Geraldine (Gerry) Angel Associate Real Estate Broker Keller Williams NY Realty 120 Bloomingdale Road Suite 101 White Plains, New York 10605 (914) 437-6185 www.WestchesterKW.com
Real estate photographer sues Zillow for copyright infringement Thu, 20 Sep 2018 14:17:34 A California photographer of high-end properties says his contract with agents is 'not transferrable and prohibits third party use without permission.' Zillow says his claims are without merit. read more»
Preview: Exclusive video interview with NYC brokerage leaders Thu, 20 Sep 2018 13:15:26 Bess Freedman, co-president of Brown Harris Stevens; Clelia Peters, president of Warburg Realty and co-founder of MetaProp; and Steven James, CEO of Douglas Elliman New York will be interviewed by RealScout CEO Andrew Flachner about their new joint-effort, the Buyer Graph. read more»
The Real Word: What does the ‘PayPal Mafia’ mean for agents? Thu, 20 Sep 2018 10:59:40 Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, they’ll discuss the 'PayPal Mafia,' a supergroup of investors who are setting the tech tone in real estate, and what it means for agents. read more»
MailChimp launches direct mail beta, admits print’s not dead Thu, 20 Sep 2018 9:37:06 Mailchimp is in beta with a direct mailing feature. Using the company's similar email template builder user interface, Mailchimp users can upload logos, custom imagery and messaging and easily control their budgets. read more»
Mortgage rates rise for 4th consecutive week Thu, 20 Sep 2018 9:29:05 The 30-year-fixed mortgage rate averaged 4.65 percent this week, the highest since May, according to Freddie Mac’s most recent Primary Mortgage Market Survey. read more»
Rents are flat for the first time since 2012 Thu, 20 Sep 2018 3:00:58 The nationwide median rent in August remained unchanged year-over-year for the first time since 2012, according to Zillow’s latest housing data survey. The median rent is actually lower than it was in August 2017 in 19 of the nation’s 35 largest housing markets. read more»
5 reasons it’s tough to be a parent in real estate (and how to make it work) Thu, 20 Sep 2018 2:00:21 From never having free time to figuring out how to prioritize your kids while making your clients feel like they're No. 1 — being a real estate agent with kids isn't easy. Here's how agents are balancing their work and family lives. read more»
NYC brokerages unite to launch ‘game-changing’ data platform Thu, 20 Sep 2018 1:00:26 Leading residential brokerages in New York City are uniting to offer a new level of transparency to the way consumers and brokers search property. The effort is being called a “game-changer” by high-ranking executives involved in its launch. read more»
9 things you need to tell your clients about flood insurance right now Thu, 20 Sep 2018 0:48:00 A client's lack of knowledge when it comes to flood coverage can be shocking and stressful. So what can Realtors and brokers do to help protect their clients? Start by talking about flood insurance. Here are nine points to start off with. read more»
Luxury sellers won’t budge on price? Share these facts Thu, 20 Sep 2018 0:02:51 If a luxury home sits on the market longer than average, the result will be a lower sale price, and other costs will add up quick. Here's how to explain the true cost to your high-end clients. read more»
We didn’t let it break us: A personal look back at the Great Recession Wed, 19 Sep 2018 20:00:05 The housing market plummeted in 2008, dragging down with it real estate jobs and the financial stability of so many involved in this industry. Countless real estate professionals and homeowners were affected, and memories of this event will live on for years to come. Here are some of mine. read more»
Survey: What should agents do to stay safe on the job? Wed, 19 Sep 2018 14:46:58 Agents frequently find themselves in situations where they have to be aware of their surroundings and vigilant about possible threats to their safety. Let us know your thoughts on workplace safety in the industry. read more»
Agent sues Move and NAR for ‘harassing’ texts Wed, 19 Sep 2018 13:43:27 A South Florida real estate agent is suing the National Association of Realtors and News Corp. subsidiary Move Inc. for sending her unsolicited text messages through realtor.com after she opted out of receiving the alerts. read more»
