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Sales of luxury homes skyrocket in first quarter

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drop in the number of homes in contract from the prior month, according to new data from the National Association of Realtors. That’s been the case for Katy Polvorosa, a Redfin real estate agent located in Oakland, California, who said high-end properties are receiving several offers despite the prices.

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Compass strikes again with leadership changes in the Southeast

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The future of Compass is bright, and we look forward to continuing to provide the industry-leading tools, technology, and support our agents need to excel as the demand for luxury properties continues to rise.” The veteran development executive established herself as one of the premier brokers in the South Florida region.

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Luxury housing market inspires ‘total frenzy’ in vacation boom towns

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Grubb, the president of Grubb Company Realtors , said that even though people are moving into his communities, people are moving out, too. It’s been a really interesting summer, to say the least,” the agent at Tahoe Luxury Properties said. “Especially in the high-end luxury market.”. Very, very unique.”.

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Real estate Instagram accounts: 21 agents & influencers to follow right now

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From luxury property tours to laugh-out-loud real estate memes, these 21 agents and influencers bring the best of the industry right to your phone. The Agency: @theagencyre Content style: High-end, polished luxury showcases The Agencys Instagram is a love letter to the most jaw-dropping luxury properties around the world.

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What lies ahead

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Here’s where those of us at the Denver Metro Association of Realtors (R) see the market going over the next couple of years. According to data, luxury properties had an occupancy rate of 49.1 percent, the lowest of all property price tiers, in 2019.

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While the Austin housing market isn’t sizzling, agents say it is still warm

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And closed sales were also up about 1%, so overall just a little bit more of the same,” said Clare Losey, housing economist for the Austin Board of Realtors. If it is priced at a higher price point, it may also sit a bit longer because your buyer pool is smaller, so that is a challenge for more of the luxury properties that are going up.”

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How to write a lead-winning, memorable real estate agent bio (+ examples)

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Jane Doe is an industry-leading Realtor with a talent for selling unique properties.” Jane Doe specializes in luxury markets.” With extensive experience in new construction home sales, Janet is certified in luxury home sales and specializes in relocation and new construction builder sales.