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As the month comes to a close, we look forward to more sunshine, summer fun, and real estate successes! Catch up on this week’s industry news and updates with the Real Estate Resource Roundup!<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t Be Alarmed: Home Ownership Dips Again<\/a>
\nImprovement in the job market is expected to have a trickle effect of bringing in more first-time buyers into the housing market, economists say.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The Death of the Downsize: Homeowners Buying Bigger in Retirement\u00a0<\/a>
\nRather than the tradition of downsizing, more and more retirees are choosing to upgrade to bigger homes to accommodate for family visits and more\u00a0comfortable living situations.<\/p>\n

Pending Home Sales Dip In June, Down From May’s Nine-Year\u00a0High<\/a>
\nAccording to the National Association of Realtors, the number of contracts signed to buy existing homes dropped slightly in June remaining\u00a0near May\u2019s nine-year high.<\/p>\n

The Introvert\u2019s Survival Guide to Inman Connect 2015<\/a>
\nInman Connect 2015<\/a> is almost here and it’s going to be great! If you’re feeling a little weary about the hustle and bustle, check out these tips for networking without being overwhelmed. And don’t forget to catch BHGRE\u00ae CEO and President Sherry Chris as she moderates Broker Connect. Sign up at Inman Connect!<\/p>\n

Five Proven Ways to Conduct Email Marketing Campaigns<\/a>
\nStep up your email game with these five guaranteed methods for creating a successful email campaign.<\/p>\n

A New Instagram Quick Edit Screen Means Even Instagram Knows Filters are Pass\u00e9<\/a>
\nInstagram savvy real estate agents rejoice! The new update includes a quick filter edit screen to make posting great listing photos easier.<\/p>\n

In case you missed it here on Clean Slate, we revealed the three must have elements for successful social media<\/a> and asked Go School of Real Estate Director Alyssa Hellman ten questions<\/a>\u00a0about her career and favorite pastimes.\u00a0And if\u00a0you have a few minutes, please participate in our \u201cReal Estate and Social Media<\/a>\u201d survey. We\u2019d like to find out how you\u2019re using social media to build your business, and if you\u2019re not, we\u2019d love to know why. As always, be sure to follow #BHGRE<\/a> on Facebook<\/a> and\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0for more updates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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