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New home sales make it clear: Housing is in a recession

Housing Wire

Tuesday’s report on new home sales came in as a miss of estimates and prior revisions were all negative. This data line confirms what we all know to be the case: The housing market, at least as it relates to construction, is in a recession. What I have always tried to do with my economic work is to connect the dots or show a pathway to why something could happen.

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What Are the Top Housing Markets to Live In 2022

Realty Biz

Research shows that the U.S. housing markets are cooling, with more than 25% of sellers slashing their prices this year. Rising interest rates are the main driver behind this downturn. Despite this, some housing markets remain as hot as ever, with home buyers clamoring for real estate in these growing cities. California has vanished from most lists of places to invest in real estate, while the easterly sunbelt states continue to draw the crowds.

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A Real Estate Professional Helps You Separate Fact from Fiction

Keeping Current Matters

If you’re following the news, chances are you’ve seen or heard some headlines about the housing market that don’t give the full picture.

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What is a Buyer’s Market in Real Estate

Maximum Exposure Real Estate

The Definition of a Buyer’s Market In real estate sales, there are essentially three types of markets. There is a buyer’s market, a seller’s market, and a balanced market. The differences between buyers’ and sellers’ markets are like night and day. Real Estate markets go through cycles. The real estate market never stays the same […].

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The 2025 Real Estate Roadmap to Success

Don’t just react to changes, plan for them, so you can approach the new year with confidence, direction, and a competitive edge for your business. Having a well-defined business plan helps you chart a clear course, navigate challenges, and set a foundation for growth. This workbook gives you the key steps to outline what matters and will ensure you’re moving ahead.

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U.S. House passes remote online notarization bill

Housing Wire

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill late Wednesday creating federal minimum standards, which would allow notaries nationwide to perform remote online notarizations. The legislation passed the House with a vote of 336-90. A key to advancing the universal adoption of fully electronic mortgages is the creation of remote online notarization (RON) standards across all 50 states.

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A Library for All: The Story of Brooklyn’s Central Library, Decades in the Making

Brownstoner

It would be hard to imagine growing up without a public library. No matter if you are in a large city or a small town, the public library has always been a place to discover new worlds. Within the library walls can be found the world we know as well… Read More > The post A Library for All: The Story of Brooklyn’s Central Library, Decades in the Making appeared first on Brownstoner.

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How Much Does a Realtor Make

Maximum Exposure Real Estate

How much does a Real Estate agent make? It’s a question that gets asked a lot. Not only do potential agents thinking about entering the industry ask it, but consumers as well. There is no secret that real estate is a highly lucrative industry. However, what many people don’t realize it is the upper echelon […]. The post How Much Does a Realtor Make appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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Housing inventory nationwide rises for the first time in years

Housing Wire

Fast-rising home prices and interest rates coupled with a slipping economy helped to cool the nation’s housing market in June leading to a nearly 2% increase in the number of homes on the market. That marks the first month since July 2019 (pre-pandemic) that housing inventory increased year over year. The home-inventory bump dovetails with other data indicating the nation’s housing market lost some steam this past month, according to a June housing-market report from Seattle-based Redfin.

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Meet The Real Estate Tech Entrepreneur: Michael Lucarelli from RentSpree

GeekEstate

In this week’s founder interview, we’re bringing you Michael Lucarelli from RentSpree. Without further ado…. Who are you and what do you do? I am the CEO and Co-Founder of RentSpree. My goal is to deliver technology to the underserved long-tail landlord segment of the residential rental market. Though most technology has been geared toward institutional property management companies, around 50% of all rental units are owned by individual investors or ’mom & pop’ landlords.

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Three Reasons To Buy a Home in Today’s Shifting Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

Keeping Current Matters

Some Highlights. The housing market is moving away from the frenzy of the past year and it’s opening doors for you if you’re thinking about buying a home. Housing inventory is increasing, which means more options for your search. Plus, the intensity of bidding wars may ease as buyer demand moderates, leading to fewer homes selling above asking price.

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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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What is a Half Bath? Types of Bathrooms Explained!

Maximum Exposure Real Estate

The Definition of a Half-Bath When you are looking to buy a home for the first time, you’re likely to see different terms that are confusing. One such term is a 1/2 bath. No, a half bath is not a full bath cut in half. The definition of a half-bath is a small room having […]. The post What is a Half Bath? Types of Bathrooms Explained! appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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The Fed admits the economy is slowing

Housing Wire

The Federal Reserve hiked rates 0.75% on Wednesday, which was mostly expected by market participants before the announcement. The question is, will the Fed keep aggressively hiking rates if the economic data worsens? I say this because I’ve raised all but one of my six recession red flags. I need to wait for one more report to officially raise the last flag, but it is certain to happen in August.

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Real Estate Tech Awards – Applications Due August 1st

GeekEstate

Calling all?startups?and?scale-ups?reimagining the?built world: Colliers is partnering with?CREtech to host this year’s Real Estate Tech Awards, an opportunity for innovative companies that are advancing technology across the CRE industry to be recognized. Get your applications in now and meet us on the global innovation stage October 12 – 13 at?

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What’s Causing Ongoing Home Price Appreciation?

Keeping Current Matters

If you’re thinking about making a move, you probably want to know what’s going to happen to home prices for the rest of the year.

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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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Does a Patio Increase Home Value? How to Sell Buyers On Your Outdoor Oasis

HomeLight

Outdoor spaces, such as patios, have become increasingly attractive to buyers, thanks in part to the rise of more flexible and remote work. In fact, in a Fall 2021 HomeLight survey , agents reported that outdoor space was the third-most-prioritized feature for homebuyers. Moreover, in HomeLight’s Top Agents Insights Report in late 2020 , only 2% of agents interviewed said that patios would see fleeting popularity, showing that in most cases, the answer to the question “Does a patio increase home

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Opinion: The end of seller speculation in US housing market

Housing Wire

A few months ago, the United States housing market failed Econ 101. Table 1, below, reports the 10 hottest U.S. metropolitan areas in February 2022, based on year-over-year growth in median listing price according to the residential real estate listing website, Realtor.com. The table also reports the year-over-year percent change in new listings for each market.

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Why Customer Relationship Management is Essential for Marketing and Leasing

App Folio

In our first episode of season 3 of The Top Floor podcast, we speak with two experts about the world.

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A Window of Opportunity for Homebuyers

Keeping Current Matters

Mortgage rates are much higher today than they were at the beginning of the year, and that’s had a clear impact on the housing market.

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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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Building Up? Here’s the Cost to Add a Second Story to Your Home

HomeLight

You’ve decluttered , reorganized, and maybe even rearranged some furniture, but there’s no getting around the fact that you’ve outgrown your single-story home. Maybe your family has expanded, or perhaps you’re now working permanently from home. Whatever the situation, you need more space — and you’d rather not go through the hassle or sacrifice of selling a house you otherwise love.

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How insurance offerings can improve the borrower experience

Housing Wire

Over the past few years, lenders have put a microscope to their processes to see where they can improve the borrower journey. But there may be one area they’re still overlooking. HousingWire sat down with Kara Shipulski, vice president of strategic partnerships at Liberty Mutual, and Sean Larney, ??vertical manager of strategic partnerships at Liberty Mutual, to discuss how partnering with a nationally recognized insurance company improve borrower engagement for lenders.

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How to know when to stop or start a conversation, according to Harvard

The American Genius for Real Estate

A Harvard study shows that 98% of conversations leave at least one person dissatisfied - here's how you can improve your conversation skills. The post How to know when to stop or start a conversation, according to Harvard appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.

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Housing Demand Flattens as 1st-Time Buyers Retreat

Eye on Housing

The share of adults planning a home purchase within a year stood at 13% in the second quarter of 2022, unchanged from the previous quarter, but lower than a year earlier (17%). The leveled reading suggests that, after shrinking for the past three quarters, the pool of potential home buyers may have stabilized. Part of the reason housing demand has.

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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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Bed Stuy’s Secret Tents Society Launches Fundraiser to Restore Its Grand But Crumbling HQ

Brownstoner

The Bed Stuy chapter of the historic secret aid society run by Black women, United Order of Tents, has pulled back the curtain to ask the community for help restoring its magnificent but dilapidated headquarters at 87 MacDonough Street. In a GoFundMe that kicked off July 21, United Order of Tents… Read More > The post Bed Stuy’s Secret Tents Society Launches Fundraiser to Restore Its Grand But Crumbling HQ appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Freddie Mac reports net income of $2.5B in Q2 2022

Housing Wire

Freddie Mac ’s net income for the second quarter slipped to $2.5 billion, a 33% year-over-year decline, as it grapples with the mortgage sector’s vulnerability to fluctuations in interest rates. Freddie Mac’s net income for the year so far has decreased to $6.3 billion compared to $6.4 billion in 2021. But while Freddie Mac’s net income was down from the $3.8 billion it made in the first quarter, the company has still brought in more revenue year-to-date compared to last year.

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Equity Crowdfunding: Risk, Reward, & Regulation

GeekEstate

Equity crowdfunding is one of the capital options that startup founders consider. Make sure you understand the topic. Motivo Media recently put out a documentary with experts breaking down equity crowdfunding and debating how regulators can most effectively foster innovation while preserving investor safety in the space. I thought some of the audience here might be interested… Director – Tim Hedberg.

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How Much Value Does Central Air Add to Your Home?

HomeLight

If you’re still using window units or fans to keep your home comfortable, you might feel left out in the cold. While at least 90% of homes nationwide use some type of air-conditioning , government statistics show that 66% o f them use central air. Researchers predict this market will grow more than 5% by 2026 , thanks to higher temperatures and humidity worldwide and the changing view of AC as a utility rather than a luxury.

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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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Where does Lady Gaga live? Check Out Her ‘Gypsy Palace’ in Malibu

Fancy Pants Homes

Lady Gaga is a true powerhouse whose achievements go from redefining pop music to stealing the spotlight at the biggest film festivals. But despite her outgoing, wild public persona, Lady Gaga — by her real name Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta — is fairly private when it comes to her personal life. And while she doesn’t flaunt it, the self-made American singer, songwriter, and actress is said to have a personal net worth of $320 million, and is one of the world’s best-

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DOJ, CFPB announce $24M redlining settlement with Trident Mortgage

Housing Wire

The Department of Justice and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau are taking the fight to non-bank mortgage lenders for redlining. The two agencies revealed their new strategy to rein in mortgage discrimination on Wednesday, with a $24.4 million consent order, stemming from a referral the CFPB made in November 2020. It’s the DOJ’s second- largest mortgage redlining settlement ever, and its first against a non-bank mortgage lender.

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Free Demo Account Access to the View Labs Platform

GeekEstate

[Editor’s Note: Geek Estate Offers are special offers for members of the GEM ]. 360 Meet and The Lab are ready for public use and View Labs is giving Geek Estate Blog readers access with a free demo account. 360 Meet offers a seamless teleconferencing experience by preventing latency and quality degradation when streaming videos. Within The Lab, you can upload a variety of content types into your library, share such items during your conference calls, and allow for collaboration from meeting me

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Pier Pressure: Five Homes with Boat Docks

Sotheby's International Real Estate

Refreshing water-oriented diversions are minutes away at these homes with private docks, which offer access to ocean coves, harbors, sounds, and bays and the Intracoastal Waterway. Mediterranean Reprieve on Hypoluxo Island. Keith Vanderlaan & Michael Massraf | Sotheby’s International Realty – Palm Beach Brokerage. This majestic Mediterranean residence on Hypoluxo Island features a “grand room” with water views, a club room, a library loft, a fitness room, a chef’s kitchen, a wine

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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.