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iPro currently deals throughout the states of California and Texas with new offices in New York and Florida. We continue to strive to broaden opportunities for real estate professionals and consumers. Visit www.iprore.com for the latest information and links.Click here for information on how to become a salesperson

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Real Estate Needs Open Internet

Some of the biggest names in business, including Facebook, Amazon, and Walmart, are weighing in on net neutrality as the Federal Communications Commission reaches its deadline Monday to field comments on its plan to change the way the internet is regulated. Real estate brokers are also having their say; on their behalf, the National Association of REALTORS® is warning the FCC that a change to internet governance could cause unequal access to con

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Top 10 Budget-Friendly College Towns

College towns have earned a reputation as being a great real estate investment. “In the same way that department stores serve as anchors in shopping malls, colleges and universities operate as anchors within a city,” Michael Harris, director of the Center for Teaching Excellence at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, told realtor.com®. “Cities with colleges receive tremendous benefits, from a better-educated workforce to improved arts

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First-Time Buyers Turn to Google for Advice

So far this year, Google searches related to buying a first home have surged to 44 percent of all homebuying-related search activity—up 11 percentage points compared to a year earlier, according to a new study by Chase Home Lending. This may mean you’ll want to increase content on your website geared toward first-time buyers.“I had assumed that we would start to see millennials come [into the market] in force in the next two years,” says

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Consumers Uneasy About Going Paperless

Many mortgage lenders are phasing out physical paperwork in favor of electronic documents. While that may make organization easier for consumers, they still find an element of peace of mind in physical documents, according to a new survey.Digital Risk, a mortgage outsourcing solutions firm, surveyed about 1,000 homeowners and 509 renters and found that while borrowers say they seek a more streamlined process to buy or refinance a home, they are l

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Most Expensive Items New Homeowners Buy

Furniture, appliances, and remodeling projects are among the biggest expenses for new homeowners, who spend an average of $10,600 in the first year of homeownership, according to a recent analysis by the National Association of Home Builders. New owners spend an average of $3,778 on furnishings alone, according to NAHB’s analysis. Here are a few common expenditures recent home buyers made: Living room chairs and tables: $687 Dining room and kit

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5 Bad Habits Buyers Have

1. Window shoppers: Some clients will take you on a wild hunt for the perfect home, but they aren’t committed to purchasing and say they hope to buy “someday.” “Some home buyers want to see every single house that’s on the market,” even if the home doesn’t match their criteria, says Rae Wayne, a sales associate with the Bizzy Blondes team in Los Angeles. You may want to encourage these types of buyers to attend open houses so they

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MUSIC: Listen to this song "Cristofori's Dream" by David Lanz

David Howard Lanz (born June 28, 1950 in Seattle, Washington) is a Grammy-nominated pianist. His album Cristofori's Dream topped the New age music charts in 1988.iPro Real Estate was founded on the idea of building a better living with champion service. We focus on incorporating and mastering the latest technologies and procedures keeping you above the crowd. Our team of professionals set a stronger standard of business, abide by a strict code

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REALTORS: Let homebuyers ‘place’ homes on empty lots with Clayton’s new augmented-reality app

Nation's largest homebuilder developed a 3-D home visualization tool for homebuyersKey Takeaways Augmented reality technology is quickly growing within real estate, providing buyers with new home shopping experiences. IPhone app lets users interact with new homes on empty lots.Have suggestions for products that you’d like to see reviewed by our real estate technology expert? Email Craig Rowe.Home Previewer by Clayton is an augmented reality-ba

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REALTOR: 5 ways to get a great buy in a seller’s market

How to ensure your buyers get the best dealGreat deals are rarely listed on the MLS as a great deal — especially in a seller’s market. They are often deals that have been crafted through the strategic efforts of the buyer’s agents and listing agents. Use these five tips to get a great deal for your buyers.1. Know the marketIf you don’t know the market, you’ll either offer too little or too much.2. Act fastIf you have to stop and lear

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