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England ‘is something of an outlier in how it treats renters’ – report

An in-depth report, authored by Jamie Gollings and Niamh O Regan, entitled, ‘Let down: Rental regulations, subsidies and tenants’ rights across the English-speaking world’ has been published by the Social Market Foundation. Gollings is deputy research director at the Foundation…

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Let’s Go, Frisco! The Agency Debuts Third Office in Texas

Texas, we’re back! The Agency is proud to share news of our newest locale, The Agency Frisco. The office will be led by accomplished industry veteran Heather Stevens, who will serve as Managing Partner. The Agency Frisco marks our third office…

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Charleston SC: Why Investment Homes See Profits After July

There is a date each year when we complete paying taxes, insurance, pensions and all those ancillary costs that take cash from our earnings and begin to keep the remainder for ourselves. In Europe’s lower taxation economies such as the…

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Hiccup in Halifax house price index as March figures dip – industry reaction

The latest Halifax Price Index was published last Friday. It showed that house prices were down 1% in March versus February following five months of consistent growth. However, annually house prices were up +0.3%. On a quarterly basis, house prices…

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The Agency Ranks as a Top Silicon Valley Brokerage

The Agency is honored to announce our recent achievement: ranking #12 on the prestigious Silicon Valley Business Journal’s Top Residential Real Estate Firms list for 2023. Silicon Valley, spanning across Santa Clara, Alameda, and San Mateo counties, as well as…

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Understanding Rental Market Data & Its Impact On Performance

It’s easy to be average. It’s hard to be extraordinary. But for those who strive for the latter, the rewards can be fantastic. So you have invested in a second home, perhaps as an investment or perhaps as often as…

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AI told us why people hate estate agents. Now the tech tells us what to do about it

Last Friday we told you what Bing’s AI CoPilot found when we asked it, ‘Why do people hate estate agents?’. Having had the answers we felt the next step was to find out how agents might transform themselves into angels…

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The Agency Celebrates 5th Consecutive Year on Financial Times’ Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies List

In today’s era of real estate, standing out as a beacon of growth and resilience is no small feat. This sentiment rings true for The Agency, which has once again been recognized by the esteemed Financial Times as one of…

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The Importance Of Adding A Pool To Your Charleston Vacation Rental

The “dog days of summer ” they call them. Here in Charleston SC our hot summer climate instills us all with the need to seek shade, the beach, or a pool, and when you’re here on vacation – your desire…

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$13 Million Contemporary Masterpiece In Paradise Valley, Arizona

Aerial Listed with Thuy T Pham thuy@thewilliamsre.com of HomeSmart LOCATION: 7755 N Foothill Drive S, Paradise Valley, Arizona SQUARE FOOTAGE: 14,799 BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS: 5 bedrooms & 7 bathrooms PRICE: $13,995,900 This contemporary style home is located at 7755 N Foothill Drive S…