on standardizing onboarding, segmenting training, and why the broker-only model still pays off
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Mortgage Bankers Association sues to block New Jersey's new disparate-impact rule
The industry says the state's new rule leaves lenders one way out - and federal law bars it
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Crafting the ideal loan package and what it can do for a broker’s business
Getting selective with borrowers and properties is how top brokers build repeat business
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How to Prep Your Home for a Photo Shoot: Expert Tips From the Pros
Whether you’re selling a two-bedroom townhouse in Tulsa or your family home in Fresno, great listing photos do more than document your home – they help buyers picture a life there. But the thing many ...
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What Makes Renters Stay? 7 Reasons to Renew Your Lease
Finding a place that feels like home is one of the most rewarding parts of renting. This guide will break down the key factors that inspire residents to re-sign year after year and explore the compell...
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Grand Peaks buys Oregon apartment property
The Denver-based firm added the 424-unit property in Beaverton and plans to announce a new Colorado development in the next couple of weeks.
5 min readDebbie Hymen
Hymen said that what she loves most about the industry is that it is always changing and, in most cases, for the better and benefit of the public. The post Debbie Hymen appeared first on Chicago Agent...
5 min readTop 3 CRE Investment Strategies: Core, Value-Added, And Opportunistic Investments
Top 3 CRE Investment Strategies: Core, Value-Added, And Opportunistic Investments
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Why investor-focused lending is becoming a broker growth engine
Insignia Mortgage co-founder Damon Germanides on the commercial products investors want and where brokers should specialize
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How to Increase the Resale Value of a Craftsman Bungalow Home
Craftsman bungalow homes are known for their timeless architecture, detailed woodwork, and inviting front porches, making them especially appealing to buyers who value character and craftsmanship. But...
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What It Really Costs to Live in John Mayer’s Neighborhood
From sold-out concerts to a quieter life surrounded by Montana’s mountains, John Mayer has found a very different kind of spotlight near Livingston, MT in the Paradise Valley. Hidden away on 15 acres ...
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Warsh stance continues to fuel interest rate concerns
Delayed rate relief appears plausible, forcing mortgage originators to rethink pipeline strategies
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First American report reveals dynamic regional housing shifts
Divergent real home price metrics create distinct affordability challenges for local loan officers
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BAC taps industry veteran as new CEO
Cavanaugh aims to drive legislative strategy and wholesale market growth
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