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Mortgage rates, inventory and demand rise as price cuts fall

Housing Wire

Housing inventory, new listing data and mortgage rates are all rising, but the price cut data percentages are falling. Traditionally at this time of year purchase apps rise and the number of price cuts fall. However, at the current trend, we will break below the lows in the price cut percentage data that we saw in 2023 in the spring of this year. I will watch for rising mortgage rates to see if they change the weekly data.

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The ‘harrowing’ truth of being a woman in real estate

Real Estate News

Scandals at NAR and beyond have shed new light on a familiar and distinctly female challenge: Having to work harder and protect yourself because of your gender.

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Kevin Sears, New NAR President, to Address REALTORS® at Lamacchia’s 2024 Crush It in Real Estate Event

RIS Media

Amid a period of historic turmoil for the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), its newly appointed President, Kevin Sears, will be speaking to agents in person for the first time since his recent inauguration, taking the stage at Lamacchia Realty’s 2024 Crush It in Real Estate Kickoff Event being held in Boston on Feb. 1,… The post Kevin Sears, New NAR President, to Address REALTORS® at Lamacchia’s 2024 Crush It in Real Estate Event appeared first on RISMedia.

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Brokerage Beat: News from Compass, Christie's, @properties, ERA, more

Real Estate News

Influencer leaves Corcoran for Compass; Christie's lands in Curaçao; @properties expands to Ann Arbor; Denver firm joins ERA; KW tops Best Workplace list.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: MTA to Start Work on Interborough Express Train

Brownstoner

MTA to Start Work This Year on Interborough Express Train Connecting Brooklyn and Queens The proposed Interborough Express light rail, which would connect Bay Ridge and Jackson Heights without entering Manhattan, is inching forward, Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday. -- Bay Ridge Prewar Two-Bedroom With Dining Room, Herringbone, Views Asks $599K While it’s… Read More > The post Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: MTA to Start Work on Interborough Express Train appeared fir

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Twenty Two Mistakes to Avoid as a First-Time Buyer

Maximum Exposure Real Estate

Do you know the most common first-time home buyer mistakes? You probably feel overwhelmed if this is your first time buying a house. There is a lot to learn, and it can feel like a bit of a juggling act—which can be hard to do when you’ve never juggled before. Fortunately, plenty of people have […] The post Twenty Two Mistakes to Avoid as a First-Time Buyer appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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Realtors Should Attend The Home Inspection Including The Listing Agent

Maximum Exposure Real Estate

One of the popular questions I get from homeowners after accepting an offer on their home is who will be at the home inspection. They usually want to know if real estate agents should be at home inspections. Sometimes, in a listing interview, I mention that a listing agent should be present at a home […] The post Realtors Should Attend The Home Inspection Including The Listing Agent appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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No Membership Required: 3 Homes Designed for Healthy Living

Sotheby's International Real Estate

Luxurious properties with top-tier fitness equipment, invigorating swimming pools, and private sports courts make it easy to stick to a daily wellness routine without leaving home. Meadowcroft Manor Leslie McElwreath, Patte Nusbaum | Sotheby’s International Realty – Greenwich Brokerage On 2.2 acres on a prestigious Greenwich lane, this stately, stylish residence has been renovated to the highest of standards.

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7 Home Investments to Help With Energy-Saving Costs

Realty Biz

As a homeowner, you have many expenses involved in maintaining the comfort and safety of your home. You may also be concerned that your current methods could be more eco-friendly. Here are some suggestions that can save you money and make a more positive impact on the environment: 1. Choose a Smart Thermometer Of the many upgrades you can make to your home to save energy costs, a smart thermometer (Smart home climate control system) should be one of those you do first.

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BofA Migration Data

BubbleInfo

Could it be that people are leaving other parts of California, but not as much from San Diego? This data suggests that, but for those who want to leave the state, Las Vegas is close enough that it’s a suburb for SoCal now.

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Driving Profit: 4 Pillars for Growing Your Real Estate Brokerage

In the rapidly changing real estate landscape, achieving profitability requires a strategic approach beyond traditional methods. Our guide, "The 4 Pillars to Brokerage Profitability," outlines four essential pillars for scaling your real estate business: a seamless lead-to-close technology ecosystem, tailored integrated solutions for teams and agents, value-added success services and community support, and consumer-centric operations throughout the full homeownership lifecycle.

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Single Women Own More Homes Than Single Men, LendingTree Reports

Realty Biz

A recent analysis conducted by LendingTree using the latest U.S. Census Bureau data reveals that in 47 out of 50 states, single women who reside independently are more inclined to possess a home than their male counterparts living in similar circumstances. Furthermore, the study highlights that single women own approximately 2.71 million more homes than single men despite women’s median weekly earnings being only 83% of men’s, as per the U.S.

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First LCV Listing of 2024

BubbleInfo

La Costa Valley (1,073 single-family homes) Annual Sales: The new rule about getting profits tax-free went into effect in 1997, and it motivated people to move!

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What Is a Co Host on Airbnb and How Can You Become One?

Mashvisor

Investing in a short term rental can be a very profitable, yet a very demanding and time-consuming endeavor.

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