Real Estate

NextHome Named No. 4 Franchise in the Country for 2019

Pleasanton, California — Feb. 27, 2019 — NextHome was recently named the No. 4 top franchise in 2019 by Franchise Business Review, out of 310 of the country’s top franchise brands. It is the latest accomplishment for the progressive real estate franchise, which is known for consumer-focused branding, technology and marketing that empower its brokers …

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For First Time in 5 Years, Buyers Have More Selection to Start the Year (January 2019 Market Report)

U.S. for-sale home inventory increased 1.2 percent from a year ago. The largest inventory increases were seen in softening but still competitive West Coast markets. The typical U.S. home was worth $225,300 in January, 7.5 percent more than a year ago. The median rent rose 2.1 percent over a year ago to $1,468, the third …

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The dirty “D” word of insurance – Deductible

In the business of insurance, customers and clients have identified two dirty words, premium, and deductible, because they imply a cost the customer will have to pay. Premium refers to the monthly, semi-annual, or annual bill a customer pays for insurance protection. A deductible is the financial portion of a claim an insured (aka homeowner) …

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What is a Real Estate Home Warranty?

As a real estate professional, you probably already know that home warranties can serve many valuable purposes in real estate transactions. Home warranties can help market properties, offer reassurance to prospective buyers, and help homeowners protect their budgets when many common household breakdowns occur on covered items. In addition to knowing the advantages, do you …

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NextHome opens first franchised office in the state of Delaware

Pleasanton, CA — February 7, 2019 — NextHome is proud to announce our newest addition to the franchise, NextHome Preferred. The brokerage represents the very first office location opened in the state of Delaware for the NextHome franchise. The brokerage will be led by broker/owner Bobbi Slagle. She and her administrative team will handle all day-to-day operations …

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$33.3 Trillion Housing Market Up 49% Since 2012 – A Third of the Gain From California

The total value of the U.S. housing market rose $1.9 trillion in 2018 to $33.3 trillion. A third of the market’s $10.9 trillion gain since its housing-bust low in 2012 has come from California. The New York metro area’s $3 trillion in value makes it the most valuable market in the country, representing 9.1 percent …

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7 Tips on How to Prepare for the 2019 Real Estate Market

What’s ahead for the real estate market in 2019? While there’s plenty of speculation about new construction slowdowns, a low inventory of existing homes and rising housing prices and mortgage interest rates, nobody knows for sure yet exactly what the new year will bring. Even without a crystal ball to see into the future, there are some …

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NextHome welcomes NextHome Gadwood Group to the franchise

Pleasanton, CA — January 23, 2019 — NextHome is proud to announce our newest addition to the franchise, NextHome Gadwood Group. The brokerage represents the 22nd office location opened in the state of Kansas for the NextHome franchise. The 17-agent company will be led by broker/owner Julie Gadwood and she will handle all day-to-day operations for the …

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NextHome opens NextHome Elite Properties in Houston

Pleasanton, CA — January 22, 2019 — NextHome is proud to announce our newest addition to the franchise, NextHome Elite Properties. The brokerage represents the 22nd office location opened in the state of Texas for the NextHome franchise. The company will be led by broker/owner Marysol Calvillo and she will handle all day-to-day operations for the company. …

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