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The Next 25 Years: How Technology Will (And Won't) Change The Real Estate Business

By Interstate Abstract
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29 May, 2019

Change is inevitable. People ask me all the time, "What do you think is going to change about our business in the next 25 years?" I believe that the digitization of content, interpersonal communication technology and automated transaction management will likely accelerate in the coming years. The widespread proliferation of artificial intelligence and predictive analytics will make what has happened in the real estate industry over the last 10 years look tame by comparison.

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Existing home sales rise 2.5% in May

By Interstate Abstract • 27 Jun, 2019

In May, existing home sales rose for the first time since March, according to the latest report from the National Association of Realtors.

Total existing home sales – completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops – climbed 2.5% from April to a seasonally adjusted rate of 5.34 million in May. Sales were 1.1% below May 2018’s rate..

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The Dos and Don'ts of Cleaning Patio Furniture

By Interstate Abstract • 19 Jun, 2019

Unlike your living room set, patio furniture can’t just sit around looking good and feeling comfy. It has to stand up to the elements, from torrential downpours to bird deposits. Though materials can range from durable exotic hardwoods to delicate wickers , all patio furniture requires routine cleaning. Using the wrong products or techniques, however, could damage your outdoor tables, chairs, and lounges. Follow these guidelines to get the job done quickly and correctly.

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