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HUD sees more manufactured housing as part of the nation’s affordable housing solution, and an independent office now reports directly to a top FHA official.

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Want to expand your real estate team? Not sure if you want to start one? We talked to five team leaders to find out their advice and lessons learned.

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Many agents are using AI tools to assist with marketing, but there are risks. Here’s what you need to know before hopping on the artificial intelligence bandwagon.

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Meta (Facebook) gave RE agents the ability to steer ads in ways that violate the Fair Housing Act, but “the users did it” doesn’t fully protect Meta from lawsuits.

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If you’re a buyer’s agent, are you using buyer representation agreements? Here’s why you might want to consider it.

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A lead is simply “contact info for a potential buyer or seller,” and a top way to get leads is by offering something of value – a “lead magnet” – in exchange for that info.

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Serve your seniors by learning all you can about the different adult communities in your area.

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Judging by Florida Realtors Legal Hotline calls, the Post-Closing Occupancy Rider may be the most misunderstood. Many think it’s required for a post-closing occupancy. It’s not.

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Brokers’ files often have Social Security numbers, bank account information and driver’s license copies – the top targets of fraudsters. It’s important to keep that info safe – and have an internal system that provides legal protection if that fails.

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While “shelter costs” make up 25% of the Consumer Price Index, the calculation only looks at rising rents. SMR calls that “a major flaw” and developed its own index.

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