Keeping Current Matters

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Experts are starting to make their 2023 home price forecasts.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), which oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac , has been granted summary judgment on the last remaining claim by investors in a lawsuit alleging the government overstepped its authority when it adjusted its stock-purchase agreements with the agencies and allowed net worth sweeps. The plaintiffs, Fairholme Funds Inc., et al., are private-sector investors in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which have been in conservatorship under FHFA oversight since the 2008 fin

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Real Trends

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

It is general knowledge that spring time is home selling season , but the best time to buy a house can change from year to year. According to a report from Realtor.com published Wednesday, in 2022, the best week to buy a house is from September 25 to October 1. Many in the industry view fall as “off season” for the housing market, which offers opportunistic buyers many favorable factors including more listing, less competition, and lower prices.

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The Close

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Despite what you might think, improving a home’s curb appeal doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Check out these curb appeal ideas that successful real estate agents use to make their listings look great and sell faster on a budget. So rest assured: No matter what your budget is, there are ways to make your listing shine. To help you boost your listing’s curb appeal, we worked with top-producing listing agents from Douglas Elliman and Ryan Serhant’s new brokerage SERHANT. to come up with the 29 best

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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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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

You’ve heard the stories about people who’ve bucked the system when it comes to homebuying, striking out and building their home themselves at a huge savings. Considering the ever-rising costs of existing homes and the lack of affordable housing in many areas, building new can seem very appealing. But you also have to wonder how sustainable the idea really is.

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The American Genius for Real Estate

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

NAR's Code of Ethics emphasizes that "Under All is the Land," and being good stewards of this land is now critical.

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App Folio

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Property inspections can be cumbersome and costly, but they’re vital for protecting the bottom line. Rather than seeing inspections as.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Bank of America recently announced a loan for lower-income households that doesn’t require homebuyers to come up with a downpayment or closing costs, and doesn’t base the loan on a minimum FICO score. People’s first reaction was to wonder if this was 2008 all over again. Are we really doing those types of loans and promoting homeownership again without understanding the risks?

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Keeping Current Matters

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Some Highlights. While buyer demand has moderated and housing supply has grown in recent months, it’s still a sellers’ market because inventory is low. The latest data shows sellers continue to benefit from serious buyers and competitive offers. In July, the average home received 2.8 offers and 39% sold over the asking price. You haven’t missed your opportunity to sell.

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GeekEstate

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

[Editor’s note: Originally published in the GEM as a Weekly Radar entry.]. SYMBiHOM is a company in the Bay area that designs prefabricated garage to ADU conversionprefab kits that take less than 4 weeks to install. Based on the garage dimensions, ADUs can be a studio, 1-bedroom, or 2-bedroom living unit with a full bathroom and kitchen. The solution increases workforce housing, homeowner income, multifamily living and aging in place with income.

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Real Trends

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, homebuilders have shifted from high-density, high-cost areas to lower density and lower cost areas, according to the National Association of Home Builders second quarter 2022 Home Building Geography Index (HBGI) report released Tuesday. The index shows that the market share for single-family home building in large metro core areas and inner suburbs has fallen from 44.5% in the fourth quarter of 2019 to 41.6% in the second quarter of 2022.

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The Close

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Current home sales in 2022 are the second highest tally since 2007, trailing only 2021. Real estate statistics like this one are a critical part of understanding the ever-changing real estate market and the industry at large. We’ve researched multiple sources to bring you 111 of the most compelling real estate stats from across the industry—covering everything from market performance, agent demographics, marketing, teams, brokerages, and more.

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Eye on Housing

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The number of women employed in the construction industry increased to over 1.24 million in 2021, as the construction industry was quickly recovering jobs lost earlier during the pandemic induced recession. Currently, women make up 11% of the construction workforce, up from 9.3% in 2002. As the construction skilled labor shortage remains a key challenge for housing, adding new workers.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The premise of a mortgage rate lockdown is simple: so many American households have such low mortgage rates that some will never move once rates rise, which then locks up housing inventory. This is something I’ve never believed in because we hadn’t had a period where mortgage rates moved up so quickly and then held higher for an extended period.

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Keeping Current Matters

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Some Highlights. If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, you’ll want a trusted real estate professional on your side for their industry experience and expert insights. The right advisor utilizes the latest technology and can help you navigate today’s home pricing and market values, the contracts and fine print, and the negotiations you’ll face.

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GeekEstate

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

They say time is money, which means time is our most valuable resource as landlords. In addition to being a real estate investor and landlord myself, I’m a CEO, an entrepreneur, a husband and a father. I am always, always, always looking for tools and technology that can help me streamline my workflow and give me more time to focus on the bigger picture. .

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Real Trends

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

It looks like inventory is about to get a boost. An analysis of Google search data reveals that searches for ‘sell my house’ exploded 147% in the United States as of July 2022 — the highest level in internet history for America, according to luxury real estate platform RubyHome. This comes as Americans face rising property and rent costs, with fears of a recession looming.

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Coldwell Banker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Deck out your home for fall with these five easy, creative ways to infuse fall colors and textures into your décor. The post 5 Simple Ideas for Fall Home Makeovers appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.

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Eye on Housing

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In another sign that the slowdown in the housing market continues, builder sentiment fell for the ninth straight month in September as the combination of elevated interest rates, persistent building material supply chain disruptions and high home prices continue to take a toll on affordability. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell three points in September.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Housing construction in the U.S. during the brief COVID-19 recession, to that recovery, and now in the new housing recession, is going to go down in history as one of those crazy data lines we lived through. Just to give you some perspective here, at the peak of 2005, we had about 2.24 million housing completions in the monthly report. Today, even with over a decade of building growth, we are at 1.342 million.

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Keeping Current Matters

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Some Highlights. Mortgage pre-approval means a lender has reviewed your finances and, based on factors like your income, debt, and credit history, determined how much you’re qualified to borrow. Being pre-approved for a loan can give you clarity while planning your homebuying budget, confidence in your ability to secure a loan, and helps sellers know your offer is serious.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

What Are Realtors? In real estate, there are many confusing terms and definitions. One such term is a Realtor®. The public often confuses a real estate agent and a Realtor®. These names are often used interchangeably even among agents. While similar, they are not the same thing. Have a look at the difference between a […]. The post What is a Realtor appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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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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Real Trends

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Gainesville, Ga., led communities with 100,000 to 250,000 in population with nearly 15,000 projected listings. Port St. Lucie, Fla. (23,800), Durham-Chapel Hill, N.C. (44,850), North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, Fla. (40,141), Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, Tenn. (82,050), Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, Ariz. (136,394) and New York-Newark-Jersey City, N.Y.

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Coldwell Banker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Tips on how to make sure kids are safe and sound when trick-or-treating at your home this Halloween. The post Halloween Home Safety Tips appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.

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Eye on Housing

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The prices of building materials rose 0.5% in August (not seasonally adjusted) even as softwood lumber prices decreased 5.2%, according to the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) report. Building materials prices have climbed 4.9% through the first eight months of 2022 and 14.3% over the past year. The PPI for goods inputs to residential construction, including energy, decreased 0.9% in.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Top 10 lender and servicer Freedom Mortgage has trimmed its workforce across multiple rounds of layoffs this year and continues to “offshore” some jobs, former employees tell HousingWire. In response to falling origination volume, the New Jersey-based mortgage company has conducted at least four rounds of layoffs this year – in March, May and August, multiple sources told HousingWire.

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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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Keeping Current Matters

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

In a market that’s shifting as fast as it is today, many homeowners wonder what, if anything, needs to be renovated before they sell their house.

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GeekEstate Agents & Brokers

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of the GEM. Today’s showcase: Inspectify]. Many lenders won’t offer financing on a home without a satisfactory home inspection, so it’s important for real estate professionals and homeowners to find the right home inspector. . Enter Inspectify: A YC-backed managed marketplace streamlining the home inspection booking process for homeowners, real estate agents, brokerages, and investors by aggregating vet

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GeekEstate

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

In this week’s founder interview, we’re bringing you Dalip Jaggi from Revive. Without further ado…. Who are you and what do you do? Hey, I’m Dalip! I’m the co-founder of Revive Real Estate – a real estate solutions company that is focused on ways to help homeowners maximize the value of their home equity. This is really just a fancy way of saying, I like to help homeowners be smart in their real estate decisions so that they can build better futures for themselves and the

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Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

A massive 99% of millennials and 90% of baby boomers start their search for property online. Nearly half of the real estate businesses say that results from social media give the highest quality leads compared to other sources. With statistics like that, it would be silly to ignore real estate PR. There are many perks to getting your business onto social media.

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