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Possibly ‘dangerous’ home value appreciation slowing

National home values posted their highest annual increase since July 2006 in August, climbing 6.6 percent year over year, according to the August Zillow Value Index. But despite the increase, August’s monthly value appreciation,...

Berkshire Hathaway brand may lure top talent to new franchisor

Berkshire Hathaway’s recently launched real estate franchisor, HomeServices of America, believes it can leverage the stellar reputation of its parent company to make a splash in real estate. Berkshire Hathaway’s brand “promises integrity, trust...

Housing bubble prophet warns of looming global catastrophe

Jeremy Grantham, an investment strategist who called the Internet and housing bubbles, spoke with The Wall Street Journal about another disaster that he believes is looming on the horizon: environmental catastrophe. According to WSJ:...

World’s tallest vertical garden will evoke ‘dystopian future’

A mixed-used development being constructed in Sydney, Australia will feature the world’s tallest vertical garden. The 545-foot-tall blanket of vegetation will sweep down the building’s facade, according to The Atlantic Cities. “The effect is like...

NYC’s ‘SkyHouse’ has 80-foot slide

A four-story New York City penthouse called the ‘SkyHouse” boasts an 80-foot slide that reportedly sweeps down over bedrooms and through interior windows. Source: citymodernnyc.com &nbsp ...

New trends in international markets [VIDEO]

As managing director of Laffey Fine Homes Real Estate, Maria Babaev represents luxury properties on the North Shore of Long Island. Babaev has served as a liaison to numerous Russian brokers and developed a...

7 tips to maximize your traditional real estate website

The shift to mobile and Google’s new algorithm that penalizes sites that are not mobile-friendly are forcing agents and companies alike to re-evaluate their website strategies. What steps do you need to take to...

2 more MLSs sign up for Down Payment Resource

Two multiple listing services representing about 4,300 real estate agents and brokers will soon launch a tool designed to flag properties eligible for down payment assistance programs. The two MLSs are Southwest MLS Inc. in...

Private Connecticut island up for grabs at $4M

Belden Island, part of an archipelago of small, rocky islands in Long Island Sound, is up for sale for $3,950,000 — a 43 percent hike from what the current owner purchased it for in...

San Francisco’s smallest apartment rents for $1,200

San Francisco’s smallest for-rent apartment is 264 square feet and could be all yours for $1,200 a month. This SoMa micro-unit includes a small, yet-to-be-installed refrigerator, a stove, and a full bathroom, but no...
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