Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 19, 2024

There's no denying it's gotten more challenging to buy a home, especially with today's mortgage rates and home price appreciation.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 17, 2024

ATTOM researchers found that counties around Chicago and NYC, as well as several in inland California, would be the most vulnerable in a housing downturn.

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RIS Media

JUNE 19, 2024

Accessing affluent buyers in the luxury real estate market requires a strategic approach that takes into account their preferences, behaviors and expectations. By implementing a combination of the strategies outlined below you can effectively access this desirable market segment in the luxury real estate industry. Here are some top ways to access the affluent: Establish… The post Top Strategies to Access the Affluent appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 15, 2024

Since May 29, we’ve witnessed a decline in the 10-year yield, which has been favorable for mortgage rates. The critical question is: Can this trend persist? Clues from the recent Fed meeting and the softening inflation data hint at a potential continuation — if the labor data gets softer. How is this affecting the weekly housing data? Let’s delve into the details and find out. 10-year yield and mortgage rates After the intense jobs week data , we ran straight into CPI and PPI inflati

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Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 18, 2024

Chances are you’re hearing a lot about mortgage rates right now.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 20, 2024

The path is more clear for MLSs than brokerages, according to a top industry lawyer. The National Association of Realtors, meanwhile, had no comment.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 17, 2024

The importance of housing as a social driver of health cannot be overstated, yet the intricate pathways connecting housing conditions to health outcomes remain inadequately understood. This knowledge gap is particularly impactful for low-income families who face unique challenges in establishing a sense of home. My experience as a pediatrician at WakeMed has shown me firsthand how critical stable, and quality housing is to the health and well-being of children and their families.

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Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 21, 2024

Considering selling your house without an agent? You should know there are some serious downsides to handling it on your own.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 21, 2024

The California Association of Realtors informed members that the DOJ expressed concern over new forms related to the NAR settlement and MLS practices.

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Inman

JUNE 17, 2024

Using artificial intelligence, the latest technology represents an opportunity for the real estate industry to rebrand itself at a time when solutions are sorely needed, writes Inman founder Brad Inman.

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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 20, 2024

The Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA) is calling on both houses of Congress to adopt a mortgage interest credit as the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) is currently set to expire in 2025. This is according to a letter the organization submitted to leaders in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. In the lead-up to its 2017 passage, CHLA representatives “aggressively advocated for a Mortgage Interest Credit (MIC) during debate on the 2017 tax bill, when it became clea

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Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 20, 2024

Summer is officially here and that means it’s the perfect time to start planning where you want to vacation and unwind this season.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 21, 2024

The median sale price for existing homes hit a record $419,300 in May, NAR reported, but home sales were lackluster and new construction has cooled.

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Inman

JUNE 17, 2024

The awards recognize over 150 individuals and their companies for their innovation and impact in the mortgage and financial services spaces.

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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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Housing Wire

JUNE 17, 2024

From rising home prices to rising mortgage rates and inflation , the millennial generation hasn’t had it easy when it comes to homeownership. But new data from Realtor.com shows that millennials aren’t overly burdened in comparison to previous generations. The analysis of historic home prices, income levels and mortgage rates found that baby boomers — Americans between the ages of 60 and 78 this year — “arguably faced the toughest housing market ever for first-time buyers.“ In 1980, when boomers

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Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 17, 2024

The 2024 Presidential election is just months away.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 20, 2024

There could be a window of opportunity for would-be buyers as mortgage rates continue to ease and homes sit on the market longer, prompting price cuts.

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Inman

JUNE 15, 2024

From bad "dad jokes" to checking our tire pressure, dads have many unique ways to show love. Trainer Rachael Hite writes that real estate dads have mastered the Acts of Service love language.

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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.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 20, 2024

In 2021, HousingWire published an article spotlighting Austin as one of the hottest housing markets in the country. The Texas capital was a COVID-era darling, but the city had been attracting employers and homebuyers well before the pandemic. As noted in that article, Austin had ranked No. 1 in population growth for eight straight years and The Wall Street Journal named it the hottest job market in 2019 and 2020.

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RIS Media

JUNE 17, 2024

Selling a home involves more than just listing it on the market. Strategic repairs and improvements can significantly increase your home’s value and appeal to potential buyers. It’s all part of preparing to sell. I will provide detailed guidance on minor cosmetic fixes, major structural repairs and insights into DIY versus professional maintenance.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 19, 2024

It’s all about housing, which has an outsized effect on the Consumer Price Index — and is contributing to the Fed’s lack of action on interest rates.

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Inman

JUNE 20, 2024

Schmidt and his wife, Wendy Schmidt, bought the home in 1990 for $2 million and gradually expanded the estate over about 20 years, adding neighboring parcels, a guest house and a green house.

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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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Housing Wire

JUNE 21, 2024

Both existing housing inventory and home prices have been rising together year over year, which might seem odd at first glance since existing home sales are trending near all-time lows. However, I can clear up any confusion on this topic. Let’s keep it simple: total active listings are still below 2019 levels nationally, and the days on market are under 30 days today.

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RIS Media

JUNE 20, 2024

Maintaining a condo involves regular care and timely repairs. This ensures a comfortable, safe living environment and preserves property value. I will provide the following guidance: Practical tips for regular condo maintenance Solutions for common condo maintenance issues A seasonal checklist to keep your condo in top shape From being a condo owner in multiple… The post Condo Maintenance and Upkeep: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on RISMedia.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 18, 2024

The company, which has been dubbed a “repeat offender” by regulators, faces another penalty for submitting inaccurate loan data.

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Inman

JUNE 17, 2024

CoStar Group founder and CEO Andy Florance shares the next chapter of Homes.com's $1 billion marketing push and the fallacy of "pure buyer agency" as portals recalibrate their strategies amid a coming commission crunch.

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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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Housing Wire

JUNE 18, 2024

Mortgage rates continued to inch toward the 7% mark following last week’s meeting of Federal Reserve policymakers and new inflation data that showed further cooling of consumer prices. On Tuesday, HousingWire ‘s Mortgage Rates Center showed that the average 30-year rate for conforming loans was 7.08%. That was down 11 basis points from the same time last week and exactly 50 basis points below this year’s peak rate that was recorded in early May.

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Bigger Pockets

JUNE 20, 2024

The rental market could finally be returning to stability after a wild past four years.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 17, 2024

June 18 is the deadline for those not covered by the NAR settlement to opt in and pay damages, or risk further litigation in the commissions cases.

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Inman

JUNE 20, 2024

The Inman Intel Index goes beyond sentiment and trends by tapping into the industry's most engaged community. Add your voice to real estate's most ambitious monthly survey today.

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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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