Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

A recent survey revealed that many consumers believe there’s a housing bubble beginning to form.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

homebuilder, housing starts, lumber, builders, builder confidence, construction. Nate Noel’s problem isn’t a lack of work. It’s everything else. “I used to be able to get guys no problem, but now I am bidding on guys and having to raise pay in order to keep the guys I already have, which is just continually raising my costs,” said Noel, the president of HNN Builders , a custom homebuilder in the Chicago area.

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Eye on Housing

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The prices of goods used in residential construction ex-energy climbed 3.6% in January (not seasonally adjusted), according to the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The index was led higher by a 25.4% jump in softwood lumber prices and 9.0% price increases for indoor and outdoor paint. Building materials prices increased 20.3%, year-over-year, and have.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

Real Estate Terms You Need to Know Whether you are buying or selling, if you plan to make a real estate transaction, you will run into real estate terminology and definitions you are unfamiliar with. To make things a little easier, we’ve put together a list of standard real estate terms – and not-so-common words […]. The post Real Estate Terminology and Lingo You Should Know When Buying or Selling appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Ahhh, February 14th, the day to celebrate the love of your life! Whether or not agents have an actual person to share the day with, all agents have a love affair with their real estate career (ok, maybe a “love-hate” relationship at times). Here are 14 memes that truly express just how deep the love runs between an agent and their career — especially on Valentine’s Day!

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Brownstoner

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

It has been years in the making, and this weekend as tours of Weeksville's historic Hunterfly houses resume, visitors will be able to get a glimpse of the completed 'In Pursuit of Freedom' exhibit. Set inside the only reproduction house amidst the row of original 19th century dwellings that are… Read More > The post Weeksville’s Long Awaited ‘In Pursuit of Freedom’ Exhibit Set to Open During Black History Month appeared first on Brownstoner.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Potential homebuyers seeking Freddie Mac -backed mortgages will no longer have to hunt for paper pay stubs to verify their income. Freddie Mac announced on Wednesday that it will roll out an automated process that allows mortgage lenders to assess a prospective homebuyer’s direct deposit income. Freddie Mac claims this would reduce the paper documentation burden on borrowers, speed loan closing and simplify the lending process.

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Eye on Housing

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

An expected impact of the virus crisis is a need for more residential space, as people use homes for more purposes including work. Recent data confirms this impact on the market continues to occur. According to fourth quarter 2021 data from the Census Quarterly Starts and Completions by Purpose and Design and NAHB analysis, median single-family square floor area increased.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Donate to Charity Are you in the process of selling your home? Do you need a donation pick-up? Maybe you are trying to eliminate the clutter that will make your property far more salable? Could you be trying to downsize, or perhaps try to clear out some room for things that fit your current lifestyle […]. The post 11 Charities and Organizations That Do Donation Pickups For Free appeared first on Massachusetts Real Estate Exposure.

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The American Genius for Real Estate

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

NAR CEO Bob Goldberg calls the racial homeownership gaps "the most consequential civil rights issue of our day" in this editorial. The post America’s racial homeownership gaps remain focus of the present and future appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.

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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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Sotheby's International Real Estate

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Lined with grand coastal getaways, Southampton’s Gin Lane dates to the days of America’s Gilded Age, when prominent families began building summer homes on Long Island in order to escape the city and enjoy the refreshing Atlantic waves. Widely considered the finest oceanfront estate in the area, this impressive property—whose history involves legendary architect Stanford White—recalls the refinement of a bygone era while exuding sophisticated modern seaside style.

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Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

In today’s housing market, there are far more buyers looking for homes than sellers listing their houses.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

The National Association of Realtors reported that existing home sales for January came in as a big beat at 6.5 million. This is well above my peak sales ranges for 2022, as the sales trend forecast was between 5.74 million and 6.16 million. So, we have started the year off on a stronger-than-expected note. I believe there might have been some spillover demand from December into January as the December number came in lighter than expected.

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The Close

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

For most of us, great real estate quotes are like self-help books. If you keep reading the same ones over and over, they get boring. That’s why we wanted to dig a little deeper and find 89 insightful, funny, and motivational real estate quotes that you haven’t heard a thousand times. Have any more? Share in the comments! General Real Estate Quotes. 1.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

How To Compete With A Cash Real Estate Offer Do you want to know how to beat a cash offer on a house? Whenever real estate markets turn to favor sellers, the odds of being up against multiple offers for a home increases. The chance of a bidding war increases exponentially in a hot market. […]. The post Tips For Beating Cash Buyers on a Home appeared first on Massachusetts Real Estate Exposure.

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The Mortgage Report

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

It's possible for two or more people to buy a home if all the buyers qualify for financing. Learn about buying a home with another person here.

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Eye on Housing

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Most analyses of lumber price trends and levels fail to account for inflation because the price data for softwood lumber used in framing applications is generally quoted using the Random Lengths Framing Lumber Composite Price or lumber futures prices–neither of which is inflation-adjusted.

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Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Some Highlights. Even in today’s sellers’ market, there are still ways for buyers to win big. Build a team of trusted professionals and make strategic plays as you budget and pick your desired neighborhoods. Then, be ready for the competition by getting a pre-approval letter and leaning on your expert advisors to draft a winning offer. In a sellers’ market, you can still be the champion if you have the right team and strategy.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Stocks fell Thursday as Russian troops launched a full-scale attack in Ukraine, and at least in the short-term, the turmoil could lower mortgage rates in the U.S. During large-scale disruptions, investors often flee to safer options, such as U.S. Treasury notes, bonds and mortgage-backed securities. All things being equal, that dynamic tends to put downward pressure on mortgage rates.

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Sotheby's International Real Estate

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Long one of San Francisco’s most coveted neighborhoods, prestigious Pacific Heights is celebrated for its verdant parks, the famed Lyon Street Stairs, and popular boutiques and cafés—but it is perhaps most widely admired for its historic, architecturally significant estates with manicured lawns and sweeping picturesque vistas of the bay. San Francisco, California | Gregg Lynn, Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

How Do Closing Cost Credits Work In real estate, there are specific terms you should understand well. Two such terms are closing costs and closing cost credits. If you are selling a home, there is a good chance that you will encounter a buyer that requests you to pay part of their closing costs. It’s […]. The post Closing Costs and Closing Cost Credits Explained appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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The Mortgage Report

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Tapping home equity can be a great way to fund a new business. But there are risks to be aware of. Here's what you should know.

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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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Eye on Housing

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

According to NAHB analysis of the most recent Census data of Starts and Completions by Purpose and Design, townhouse construction jumped 28.1% in 2021. As housing demand has shifted to more suburban and exurban areas and housing affordability headwinds persist, medium-density construction lagged for much of 2020. However, demand for medium density neighborhoods returned as the economy more fully reopened during.

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Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

When you’re selling any item, you usually want to sell it for the greatest profit possible.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Amid higher rates, lower volumes, and fiercer competition , Santander Bank decided it will stop originating residential mortgages and home equity loans in the United States. On Wednesday, the bank announced that it will consider applications for residential mortgage or home equity line of credit (HELOC) on the portal EZApply only until Feb. 11. The Spanish bank said it will continue to service current loans and honor pending borrowers’ applications.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

In a perfect world, you can put your current house on the market, sell quickly to get your equity out of your home to use for a down payment, and find your next dream home just as quickly. In the real world, however, it’s not always that easy, and you can usually expect some overlap as you navigate how to sell and buy a house at the same time. At best, you’re dealing with a bit of a juggling act with some element of risk, which can be very stressful.

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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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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Tips on How to Deal With Bad Neighbors Do you want to know how to deal with toxic neighbors? Selling your home can be challenging, even in the best circumstances. There is just a lot of work involved in selling. So even if you do everything correctly and a buyer arrives on your doorstep the […]. The post How to Deal With Bad Neighbors When Selling a Home appeared first on Massachusetts Real Estate Exposure.

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Coldwell Banker

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Going green is a great way to minimize waste, help the environment, reduce your energy bills and just live healthier. The post Simple Ways to Save Energy and Money appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.

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Eye on Housing

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Despite strong buyer demand, builder sentiment continued to slip in February as the industry grapples with ongoing building material production bottlenecks that are raising construction costs and delaying projects. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes moved one point lower to 82 in February, marking the second straight month that confidence levels have declined by a single.

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Keeping Current Matters

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Many things have changed over the past couple of years, and real estate is no exception.

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