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REALTORS: 4 tips for effective real estate email marketing

Use these strategies to perfect your email marketing campaigns and grow your lead funnelKey Takeaways Segment email contacts in your CRM to target the right people with the right messages. Make video emails a major part of your email marketing strategy. Pay close attention to open rates and click-through rates and always test, track and analyze.Email marketing is one of the most effective marketing methods for building brand awareness, staying t

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What it takes to invest in real estate when you have a full-time job

Get your passive revenue stream flowing with dedication, time management and great organizational skillsKey Takeaways It'll take some work in the beginning, but investing in real estate while you have a full-time job will pay off once the revenue starts flowing in. Hiring out will cost money, but it will expedite your business and leave you with more free time.If you are considering investing in real estate while maintaining a full time job, donâ

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Welcome to the Team Lourdes Hilton out of Los Angeles!

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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An LA Log Cabin Reimagined for the Modern Family

A former movie set and ranch has turned into a cherished dream home.Before being uprooted from its Big Bear location and moved to Santa Monica, this contemporary lodge-inspired home served many purposes.Originally built as the set of the 1920s film “The Courtship of Miles Standish,” the home was later converted into a cabin on a retreat known as Uplifters Ranch. Men would often travel to this rustic canyon to ride horses and drink whiskey an

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These States Are the Most Senior-Friendly

Virginia is the top-ranked state for seniors, according to a new study produced by SeniorAdvice.com. The firm developed a SeniorScore to identify and measure the livability for seniors across the U.S.The rankings are calculated by factoring in more than 100 variables, including access to health care, the number of senior residents, recreation and leisure, finances, and more.The following 10 states had the highest SeniorScores and are known as th

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African-Americans, Hispanics Priced Out of Ownership?

Middle-class African-American and Hispanic families are increasingly finding it difficult to attain homeownership, a new study by the real estate brokerage Redfin reveals.From 2012 to 2016, the percentage of affordable homes across 30 metros decreased by about the same amount for white families as it did for Hispanic and African-American families. Yet, “given the already lower rate of homeownership among minority families, the decrease has left

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President Trump Vows to Strengthen Middle-Class Housing

National Homeownership Month kicks off this month, and President Donald Trump is pledging to strengthen the middle class by reducing rules and regulations and cutting taxes that he believes will help them become homeowners.This year’s theme for National Homeownership Month is “Find Your Place in a New Era of Homeownership.”"For generations of Americans, owning a home has been an essential element in achieving the American dream," Trump wrot

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A New 2017 Low Struck with Mortgage Rates

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage moved lower for the third consecutive week and set a new low for the year, Freddie Mac reports."In a short week following Memorial Day, the 10-year Treasury yield fell 4 basis points,” says Sean Becketti, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. “The 30-year mortgage rate remained relatively flat, falling 1 basis point to 3.94 percent and once again hitting a new 2017 low."Freddie Mac reports the following national ave

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Critical Questions Buyers Should Ask Sellers

Buyers will glean plenty of information from the seller’s disclosure agreement, the home inspector, and maybe even their new neighbors. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t a few questions they should ask the seller at the walkthrough or before closing.Realtor.com® suggests buyers ask some of the following questions of sellers:Have you had any past problems with the home that you’ve repaired?Sellers typically must disclose existing problem

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The 10 Most Affordable Markets for Families

Many families are seeking affordability and stellar schools. And if that’s the case, they might want to consider a move to Blue Springs, Mo., a suburb of Kansas City, which topped HomeUnion’s list of best places for families based on housing affordability and school quality. The median home price in Blue Springs is $159,700, making it an affordable find.“For the past two years, we have been tracking metros with the lowest housing affordabil

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