Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Home prices have remained firm over the last two months, even with higher mortgage rates and inventory data. Our weekly tracker data is created to look ahead of the traditional monthly reports such as Case Shiller and the NAR existing home sales report, and what I have seen over the past few weeks has shocked me. I want to show you how the data changed with mortgage rates heading toward 6% so the next time this happens, we have a better idea of what to expect in the housing market.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 22, 2024

New York is one of only two cities where landlords can hire brokers and require renters to pay them. This may be changing — but not if the industry has its way.

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Keeping Current Matters

JULY 2, 2024

With all the headlines circulating about home prices and mortgage rates, you may be asking yourself if it still makes sense to buy a home right now, or if it’s better to keep renting.

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Inman

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Reffkin continued his campaign against the Clear Cooperation Policy at the National Association of Realtor's annual NAR NXT conference during a "Future of the MLS" session Friday.

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Brownstoner

JULY 18, 2024

Ayisha Doyle, like her mother and her children, was raised in the grand brownstone on Jefferson Avenue in Bed Stuy. She still calls the house home, one of five generations of her family who have done so since her great-grandparents purchased the 1880s single-family house in the 1940s. With her mother,… Read More > The post Court Allows Partition Sale of Bed Stuy Home in Family for 75 Years appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Bigger Pockets

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Proposition 33—a measure on this year’s California election ballot that would increase rent control laws by limiting the amount landlords can charge for rent, regardless of an apartment’s rental history, […]

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Seattle Times Real Estate

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Pierce County is planning construction of a community for formerly homeless people that brings up questions of the best way to serve people with the most needs.

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Eye on Housing

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

In 2023, the majority of homes started featured laundry connections on the first floor (72%), according to the Census’s Survey of Construction. Laundry located on the second floor or higher was the second most prevalent at 26%. The basement, garage, and other locations all had a 1% or lower share. In NAHB’s What Home Buyer’s.

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Calculated Risk Real Estate

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

This is no surprise, but still a very large monthly increase in the delinquency rate. The multifamily rate increased recently as rent growth has slowed (and rents are falling in some areas), vacancy rates have increased, and borrowing rates have increased sharply. Freddie Mac reports that the multi-family serious delinquency rate increased sharply in January to 0.44% from 0.28% in December, and up from 0.12% in January 2023.

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

In the digital age, Zillow has become a go-to platform for individuals looking to buy, sell, or assess the value of real estate. At the heart of Zillow's appeal is its incredible database of valuable real estate information. Unfortunately, one aspect of the site falls short. Their 'Zestimate' is an estimated market value for a home. Zillow provides an easy-to-use interface and immediate property value estimates.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Since mid-2022 when mortgage rates headed higher , two facts have been apparent: new listings data has been trending at the lowest levels ever recorded in history and inventory has been able to grow from record low levels thanks to mortgage rates staying elevated. We’ve seen some growth in new listings this year compared to 2023 levels, which is good for housing.

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Real Estate News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

From agent pay to association changes, a new report identifies 20 ways the industry can improve itself — and help homebuyers and sellers in the process.

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Keeping Current Matters

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

If you’ve been hesitant to list your house because you’re worried no one’s buying, here’s your sign it may be time to talk with an agent.

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Inman

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Tanya Monestier says the settlement "reinforces the existing system of seller-paid inflated compensation while pretending to eliminate it" as attorneys walk away with $333 million in cash.

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Brownstoner

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

It was standing room only, and barely any of that, at a heated two and a half hour public hearing on the Arrow Linen rezoning application in South Slope held by Community Board 7 last night, where 29 residents had the chance to speak to the crowd and many others… Read More > The post Locals Clash Over Arrow Linen Site’s Future at Raucous Community Hearing appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Bigger Pockets

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Recently, we shared “8 Reasons Why REITs Are More Rewarding Than Rentals.” In short, studies show that REITs earn 2% to 4% higher annual returns than private real estate.

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RIS Media

JUNE 17, 2024

Selling a home involves more than just listing it on the market. Strategic repairs and improvements can significantly increase your home’s value and appeal to potential buyers. It’s all part of preparing to sell. I will provide detailed guidance on minor cosmetic fixes, major structural repairs and insights into DIY versus professional maintenance.

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Seattle Times Real Estate

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

While real estate professionals call the rental market “cool” and “balanced,” many renters use words like “brutal” and “absolute hell” to describe their search.

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Speaker: Sarah Santa Ana, Real Estate Coach, Move4Free Realty

Networking is one of the crucial elements in every real estate organization's success. Both agents and real estate companies need to maintain robust networking links. This is why social media is essential for any real estate professional! Social media enables you to stay in touch with your present clients, maintain connections with your past clients, and engage potential customers and investors.

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Eye on Housing

OCTOBER 23, 2024

While the lack of affordable housing dominates the headlines across the nation, congressional districts with higher shares of renter households are disproportionately affected by the current affordability crisis. Geographically, the districts with the largest housing cost burdens are heavily concentrated in California, Florida, and the coastal Northeast.

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Estate Agent Today

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

First-time buyers will face a stock shortage as well as potentially higher costs once Stamp Duty thresholds return to £300,000 in April, research suggests.

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Redfin

AUGUST 6, 2024

Key takeaways: If you want to beat the competition, now is a great time to buy a house. Daily average mortgage rates hit a 14-month low of 6.34% on Monday, giving buyers thousands of dollars in buying power. Don’t wait to buy; buyers who were scared off by high rates are poised to enter the market, which may boost prices. Total listings are also up 20% over last year, so there’s plenty of inventory to choose from.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Wall Street investors and analysts forecast that mortgage credit-score costs will rise in 2025 as lower interest rates may drive an increase in home loan applications. Fair Isaac Corp. (FICO), the company that retains the rights to the market’s widely adopted consumer credit-risk assessment methodology, is expected to raise the price for mortgage credit scores from $3.50 to at least $5, according to the estimates.

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Speaker: Trey Willard, Realtor/Team Leader at Keller Williams Realty, Inc.

In order to create continued success in today’s real estate market, realtors need to utilize an arsenal of technology that will increase their efficiency and presence on social media. Using technology to manage your prospects and tap into their needs through websites, social media, and other channels is critical for real estate success in 2022 and beyond.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 24, 2024

The associations that own the 16th-largest MLS surprised its leaders with a deal that “scared the absolute hell out of us,” REcolorado’s vice chair said.

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Keeping Current Matters

AUGUST 7, 2024

Mortgage rates have been one of the hottest topics in the housing market lately because of their impact on affordability.

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Inman

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Commissions have been slowly declining over the last decade, but since the NAR settlement terms went into effect this summer, buyer's agent commissions have seen little impact.

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Brownstoner

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The controversial proposal to rezone the Arrow Linen site in Park Slope to make way for two at least 13-story apartment towers has gained the support of Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, but Reynoso is calling on developers to deepen the project’s affordability as a condition of his support. Following… Read More > The post BP Backs Controversial Arrow Linen Project, But With More Affordable Units appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Bigger Pockets

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Think of public housing, and a familiar picture comes to mind: hulking, run-down brick tenement buildings, graffiti-strewn malfunctioning elevators, crime, drugs, and all the social ills that go with it.

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RIS Media

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Above, Sarah Galperin In the luxury real estate arena, where trust and exclusivity are paramount, Sarah Galperin of Compass Florida is reshaping the standards of success. With a background in fashion and photography, Galperin brings a creative edge to marketing properties, turning each listing into a sought-after masterpiece. Her secret? Building deep connections and offering… The post Women in Real Estate: Unlocking Value With Niche Strategies appeared first on RISMedia.

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Seattle Times Real Estate

AUGUST 21, 2024

Officials are offering tax breaks and regulatory relief as fewer office workers return to once-busy areas. In Seattle, nearly a third of downtown office space is empty or available for sublease.

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Eye on Housing

APRIL 17, 2024

According to the latest What Home Buyers Really Want Study*, the vast majority of home buyers are looking for a home with at least one home office (or space dedicated to work/study). More specifically, 66% would prefer to buy a home with exactly one home office, 13% want at least two offices, and 20% want.

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Speaker: Ari Capogeannis, Director - Revenue Marketing at NVIDIA and Bill Pappa, Sales and Marketing Leader at Ai Media Group

Building strong personal and professional relationships with clients is a critical success factor. Sales professionals who focus on relationship building generate more leads and raise their brand awareness. Because this can take time, having regular engagements can help you cultivate these relationships more efficiently. The most effective way to accomplish this is through direct hyper-personalized touchpoints.

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