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.
Keeping Current Matters
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Today’s housing market is different than it was just a few months ago.
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The Close
OCTOBER 4, 2022
According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) research, the median agent tenure at a brokerage is five years (even less in the COVID era), so it’s likely that at some point in your career, you’ll consider making a switch. But how do you decide which company is best for you? Through research and interviews, we evaluated dozens of real estate companies based on the criteria that matter most to you.
Eye on Housing
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Private residential construction spending declined 0.9% in August, as single-family construction spending slid amid surging mortgage rates. Private residential construction spending declined for the third consecutive month, standing at an annual pace of $921.9 billion, according to NAHB’s analysis of the Census Construction Spending data. However, this spending category was 12.5% higher year-over-year.
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.
Agent Fire
OCTOBER 5, 2022
In today's market, great real estate copywriting can outsell your competition. Discover how to turn your listings and landing pages into conversion machines with this advice. Real Estate Copywriting Rules to Outsell the Competition is just one of many great real estate strategies on The Spark.
RISMedia
OCTOBER 7, 2022
By Devin Meenan During RISMedia’s final “Lessons in Leadership” Webinar of 2022, Dermot Buffini, CEO of Buffini & Co. quizzed fellow panelist Helen Hanna Casey, CEO of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, about what she’s learned from leading other real estate professionals. After their one-on-one conversation, moderator John Featherston, founder and CEO of RISMedia, jumped […].
Residential Realty Today brings together the best content for real estate professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Easy Agent Pro
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Real Estate Website Branding Guide . Once you have your slogan picked out and logo design, it’s time to set up your website. There are many things to consider when it comes to both the technical aspects and the overall aesthetics of your website. With technical aspects, you have to consider SEO , content , contact forms , and landing pages. We cover all of these topics in more detail in our blog.
CT Homes
OCTOBER 4, 2022
When buying a home, the question of what type of mortgage you’d like to select is bound to come up if you’re not planning on purchasing the home with cash. This is when an adjustable-rate mortgage (commonly known as an ARM) or a fixed-rate mortgage comes in. Which type of mortgage is the right one for you? It’s always smart to go into any real estate transaction with a clear idea of what you’re signing up for, and by knowing what an adjustable-rate mortgage is, you can choose the best mortgage f
Agent Fire
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Learn how to market real estate on TikTok and generate valuable leads with this comprehensive guide, complete with tips and examples. The Definitive Real Estate TikTok Guide is just one of many great real estate strategies on The Spark.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 7, 2022
On Friday the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 263,000 new jobs were added in September. While that growth seems like good news in this economy, it runs directly counter to what the Federal Reserve wants to see. And the even worse news for the Fed was that the unemployment rate fell back to 3.5%. That low unemployment rate has to be driving the Fed nuts.
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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.
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 4, 2022
How a Home Viewing Can Make or Break House Sales Do you know how a home showing works? House viewings start a buyer becoming interested enough to make an offer on your place. Showing a house is one of the primary functions of a buyer’s agent. It would help if you strived to make the […]. The post Home Showing: Best House Viewing Tips For Selling a House appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Even as home prices continued to post strong year-over-year growth in August, rising 13.5% for the 127th consecutive month of annual gains, CoreLogic is predicting much smaller yearly home price growth moving forward. August’s double-digit yearly increase is the lowest year-over-year appreciation since April 2021 and it marks the fourth straight month of slowing price growth , according to the data and analytics firm’s Home Price Insights report published on Tuesday.
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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.
Keeping Current Matters
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Today’s cooling housing market, the rise in mortgage rates, and mounting economic concerns have some people questioning: should I still buy a home this year?
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.
GeekEstate
OCTOBER 4, 2022
[Editor’s Note: Geek Estate Offers are special offers for members of the GEM ]. Once again, CREtech is bringing together leaders in the commercial, residential, PropTech, and climate tech industries for two days of speaking engagements, networking opportunities, and industry insights in the incredible New York City. Register if you want to… Get off of zoom and back to in-person networking opportunities with other innovative-driven industry professionals.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 4, 2022
The shift from a refinance boom to a purchase market will leave some mortgage lenders and loan officers with only two options: “Consolidate or exit the business,” according to Mary Ann McGarry, Guild Mortgage’s chief executive officer. Meanwhile, McGarry said Guild is well positioned to acquire these assets but will be very patient in closing a deal. “Think of 2020 and 2021.
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Keeping Current Matters
OCTOBER 7, 2022
Some Highlights. When you head out to buy a home, there are a number of key milestones you’ll encounter along the way. The process includes everything from building your team and understanding your finances to going house hunting, making an offer, and more. Your journey starts here. Partner with a real estate professional so you have expert guidance each step of the way.
Coldwell Banker
OCTOBER 7, 2022
Every creative venture requires inspiration – and that especially applies to choosing color palettes for the inside of your home. The post Tips for the Perfect Home Color Palette appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.
GeekEstate
OCTOBER 5, 2022
[Editor’s note: Originally published on the Thomvest Ventures blog.]. I’m excited to release Thomvest’s 2022 real estate technology market map, which includes more than 275 companies operating within the residential real estate segment. This is the fourth update to the market map and includes over 70 new companies this year — a testament to the pace of entrepreneurship in this category.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Closing fee-related compliance tool provider LodeStar is integrating with title insurance provider Stewart , the companies said Monday. The Philadelphia-based firm said that the integration will allow all users of LodeStar’s closing fee calculator to access the title and settlement fees of any Stewart -related company, including those of independent title agencies issuing Stewart policies.
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 6, 2022
Rising interest rates have begun to slow an overheated housing market as monthly mortgage payments have risen dramatically since the beginning of the year.
Eye on Housing
OCTOBER 5, 2022
NAHB analysis of the Survey of Construction (SOC) shows that 67% of all new single-family homes started in 2021 were built on slab foundations, followed by 21% of homes built with a full/partial basement and 11% of homes built with a crawl space. As home building shifts towards the southern divisions, the slab adoption rates are growing larger. The share.
GeekEstate
OCTOBER 5, 2022
REACH UK is run by Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment branch of the National Association of Realtors. The program aims to increase the use of promising new technology in the real estate industry and its accompanying sectors like financing, banking, and insurance. Selected applicants will receive… Access to mentors from real estate, venture capital, and technology sectors.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Each year, the HousingWire Vanguards represent an elite group of industry executives who are moving the housing market forward. But these industry veterans didn’t fall into these roles overnight. The vast majority of them have carved unique paths for themselves, picking up invaluable knowledge along the way to help them better strategize and lead their organizations.
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Keeping Current Matters
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Mortgage rates have increased significantly in recent weeks.
Coldwell Banker
OCTOBER 7, 2022
What’s one of the fastest and easiest ways to update a room? You guessed it – window treatments. The post Windows that Wow appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.
Sotheby's International Real Estate
OCTOBER 7, 2022
Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Linville, North Carolina | Premier Sotheby’s International Realty. The North Carolina house asking $29.75 million will be the state’s most expensive listing. A $29.75 Million Home With Mountain Views Looks to Break North Carolina’s Residential Record – Wall Street Journal.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 4, 2022
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) expects to issue in the next 90 days a request for information from the public to update its 203K program , a step to address the current affordability crisis by boosting the supply of homes. “We’re looking at revamping the 203k program,” Julienne Joseph, deputy assistant secretary in the Office of Single-Family Housing for FHA at the U.S.
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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