Sat.May 25, 2024

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2024 inventory growth challenges mortgage rate lockdown

Housing Wire

The mortgage rate lockdown premise holds that very few people will list their homes when mortgage rates are this high, thus suppressing inventory. But 2024 has proven that theory wrong. 2024 has had healthy inventory growth despite mortgage rates above 7%. Also, for the third time this year, I have hit my target of weekly inventory growth between 11,000 -17,000, thus leading to more inventory than we saw in 2023.

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Buy Side: Why buyer agreements are good for agents

Real Estate News

Cassie Walker Johnson not only supports buyer contracts, she offers training on them: “This is the tool that will define your entire professional relationship.

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Retreats, representation, conversations: Inman Top 5

Inman

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.

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Survey: Buyers are putting their home search on hold

Real Estate News

In a Bright MLS poll, most agents said they recently worked with a buyer who gave up on finding a home, but many still expect buyer activity to remain high.

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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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This is fine. Everything is fine: How to be grateful when times are tough

Inman

Broker Aaron Hendon teaches you how to cultivate an attitude of gratitude, even when it's tough to stay positive and productive.

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Housing Market 2024: 10 California Cities for First-Time Homebuyers

Marco Santarelli

The Golden State beckons with its sunshine, beaches, and endless opportunities. But for first-time homebuyers, that California dream can quickly turn into a financial nightmare. Fear not, young grasshopper! While coastal havens and bustling metropolises might be out of reach, California offers a surprising abundance of affordable cities ripe for homeownership.

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Housing Market 2024: Morgan Stanley Predicts Midyear Outlook

Marco Santarelli

Thinking about buying a house? This is a great time to get informed about what's happening in the housing market. Experts at Morgan Stanley , a leading financial institution, recently shared their insights on the future of home sales, affordability, and prices. Here's a breakdown of their podcast on the midyear housing outlook , presented in an easy-to-understand way.

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Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: LPC Approves Building for Park Slope Lot

Brownstoner

Fort Greene Brownstone With Seven Mantels, Central Air Asks $7.5 Million At 11 South Oxford Street, the grandly scaled brownstone still has some impressive period details like marble mantels, pier mirrors, and wood floors while a renovation has given it a modern country style kitchen, updated bathrooms, and a palette of… Read More > The post Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: LPC Approves Building for Park Slope Lot appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Housing Market Shift: Equity Slips But Still High in 2024

Marco Santarelli

There's good news and not-so-bad news for American homeowners. Let's unpack the latest data from ATTOM, a leading real estate data provider, with a specific focus on state, county, and metro area variations. Housing Market Shift: Equity Slips But Still High in 2024 The good news: Homeownership equity remains high. In the first quarter of 2024, nearly half (45.8%) of mortgaged homes in the United States were considered equity-rich.

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Monaco

BubbleInfo

Tired of all the taxation? Move to Monaco! Monaco is home to nearly half of all Formula 1 drivers: • Lewis Hamilton • Max Verstappen • Charles Leclerc • Lando Norris • George Russell • Valtteri Bottas • Sergio Perez • Nico Hulkenberg • Alex Albon This is primarily because of three reasons. Taxes: Monaco has no income tax, no wealth […] The post Monaco first appeared on bubbleinfo.com.

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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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Renovation Projects for Curb Appeal Rank Highest for ROI

BAM Media

BAM Key Details: According to Zonda’s 37th annual Cost vs Value (CVV) report, exterior improvements yield the greatest return on investment (ROI) as buyers favor homes with curb appeal. Eight of the top 10 projects in the report are exterior projects, with near 200% returns on a garage door replacement and steel entry door replacement. Every homeowner should have at least some idea of the ROI of any big-ticket home renovation project.