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Boston real estate leaders talk 2021

We spoke with some of the biggest names in Boston real estate to get their take on 2021.

NAR to host virtual real estate forecast summit on December 10

Industry experts will offer their predictions about 2021 at the upcoming NAR virtual real estate forecast summit.

NAR pocket listing debate continues with PLS lawsuit

A lawsuit filed by a California pocket listing service alleges NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy stifles competition.

In an about-face, Zillow is hiring real estate agents

Seattle-based Zillow says it will open a residential real estate brokerage and hire agent employees starting in 2021.

Coldwell Banker announces national partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Highlighting the value of home, Coldwell Banker recently launched a new program to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and its programs.

RESAAS and QuestCap to sell FDA-approved COVID-19 antibody tests to Realtors

Two companies have partnered to offer rapid COVID-19 tests to Realtors in North America.

Kinlin Grover among the top 10 medium companies in QE Awards

The results were determined by an independent survey of past customers, examining every closed transaction for the calendar year.

Pocket listing rule approved by NAR

While the association has moved to institute new rules around what to do about off-MLS listings, there are some who say it restricts trade and others who feel it doesn’t go far enough to force brokers to share listing data.

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Cost burden lifting for Suffolk County homeowners

Census data shows that while many people in the Boston area are rent burdened, the percentage owners pay for housing is actually decreasing.

6 financial strategies for a more prosperous 2020

As independent contractors, most real estate professionals don’t have the typical structures in place to help them set up their businesses properly, scale to meet rising demand or get ready for retirement. But some brokerages are trying to get

Are housing costs changing buyer preferences in Boston?

New study shows 20 percent of homeowners consider themselves house rich and cash poor nationwide.

ShowingTime adds Maria Burud to senior management team

ShowingTime has added Maria Burud to its senior management team as senior vice president of sales.  Burud has 20 years of experience in professional services and technology, and was formerly with Placeware, Inc., a Silicon Valley startup, and Infinium Software. “Maria

David O’Connor Joins Radius Financial as Chief Technology Officer

David O’Connor has been hired as the chief technology officer of radius financial group inc. Before joining radius, O’Connor held the same position at Poli Mortgage Group in Canton, where his principal function was to integrate new technologies and

Massachusetts Safest State to Live in U.S.

When it comes to choosing where to live, safety has always been the top priority for potential buyers. And not just home safety: the state’s financial, road and workplace safety can greatly affect how likely someone is to live

Boston Has Lowest Property Taxes in America

According to the annual 50-State Property Tax Comparison Study, Boston has the lowest property taxes in America. The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy study tracked the effective property tax rates in each state’s largest city and rural area (including the

JR Associates names Nicole Riel as Assistant Vice President/Luxury Property Specialist

JR Associates announces the appointment of Nicole Riel as assistant vice president and luxury property specialist. Nicole joined the JR Associates team in November of 2014 and will cover all of Massachusetts, with particular focus on the Boston market.

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