Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Gen Z likes to stay close to home With the continued trend of remote work and little desire for a long commute, Gen Z buyers are moving to homes in walkable communities with nearby amenities. Gen Z wants a separate space for business One thing Gen Z likes to keep behind closed doors is their work.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2024

In the address, the president will call for a $10,000 tax credit for both first-time homebuyers and people who sell their starter homes; the construction and renovation of more than 2 million additional homes; and cost reductions for renters. The White House estimates that this “will raise an additional $3.79

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The "Marketing Center" is designed to explain the appeal of pre-renovations to consumers using campaigns that include print and digital messaging as well as case studies from closed sales.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Resale homes are typically ready for immediate occupancy, and a new owner can move in once the paperwork is complete and the mortgage has closed, sometimes as quickly as two to six weeks after the contracts have been signed. Renovating to modernize can add to the long-term cost of a resale home.

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Fancy Pants Homes

MARCH 27, 2025

A renovated mid-century modern home with designer interiors, a detached casita, and a vibrant backyard (with a pool) is up for grabs in Rancho Mirage, California. Inside Suzanne Somers beloved 28-acre Palm Springs retreat F1 Champion Jenson Button and his designer wife renovate and list Palm Springs home for $2.3

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Sellers would be able to carefully review comparable properties on the market as well as those that have successfully closed. Focus on properties that closed with reasonable terms and within a reasonable number of days on market. Providers KeyFeatures Starting Price Learn More Etsy Choose your level of design customization.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 20, 2021

Further complicating the issue is the fact that the process differs across each locality, and that means some have been able to continue closing deals during stay-at-home conditions while others have not. Across the country, local zoning ordinances have consistently been designed to inhibit the development of medium and high density-housing.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Design a photo with the testimonial included, then use the caption to express gratitude for the review. Share design inspiration In addition to cool homes, people on social media really enjoy beautiful interior design. Client testimonials Sharing glowing sentiment from past clients can go a long way to securing future clients.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

AVMs do not account for upgrades or renovations. Sometimes properties have increased in value due to recent upgrades or renovations. Once again, they can’t calculate possible dollar adjustments to the unadjusted sales prices of the closed comparables. They do not know how much value to give either. So, what can AVMs do?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 26, 2021

Appraisals are estimates of a home’s value — and they’re typically required before you can close on your mortgage loan. Inspections, on the other hand, are designed to assess the condition of the home, and they’re 100% optional for the buyer. Were those recent renovations done up to local code?

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Fancy Pants Homes

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Baked into the price: a highly desirable waterfront location, bragging rights to living in one of Miami’s most exclusive gated communities, an endless list of high-end amenities, and the finest finishes and design touches money can buy. That record-setting sale, closed in 2023, was brokered by the same agent who represents Casa Exumas.

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Housing Wire

JULY 10, 2024

In this article, I’ll share close to two decades of experience as a licensed agent and small brokerage owner in Boston to help you compete and win listings with a dynamite listing presentation. Update your listing presentation Designing a winning listing presentation may seem challenging, but you don’t need to reinvent the wheel!

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2022

Not only does Flagstar offer brokers direct access to seasoned sales, support and underwriting teams, it also provides a product set that includes specialty lending options like Advantage non-agency loan, jumbos, new construction, renovation products and HELOCs, and in the pipeline, loans to foreign nationals, seconds and investor property loans.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2021

The deal, which is expected to close in the second quarter, will boost Finance of America’s third-party origination coverage by more than 1,000 brokers with little customer overlap, the firm said in a statement. The firm said Tuesday it expects to make additional acquisitions in the future.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 25, 2024

Instead of generic design templates, LCA Marketing Center’s templates are designed for agents, by agents. The app allows you to quickly choose and edit design templates for social media, flyers, postcards, and even signs and business cards — all from your phone.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2024

When would you ideally like to be moved out and closed?” “Are Are there any improvements or renovations you’ve done to the home?” We love Highnote for its sleek, beautifully designed listing presentation capabilities. Tell me about your situation and goals in selling your home.” Will there be anyone else involved in the sale?”

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

MARCH 25, 2021

But depending on the design, that heart may have some serious problems. Take a look and keep these mistakes in mind if you’re planning a kitchen renovation soon! One benefit, if you’ve got a sink full of dirty dishes and don’t want to see them, you can simply close the closet door and pretend they don’t exist. Hide-away kitchen.

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The Close

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Simply put, it’s a residential building with more than one unit designed to house multiple families. When looking into your finances, consider the following factors: Closing costs: These are generally 2% to 5% of the property’s sales price and include lender fees, title insurance, property insurance, and property taxes.

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Realtor.com

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Interior Obsession/Houzz We’re finally closing the book on 2020, and many of us have never felt more desperate for a fresh start and a new beginning. Plus, decorating and home renovation projects are a pretty good distraction from ever-present existential dread, if we do say so ourselves.). Photo by Gina Sims Designs .

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Keeping Current Matters

MAY 4, 2021

A recent post on whether or not to renovate before selling notes: “It may be wise to let future homeowners remodel the bathroom or the kitchen to make design decisions that are best for their specific taste and lifestyle. Homeowners don’t know if they can have a quick closing process. The time it takes to close the transaction.

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Fancy Pants Homes

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

In the laid-back, conveniently located Los Angeles neighborhood of Eagle Rock, a beautifully renovated 1930s duplex is now up for grabs. “The property is near restaurants, cocktail lounges, shopping and the base of the San Gabriel mountains which provides good hiking and close access to the rest of LA.”

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

They’ll want to know you have what it takes to close the type of deal they are looking for, and that you can help them reach their financial goals. Accreditations and designations Highlight your professional credentials and any special designations you’ve earned. So let your personality shine.

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Realtor.com

DECEMBER 12, 2022

That’s why a good swath of our coverage this year focused on expert-approved secrets and strategies for improving the home you’re in—from design do’s and don’ts to cleaning hacks to something called “house shame.” 7 Dumb Design Fails New Homeowners Make With Their Yards, Decks, and Patios—Are You Guilty? .”

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Realtor.com

MAY 6, 2021

Whether big or small, disorganized or tidy, your own closet could probably stand to be refreshed with one (or more) or the latest design trends. “As If your next home improvement project involves elevating the look and feel of this all-important space, study up on the design trends below. Photo by Lisa Adams, LA Closet Design.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The single-family rental (SFR) sector and its close cousin, the fix-and-flip market , are now essentially treading water in an environment of high interest rates , approaching 8%; high home prices; and a dearth of home-purchase inventory. It remained way below the 44.6% hit in the second quarter of 2021.”

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Today, a mortgage lender must have scalability in its operation, an ability to pivot quickly to meet changing market conditions and client needs, a well-designed technology stack and, above all, a keen sense of what its customers and the marketplace truly want from them. The lender’s role in succeeding by helping its LOs succeed.

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BAM Media

APRIL 2, 2025

What if I told you a $20-a-month AI tool could do your staging , design, and marketing in seconds? Think virtual staging, interior design renderings, custom graphics, you name it. This is like having a virtual renovation planner on call. Even if they dont renovate, I can show buyers the AI-generated potential.

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Realty Biz

AUGUST 3, 2023

In recent years, virtual renovation has emerged as a groundbreaking tool that allows homeowners, designers, and contractors to visualize and plan home renovation projects in a virtual space. Benefits of Virtual Renovation Cost-Efficiency : Reduces the risk of costly mistakes. Steps to Virtual Renovation 1.

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Realtor.com

JULY 21, 2021

In the episode “Tall Family, Big Reno,” Haack helps her former labor and delivery nurse, Kristin , renovate her home in Huntington Beach, CA. However, combining styles isn’t the hardest part of this renovation. Haack needs to make this place feel more height-friendly and fashionable—all with a mere $70,000 renovation budget.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The pandemic cast our homes in a whole new light and subsequently shifted which renovations increase home value. One-third of top agents in a HomeLight survey ranked “the desire to make homes a sanctuary from the world” as the number-one reason for renovations in their market. Get a Home Value Estimate Before You Renovate.

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Redfin

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

As Mary Kathryn Reese of Kitchen Design Concepts says, “Functionality is the most important part of a kitchen for home cooks. I love having prep space close to the stove to make cooking easier, and a few quality tools, like a good chef’s knife and a cast iron skillet, can really make a difference.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

If you opt for the handwritten note option, I’d shorten this by removing the last paragraph and jumping straight from the data to the closing sentence. With Wise Pelican, you can try both — it’s a fantastic resource for beautifully designed postcards and letters. Please think of me as your go-to resource for all things real estate.

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Real Trends

MARCH 7, 2023

Presale home renovation company Revive Real Estate partnered with independent real estate franchise NextHome to provide move-in ready homes to clients of more than 5,500 NextHome agents in 610 offices across 48 states, the companies announced on Tuesday. The company claims that listed renovated homes sell faster than those that are not.

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Realtor.com

AUGUST 12, 2020

Aaron Rapoport / Contributor / Getty Images On “Good Bones,” Mina Starsiak and her mother, Karen Laine , are always experimenting with new designs—and in their latest Indianapolis renovation, they reveal a clever alternative to open floor plans that could catch on fast. Before: The living room felt closed off from the rest of the home.

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The Close

JUNE 16, 2022

Finding the perfect real estate closing gift for every buyer and seller you work with isn’t easy. A tall order to be sure, so here are our picks for the best real estate closing gifts for 2022: 1. If you’re listing a historic home, then offering your buyers a custom researched and designed house history will always be a hit.

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Fancy Pants Homes

APRIL 5, 2024

You don’t have to be an architecture buff to recognize a house designed by John Lautner. Yet their designs couldn’t be more different. In the 1930s, Lautner made the move to California, where he kickstarted an extremely prolific career, designing more than 50 properties. Close-up of the Chemosphere House.

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Marco Santarelli

DECEMBER 29, 2024

News project that while rates are decreasing, the market may close the year at approximately 6.2% Lower rates can spur renovations and upgrades, fostering a more robust housing dynamic. Real Estate Economists: Organizations such as Realtor.com and U.S. Contact us today to expand your real estate portfolio with confidence.

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