Sat.Sep 23, 2023 - Fri.Sep 29, 2023

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Why Fixer-Uppers Have Fallen Out of Favor

RIS Media

Many potential buyers are struggling in the current housing market, but even with the market teetering in sellers’ favor, not every house is flying off the market. Buyers don’t want fixer-uppers In a recent podcast, J.R. Whalen of the Wall Street Journal noted, “Traditionally, fixer-upper homes have given buyers an opportunity to save some money… The post Why Fixer-Uppers Have Fallen Out of Favor appeared first on RISMedia.

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10 myths new real estate agents still believe (but shouldn’t)

Inman

As a new agent, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction, coach and author Darryl Davis writes. Find out what's no longer true so that you can chart a course for your career.

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Why Your House Didn’t Sell

Keeping Current Matters

If your listing expired and your house didn’t sell, you’re likely feeling a little frustrated.

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How luxury agents can tap into the rise of multigenerational living

Inman

Across the real estate sector, multigenerational living has emerged as a beneficial solution for many families. As the older generation ages, they’re cared for by loved ones. Younger generations are supported by their parents in sharing the costs and responsibilities of homeownership, and grandparents are available to help raise grandchildren.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

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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US housing market is now worth a record $52 trillion: Zillow

Housing Wire

After experiencing a temporary hiccup between July 2022 to January 2023, the U.S. housing market is back on track , stronger than ever, with a total estimated value of $52 trillion, according to a new analysis by Orphe Divounguy, a senior economist at Zillow Group. Over the past year, the value of the U.S. housing market has surged by more than $2.6 trillion.

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What is Amortization? How Your Monthly Payment Breaks Down Over Time

Realty Biz

Buying a home is one of the most exciting and challenging times in a person's life. But when you get the keys to your first house, there’s something you need to understand before you start picking out your new furniture: that home you just bought isn’t technically yours. It belongs to the bank until you pay off the mortgage, which happens more slowly than you might like.

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Final Look at Local Housing Markets in August

Calculated Risk Real Estate

Each month I track closed sales, new listings and active inventory in a sample of local markets around the country (over 40 local housing markets) in the US to get an early sense of changes in the housing market. In addition, we can look for regional differences. After the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) releases the monthly existing home sales report, I pick up additional local market data that is reported after the NAR (and I’m adding more markets ).

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Home inventory is climbing even faster than this time a year ago

Real Trends

Available inventory of homes for sale is on the rise in late September, which is very unusual for this time of year. In fact, inventory is growing faster than this time a year ago. This is a demand-driven slowdown, because new listings supply is still running 9% to 10% fewer homes for sale each week than this time last year. We’re seeing fewer new sellers each week, but inventory is building as homebuyers wait to see if mortgage rates will come down to make purchases more affordable.

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5 takeaways as titans tackle real estate’s hottest topics

Real Estate News

Industry heavyweights — and former rivals — Spencer Rascoff and Glenn Kelman addressed some of the toughest issues facing real estate in a lively discussion.

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As rising mortgage rates push buyers to the brink, sellers are starting to cut prices

Housing Wire

Even with demand buoyed by a sparse housing inventory, growing financial challenges for buyers are forcing home sellers to cut prices to close deals, a new Redfin research report found. According to the brokerage, 6.5% of U.S. homes for sale posted a price cut during the four weeks ending September 24, up from 5.8% the month prior. In some markets, more than 50% of active listings have experienced a price cut, according to Altos Research.

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Driving Profit: 4 Pillars for Growing Your Real Estate Brokerage

In the rapidly changing real estate landscape, achieving profitability requires a strategic approach beyond traditional methods. Our guide, "The 4 Pillars to Brokerage Profitability," outlines four essential pillars for scaling your real estate business: a seamless lead-to-close technology ecosystem, tailored integrated solutions for teams and agents, value-added success services and community support, and consumer-centric operations throughout the full homeownership lifecycle.

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The Return of Normal Seasonality for Home Price Appreciation

Keeping Current Matters

If you’re thinking of making a move, one of the biggest questions you have right now is probably: what’s happening with home prices?

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Housing inventory is low, but there’s a catch

Inman

The 2023 real estate market has been a bit of a conundrum for agents and brokerages. Mortgage rates are high, listing prices are elevated, and housing inventory is limited. Construction of new homes is largely stalled or at least not meeting the high demand, and many homeowners who locked in record-low interest rates during the pandemic simply aren’t willing to leave their homes and sell.

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Case-Shiller: Home prices peaked this summer

Real Estate News

Prices in July topped last year’s high, but slowing demand due to elevated mortgage rates is expected to bring price declines and soften new home sales.

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Home inventory is climbing even faster than this time a year ago

Housing Wire

Available inventory of homes for sale is on the rise in late September, which is very unusual for this time of year. In fact, inventory is growing faster than this time a year ago. This is a demand-driven slowdown, because new listings supply is still running 9% to 10% fewer homes for sale each week than this time last year. We’re seeing fewer new sellers each week, but inventory is building as homebuyers wait to see if mortgage rates will come down to make purchases more affordable.

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Tech-Forward Strategies for Scaling Agent Efficiency & Accelerating Growth

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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Why Today’s Housing Inventory Shows a Crash Isn’t on the Horizon

Keeping Current Matters

You might remember the housing crash in 2008, even if you didn't own a home at the time.

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Mi casa es su casa

Inman

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we sat down with Nora Aguirre, affiliated agent of CENTURY 21 Americana, to hear about her empathetic approach to success in Las Vegas real estate.

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eXp exec talks rev share, ‘attraction’ and agents’ No. 1 job

Real Estate News

Chief Growth Officer Michael Valdes says eXp doesn’t “recruit” agents in a transactional sense, but seeks to “attract” for long-term growth and success.

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Unsold homebuilder inventory is ticking up as new home sales slow

Housing Wire

After a boost in July, the sales pace of new homes slowed in August, according to data published on Wednesday by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD ). In August, the sales pace of new homes fell 8.7% compared to July , reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 675,000. On a year-over-year basis, new home sales were up 5.8%.

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Accelerating Real Estate Sales Pipelines to Streamline Buyer Journeys

Navigated 360° tours, like YourVRTours, advance pipelines by engaging clients further along the sales funnel. These immersive experiences provide comprehensive property insights, increasing buyer intent and readiness. By embracing navigated tours, agents can optimize property exposure, better qualify leads, and streamline the sales process. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving real estate landscape with innovative technology that elevates buyer journeys and progresses pipelines more effectively.

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Beginning with Pre-Approval

Keeping Current Matters

If you’re looking to buy a home this fall, there are a few things you need to know.

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5 fresh, must-try ChatGPT strategies for next-level results

Inman

Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT provide unprecedented leverage when you know how to use them effectively. Jimmy Burgess and Andy Beal offer strategies to help you make the most of this game-changing tech.

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Why buyers are waiting to act — and how to help them move forward

Real Estate News

The latest installment of Zillow's annual trends report offers insights into prospective buyers' needs and motivations, and how agents can add value.

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MV Realty files for bankruptcy

Housing Wire

Right-to-list agreement firm MV Realty has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 33 states. The story was first reported by CBS News. MV Realty currently faces lawsuits in multiple states for allegedly misleading consumers and homeowners. In addition, the Florida-based firm has been essentially banned from operating in 14 states through legislation. MV Realty operated in 33 states and has more than 500 real estate agents.

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Maximizing Your Online Presence: Tips for Real Estate Agents on Social Media

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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Explaining Today’s Low Housing Supply [INFOGRAPHIC]

Keeping Current Matters

Wondering why the supply of homes for sale is limited today?

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Compass’ luxe magazine ‘Curated’ now available in 25 private airports

Inman

The luxury magazine with a distribution of about 35,000 will now be accessible to ultra-high-net-worth clients flying through select private airports in the U.S., the brokerage told Inman exclusively.

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Mortgage rates soar to 23-year high

Real Estate News

Even as interest rates climb, home prices aren't budging, a combo which may "put the brakes on the housing market.

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Mortgage rates surge to highest level since 2000

Housing Wire

Mortgage rates climbed again this week as investors braced themselves for ‘higher-for-longer’ conditions following last week’s Fed meeting. Additionally, the yield on 10-year treasuries shot up to 4.6% on September 27 from 4.3% a week prior. Just before noon on Thursday, they were Freddie Mac ‘s Primary Mortgage Market Survey, which focuses on conventional and conforming loans with a 20% down payment, shows the 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.31% as of Sept. 28, up 12 basis point from last week ’s

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The Broker Action Plan for the Post-NAR Lawsuit Landscape

Now more than ever, brokers need to provide agents with the right tools, strategies, and training to effectively demonstrate their expertise, negotiate successfully, and foster strong client relationships. So – what should brokers do to ensure this? Invest in the right technology, continuous education, and innovative marketing strategies that empower agents to stand out in a crowded marketplace.

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Researchers say these Seattle office buildings could be housing instead

Seattle Times Real Estate

A research paper identified over 90 buildings across the region that would make good candidates for conversion to apartments, but such projects may be unlikely.

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Volunteer leaders, Parcell included, focus of leaked 2022 NAR memo

Inman

Coupled with findings of an internal investigation made public this month, the memo addressed to Donna Gland reveals NAR was aware of a "hostile, toxic work environment" as early as March 2022.

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Zillow wins case over how it handles non-MLS listings

Real Estate News

A jury decided that Zillow did not harm The Real Estate Exchange, known as REX, by moving its listings to a secondary tab with less traffic.

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US home prices continued to rally in July 2023

Housing Wire

After three consecutive months of annual price declines, home prices in July were up 0.98%, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index. Month-over-month, the U.S. National Index posted an increase of 0.6%, while the 10-City posted a 0.8% increase and 20-City Composite a 0.9% increase. “U.S. home prices continued to rally in July 2023,” Craig Lazzara, managing director at S&P DJI , said.

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Rise of The Apps: Building Your Dream Tech Stack For Real Estate Success

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.