Housing Wire

JUNE 17, 2021

Median home-sale prices hit yet another record high in May — up to $377,200, a 26% increase year over year. And 54% of homes sold above their asking price in May — another a record high, up from 26% a year ago, according to a new report from Redfin. The report also shows the housing market also set new records for home-selling speeds and competition, although seasonally adjusted home sales and new listings flattened from April.

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Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 16, 2021

We’re in the ultimate sellers’ market right now. If you’re a homeowner thinking about selling, you have a huge advantage in today’s housing market. High buyer demand paired with very few houses for sale makes this the optimal time to sell for those who are ready to do so. Whatever the move you want to make looks like, here’s an overview of what’s creating the prime opportunity to sell this summer.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

JUNE 17, 2021

Summer is always one of the most popular seasons for real estate. But if you’re planning on buying a home this summer, there are a few things you’ll want to keep in mind. A recent video from realtor.com outlined tips buyers need to know if they’re planning to buy a home this summer—one of the most competitive real estate seasons in recent history—including: There are fewer choices—and higher competition.

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Marco Santarelli

JUNE 12, 2021

The Tampa housing market is growing steadily, prices are still low and properties have a good chance for a strong appreciation in the coming years. Home is selling incredibly fast in the Tampa Bay housing market with hot homes getting multiple offers. There is less than 2-month of the available inventory in the entire Tampa St. Petersburg Clearwater MSA.

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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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Housing Wire

JUNE 14, 2021

Mortgages in forbearance fell for the 15th consecutive week last week to 4.04% of servicers portfolio volume ? a 12 basis point decline , according to a survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association. As of June 6, the MBA now estimates 2 million borrowers are still in some form of forbearance. Last week witnessed a steeper drop than in previous weeks, likely the result of many borrowers reaching their 15-month expiration date, said Mike Fratantoni, MBA’s senior vice president and chief econ

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Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 15, 2021

The major challenge in today’s housing market is that there are more buyers looking to purchase than there are homes available to buy. Simply put, supply can’t keep up with demand. A normal market has a 6-month supply of homes for sale. Anything over that indicates it’s a buyers’ market, but an inventory level below that threshold means we’re in a sellers’ market.

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Realtor.com

JUNE 18, 2021

Living Spaces Even with the outside world opening back up, many of us have found new comfort in staying at home. Backyard dinner parties, outdoor movie nights , drinks on the deck—you name it, there are so many summertime favorites that really don’t require going anywhere, especially if you have a great outdoor space. And if you don’t? Well, we’re here to help with that.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 16, 2021

After three straight weeks of declines , mortgage applications increased 4.2% for the week ending June 11, 2021, according to the latest report from the Mortgage Bankers Association. Both purchase and refinance applications increased, with refinances notably up 5.5%, according to Joel Kan, the MBA’s vice president of economic and industry forecasting. “The jump in refinances was the result of the 30-year fixed rate falling for the third straight week to 3.11%, which is the lowest since ear

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Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 18, 2021

Some Highlights. When you rent , you build your landlord’s wealth, your monthly payment depends on ever-rising rents , and you don’t benefit from home price appreciation. On the other hand, when you own your home, you build your own wealth , your monthly payment is locked in , and you benefit directly from home price appreciation. If you’re feeling the challenges of a competitive market , remember that homeownership is a long-term game.

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Better Dwelling

JUNE 17, 2021

Ontario is out, and the coasts are in according to the latest population growth data. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) quarterly population estimates were released for Q1 2021. Interprovincial migration data shows Ontario lost more Canadians than it could attract. Affordable provinces such as Quebec and Nova Scotia were able to show a net gain. BC […].

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Realtor.com

JUNE 14, 2021

Getty Images Any tree hugger worth her bark knows that trees help the environment by supplying oxygen, improving air quality, conserving water, stabilizing the soil, and providing a habitat for wildlife. And let’s not forget that they also provide shade and beautify our homes. But did you know that healthy, mature trees on your property can directly affect your property’s long-term value, too?

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Housing Wire

JUNE 14, 2021

The recent action in the 10-year bond yield has puzzled many people, but it looks wonderful to me as it shows that the U.S. economy is leading the world out of the recession. When I wrote the America Is Back economic model on April 7, 2020, the bond market was already signaling that the economy and housing would be ok. In addition to the bond market yield action, responsible lending post-2010 gave me confidence that forbearance was not going to be the negative issue that many had hoped for.

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Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 14, 2021

In a normal market, it’s good to have an experienced guide coaching you through the process of buying or selling a home. That person can advise you on important things like pricing your home correctly or the first steps to take when you’re ready to buy. However, the market we’re in today is far from normal. As a result, an expert isn’t just good to have by your side – an expert is essential.

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Sotheby's International Real Estate

JUNE 17, 2021

Houston, Texas | Monica Brashear, Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty . One luxury that has skyrocketed in popularity over the last year and a half is pet ownership. Many people have expanded their families with four-legged companions during the pandemic. And while a gourmet kitchen, landscaped grounds, or a swimming pool may top the list of personal must-haves when considering the purchase of a new home, it’s important to accommodate dogs and cats as well.

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Realtor.com

JUNE 16, 2021

Getty Images After what feels like the longest ever stretch of months stuck indoors, summer—glorious summer—is finally upon us. But before you get too comfy and curl up in a hammock with a delicious blended beverage, know that there are a few things you really should check off your to-do list first. Yes, that’s right: We hate to be a drag, but in between barbecues and beach days, you still need to stay on top of maintenance around the home.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 17, 2021

Mortgage applications for new home purchases fell 9% month-over-month in May at a seasonally unadjusted pace ? the second consecutive month sales of new homes have dropped, according to data released Thursday by the Mortgage Bankers Association. Compared to May of last year, MBA’s Builder Application Survey (BAS) revealed purchases are down 5.9%.

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Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 17, 2021

The real estate market is soaring today. Residential home values are rising, and that’s a big win for homeowners. In 2020, there was a double-digit increase in home values – a trend that’s expected to head toward similar levels this year. However, skyrocketing prices are causing some to start questioning affordability in the current housing market. Many are quick to emphasize the fact that homes today are less affordable than they were last year.

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Eye on Housing

JUNE 17, 2021

Prices paid for goods used in residential construction ex-energy rose 3.6% in May (not seasonally adjusted) and have increased 16.5% over the past 12 months, according to the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Building materials (i.e., inputs to residential construction less food and energy) prices have declined just twice since December 2019.

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Realtor.com

JUNE 15, 2021

Clint Rackers A Victorian home in the middle of downtown Pensacola, FL, offers great income potential—as long as potential tenants get along with Fred. Fred is a ghost who, some say, resides at the historic house, now on the market for $750,000. “We had no knowledge of the situation until the day we purchased the house,” says the seller Gene Church , who bought the house with his wife, Jeaniene , in 2012.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 16, 2021

Another month of steadily increasing home prices and insatiable demand led Fannie Mae ‘s Economic and Strategic Research Group to alter many of its 2021 predictions – in particular, its outlook on the symbiotic relationship between the housing market and inflation measures. While the housing research group believes current inflation acceleration could be considered transitory, price pressures in all sectors – not just housing – are likely to last into 2022.

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Easy Agent Pro

JUNE 15, 2021

Remarketing is a powerful marketing tool used by many brands in the online world. In this age of technology, it’s incredible what capabilities lie in the hands of online marketers trying to capture the attention of the millions of users who browse the Internet daily. Whether they’re reaching out through display ads on various web pages, videos ads shown before the main event, or popups showcased on mobile apps and games, marketers reach out to users constantly, hoping to entice and encourage the

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Eye on Housing

JUNE 17, 2021

In the recent NAHB study, What Home Buyers Really Want, 2021 Edition, side-by-side double sinks and walk-in pantries ranked as the most popular of 30 listed kitchen features. This result is based on a comprehensive, nationwide survey of 3,247 recent and prospective home buyers conducted in the summer of 2020. Among other things, the survey asked recent and prospective buyers.

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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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Realtor.com

JUNE 17, 2021

Getty Images “I want a longer commute,” said just about nobody ever. However, today’s record-high home prices have led more homebuyers to sacrifice shorter commutes for larger homes at lower prices farther outside of the big cities, according to a recent Realtor.com® survey. That’s likely because many professionals worked remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic and expect to continue doing so a few days a week going forward.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 18, 2021

Only 2.7% of all home sales in the first quarter of 2021 were flips — or one in 37 transactions, the lowest level since 2000. Per a report from ATTOM , a national property database, 32,526 single-family homes and condominiums in the U.S. were flipped in the first quarter. That number is down from 4.8%, or one in every 21 home sales in the nation during the fourth quarter of 2020.

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The Mortgage Report

JUNE 17, 2021

How FHA mortgage insurance premiums work, and how to cancel your monthly MIP. With the right steps, eliminate FHA MIP in 30 days or fewer.

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Eye on Housing

JUNE 14, 2021

The average length of time to complete construction of a multifamily building, after obtaining authorization, is 17.4 months, according to the 2020 Survey of Construction (SOC) from the Census Bureau. The authorization-to-completion time in 2020 was relatively unchanged from 2019, slowing down the upward trend since 2013. The average time to build multifamily homes varies with the number of.

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Realtor.com

JUNE 18, 2021

Getty Images When you’re shopping for a home, you might encounter certain homes listed as FSBO. Short for “for sale by owner,” these are properties that homeowners are selling on their own, typically to save money that traditionally goes toward a real estate agent’s commission. But what happens if you, the buyer, are working with a real estate agent—does that mean FSBO homes are off limits?

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Housing Wire

JUNE 16, 2021

Housing starts are inching back up across the country, and a big fall in the price of lumber in recent weeks has housing economists projecting an uptick in activity from homebuilders. Housing starts increased 3.6% in May to a rate of 1.57 million, according to the most recent study from the U.S. Census Bureau. That’s more than 50% above above the May 2020 rate — when the COVID-19 pandemic was at its height in the country — of 1.05 million.

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RIS Media

JUNE 16, 2021

There’s no doubt that the 2021 real estate market is extremely challenging. Demand for housing is through the roof, interest rates are historically low and inventory is still very restricted. Meanwhile, it feels like COVID-19 has turned the entire world upside down. As an agent, trying to serve your buyers in these conditions is very difficult.

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Eye on Housing

JUNE 15, 2021

Rising material prices and supply-chain shortages resulted in builder confidence dipping to its lowest level since August 2020. The latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) shows that builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell two points to 81 in June. Despite the monthly decline, the reading above 80 is still.

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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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