January, 2023

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Fewer Prospective Buyers Are Fully Engaged in Purchase Process

Eye on Housing

Dwindling housing affordability in the fourth quarter of 2022 caused the share of prospective home buyers who are actively engaged in the purchase process (i.e. who have moved beyond just the planning phase) to drop to 46%, down from 59% a quarter earlier. The share of prospective buyers fully engaged in the buying process declined in every region between the.

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CoStar considering purchase of Realtor.com parent: Report

Inman

Acquiring Realtor.com would significantly advance CoStar's push into residential real estate — and bring it into greater conflict with the industry's existing power players.

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Homebuilders still need lower mortgage rates

Housing Wire

What is happening with homebuilders and the new home sales sector as we head into the spring housing market ? We have had some conflicting data points recently. On the one hand, cancelation rates have been rising. On the other hand, mortgage rates have gone down more than 1% since Oct. 20, 2022. The builders’ stock prices have done well as mortgage rates have fallen , and this illustrates the simplicity of the homebuilders’ position: their story is really about mortgage rates and moving pr

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Think Twice Before Waiting for 3% Mortgage Rates

Keeping Current Matters

Last year, the Federal Reserve took action to try to bring down inflation.

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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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Tips For Pricing a Home Correctly Every Time

Realty Biz

Your home is typically the most significant investment you'll ever make, so when it’s time to sell, you want to ensure you get as much as possible. But how do you choose the best price to list the home? Accurate house pricing is essential for success. If you set the price too high, it will be on the market for a longer time. If the price is lower than it should be, you’ll receive offers below what you need to help purchase your next home.

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Today’s Housing Market Is Nothing Like 15 Years Ago

Keeping Current Matters

There’s no doubt today’s housing market is very different than the frenzied one from the past couple of years.

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How Many Households Are Priced Out By Higher Mortgage Rates in 2022?

Eye on Housing

Mortgage rates have increased rapidly in 2022, as the Federal Reserve continues to fight high inflation. The U.S. weekly 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose from a slightly more than 3% in early 2022 to more than 7% in late October and leveled off at a rate of 6.42% as of the end of 2022. Mortgage payments have increased from $1,925 on.

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How luxury real estate is developing in the metaverse

Inman

The metaverse is quickly becoming a platform, or a collection of several platforms, where you can advertise, socialize, build, and explore. It’s no wonder we’ve started to imagine how to bring real estate to this realm.

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Luxury Real Estate Headlines: First Week in January, 2023

Sotheby's International Real Estate

Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Luquillo, Puerto Rico | Puerto Rico Sotheby’s International Realty. Hacienda Les Chavaux showcases mesmerizing ocean and mountain views. This Year, Luxury Homebuyers Will Look Further Afield for Deals – Bloomberg. Hot property: five homes for sale with ‘wellness’ features – Financial Times.

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Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, January 12, 2023

NAR: Economic Outlook

Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, January 12, 2023. The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 6.33% from 6.48% the previous week. By: . Nadia Evangelou. Mortgage Financing.

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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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Key Terms To Know When Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

Keeping Current Matters

Some Highlights. Buying a home is a major transaction that can seem even more complex when you don’t understand the terms used throughout the process. If you’re looking to become a homeowner this year, it’s important to know these housing terms and how they relate to the current market so you feel confident throughout the homebuying process. Work with a trusted real estate professional who can answer any questions as they come up.

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Build-for-rent is a bet on the ‘new normal’ housing market

Housing Wire

One slice of the single-family home market that has gained traction over the past year in a topsy-turvy housing landscape is the build-for-rent sector — or BFR. Construction starts in the BFR market are being propelled by the ongoing demand for single-family rental units as high mortgage rates and limited for-sale inventory push home-purchase prospects further out of reach of many would-be homebuyers.

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On the House: Is 2023 the Year To Finally Buy a Home?

Realtor.com

Realtor.com / Getty Images Q: Is 2023 the year to finally buy a home? That depends. There are some signs indicating that it might be getting easier for many folks to buy a home. Inventory levels are still low, but there are more homes coming on the market; the bidding wars and mind-boggling offers over the asking price have died down; and buyers can once again insist on inspections, contingencies, and repairs before the deal closes.

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Viyaleta Kachan was 1 of the 21,434 Americans to launch a real estate career in 2022. Here’s her story

Inman

Inflation and rising interest rates tilted the housing market off its axis in 2022. Here's the story of one woman who joined the ranks of real estate agents last year — and thrived amid the chaos.

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Tech-Forward Strategies for Scaling Agent Efficiency & Accelerating Growth

As the real estate market evolves, technology has become essential for success. According to NAR, only 26% of agents feel their brokerage provides the necessary tech tools and, as a result, agents seek teams and brokerages who prioritize technology investments! Whether you manage an established team or are forming a new one, this guide outlines key considerations and necessary applications to thrive.

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New and Notable Luxury Homes for Sale Over $10 Million | January 2023

Sotheby's International Real Estate

From a mountaintop home in Bachelor Gulch, Colorado, to an elegant apartment in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, these are this month’s four featured notable properties for sale over $10 million. Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Honey Deylami | LUXHABITAT Sotheby’s International Realty. The home is expertly designed and is positioned in one of the city’s most revered mixed-use developments with five-star hospitality, cutting-edge commercial, retail and leisure venues. and world-class ameniti

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Instant Reaction: Inflation, January 12, 2023

NAR: Economic Outlook

Instant Reaction: Inflation, January 12, 2023. The latest consumer price inflation of 6.45% in December is in the sixth consecutive month of deceleration after peak inflation of 9.1% in June 2022. By: . Lawrence Yun.

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Why It Makes Sense To Move Before Spring

Keeping Current Matters

Spring is usually the busiest season in the housing market. Many buyers wait until then to make their move, believing it’s the best time to find a home. However, that isn’t always the case when you factor in the competition you could face with other buyers at that time of year. If you’re ready to buy a home, here’s why it makes sense to move before the spring market picks up.

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The mortgage industry is nervous about LLPA fee changes

Housing Wire

The Federal Housing Finance Agency this week made a series of significant changes to loan level pricing adjustment (LLPA) fees charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on conventional/conforming mortgages. It’s generating concern among mortgage and real estate trade groups, who fear the tweaks will hurt qualified borrowers amid an existing affordability crisis.

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Accelerating Real Estate Sales Pipelines to Streamline Buyer Journeys

Navigated 360° tours, like YourVRTours, advance pipelines by engaging clients further along the sales funnel. These immersive experiences provide comprehensive property insights, increasing buyer intent and readiness. By embracing navigated tours, agents can optimize property exposure, better qualify leads, and streamline the sales process. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving real estate landscape with innovative technology that elevates buyer journeys and progresses pipelines more effectively.

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November Private Residential Spending Dips

Eye on Housing

Private residential construction spending declined 0.5% in November, as spending on single-family construction plunged 2.9%. Private residential construction spending fell for the six consecutive month, standing at an annual pace of $868 billion. However, this total remains 5.3% higher compared to a year ago. The monthly decline is largely attributed to lower spending on single-family construction, which has also declined.

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Inside Real Estate acquires industry competitor BoomTown

Inman

In what could be described as the most significant proptech acquisition since Zillow purchased ShowingTime, the resulting company will boast 700 employees and a massive range of customers.

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Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Fourth Week in January, 2023

Sotheby's International Real Estate

Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Pacific Palisades, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – Santa Monica – Venice Brokerage A rustic house in Rustic Canyon, a west side neighborhood of Los Angeles, has come to the market for the first time since it was built in 1987.

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Why You Should Use a Real Estate Agent to Sell Your Home

Coldwell Banker

With so much at stake in the selling of a home, here's our case for why you should work with a professional agent to stage, list and sell your home. The post Why You Should Use a Real Estate Agent to Sell Your Home appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.

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Maximizing Your Online Presence: Tips for Real Estate Agents on Social Media

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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Tips To Reach Your Homebuying Goals in 2023 [INFOGRAPHIC]

Keeping Current Matters

Some Highlights. If you’re planning to buy a home in 2023, here are a few things to focus on. Work on your credit and save for a down payment. If saving feels like a challenge, there’s help available. Then, get pre-approved, create a list of desired features, and prioritize them. Reach out to a real estate professional so you have expert advice on how to reach your homebuying goals this year.

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How title companies are combating wire fraud

Housing Wire

Cyberattacks, particularly wire fraud through business email compromise, remain a major concern for the title industry. Attempted attacks increased significantly, according to a 2022 survey by the American Land Title Association , with 46% of respondents saying their employees receive at least one email a month attempting to change wire or payoff instructions.

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Bank of Canada To Hike Rates, Leave Door Open For More: BMO

Better Dwelling

Canadian markets have begun discussing rate cuts, and that’s a reason we might not see one this year. BMO Capital Markets wrote to investors over the weekend, outlining their expectations for a rate hike this week. Their forecast currently sees the Bank of Canada (BoC) hitting pause after the next hike, but they warn it […] The post Bank of Canada To Hike Rates, Leave Door Open For More: BMO appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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Why Keller Williams is a tech biz, according to its chief digital officer

Inman

In advance of his appearance at Inman Connect New York on Jan. 24-26, the franchisor's chief technology and digital officer told Inman what agents are asking for since the market changed.

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Rise of The Apps: Building Your Dream Tech Stack For Real Estate Success

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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Material Shortages Ease, With Notable Exceptions

Eye on Housing

In May of last year, Eye on Housing reported on historically widespread shortages of building materials. Since then, most of the shortages have eased; the major exceptions being shortages of HVAC equipment and certain categories of ceramic materials (ceramic tiles, clay bricks and cement-based building materials), which have gotten slightly worse. NAHB has been tracking shortages of building materials and.

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Staging Tips to Sell Your Home This Spring

Coldwell Banker

Before listing your property, consider that proper staging is one of the most important factors in enhancing your home’s appeal and most flattering features. The post Staging Tips to Sell Your Home This Spring appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.

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Homeownership Builds Your Wealth over Time [INFOGRAPHIC]

Keeping Current Matters

Some Highlights If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, be sure to factor in the long-term benefits of homeownership. On average, nationwide, home prices appreciated by 288.7% over the last 32 years. That means homeowners grow their net worth significantly in the long term.

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Housing inventory falls under 1M again as sales collapse

Housing Wire

On Friday NAR reported that total housing inventory levels broke under 1 million in December, dropping to 970,00 units for a population of 330 million people. And existing home sales crashed in 2022 from a peak of around 6.5 million in January down to about 4 million in December, We now have total inventory levels near all-time lows again. In one of the most historical years in the U.S. housing market , we just experienced an event that most people never thought could happen.

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5 Data Proven Ways Agents Can Do 18% More Business

Curious as to how you could do 18% more business? How about 14 more transaction sides per year? Check out this infographic with data from a RealTrends study to learn more.