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President Biden Addresses Home Appraisal Racial Disparities
Blog
by The CE Shop Team

Biden announced new initiatives “to build Black wealth and narrow the racial wealth gap,” including an effort to address racial disparities in home appraisals.

The CE Shop Helps Feed Tens of Thousands of Denver Families
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by The CE Shop Team

In the first five months of 2021, The CE Shop Foundation has collected $181,297 — enough to feed about 45,324 families of four through Food For Thought Denver.

Vacation Home Sales Skyrocket During COVID-19 Pandemic
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by The CE Shop Team

In the months after COVID-19 hit the U.S., vacation home sales shot up. For real estate agents working in hot vacation home markets, it’s been a busy year.

How Biden’s Jobs & Infrastructure Plan Would Affect Housing
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by The CE Shop Team

President Joe Biden’s $2.3 trillion jobs and infrastructure proposal, called the American Jobs Plan, includes a $213 billion investment in affordable housing.

Cryptocurrency Craze: Buying a House With Bitcoin
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by The CE Shop Team

Buying with Bitcoin has never been easier — or trendier. But can you use digital currency to buy a house? Some sellers are warming up to the idea.

NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy
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by The CE Shop Team

In this video, our COO Dan Harris and real estate expert Nick D'Ambrosia explain why MLS Statement 8.0 (NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy) was deemed necessary, how it impacts the way you post listings, and the penalties associated with violations of the policy.

The Pandemic: One Year Later
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by The CE Shop Team

It’s been one year since the coronavirus pandemic upended our lives. What has changed over the past year within our country and the real estate industry?

Sunburns or Tax Burns: COVID-19 Pushes Retirement for Many
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by The CE Shop Team

Coronavirus is accelerating retirement for baby boomers located in high-taxed states. Their departure is an interesting sign of COVID-19’s lasting influence.

2021: What to Expect for the U.S. Real Estate Market
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by The CE Shop Team

The future of the U.S. real estate market will depend on a multitude of factors, including when in the coming months the next phase of vaccinations will occur.

Could a Fixer-Upper Be the Homebuying Cheat Code?
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by The CE Shop Team

Many first-time homebuyers may find that a fixer-upper is a good way to navigate a budget and inventory-restrictive housing market.