10 Best Smartphones for Real Estate Agents



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When it comes to smartphones, real estate agents have an ample array of choices. The best smartphones for real estate agents provide a host of business utilities along with good battery life, email and Web application support, and at least a 5-megapixel camera.

Atlanta Metro Home Sales Down Drastically Year Over Year



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While there are always some areas that do better than others across a large metro area like Atlanta, Georgia, the fact is the vast majority of metro Atlanta has witnessed a double-digit drop in sales compared to the same period in 2013, according to Realty Trac.

Is Reality TV Giving a False Impression of Home Remodeling?



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Reality television shows that feature instant home makeovers are popular, but some remodelers say that such shows paint an unrealistic picture of the time and money required to remodel a home

What’s Next for Baby Boomers?



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As baby boomers – the generation born between 1946 and 1964 – reach retirement age, and the last of their adult children moves away from home, will they decide to stay in the suburban home or flock to a smaller place near the city?

All is Not Well With the Employment Picture



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Last Friday, the government announced that 217,000 new jobs were added to the economy. But while unemployment fell to 6.3%, the types of jobs people are doing indicates the economy is anything but robust.

Would You get a Mortgage from Google or Amazon?



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In an interesting study published by RealtyTrac, it’s been revealed that many people would prefer to get a mortgage through Google or Amazon rather than a traditional lender.

Real Estate Transactions Haunted By Title Defects



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Title defects have become a major cause for concern within the real estate market in recent years, which some feel cause wrongful foreclosures and contribute to stagnation in many markets.

3 Tips for Small Businesses Using Twitter



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Twitter is reaching out to entrepreneurs with a new interactive guide on how to make Twitter work — and pay off — for small businesses. This somewhat bubbly graphical walkthrough takes business owners with any level of Twitter-savvy and attempts to teach them a thing or two.

Outdoor Living Space: The Heart of the Home?



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According to Saber’s Outdoor Living 2014 survey, approximately 81 percent of respondents called their outdoor space “the heart of the home.”

Lessons Learned from the Tokyo Commercial Real Estate Market



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During the first quarter of 2014, Tokyo held the honor of having the largest commercial real estate market in the world, according to a report published by The Wall Street Journal.