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Hoping to save a long-neglected Black burial ground in Northeast Philly

The Byberry Township African American Burial Ground has no tombstones, grave markers, or signs of any kind. Title searchers have been unable to locate a dead to the property.

But Deborah Gary knows where the tiny cemetery was and still is.

“It’s disturbing to know it’s here,” she said, pausing at a weedy tangle of woods between Benjamin Rush State Park and the back of a National Archives facility in Northeast Philadelphia.

“After I saw it for the first time in April of last year, I let our group know this is something we should take on and try to

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California man turns the tables on home squatters

A Nevada handyman turned the tables on squatters who invaded his mother’s California home, after local officials said they could offer no assistance getting them out.

Flash Shelton, executive director of the Las Vegas-based United Handyman Association, said in a YouTube video that the trouble began after his father died and his mother could no longer live in the family home — which was then put up for rent.

A woman who identified herself as a prison guard reached out to Shelton looking to rent the Northern California house, but couldn’t offer any money or credit.

Shelton turned the woman

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Realtors encourage women of color to buy property

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – A group of local realtors is encouraging women of color to invest in real estate to not only create futures for themselves but to have something to leave for their children.

The push comes after the National Association of Realtors reported that in 2022, white and Hispanic home ownership was on the rise as Asian and Black buyers were on the decline. Realtor Amber Payne says she is aware of those disparities and says the gap between those groups and women of color is even wider.

“We are encouraging women and women of color to invest

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Realtors share why 2023 market is hectic for some, quiet for others

Editor’s note: This story is available as a result of a content partnership between WFTV and the Orlando Business Journal.

Dewayne Carpenter says a tornado market is here.

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The term “tornado market” refers to a housing market in which some homes are scooped up quickly but others are languid on the market without a buyer. This is exactly what Carpenter, co-team lead of the Indian Harbor Beach-based Carpenter Kessel Homeselling Team at Compass Real Estate, and other Realtors from Orlando to the Space Coast have witnessed so far in 2023.

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Realtors warn of competitive housing market in NH

New data shows that a growing number of Massachusetts residents are moving to the Granite State. If you’re looking to buy a home in New Hampshire, realtors say you should be preparing for a long haul because the market is extremely competitive. They say that’s because an influx of out-of-state buyers have been moving to New Hampshire. Data from the IRS shows that between 2019 and 2020, 20,000 people from Massachusetts alone moved to the Granite State. Realtors said the relocations haven’t stopped since. “The last two weekends, I have helped some of my agents conduct open houses and there …

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7 Ways Realtors Can Use Digital Marketing to Boost Sales

Real estate is a competitive field, and success depends on staying ahead of the game. In today’s digital age, technology is making it easier than ever for realtors to reach potential buyers and to network with peers in the industry. With so many effective digital marketing strategies available to them, there’s no excuse for not taking full advantage of this convenient platform.

In this blog post, we’ll detail 7 innovative ways that realtors can use digital marketing to promote online listings, unlocking superior results for buyers and sellers alike.

1- Mobile Friendly and Fast Loading Website

A website is a

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Garland realtor helps save dozens of drivers stuck in the ice

Realtor Patrick Abell from Garland drove around Dallas County in his Jeep on Tuesday with the aim of giving folks a helpful pull after getting stranded by the ice.

Hounan Reyes stopped to help the driver of an 18-wheeler get free from the ice. It worked, but his truck got stuck in the process.

North Texas drivers dealing with treacherous conditions

Kevin Deras, the