Judge orders Oregon to pause its homebuyer love-letter ban
Oregon Public Broadcasting | April Ehrlich A federal judge on Friday granted a preliminary injunction that prohibits Oregon from enforcing a law against “love letters”...
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King County property tax bills are arriving soon
The Seattle Times | Heidi Groover Property tax bills arriving soon will deliver tax hikes for King County homeowners ranging from 1.5% to 15%, depending on...
15 ways your property descriptions could violate fair housing
Inman | Christy Murdock I write a lot of property descriptions for agents and brokers throughout North America, and often, as part of the research process, I...
Median net worth of Seattle-area homeowners neared $1 million in 2021
The Seattle Times | Gene Balk You’ve probably heard that the rich got richer during the pandemic. According to Forbes, the 400 wealthiest Americans increased their...
How to flip a negative review
Inman | Jay Thompson Back in the day, I spent hundreds of hours talking to thousands of agents about reviews. How to get them, what...
Are you worth your commission?
Inman | Darryl Davis Commission conversations can feel woeful — like an uphill battle to not only get paid what you are worth but also to...
NAR launches season 2 of First-Time Buyer video series
The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) has launched the second season of their First-Time Buyer video series. This series of 15 minute “episodes” is all...
How to hold the line with sellers on the commission conversation
Inman | Bernice Ross Persuasion is a tool of the trade for real estate agents. Negotiation is our bread and butter and a value proposition...
Busy housing market has led to surge in equity-rich homes
The Business Journals | Ashley Fahey The gap between equity-rich homes and those considered underwater widened at the close of 2021. Attom Data Solutions LLC,...
7 top Zig Ziglar insights on success in real estate
Inman | Jimmy Burgess One of the most revered motivational speakers and trainers of all time is Zig Ziglar. His work has inspired, encouraged, and instructed salespeople for...