Housing Wire
OCTOBER 27, 2022
On Thursday, the gross domestic product data for the third quarter showed the U.S. economy grew at a rate of 2.6%, breaking the negative GDP streak we had in the past two quarters. Does this mean the Federal Reserve needs to hike rates even more to get the recession they’re looking for, or is there a case for mortgage rates to go below 6% over the next six months?
RRT Submitted Articles
OCTOBER 10, 2022
The housing market has shifted, and today I have some practical advice for buyers and sellers. This is coming from hundreds of conversations every month as well as stats I'm pulling. Some new memes too. Enjoy if you wish.
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Keeping Current Matters
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Today’s housing market is different than it was just a few months ago.
RRT Submitted Articles
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Many believe that the property market is driven by an 18 year property cycle. This post explains what the 18 year cycle is.
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.
RRT Submitted Articles
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Not sure how agents, brokers, and Realtors® differ? Click here to learn more about each of these job titles as well as what the jobs entail.
Realty Biz
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Buying or selling a home isn't easy, with potential problems before you close. The home inspection is part of the process that can lead to problems, but what does a home inspector do? The home inspection is the buyer's opportunity to get a professional opinion on the home's condition. If you are unsure about what does a home inspection cover, we take a look so that you are better informed.
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Maximum Exposure Real Estate
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Things To Consider When Buying A Home With A Well Well inspections are critical when buying a home with a well as the primary water source. Buyers considering homes in rural settings will often encounter houses for sale that get their water from wells. With homes drawing on municipal sources, there is an assumption that […]. The post Well Inspectors Provide Inspections When Buying Homes With Wells appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.
Lighter Side of Real Estate
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Home and Garden Television, better known as HGTV, is a great way to get your real estate fix without leaving the comfort of your own home. You can vicariously sell a house, buy a house, flip another, and go look for a vacation home in the matter of a couple of hours. It can almost make you feel like a real estate expert if you’re not careful! The next thing you know, you’ll be getting up off the couch and becoming a real estate agent.
Realty Biz
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Content marketing for real estate agents is a simple concept but incredibly important for any business in the real estate industry. The basic concept of content marketing is creating valuable, relevant content for a targeted audience. If done with an effective content marketing strategy , you can attract and engage with your ideal clients. Megaphone with Great content speech bubble banner.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Home prices are now posting the biggest monthly declines since January 2009, according to the latest Mortgage Monitor report from Black Knight. Median home prices in August fell 0.98% in August, only slightly better than July’s 1.05% monthly decline. The average home price is down 2% ($8,800) from its June peak nationally as we enter the historically slower fall-winter homebuying season.
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Keeping Current Matters
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Some Highlights. If you’re trying to decide whether to rent or buy a home, consider the advantages homeownership offers. Buying a home can help you escape the cycle of rising rents, it’s a powerful wealth-building tool, and it’s typically considered a good hedge against inflation. If you’re ready to take advantage of the benefits of homeownership, let’s connect to explore your options.
RRT Submitted Articles
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Are interest rates going up or down? This post covers recent mortgage rate trends and the future forecasts of industry leading experts.
Eye on Housing
OCTOBER 6, 2022
A majority of new homes that completed construction in 2021 included two-car garages (67%), according to NAHB analysis of 2021 Census Bureau Survey of Construction data. There is clear uniformity for parking options in new homes completed across the Census divisions: the 2-car garage was the most popular parking option for completed homes in all divisions.
Maximum Exposure Real Estate
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Buying a home might be the most significant financial commitment you ever make. So it isn’t surprising that you want to avoid extra expenses when purchasing. House inspections are another expense during the home-buying process that you could choose to eliminate. However, choosing not to have a home inspection isn’t an expense you should avoid. […].
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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.
GeekEstate
OCTOBER 20, 2022
[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of the GEM. Today’s showcase: TurboTenant]. The ever-evolving rental world can be daunting for the DIY landlord. From marketing properties online to automating rental payments to screening tenants and more, TurboTenant centralizes tools to simplify finding and retaining tenants for independent landlords, real estate investors, and property managers.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 31, 2022
The Federal Reserve will hold another meeting this week, where everyone assumes we will get another 75 bps rate hike. The question is: how many more rate hikes are left? And, once they’re done hiking rates, will the Fed need to keep rates high because the consumer balance sheet looks so good? Over the weekend, The Wall Street Journal brought up this point — that the Fed is mindful that household balance sheets are much better now due to the excess savings built up during the COVID recovery and t
Keeping Current Matters
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Some Highlights. If you’re trying to buy your first home in today’s housing market, you’ll want to know what you can do as mortgage rates rise and inventory stays low overall. Connect with a lender to get pre-approved, prioritize your wish list, consider condos, and expand your search radius. Your first home is out there. Work with a trusted real estate professional to explore your options and what other first-time buyers are doing to find their homes.
RRT Submitted Articles
OCTOBER 10, 2022
The short-term rental market continues to grow! Let's go over the pros and cons along with how to analyze short-term rental markets.
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Eye on Housing
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Single-family housing starts declined further in September as high mortgage rates, ongoing building material production disruptions and flagging demand stemming from rising affordability challenges continue to put a damper on new home production. Overall housing starts decreased 8.1% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.44 million units in September, according to a report from the U.S.
Maximum Exposure Real Estate
OCTOBER 25, 2022
The Ultimate Guide to Shared Driveways If during your home shopping, you come across a property with a shared driveway, there is a good chance you will have some questions before you decide to purchase. The automatic question from most buyers is, “how do shared driveways work”? The other question I often hear as a […]. The post What to Know About A Shared Driveway appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.
Coldwell Banker
OCTOBER 7, 2022
One of the most important things first-time homebuyers should explore - how much home can they afford? The post How Much Home Can You Afford? appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Pending home sales continued their downward spiral in September, recording a 10.2% month-over-month decline that resulted in an index reading of 79.5, according to data released Friday by the National Association of Realtors. This is the fourth consecutive month of declines. Pending home sales have now fallen in 10 of the last 11 months. Economists predicted that pending home sales would drop by 4.0% in September.
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.
Keeping Current Matters
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Some Highlights. Even with higher mortgage rates, the mortgage process doesn’t need to be something you fear. Here are some steps to help as you set out to buy a home. Know your credit score and work to build strong credit. When you’re ready, lean on the pros and connect with a lender so you can get pre-approved and begin your home search. Any major life change can be scary, and buying a home is no different.
RRT Submitted Articles
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Homeownership is still the American dream for many! Check out this home buying guide for tenants ready to make the leap from renter to owner.
Eye on Housing
OCTOBER 18, 2022
In a further signal that rising interest rates, building material bottlenecks and elevated home prices continue to weaken the housing market, builder sentiment fell for the 10th straight month in October and traffic of prospective buyers fell to its lowest level since 2012, with the exception of two months during the Spring of 2020. Builder confidence in the market for.
Maximum Exposure Real Estate
OCTOBER 17, 2022
The Cost For a Home Inspector Do you know the cost of a home inspection and whether it is worth it? Even though no one wants to spend more fees than they need to, saving money by not having your new home inspected isn’t recommended. The home inspection report will reveal the property’s condition and […]. The post How Much Does a Home Inspection Cost?
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.
GeekEstate
OCTOBER 25, 2022
In this week’s founder interview, we’re bringing you Melinda Witmer from Foiye. Without further ado…. Who are you and what do you do? My name is Melinda Witmer and I’m the founder & CEO of Foiye, a new social entertainment platform for the home, design, and real estate enthusiast. Before founding Foiye, I spent 25 years in senior leadership roles at Time Warner Cable (now Spectrum) and HBO.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 11, 2022
There’s a showdown at the housing market corral between homebuyers and sellers. (Image by Brandon Johnson/HW Media.). When I came up with the “ savagely unhealthy housing market ” label in February of this year, it was based on the premise that the housing inflation story that we have had to deal with since 2020 was a historical event.
Keeping Current Matters
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Over the past two years, the substantial imbalance of low housing supply and high buyer demand pushed home sales and buyer competition to new heights.
RRT Submitted Articles
OCTOBER 10, 2022
How much of your Real Estate business comes from referrals? You can quickly increase your referral network by learning how to position yourself to be a good referral partner. Here’s how you can earn more referrals to grow your real estate business this year.
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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.
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