Keeping Current Matters

JULY 10, 2024

In life, patience is a virtue – but in the world of homebuying, waiting too long in hopes of finding the perfect home actually isn't wise.

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Housing Wire

JULY 8, 2024

Since launching in late June, Ryan Serhant’s latest reality TV venture “ Owning Manhattan ” on Netflix , has become quite the phenomenon. Despite debuting on June 28, the show cracked Netflix’s top-10 most streamed shows in the U.S. for the week ending on June 30. The show stars Serhant, who is no stranger to reality TV, having spent a decade starring in Million Dollar Listing New York , among other shows, and several of SERHANT.’s agents and team leaders.

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Inman

JULY 10, 2024

Developing areas of specialization enhances service, efficiency, and effectiveness and results in greater professional success for both teams and individual agents, coach Verl Workman writes.

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Real Estate News

JULY 12, 2024

So much for that housing market recovery everyone was expecting. Builders and boomers could provide bright spots, but what about the NAR settlement?

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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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Keeping Current Matters

JULY 9, 2024

If you’re thinking about selling your house, here’s something you really need to know.

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Housing Wire

JULY 10, 2024

With the release of the CoreLogic 2024 Q1 Equity Insights report, which Logan discussed last week , and now the FHFA National Mortgage Database Aggregate Statistics , we have a lot of visibility into the financial position of the American homeowner. The important message in the mortgage data is that even as the economy perhaps finally slows and even as mortgage rates stay higher for longer than anyone expected, the housing market remains buoyed by an incredible cushion of very strong borrowers.

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Real Estate News

JULY 12, 2024

The typical agent had fewer transactions and less income last year, NAR found, but that’s not stopping newcomers from joining — and old pros are doing well.

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Keeping Current Matters

JULY 8, 2024

Even if you didn't own a home at the time, you probably remember the housing crisis in 2008.

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Housing Wire

JULY 11, 2024

Mortgage rates are falling today as the CPI inflation data came in lighter than anticipated. The shelter side of the equation was a big help in today’s report. The financial markets’ dynamism was evident in the immediate reaction to the 10-year yield, which had a waterfall dive to a key critical level of around 4.20%, as shown below. With the labor market showing signs of softening and the Federal Reserve expressing concerns, the possibility of our first-rate cut in 2024 looms.

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Inman

JULY 12, 2024

The California Association of Realtors says even though offers of compensation among brokers remain legal, members and their clients should not rely on "historically common practices.

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Real Estate News

JULY 8, 2024

Bucking industry trends, consumer sentiment is at the highest level in more than two years, according to Fannie Mae’s latest survey.

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Keeping Current Matters

JULY 11, 2024

Retirement is a time for relaxation, adventure, and enjoying the things you love.

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Housing Wire

JULY 8, 2024

Nationally, the housing market indicators have been slow for several months now. There have been a few markets; however, that have defied the national trends where inventory has stayed tighter and demand keeps rolling in. Available inventory of unsold homes in the U.S. is 40% more now than last year, but some markets are just now starting to lift beyond the pandemic lows.

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Inman

JULY 9, 2024

The thing holding many local MLSs in place is a desire for power and control rather than seeking the best for real estate agents and brokers, writes Mainframe Real Estate founder Sean Frank.

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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.

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Real Estate News

JULY 9, 2024

BBB’s ad division sides with Realtor.com challenges to Homes.com traffic claims — the latest twist in the hard-fought battle for the No. 2 spot in home search.

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Keeping Current Matters

JULY 12, 2024

Are you wondering if the upcoming election will have an impact on the housing market?

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2024

A survey of mortgage default servicing leaders revealed that foreclosures are expected to rise slowly during the second half of 2024, while ample amounts of home equity should keep many properties in loss mitigation from moving into foreclosure status. Auction.com , a marketplace for distressed home sales, released its 2024 Seller Insights report on Friday.

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Inman

JULY 8, 2024

Change can be a scary word. For many of us, it conjures the image of something sudden and unexpected, a situation we weren’t prepared to face, an environment we aren’t comfortable with.

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Real Estate News

JULY 12, 2024

Settlement details and dates have been set for Compass, Real, Douglas Elliman, Realty One and @properties, but NAR hit a roadblock in its fight with the DOJ.

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RIS Media

JULY 11, 2024

Estate planning is arranging for the management and disposal of a person’s estate during their life and after death. It ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes and provides financial security for your family. I will provide the following information to educate you on the process: The essentials of estate planning and its… The post Estate Planning for Family Members: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

JULY 6, 2024

Now that we are halfway through the year, we can see that active inventory in America is growing, unlike what happened in 2023. This is precisely what the doctor ordered for the housing market. In March of 2022, we only had 240,000 active single-family homes available for sale, leading me to call the housing market savagely unhealthy as we simply had too many people chasing too few homes.

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Inman

JULY 8, 2024

While traditional models struggle to adapt to changing agent and consumer expectations, Epique Realty is setting new standards with its all-inclusive approach, outpacing both discount and flat fee brokerages in virtually every metric.

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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 Estate News

JULY 9, 2024

Eric Elfman took the helm at the proptech giant in June and is ready to take on competitors, go deeper with AI and “get back to customer-centricity.

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Seattle Times Real Estate

JULY 9, 2024

Seattle hopes to spur hundreds of new apartments in what are now empty office buildings, but converting buildings can be expensive and difficult.

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Housing Wire

JULY 10, 2024

Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) have a lot of potential for aging in place, as evidenced by their growing popularity and statements from private companies and public officials alike that emphasize their utility for housing seniors. In one recent instance highlighted by the Los Angeles Times , one family turned to an ADU after finding limited options and is poised to see a loved one live in a modern, age-appropriate setting.

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Inman

JULY 7, 2024

As a real estate agent, your reputation can make or break your business. Christy Murdock shares seven things that can significantly damage your professional image and what you can do to avoid them.

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Real Estate News

JULY 9, 2024

A new statement takes aim at “misinformation and concern” surrounding the proposed sale of REcolorado and provides details on the buyer and his intentions.

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Bigger Pockets

JULY 7, 2024

The mortgage industry has just been through one of its biggest booms and busts, but some tech-first, cost-saving innovations could improve things for borrowers after this current cycle.

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Housing Wire

JULY 9, 2024

Fast-growing firm The Real Brokerage is celebrating its 10 th anniversary by announcing that it has surpassed 20,000 agents. In an announcement on Tuesday, the firm said it has added roughly 1,000 agents per month throughout the first half of 2024. “I can’t tell you what an amazing feeling it is to reach this milestone. Thank you to our agents and Real employees who come to work each day committed to creating a different type of real estate experience.

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Inman

JULY 9, 2024

In his six months as president, Sears has racked up time in Washington with the DOJ, focused on the trade organization's future and traveled — a lot. He shared his takeaways with Inman ahead of ICLV.

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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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