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iPro currently deals throughout the states of California, Texas, Florida, and New York. We continue to strive and broaden opportunities for real estate professionals and consumers. Visit iprore.com for the latest information and links.Click here for information onbecoming a salesperson.

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FEMA’s Flood Insurance Pause Jeopardizes Housing

Several real estate industry groups, including the National Association of REALTORS®, expressed disappointment over FEMA’s decision to not renew or issue new flood insurance policies during the partial shutdown of the federal government.The ruling is contrary to Congress’ intent to keep the National Flood Insurance Program fully funded through May 31, 2019, housing groups say. It’s also in conflict with FEMA’s previous decision to a

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Net-Zero Growth Could Drastically Reduce Energy Use

More homes may soon be energy-free. Homes and commercial buildings consume 40 percent of all energy used in the U.S., but the growth of net-zero homes could drastically curtail that. The Zero Energy Ready Homes—those that make the energy they use—are becoming more of a reality.In 2017, 8,547 units of net-zero housing or zero-already housing had been built in the U.S. About 38,863 were under construction, according to the Net-Zero Energy Coali

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Couple Loses $130K Down Payment in Wire Scam

A Kansas City, Mo., couple lost their entire $130,000 down payment on a home purchase from a money wire scam that has been increasingly targeting real estate transactions.Ross and Melinda Fulton were purchasing a home to live closer to their daughters and new granddaughter in the Kansas City area. Ross, a retired pastor of 46 years, and Melinda found the perfect home in Independence, Mo., and were planning to pay for it with cash.They receiv

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REALTORS: How to Ease Your Clients’ Homebuilding Concerns

Most people have never gone through the homebuilding process and aren’t sure what to expect. They want to know how much it will cost, how long it will take, and how much work they will have to do. Lynn Tribon, director of market development for custom home builder Adair Homes, says real estate professionals can give clients the confidence to move forward by providing them with information about how the homebuilding process works. “As a t

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REALTORS: Free Fast Track Marketing Package through the New Year

   iPro Real Estate was founded on the idea of building a better living with champion services. We focus on incorporating and mastering the latest technologies and procedures, keeping you above the crowd. Servicing all types of real estate transactions, our team of professionals set a stronger standard of business, abide by a strict code of ethics, and give a superior performance. AGENT PROFILE SYSTEMAll our systems are convenientl

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An American explorer just became the first person to cross Antarctica alone and unaided, finishing with an 'ultramarathon' - Photos show his spectacular 932-mile journey

American adventurer Colin O'Brady just made it across Antarctica alive, alone, and way ahead of schedule.That feat makes O'Brady the first person to ever cross the southern continent on a solo, unsupported mission without getting resupplied or using a kite."This is something that no one in history has ever accomplished, and people have been trying for 100 years," O'Brady told Business Insider before he started the record-breaking trek.According t

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Most Popular Cities for Millennials to Call Home

Millennials are choosing to plant roots in Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, and Pittsburgh at higher rates than in any other of the nation’s 50 largest metro areas, according to a new report by online marketplace LendingTree, which analyzed mortgage requests from January to November. “While millennials are often stereotyped as adolescents, the reality is that this generation is well into adulthood, with most between their early 20s and mid-30s,

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REALTORS: Introverts vs. Extroverts - Who is Really Better at Sales?

It’s a common assumption that more outgoing individuals make stronger salespeople. But what does psychological science have to say about it? You don’t have to be a “people person” to succeed in sales. If your natural tendency is to be more quiet and reflective rather than talkative and outgoing, you can be just as successful in real estate—maybe even better, says Andy Johnson, a licensed counselor and author of Introvert Revolution. Joh

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Why First-Time Buyers Chose Their Homes

Do you believe in love at first sight? Many house hunters do: They describe stepping inside a house and instantly feeling like it’s “home.” But was it the price, the amenities, or the location that attracted them? Home improvement website Porch.com surveyed nearly 1,000 consumers about their first home purchase to find some of the top factors that influenced their buying decisions.Aesthetic appeal, affordability, commute time, and neig

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