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Start the conversation with this week\u2019s news!<\/strong><\/p>\n

How to Score Real Estate Listings Using Google Plus<\/a>
\nJon Starwalt,\u00a0Director of Technology at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes, shares advice on how to use social media platforms, with a focus on Google+,\u00a0to gain new real estate listings.<\/p>\n

With Shrinking Inventory, Housing Sales Struggle <\/a>
\nThe Greater Capital Association of REALTORS\u00ae recently reported that fewer homes on the market in January led to prices rising and sales falling. According to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Tech Valley broker Susan Sommers, prices are expected to rise throughout 2018 given the reduced inventory.<\/p>\n

Housing Weakness Deepens Nationally as Pending Home Sales Drop 4.7 Percent in January, Hitting the Lowest Point in Nearly Four Years <\/a>
\nPending home sales, which measure signed contracts rather than closings, fell 4.7 percent from December to January, according to the National Association of REALTORS\u00ae. This marks the lowest point in nearly four years.<\/p>\n

Salt Lake City Poised to Become America\u2019s Next Hot Housing Market <\/a>
\nSalt Lake City is rapidly on its way to becoming one of the nation\u2019s hottest real estate markets. Realtor.com\u00a0says\u00a0Salt Lake City has seen home prices and sales rise by 4.5 percent and 4.6 percent, respectively. Experts note the city\u2019s booming economy and the relative affordability of its housing market as drivers for the city\u2019s economic growth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Start the conversation with this week\u2019s news! How to Score Real Estate Listings Using Google Plus Jon Starwalt,\u00a0Director of Technology at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes, shares advice on how to use social media platforms, with a focus on Google+,\u00a0to gain new real estate listings. 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