From Novelty to Norm: Uncovering the Drivers of Virtual Tour Effectiveness in Real Estate Sales

We acknowledge the support by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada [grants #435-2018-0519 and #435-2023-0306] and also the SSHRC Small Research Grant [#29442]. All inferences, opinions, and conclusions drawn in this study are those of the authors, and do not reflect the opinions or policies of the funding agencies and data stewards….

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Broadband service coming to Verde Village soon

PRESCOTT — Construction work started Monday, Dec. 2, as Yavapai County and Internet provider Sparklight begin installing new infrastructure to provide broadband service to unincorporated Verde Village.Initial work will start just east of Cottonwood near the Walmart store. The Verde Village build will include either aerial hook-ups or digging some 36 inches…

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Trump may renew a housing fight that could rattle mortgage rates

By: CNN  —  During his second term, President-elect Donald Trump is widely expected to privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the mortgage giants that guarantee 70% of America’s mortgages. Amid a housing market marked by stubbornly high mortgage rates, a long-standing supply shortage and soaring home prices, some economists warn that privatizing these two mortgage…

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Unemployment rates drop in October

Unemployment dropped in the surrounding counties in October, according to the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services. LIMA — Unemployment dropped in the surrounding counties in October, according to the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services. Unemployment rates (from lowest to highest) in October were: • Putnam County: 2.6 percent • Auglaize County:…

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