Keeping Current Matters

JULY 28, 2020

In June, the number of first-time homebuyers accounted for 35% of the existing homes sold, a trend that’s been building steadily throughout the year. According to the National Association of Realtors ( NAR ): “The share of first-time buyers increased in March through June—right into the heart of the pandemic period and the surge in unemployment—and is now trending higher than the 29% to 32% average in past years since 2012.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

JULY 27, 2020

Backyard pubs have been popping up left and right, but not everyone is into drinking alcohol. Some people prefer their coffee… One man’s love for java compelled him to build a coffee shop right in his own backyard. His proud daughter, Julianna, shared his amazing project on social media. The charming coffeehouse has been garnering rave reviews and it’s no wonder why.

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Homes.com

JULY 21, 2020

Homes.com conducted a survey of 5,000+ U.S. adults on their favorite house styles, architectural features, and more. Read on to discover what we found. The post The Most Popular House Styles in the US appeared first on Homes.com.

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American Lifestyle

JULY 27, 2020

The post Backyard Structures: The New Necessity appeared first on American Lifestyle Magazine.

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Marco Santarelli

JULY 24, 2020

Let's get an overview of the San Francisco real estate market. This article has been updated to reflect recent changes in the housing market of San Francisco due to the coronavirus pandemic. San Francisco consistently ranks among the most expensive real estate markets in the world, and it is one of the most densely populated cities in the U.S. In June, eight of the San Francisco Bay Area’s nine counties still experienced a year-over-year drop in active listings.

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Rent, Buy & Sell

JULY 28, 2020

Buying a house is a stressful process, but mortgage advisers can give you great advice and help you land on your feet after securing your next real estate venture. They act as an intermediary between lender and borrower, and can answer critical questions regarding your loan application. From narrowing down the most suitable mortgage for your individual needs to helping you evaluate mortgage costs, a good mortgage adviser like Elementary Mortgage Solutions will play a pivotal role in nudging you

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Eye on Housing

JULY 31, 2020

An earlier post revealed that 59% of buyers who were actively engaged in the process of finding a home in the second quarter of 2020 have spent upwards of 3 months searching for a home without success. Although the top reason long-time searchers haven’t pulled the trigger continues to be the inability to find an affordable home (39%), that share.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

JULY 19, 2020

You work hard. You deserve a vacation. If you’d like to enjoy that blissed-out state of mind more than just two weeks a year, you may be thinking about buying a vacation home. Owning a second property in a favorite destination may sound like a dream come true. But as with any real estate purchase, you’ll want to give this decision plenty of careful consideration.

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Realtor.com

JULY 31, 2020

KatarzynaBialasiewicz/Getty Images. It hasn’t been the best year for most of us, so perhaps big remodel projects probably aren’t at the top of anyone’s to-do list. Not only are these projects incredibly expensive, but they also just take a lot of energy—I mean, wouldn’t we all rather be chilling in the backyard? But just because you don’t want to redo the entire living room doesn’t mean you can’t give it a little something shiny and new—without having to visit a store.

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Marco Santarelli

JULY 26, 2020

There is no short cut to make money in real estate or to get rich quickly, but you can slowly and steadily build wealth through successful real estate investing. Investing in real estate stands out as a tried and tested approach to make money but like every other business, it has some risks associated with it. If done the right way, real estate can be a great source to build wealth.

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Mandrona Group

JULY 27, 2020

People often think that the difference between a condo vs house is whether there is a yardThe average price of. Read More.

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Keeping Current Matters

JULY 27, 2020

The residential real estate market is remaining resilient as the country still struggles to beat the COVID-19 pandemic. Three separate reports recently revealed how the housing market is still showing growth. Here’s a look at each one. 1. Ivy Zelman’s Real Estate Broker Survey. The survey explains that purchaser demand remains strong: “This month’s overall homebuyer demand rating…was easily the strongest sequential gain in our survey history …Strength continues to be led by the entry-level…While

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Eye on Housing

JULY 30, 2020

Housing will lead the economic recovery. Due to low mortgage interest rates, a renewed focus on the importance of home, and a lack of for-sale inventory, housing data has been a relative bright spot as the overall economy struggles to establish a rebound. Due to this broader weakness (GDP declined at a -32.9% rate for the second quarter) and gains.

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Coldwell Banker

JULY 20, 2020

Planning on moving soon? Here are some of our top safety tips for moving during COVID-19 to protect your family and belongings. The post Tips for Moving During COVID-19 appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

JULY 13, 2020

What is an FHA Mortgage? Over my thirty-three years of selling real estate, many homebuyers have asked me what an FHA mortgage is and how do they work. If you are thinking about buying a home, you are going to want to find the best mortgage you can for your purchase. For many buyers – […]. The post FHA Mortgage Loans: What You Need to Know appeared first on Massachusetts Real Estate Exposure.

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Marco Santarelli

JULY 30, 2020

We will discuss the latest Los Angeles housing market trends & news and find out how they can affect the investors and homebuyers. The shutdown due to coronavirus pandemic had an impact on the California economy and the real estate sector well. Home sales dropped over the past couple of months but prices remain high. In June, we saw a rebound in home sales.

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The American Genius for Real Estate

JULY 31, 2020

(REAL ESTATE BIG DATA) Real estate is a finicky field, but the most popular myths surrounding the effects of COVID-19 on the market are purely unfounded. The post Real estate myths created during the pandemic appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.

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Keeping Current Matters

JULY 23, 2020

With a worldwide health crisis that drove a pause in the economy this year, the housing market was greatly impacted. Many have been eagerly awaiting some bright signs of a recovery. Based on the latest Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), June hit a much-anticipated record-setting rebound to ignite that spark. According to NAR , home sales jumped 20.7% from May to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 4.72 million in June: .

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Better Dwelling

JULY 28, 2020

Canada’s central bank is desperately trying to prop up real estate markets with liquidity. Bank of Canada (BoC) has been injecting billions into Canada Mortgage Bonds (CMBs). The central bank began purchasing a few million worth of bonds during last year’s real estate slow down. As the pandemic hit, the BoC began buying hundreds of […].

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The Close

JULY 28, 2020

Over the years, we’ve seen tons of agents, teams, and brokerages that took our advice and built great brands. Of course, when it came time to show off their new brands online, most dropped the ball. They didn’t take the time to find the real estate marketing tools that would help them look professional online. That’s why we decided to put together this comprehensive list of the best real estate marketing tools available for agents, teams, and brokerages in 2020.

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Afford Anything

JULY 22, 2020

Paul’s parents own a property worth $100,000, and they owe $80,000 on the mortgage. If he wants to buy this property from them, how should he do it? Max is torn between investing in a rental property or taking advantage of a mega backdoor Roth 401k through his company. Which is the better option? Ali is a travel nurse and wants to get into real estate investing.

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Marco Santarelli

JULY 29, 2020

Let’s take a look at the current state of the Portland real estate market amid the coronavirus pandemic. Then we’ll discuss the investment opportunities in Portland for real estate investors. When COVID19 hit Oregon hard in March of 2020 the homebuyer turnout decreased massively. In April, things improved a bit. Portland buyer traffic increased about 40% from March but it was still down about 30% from April of the previous year.

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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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The American Genius for Real Estate

JULY 30, 2020

(REAL ESTATE MARKETING) No-reply emails may serve a company well, but the customers can become frustrated with the loss of a quick and easy way to get help. The post Why you should quit using ‘no-reply’ emails immediately appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.

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Keeping Current Matters

JULY 30, 2020

As remote work continues on for many businesses and Americans weigh the risks of being in densely populated areas, will more people start to move out of bigger cities? Spending extra time at home and dreaming of more indoor and outdoor space is certainly sparking some interest among homebuyers. Early data shows an initial trend in this direction of moving from urban to suburban communities, but the question is: will the trend continue?

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Agent Fire

JULY 24, 2020

In today's article, we want YOU to take part in hosting your own Virtual Community Q&A as a way to meet new clients in your neighborhood in this new economy, and go through the entire process step by step. Exciting Real Estate Lead Gen Strategy For The New Economy is just one of many great real estate strategies on The Spark.

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Rent, Buy & Sell

JULY 17, 2020

In almost all aspects of life, it is absolutely important to get any sort of feedback from family and friends, as well as peers and acquaintances. This valuable information allows people to react and adjust if necessary, and basically use this as a primary foundation for self-realization and self-improvement. The usefulness of receiving comments — whether constructive or otherwise — can hold especially true for sales professionals.

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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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Afford Anything

JULY 14, 2020

Who will you become in five years? Will you be the same person you are today, living a similar lifestyle? Or will you be a radically different person, with contrasting beliefs, goals, and preferences? According to research, most of us believe that we’ll maintain the same beliefs, goals, preferences, and behavior as our past selves. We believe that we’ll continue to plod along the trajectory our past selves set, destined for the same end-goal.

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Marco Santarelli

JULY 27, 2020

Let's get an overview of the Sacramento real estate market. This article has been updated to reflect recent changes in the housing market of Sacramento due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Sacramento housing market remains healthy and strongly skewed to sellers. In May, the median sales price decreased by 1.3% for the month from $400,000 to $395,000.

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Toronto Realty Blog

JULY 27, 2020

TorontoRealtyBlog. Famous last words, right? I said, “Assuming that we can acknowledge that problem-tenants exist…” But I don’t think we’re anywhere close to agreeing there. After reading the comments on Friday’s blog, I’m amazed. I just had no idea that some of my own readers would feel that a landlord doesn’t have the right to expect a tenant to pay their rent on time, or at all.

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Keeping Current Matters

JULY 29, 2020

So far, it’s been quite a ride this year, and our nation has truly seen its fair share of hurdles. From COVID-19 to record unemployment and then the resulting recession, just to name a few, the second quarter of 2020 has had more than a few challenges. Amidst the many roadblocks, however, the U.S. homeownership rate rose again, signaling great strength in the recovery of the housing market and an indication that even in a time of crisis, Americans still feel confident about buying a home.

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