Keeping Current Matters

MAY 11, 2023

If you’re thinking about selling your house, you should know the number of homes for sale right now is low.

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RIS Media

MAY 9, 2023

When you think you’ve found your perfect home, you will be understandably devastated if the sale falls through. After the seller has accepted your offer, it can take as long as 60 days to close or more, and many things could go wrong. You might be surprised at the number of reasons pending sales fall… The post Common Reasons Why Pending Sales Fall Through appeared first on RISMedia.

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Lab Coat Agents

MAY 9, 2023

Last weekend, I used reverse prospecting to attract 17 new warm leads to me and my business at a street fair. We’ll talk about how I did that more later. Do you hate Cold Calling, Door Knocking and being Salesy? Me too! Okay, so how do you prospect then? I use reverse prospecting! What Is Reverse Prospecting? Reverse prospecting is a form of attraction marketing.

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Inman

MAY 8, 2023

It can be hard to know which type of photographer will show up at your property. Here are some best practices to ensure your listing (and your client) are set up for success.

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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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BubbleInfo

MAY 10, 2023

We closed escrow yesterday in La Costa Valley! The seller is a bubbleinfo reader so obviously we have analyzed our results carefully over the last month.

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Real Estate News

MAY 11, 2023

The Real Brokerage more than doubled its agent count vs. last year, with chairman and CEO Tamir Poleg crediting its technology and “agent attraction model.

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RIS Media

MAY 10, 2023

Editor’s Note: Social Skills is a bi-monthly feature in RISMedia’s Daily News focused on social media and digital marketing tips, trends and solutions for agents and brokers. When building your career as a REALTOR®, whether you’re on day one or 15 years in, it’s always good to connect with other professionals for advice and their… The post Social Skills: Essential Real Estate Accounts to Follow appeared first on RISMedia.

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Real Trends

MAY 8, 2023

Available inventory of homes on the market actually fell this week as American home buyers continue to defy expectations. Even as difficult affordability curtails some demand, new supply remains incredibly restricted. And, home prices — which are flat to down year over year — are inching up each week. This data is creating a surprising supply and demand equation.

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Broke Agent Media

MAY 9, 2023

BAM Key Details: According to a recent report by Home Bay , 72% of renters believe that homeownership will never happen for them. Survey participants cited inflation and interest rates as the main reasons for the lack of affordable homes in today’s market. While renters have a pessimistic view of their chances at homeownership, many are willing to think outside the box in order to buy a home.

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Housing Wire

MAY 10, 2023

Did you hear that sound? That’s the entire mortgage industry shouting, “hip, hip hooray!” The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on Wednesday announced that it would rescind a controversial loan-level pricing adjustment (LLPA) for conventional borrowers with debt-to-income (DTI) levels at or above 40%. The FHFA, which regulates Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac , had previously delayed implementation of the DTI LLPA from May 1, 2023 to August 1, 2023 following a chorus of upset fro

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Real Estate News

MAY 11, 2023

President and CEO Nick Bailey — a 30-year industry veteran — takes a long-term perspective on real estate, and he already sees positive shifts.

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Keeping Current Matters

MAY 10, 2023

If you’re reading headlines about inflation or mortgage rates, you may see something about the recent decision from the Federal Reserve.

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Inman

MAY 10, 2023

Agents should be prepared to answer their buyer's mortgage questions, including types of mortgages, lender guidelines, preapproval vs. prequalification and the closing process in the area.

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Housing Wire

MAY 10, 2023

The massive inflation and double-digit mortgage rates of the 1970s and early 1980s seem to haunt the Federal Reserve , which wants to cool the economy and even provoke a job-loss recession to avoid that scenario. But the latest Consumer Price Index inflation report shows how the fear of 1970s-style inflation is wildly overblown. Today’s numbers don’t look like the 1970s at all, when rent, wages, and oil shocks sent inflation running hotter than anything we have seen in recent modern-day hi

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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.

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Real Estate News

MAY 11, 2023

The U.S. has never defaulted on its debt, but without government action, it could happen by June 1 — leading to a surge in mortgage rates and monthly costs.

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Keeping Current Matters

MAY 8, 2023

If you’re looking to buy a house, you may find today’s limited supply of homes available for sale challenging.

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Inman

MAY 11, 2023

The National Association of Realtors voted Thursday to tie annual membership dues to the Consumer Price Index. Its board separately voted to increase annual dues by 4 percent to $156 next year.

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Housing Wire

MAY 7, 2023

Just when I thought it was safe to say we were getting more traditional spring housing inventory , we hit a snag last week, as active inventory and new listings declined. Hopefully, this is just a blip, which can occur from time to time with weekly data. We had a lot of drama over the week between Federal Reserve meetings and banking stress, and mortgage rates and purchase applications both fell.

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Real Estate News

MAY 9, 2023

With the rollout underway for its end-to-end transaction platform, and agent count up, Compass projects that it will be cash-flow positive next quarter.

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Keeping Current Matters

MAY 12, 2023

While home prices vary by local area, they’ve already hit their low point nationally, and now they’re starting to rise again.

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Marketing 230

Inman

MAY 12, 2023

Moving Medicine Partners will launch as a national network of agents later this month with St. Louis relocation specialist Zoe Cangas leading the new initiative, Inman has learned exclusively.

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Housing Wire

MAY 8, 2023

Mortgage lender and servicer NewRez on Monday launched a special purpose credit program through Freddie Mac that will provide $3,000 or more in closing cost assistance to qualifying first-time homebuyers. Freddie Mac’s BorrowSmart Access program will be available to NewRez borrowers through Caliber Home Loans ‘ national network of branches.

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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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Real Estate News

MAY 6, 2023

Corcoran expands in NJ; RE/MAX snags SoCal firm; Real opens in Manitoba; C21 grows in Green Bay; AZ indie joins KW; The Agency opens in Boise; eXp woos teams.

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Keeping Current Matters

MAY 9, 2023

There’s been some concern lately that the housing market is headed for a crash.

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Marketing 262

Inman

MAY 8, 2023

The sale-leaseback platform plans to launch a marketplace later this year designed to serve homesellers and buyers, both individuals and investors, EasyKnock revealed to Inman exclusively.

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Housing Wire

MAY 8, 2023

I was tired of fighting with mortgage lenders about self-employment income, high-interest rates , and dealing with scarce inventory that fit our family’s needs. We decided to rent a bigger home. I was beyond done. It wasn’t meant to be. The awards for entrepreneurship did not extend to quickly buying a home. My wife found a home with motivated owners due to a divorce.

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Real Estate News

MAY 10, 2023

The fees, which were scheduled to go into effect on Aug. 1, were opposed by industry groups including NAR and the Mortgage Bankers Association.

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RIS Media

MAY 12, 2023

When searching for your next home, you are likely focused on the location, the number of bedrooms, the features, and more. But what you might not be thinking about is the property history. Even if the home fits your requirements and the price is right, the home could be hiding a checkered past. Finding out… The post 4 Things to Research Before Buying a House appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

MAY 9, 2023

The National Association of Realtors' Board of Directors will vote Thursday on requiring its 1.5 million members to complete two hours of fair housing training every three years beginning in 2025.

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Housing Wire

MAY 8, 2023

A key source of affordable housing inventory was cut in half over the last three years, resulting from well-intended but heavy-handed efforts to keep delinquent borrowers in homes. That key source of affordable housing inventory: distressed properties sold to third-party buyers or repossessed by lenders at foreclosure auction. Once the transfer of ownership occurs at foreclosure auction, a distressed property can be renovated and returned to the retail market as affordable housing for homeowners

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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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