Housing Wire
MAY 25, 2021
Today the Census Bureau reported 863,000 new home sales in April 2021. This was a miss from estimates and revisions for the previous months were all negative. From Census : “Sales of new single?family houses in April 2021 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 863,000, according to estimates released jointly today by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Keeping Current Matters
MAY 24, 2021
Today’s housing market is full of unprecedented opportunities. High buyer demand paired with record-low housing inventory is creating the ultimate sellers’ market , which means it’s a fantastic time to sell your house. However, that doesn’t mean sellers are guaranteed success no matter what. There are still some key things to know so you can avoid costly mistakes and win big when you make a move. 1.
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Lighter Side of Real Estate
MAY 27, 2021
Between COVID restrictions, low inventory, and high competition, there’s no denying that the real estate market has been tough for buyers over the past year. But despite those challenges, the majority of buyers are happy with their decision to buy. According to a recent survey from realtor.com , 71 percent of buyers who purchased their home over the past year said buying was a good decision—and a full 75 percent said their new home is the right fit for their family.
Maximum Exposure Real Estate
MAY 24, 2021
What You Need to Know About No Closing Cost Refinancing Did you know it’s possible to do a no closing costs refinance? Many people have no idea this is even possible. When you were buying a house, you probably didn’t give this much thought. If you have a higher interest rate right now than the […]. The post No Closing Cost Refinance: What to Know About Zero Costs Refinancing appeared first on Massachusetts Real Estate Exposure.
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Housing Wire
MAY 24, 2021
The National Association of Realtors Confidence Index Survey for April reveals how hot the housing market is. Per the report, homes that sold had five offers on average , and nearly 50% of homes sold for more than their list price during the four weeks ending May 16. NAR expects home prices in the next three months to increase nearly 6% from one year ago and will increase almost 3% from last year’s sales level.
Keeping Current Matters
MAY 26, 2021
The last year has put emphasis on the importance of one’s home. As a result, some renters are making the jump into homeownership while some homeowners are re-evaluating their current house and considering a move to one that better fits their current lifestyle. Understanding how housing affordability works and the main market factors that impact it may help those who are ready to buy a home narrow down the optimal window of time in which to make a purchase.
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Eye on Housing
MAY 26, 2021
NAHB analysis of the most recent 2019 American Community Survey (ACS) data reveals that the median age of construction workers is 41, the same as a typical worker in the national labor force. While the residential construction has been adding jobs during the pandemic, access to skilled labor is still a business challenge in 2021. The median age of construction.
Housing Wire
MAY 27, 2021
George Schechter has an entirely new business model. A real estate agent at Compass Florida in Coconut Grove, Schechter has 12 years of experience in the real estate industry, so he’s familiar with its cyclical ups and downs. But today’s housing market has forced him to pivot to remain successful. “This market is like nothing we’ve ever seen,” he said.
Keeping Current Matters
MAY 25, 2021
As we enter the middle of 2021, many are wondering if we’ll see big changes in the housing market during the second half of this year. Here’s a look at what some experts have to say about key factors that will drive the industry and the economy forward in the months to come. realtor.com. “. homes continue to sell quickly in what’s normally the fastest-moving time of the year.
Better Dwelling
MAY 25, 2021
Greater Toronto new home prices slipped, as inventory helped to ease pricing pressure. BILD GTA, a local developer group, said sales climbed in April, especially in the condo segment. Higher inventory helped to attract more buyers, but also contributed to lower prices. New home prices fell up to $48,000 in just one month. A hefty […]. The post Toronto New Home Prices Fall Up To $48,000, As Supply Eases Pressure appeared first on Better Dwelling.
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Eye on Housing
MAY 27, 2021
Shortages of materials are now more widespread than at any at any time since NAHB began tracking the issue on a regular basis in the 1990s, in is survey for the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). In response to special questions on the May 2021 HMI survey, over 90 percent of builders who buy the product in question reported.
Housing Wire
MAY 25, 2021
New legislation would extend a benefit similar to Veterans Affairs loans to first responders and teachers who buy homes. U.S. Representatives John Rutherford (R-Fla.), Al Lawson (D-Fla.), John Katko (R-N.Y.), and Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.) introduced the bill , dubbed the Homes for Every Local Protector Educator and Responder Act, on May 13. The bill would allow borrowers to finance up to 100% of the acquisition price.
Keeping Current Matters
MAY 27, 2021
There’s a lot of discussion about affordability as home prices continue to appreciate rapidly. Even though the most recent index on affordability from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows homes are more affordable today than the historical average , some still have concerns about whether or not it’s truly affordable to buy a home right now.
Realty Biz
MAY 26, 2021
If there is one thing in this world that remains certain, it’s the fact that legends are busy and difficult to catch up with. Fortunately, even in a worldwide pandemic and cataclysm, many times we find even the most famous and influential leaders are a lot more accessible than we think. Sherry Chris, the President, and CEO, Realogy Expansion Brands, is one of those people. .
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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.
Realtor.com
MAY 26, 2021
Getty Images One of the more tangible side effects of the coronavirus pandemic is that, with all the time we’ve clocked at home, many of us are itching to renovate our space—whether that’s with a kitchen remodel , new home office, half-bath , or even more ambitious projects. And as COVID-19 begins easing up in many areas, you might be wondering: Has the time finally arrived to hire contractors to turn your renovation dreams into reality?
Housing Wire
MAY 28, 2021
There’s a common misconception that fixer-uppers are less expensive than turnkey properties. While turnkey properties come with a higher price tag , they can be a cheaper investment in the long run. According to a study conducted by Buildword , 53% of buyers who purchased a fixer-upper exceeded their budget, compared to 15% of buyers who purchased a turnkey home.
Keeping Current Matters
MAY 28, 2021
Some Highlights. In today’s whirlwind real estate market, houses are selling at astonishing speed – from sea to shining sea. Four years ago, the average house spent 39 days on the market. Two years ago, homes were on the market for about 24 days. Today, that number has dropped to just 17 short days. If you’re looking to sell your house quickly and on the best possible terms, today’s market can’t be beat.
Eye on Housing
MAY 28, 2021
A new NAHB study shows that, on average, regulations imposed by government at all levels account for $93,870 of the final price of a new single-family home built for sale. Of the $93,870, $41,330 is due to a higher price for the finished lot, attributable to regulations imposed during the lot’s development. The remaining $52,540 is the result of regulatory.
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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.
Realtor.com
MAY 24, 2021
Getty Images Moving is the perfect opportunity to declutter, jettisoning the dead weight of your unneeded stuff before you haul it into your new home. Yet while the very best time to cut your losses is before you pack your things, un packing is another prime opportunity to edit your belongings, too. It could easily come in handy, especially if you packed in a frenzy, without fully considering what to keep or toss, or if you hired movers to pack up everything for you.
Housing Wire
MAY 27, 2021
Mortgage rates fluctuated again last week, down 5 basis points to 2.95% after managing to pop back up to 3% the week prior, according to Thursday data from Freddie Mac ‘s PMMS. Mortgage rates have been hovering around 3% for over a month now, as macro economic factors left the bond market hesitant over the global recovery. “Mortgage rates are down below three percent, continuing to offer many homeowners the potential to refinance and increase their monthly cash flow,” said Sam Khater, Fred
Fancy Pants Homes
MAY 28, 2021
Many, many years after its famous owner, the King of Pop, stopped calling it home, the sprawling property once known as Neverland Ranch finally found a new resident. Billionaire Ron Burkle, a onetime associate of the late pop star and co-founder of the investment firm Yucaipa Companies, paid $22 million for the 2,700-acre property, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Eye on Housing
MAY 26, 2021
The historic climb for lumber prices, combined with delays and higher costs for other building materials, is a significant limiting factor for home building in 2021. Despite a historically low level of overall housing inventory and solid demand due to low mortgage interest rates and demographics, new construction has been unable to add additional needed supply to the market, resulting.
Speaker: Sarah Santa Ana, Real Estate Coach, Move4Free Realty
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Realtor.com
MAY 24, 2021
Getty Images After the long pandemic year, city life is reawakening across the country, just in time for a #HotVaxSummer. But that hasn’t tamped down the demand for homes in the suburbs, where you can often get many of the amenities of urban life along with, say, a real home office and an actual backyard. . Trouble is, those things now come at a steep premium.
Housing Wire
MAY 26, 2021
The average time to close on a mortgage has decreased for a fourth consecutive month to 51 days, according to a new study from ICE Mortgage Technology. The study, ICE’s Origination Insight Report, also found April to be the second consecutive month of slowdown in share of refinances among total originations, dropping to 56% from 63% in March. The percentage of purchase mortgages increased to 43% of total closed loans.
Realty Biz
MAY 24, 2021
Young people ask me all the time if they can start investing in real estate even if they only have $1,000. For that matter, some not-so-young people ask that question too. To which I always answer “Yes – with some limitations.”. The more time your money has to compound, the less you have to invest. Compounding does the heavy lifting for you, if you have 40 years to climb the wealth ladder.
Eye on Housing
MAY 25, 2021
After a significant downward revision for the preliminary March data, April recorded a decline of 5.9% for sales of newly-constructed single family homes, according to estimates from the Census Bureau and HUD. The April seasonally adjusted annual rate (863k) was the lowest since June 2020, with the exception of a weather-influenced February report. Residential demand continues to be supported by.
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Realtor.com
MAY 25, 2021
Getty Images Living in the same house day after day, your eyes will just glide over the things that a home buyer will zoom in on right away: the peeling paint around the front door, or the sagging gutters. But if you want to impress those buyers—or the friends and family you’ll be welcoming to your home soon—you should take some time to spruce up your home’s exterior.
Housing Wire
MAY 26, 2021
After two straight weeks of increases , mortgage applications dropped 4.2% for the week ending May 21, 2021, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association ‘s weekly mortgage applications survey. “Demand is robust throughout the country, but homebuyers continue to be held back by the lack of homes for sale and rapidly increasing home prices,” said Joel Kan, MBA’s associate vice president of economic and industry forecasting.
The Mortgage Report
MAY 25, 2021
Mortgage requirements are easing up. That's good news for home buyers. It may be easier to buy with low credit or a low down payment than it was in 2020.
BubbleInfo
MAY 26, 2021
To help get a sense of the frenzy conditions, let’s monitor the number of active & pending listings per area. If the active (unsold) listings start to rise, we will know that pricing is becoming an issue. But so far, the demand for detached homes between Carlsbad and La Jolla is solid, and buyers are […].
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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