8 Amazing Apps for Realtors

Save time and sell quicker. Source: The Close
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Smart Devices Dominate News

By Willem Roper, Jan 13, 2021 A new survey data from Statista shows a vast majority of newer generations in the U.S. get much of their news strictly from smart devices like phones, computers and tablets, while older generations are still receiving news from more traditional media like televisions, radio and print. SOURCE: Statista
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What the U.S. Searched for in 2020

Source: Statista2020 has been an intense year and it also shows in the most common search terms in the U.S., revealed by Google. The coronavirus pandemic, the presidential elections and the Black Lives Matter protests dominated headlines and search requests. The coronavirus was the subject of three out of the top five most common search terms and had cash-strapped Americans look for ways to get their hands on stimulus checks and tax refunds. The elections had people asking Google why Nevada w...
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What Are the Fastest Growing & Shrinking US Cities?

As time has gone by, certain cities in America have grown fast while others have shrunk in population. This infographic from TitleMax visualizes the fastest growing and shrinking US cities:
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Realtor.com COVID-19 Housing Market Update

In the following video, from the realtor.com YouTube channel, Senior Economist George Ratiu discusses the signs of an economy showing hopeful signs while looking for its footing. He talks about the Institute for Supply Management’s Manufacturing Index, as well as the Commerce Department’s factory orders data. He also mentions the drops in December’s payroll employment, and the latest unemployment insurance claims. George covers the latest on the real estate front, discussing construction spendin...
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The End of the Flash Era

Source: StatistaHaving long been considered a performance-hampering security risk, one of the technologies that shaped the face of the world wide web for the past two decades is quietly saying goodbye this week. On January 12, 2021, Adobe will officially pull the plug on Flash, blocking Flash content from running in Flash Player after having phased out support for it on December 31. “Open standards such as HTML5, WebGL, and WebAssembly have continually matured over the years and serve as viab...
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How to Compare Real Estate Agents – Infographic

Many people refer estate agents to friends and family members when they need to sell their home. But some say you need to do more than that to find the right agent for you. This infographic from Brick+Agent covers a few simple tips to compare real estate agents:
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Least Affordable Housing Markets

Statista shows how the rise in housing prices continues to outpace the increase in wages across many parts of the world. For many cities, modest gains made in median yearly wages have been overshadowed by significantly higher increases in the cost of housing for the year. Data shows which cities have the highest discrepancy in median house prices and median wages.
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Digital Trends for Real Estate

Real estate has made a major jump into the digital media world due to consumers’ current need for easily accessible, on-demand information. Marketing within the real estate industry is no longer a pamphlet-and-go process; clients want to see digital inbound-focused campaigns full of rich content. The following graphic from The Prime Factory provides more information about the digital trends for real estate.
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Tech That Died in 2020

This year we can be grateful to say goodbye to some awkward tech. In the following video, from the CNET YouTube channel, we get to bid farewell to the Segway, Google Glass… and whatever Quibi was supposed to be.
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2021 National Housing Market Forecast and Predictions: Back to Normal

Realtor.com 2021 forecast for key housing indicators
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2021 Housing Forecast – Infographic

In the following infographic, from Fannie Mae, we learn about mortgage interest rates, home sales, and home price predictions for this new year.
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Instagram vs. TikTok – Infographic

Plenty of businesses and influencers are active on Instagram and TikTok these days, and they have billions of users that add posts to them on a daily basis. This infographic from HypeAuditor compares these two communities:
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NAR’s Fair Housing Action Plan

Common scenarios like providing a buyer with school information or taking a pocket listing can open up real estate professionals to potential discrimination issues. In the following video, from the NAR YouTube channel, we find out how NAR is addressing these scenarios and more with its ACT! Initiative.
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Packing Hacks for Moving – Infographic

Moving is not anyone’s favorite activity. It can be quite costly and time consuming. This infographic from Portable Storage Box Company has a few packing hacks to save you time and money:
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Getting started with the Google Analytics 4 Property

Earlier this year, we announced that all AgencyLogic single property Websites had move data analytics and reports exclusively to Google Analytics. Today we continue to share information on Google Analytics as the service continues to improve with the recent release of Google Analytics 4 Property. In this video, from the Google Analytics YouTube channel, Krista Seiden takes us through an overview of Google Analytics 4 Property and we learn about some of the exciting new things launchingThe...
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US Cities with Most New Housing – Infographic

New housing units are needed in every city to accommodate growth in population. Have you ever wondered which cities in the US have had the most growth in this area? This infographic from YourLawyer.com takes a look:
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Realtor.com COVID-19 Housing Market Update

This week, on the Realtor.com YouTube channel, Senior Economist George Ratiu discusses the signs of slowdown in the economic recovery, starting with the retail sales report. He also talks about the Federal Reserve’s data on industrial production, and the FOMC’s latest monetary policy meeting. He follows it up with the latest figures for unemployment insurance claims. – George also covers the latest on the real estate front, discussing new construction numbers and the latest homebuilders’ index. ...
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Facebook Reaches 3.2 Billion People Each Month

Source: StatistaAcross its family of apps, Facebook now has more than three billion “monthly active people”, which it defines as “as a registered and logged-in user of Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and/or WhatsApp who visited at least one of these Family products through a mobile device application or using a web or mobile browser in the last 30 days as of the date of measurement.” While Facebook started reporting on this new metric in 2019, it hasn’t publicly shared new user data for Messenge...
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Remote Work Could Double Permanently

Source: StatistaRemote work has proved to be an effective replacement for many companies and employees throughout the year. While the absence of in-person collaboration has been tough to recreate, workflow and the organizational structure of workers has adapted well for a majority of industries. While some companies are itching to get their workforce back to the office, others are making decisions now that could permanently move a large chunk of employees to remote work for the foreseeable futur...
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Apple’s Premium Headphones Come at a Premium Price

Source: StatistaWhen Apple surprisingly announced its first pair of wireless over-ear headphones last week, the initial reaction was almost exactly the same wherever you looked: wow, these things are expensive. At $549, the AirPods Max seemed outlandishly pricey, even for Apple’s admittedly high standards. And while the price remains very high for what are still consumer headphones, as opposed to studio headphones used by professionals that can easily set you back $1,000+, the initial outrage...
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6 Tips To Get More Instagram Stories Views (Infographic)

Plenty of businesses and individuals are active on Instagram, posting all kinds of interesting content, but not every Instagram Story you post is going to get the attention of the community though. This infographic from Branex takes a look at how you can take your Instagram Stories to the next level:
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Realtor.com COVID-19 Housing Market Update

In the following video, from the Realtor.com YouTube channel, Chief Economist Danielle Hale discusses what the latest jobless claims and inflation data signal for the economic recovery and monetary and fiscal decisions ahead. Danielle covers highlights from the November Rent report, which reminds us that rental real estate is local, too. She discusses the role of still-low mortgage rates in driving homebuyer demand and fast-rising prices based on our latest Weekly Housing Trends View and covers...
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What the U.S. Searched for in 2020

Source: Statista2020 has been an intense year and it also shows in the most common search terms in the U.S., revealed by Google. The coronavirus pandemic, the presidential elections and the Black Lives Matter protests dominated headlines and search requests. The coronavirus was the subject of three out of the top five most common search terms and had cash-strapped Americans look for ways to get their hands on stimulus checks and tax refunds. The elections had people asking Google why Nevada w...
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NAR: October 2020 Existing and Pending Home Sales

In the following video, from the National Association of REALTORS YouTube channel, we hear about home sales which increased by 27% year over year in October with buyer demand remaining strong. Favorable low mortgage rates are offset by continued low inventory, and home prices are up 15.5%. Investors could unload their properties and home builders should build more new homes to create more inventory.
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Best States to Live in the US – Infographic

Anyone who has lived in the United States knows it has plenty of fun places to visit but not every state offers the same opportunities for work and living. This infographic from SecuringHome lists the best states to live in America. It is based on:Population DensityMedian IncomeMedian Home ValueCrime RateUnemployment RateEducationMedicinePovertyEnvironmentInfrastructure Date
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Housing Construction Rebounds in the U.S.

Source: StatistaFollowing a surge in new housing starts to end 2019, the global COVID-19 pandemic reached the private housing construction industry in the U.S. and caused a record-low number of new projects in the country. After several straight months of growth, however, it looks as though housing construction is back to the high numbers of January and February. In data reported from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, around 1.5 million new housing constructions were started in...
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Homebuyers Flee Manhattan

Source: StatistaReading the tabloids of New York City gives one the feeling that a great mass exodus of people are leaving the city for good in search of greener, more-spacious pastures. While the data on just how many people are leaving the Big Apple is still inconclusive, monthly reports on apartment purchases show Manhattan is far from where it was a year ago. A new report from real estate firms Douglas Elliman and Miller Samuel show new contracts to buy co-op apartments in Manhattan were ...
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Real Estate Podcast: How to Start 2021 on the Right Footing

With the end of the year fast approaching, now is the perfect time to gain momentum and set ourselves up for a better 2021. However, so many of us have broken our routines that finishing strong seems out of reach.  That being said, falling out of a routine doesn’t automatically spell disaster. We’re not doomed, we just need to reset. How can we get back into the swing of things and make the most of these last few months? What can we do to ensure we stick to our habits? In this episode, ...
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Watch Apple’s Entire Mac November Event in 10 Minutes

In the following video, from the CNET YouTube channel, we get to enjoy the highlights of Apple’s event in very short order. Enjoy!
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