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Major Maine Housing Development Scrapped by L.L. Bean
Blog

Major Maine Housing Development Scrapped by L.L. Bean

by The CE Shop Team

A controversial plan by L.L. Bean to work with a developer to build hundreds of houses and apartments in Freeport has been stopped after backlash from community

Industry News
The Good, Bad, & Ugly: Amazon’s Virginia Housing Equity Fund
Blog

The Good, Bad, & Ugly: Amazon’s Virginia Housing Equity Fund

by The CE Shop Team

Virginia is among three states across the country that are receiving relief from a Housing Equity Fund created by Amazon to help communities impacted by HQ2.

Hot Topics
Minnesota Hopes to Fight Affordable Housing Crisis in 2021
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Minnesota Hopes to Fight Affordable Housing Crisis in 2021

by The CE Shop Team

Housing affordability has plagued many would-be homeowners across the state for years. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the situation has only grown worse.

Hot Topics
Why an Affordability Crisis May Be on the Horizon for Utah
Blog

Why an Affordability Crisis May Be on the Horizon for Utah

by The CE Shop Team

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, new residents flocked to Utah. Rising prices may be good news for agents and sellers but could spell trouble for local buyers.

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Are Rising Prices in Washington a Blessing or a Curse?
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Are Rising Prices in Washington a Blessing or a Curse?

by The CE Shop Team

Home prices across Washington have been rapidly rising amid the global COVID-19 pandemic as more people flock to the Evergreen State. But what comes next?

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Developing a Recruitment Plan for Real Estate Agents
Ebook

Developing a Recruitment Plan for Real Estate Agents

by The CE Shop Team

Creating an effective game plan for discovering the best talent can be difficult as a brokerage. Follow this guide to build a recruitment plan that works.

Agent Encyclopedia
Real estate agent apps
Blog

The 18 Best Apps for Real Estate Agents

by The CE Shop Team

We've put together this list of the best apps for real estate agents to make it easier for you to find the apps you need to improve your customer service, marketing, sales, and more.

Agent Encyclopedia
Real Estate CRM
Blog

What Is a Real Estate CRM & How Can They Benefit Real Estate Agents?

by The CE Shop Team

A CRM for real estate can help you stay organized and allow you to focus on the people who matter most: your clients.

Agent Encyclopedia
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Blog

11 Unique Career Opportunities in Real Estate

by The CE Shop Team

There are alternative careers for real estate agents beyond those that are commonly known. You may have asked: What can you do with a real estate license? Simply put, you don’t just have to “stay” as a real estate agent.

Grow Your Business
Episode 60: Bill Kurzeja
Podcast

Episode 60: Bill Kurzeja

by The CE Shop Team

Bill uses what he learned from the military and various sales positions to instill confidence for agents who want to create their own luck.