Keeping Current Matters

JULY 7, 2022

According to a recent survey, more and more Americans are concerned about a possible recession.

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Realty Biz

JULY 6, 2022

It is not unusual for real estate markets to change. It happens all the time. Quite often real estate markets stay the same for quite a while and then something happens that causes a shift. Sometimes it is the general economy, other times it could be interest rates moving significantly up or down, and possibly the stock market changing drastically. Your probably wondering what are the major signs that the real estate market is changing in your local area.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

JULY 5, 2022

What is an Appraisal? Appraisals and appraisal contingencies are a normal part of most real estate transactions and the home buying process in general. When purchasing a home and getting a mortgage there will often be a real estate appraisal conducted. A home appraisal ensures that you are paying fair market value for a property. […]. The post What is an Appraisal Contingency and Why Should I Care?

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Housing Wire

JULY 8, 2022

What does it mean to get a positive job report with all the talk about a recession, which ramped up starting in January 2022? Let’s look at the U.S. jobs and economic numbers as five of my six recession red flags are up today. The June data shows that we added another 372,000 jobs as we get closer to the employment numbers before COVID-19. We did have 74,000 negative revisions to the previous reports, however, the internals of this jobs report is the most interesting aspect.

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Keeping Current Matters

JULY 8, 2022

Some Highlights. According to the latest data from CoreLogic , the average homeowner gained $64,000 in home equity over the past 12 months. That much equity can be a game-changer when you move. When you sell, it could be some (if not all) of what you need for a down payment on your next home. To find out how much equity you have in your home and how you can use it, reach out to a local real estate professional.

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HomeLight

JULY 7, 2022

After several years of renting and moving in and out of different spaces, you’re (finally!) in a comfortable enough space financially to take the plunge and start looking for a more permanent place to call home. But let’s say you make $70,000 per year (a little less than the 2021 median household income of $79,900, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development), is it worth it to buy a home ?

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Housing Wire

JULY 6, 2022

Non-QM lender Sprout Mortgage is shutting down operations, multiple workers said on Wednesday. The company informed workers of the shut down in a conference call on Wednesday, a former staffer said. Sprout had already instituted several rounds of job cuts in the months leading up to the shutdown, the ex-employee said. The closure of Long Island-based Sprout, headed by industry veteran Michael Strauss, represents the second non-QM mortgage lender to close in recent weeks amid historic volatility.

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Keeping Current Matters

JULY 5, 2022

Defining the American dream is personal, and no one individual will have the same definition as another.

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Eye on Housing

JULY 4, 2022

NAHB analysis of the Census Bureau’s quarterly state and local tax data shows that $672.9 billion in taxes were paid by property owners in the four quarters ending Q1 2022 (not seasonally adjusted), a 0.1% quarterly increase.[1] State and local governments collected $1.9 trillion over the same period, the largest amount on record (nominal and real) and 16.0% more than.

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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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GeekEstate

JULY 6, 2022

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of the Geek Estate Mastermind. Today’s showcase: BoomTown]. It’s not easy to respond to every lead, leaving potential valuable relationships and commission dollars to slip through the cracks. An automated response lacks the personal touch many customers appreciate resulting in lost leads anyways.

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Housing Wire

JULY 6, 2022

As recession talk becomes more prevalent, some people are concerned that mortgage credit lending will get much tighter. This typically happens in a recession, however, the notion that credit lending in America will collapse as it did from 2005 to 2008 couldn’t be more incorrect, as we haven’t had a credit boom in the period between 2008-2022. One of the biggest reasons home sales crashed from their peak in 2005 was that the credit available to facilitate that boom in lending simply collaps

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Keeping Current Matters

JULY 6, 2022

It’s true that record levels of home price appreciation have spurred significant equity gains for homeowners over the past few years.

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Eye on Housing

JULY 6, 2022

Per the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) survey through the week ending July 1, total mortgage activity decreased, with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) rate reaching 5.8% on average. The latest week’s rate decreased to 5.74%, declining for the second straight week but still above pandemic levels. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, decreased by 5.4%.

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Fancy Pants Homes

JULY 7, 2022

When it comes to Hollywood power couples , it doesn’t get much more famous than Chrissy Teigen and John Legend. Married since 2013, the Sports Illustrated swimsuit model-turned-cookbook-author and the EGOT-winner both have impressive resumes — and they’ve added savvy real estate buyers to their credentials. . As proud owners of a custom-built, 6-bedroom mansion in Beverly Hills, the A-listers are finally feeling settled in their new home, and have spoken publicly about their ne

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Housing Wire

JULY 7, 2022

Roughly eight in 10 consumers participating in a recent survey are frustrated with the housing market, inflation and the increasingly worsening economy — reflecting record-setting dissatisfaction from respondents of Fannie Mae ‘s Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI). The index, which tracks consumer confidence in the housing market, fell 3.4 points from May to June, dropping to 64.8 — its second-lowest reading in a decade.

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Keeping Current Matters

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JULY 8, 2022

Despite interest rate hikes, job growth remained solid in June. Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 372,000 and the unemployment rate remained at 3.6% in June. Construction industry employment (both residential and non-residential) totaled 7.7 million and has exceeded its February 2020 level. In June, residential construction lost 4,100 jobs, and non-residential construction added 16,500 jobs.

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Coldwell Banker

JULY 5, 2022

Back to school means back to doing homework. While there are many ways to help children develop good self-discipline, one way is to motivate them by creating an inviting space where they can concentrate and stay stress free. You don’t need a lot of space or a dedicated room for a homework station. Whether it’s […]. The post A+ Ideas for Kid-Focused Homework Stations appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.

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Housing Wire

JULY 5, 2022

Home price appreciation, which skyrocketed during the pandemic, is showing signs of slowing, according to a monthly report published by CoreLogic Tuesday. In May, home prices increased by 20.2% year-over-year, the report said. But come next May, the data vendor predicts home price appreciation will dip to 5%. The recent hikes in mortgage interest rates by the Federal Reserve has contributed to the expected cool down of home prices, according to the report.

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Brownstoner

JULY 7, 2022

Affordable homeownership nonprofit Center for NYC Neighborhoods is piloting an estate planning program as part of a parcel of initiatives intended to reverse declining Black homeownership rates across the city. The Generation 2 Generation program, announced at the end of June, is one of five programs being rolled out by… Read More > The post As Black Homeownership Declines, Estate Planning Program Aims to Reverse Trend in Brooklyn appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Eye on Housing

JULY 7, 2022

The average length of time to complete construction of a multifamily building, after obtaining authorization, is 17.5 months, according to the 2021 Survey of Construction (SOC) from the Census Bureau. The authorization-to-completion time in 2021 inched up from 2020, decelerating the upward trend since 2013. The average time to build multifamily homes varies with the number of units in.

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HomeLight

JULY 7, 2022

A home warranty offers sellers and homebuyers peace of mind that appliances and mechanical systems will remain in working order until the homebuyer takes possession. Most real estate agreements require that a house is in the same condition as when the buyer viewed it when they take possession, so if an appliance or mechanical system breaks down after you’ve signed a purchase agreement , you’ll have to repair or replace it.

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Housing Wire

JULY 7, 2022

Purchase mortgage rates this week continued their recent downward trend, dropping 40 basis points to 5.30%, according to the latest Freddie Mac PMMS Index. A year ago at this time, 30-year fixed rate purchase rates were at 2.90%. The PMMS, a government-sponsored enterprise index, accounts solely for purchase mortgages reported by lenders during the past three days.

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The Mortgage Report

JULY 6, 2022

Is a recession coming? And what would it mean for the U.S. housing market? One real estate expert explains in this podcast.

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Eye on Housing

JULY 5, 2022

The earlier June post highlighted the rising number and share of Hispanics in the construction industry. Hispanics now account for almost a third of the construction workforce, according to the 2021 Current Population Survey. In this post, we focus on the regional and state-level differences in the racial and ethnic composition of the construction labor force.

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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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