Housing Wire

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Although I had pockets of joy in 2020, these moments were subsumed in a haze of stress, uncertainty and fear for our country. And, at times, I have found it difficult to keep these emotions from clouding my economic thinking. But despite all the sorrow and frustrations of this year, I have found solace in the immortal world of math, facts and data. From this stronghold I have been able to see past the chaos and view the economy and the future of the housing market through the lens of my core eco

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

AUGUST 5, 2020

Homeownership is one of the central tenets of contemporary life. Most of us dream of a familiar, comfortable place to call our own, and buying a home is a rite of passage into adulthood, and into our own piece of the American Dream. But until and unless you’ve been through the process at least once, there are plenty of mistakes many people make on their journey to property ownership.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

DECEMBER 31, 2020

There’s a lot of 2020 we all want to put behind us and forget. Being a real estate agent isn’t easy in a normal year, but being one during a pandemic? Well, that takes someone who can change and go with the flow in the blink of an eye. But one thing that didn’t change is the need to laugh. If anything, laughter is even more important in a year like 2020!

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Marco Santarelli

AUGUST 5, 2020

Here are the updated national housing market trends— home prices, inventory, sales, and forecast. If you're wondering what the state of the housing market 2020 will be like over the next twelve months, especially if you're an investor, then here is some good news for you. Given the current fundamentals, real estate sales should remain strong in most U.S. houisng markets for the foreseeable future.

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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

DECEMBER 30, 2020

While the United States may not have been prepared to combat a deadly virus, a quick and robust response from the Federal Reserve , along with changing consumer preferences, created a perfect storm that resulted in a record year for the housing and mortgage industries. Mortgage rates would fall to record lows 16 times throughout 2020, with origination volume expected to eclipse $4 trillion.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 17, 2020

2020 has been a remarkably strong year for the housing market. Sales volume has remained elevated compared to last year since about mid-June, home values are growing more quickly than they have in 15 years and homes are typically selling a full three weeks faster than a year ago. Incredibly, next year’s housing market outlook is poised to be much stronger.

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Realty Biz

DECEMBER 31, 2020

How to Prepare For a Home Inspection. Even when you have a buyer and are happy with the offer they’ve made, your home isn’t sold yet. Before you can prepare for your move, you need to get ready for the home inspections. Preparing for a home inspection will make sure your home sale proceeds as smoothly as possible. Lots of home sellers ask real estate agents how they can prepare for the home inspection.

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Waterfront Properties

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Also known as an “ocean potato” or “sea cow”, the beloved Florida manatee is a gentle giant you’ll see calmly cruising throughout Jupiter Intracoastal waters. Manatees have a very friendly disposition, and while it may be tempting to feed or give them fresh water from your dock, it is illegal as they are a protected species. Manatees are protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and the Florida Manatee Sanctuary Act of 1978.

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Eye on Housing

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) latest Weekly Application Survey shows that, for the week ending December 11, 2020, mortgage application activity decreased by 1.1% from the prior week on a seasonally adjusted basis, as indicated by its Market Composite Index. One of its two constituent indexes, the Purchasing Index, increased by 1.8% from the previous week while the other, the.

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Point2Homes

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Image: Doubletree Studio / Shutterstock.com. When searching for the ideal home, expect to encounter a few issues along the way, such as homes listed as contingent. But, what does contingent mean and how does it affect your purchase? A home listed as contingent means the seller has accepted an offer. However, before the sale can go to closing, certain contingencies must be met.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

DECEMBER 6, 2020

How Pre-approval Differs From Pre-qualification Do you know how mortgage preapproval differs from a prequalification? There has been some confusion among those looking to buy a home and qualify for a mortgage loan regarding the difference between a mortgage pre-approval vs. a pre-qualification letter. Indeed, they sound pretty similar, so hearing these terms before or […].

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The American Genius for Real Estate

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

(REAL ESTATE MARKETING) The no-code movement is putting more power in the hands of folks with zero programming skills. So what makes it different from low-coding, and what choice is right for your business goals? The post What you need to know about no-code vs low-code (and what it means) appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

DECEMBER 22, 2020

With the arrival of each new year, it’s fun to freshen up your home and make it look and feel contemporary. Especially as we usher out 2020—a year we’ve spent far too much time looking at the same interiors—you’re probably eager to create a different vibe with the help of some new decor. What’s going to be in style for 2021? Designers agree it’s all about comfort and color!

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REM Online

OCTOBER 1, 2020

The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: A disturbing trend: Buyers fail to deliver deposit cheques. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction. There is an alarming trend that is quite rampant in the Toronto area.

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Imagine Your House

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Simple ways to get your kitchen ready when selling a home without having to undertake a major remodel. Selling a home and you want to know what you can do in your kitchen to ensure that it is most appealing to prospective home buyers. What can you do? . Here in the beginning of my series zeroing in on the rooms of your home when selling a home , I begin with one of the most treasured parts of a home, the Kitchen.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Jeff Tucker Zillow Senior Economist. This is the fourth installment of our economist Q&A series, as we work to answer the top 2021 housing market questions. Every Tuesday in December, HousingWire interviewed a top economist in the HW+ Slack channel. The 2021 housing market forecasts have focused on everything from home prices to mortgage rates. In this installment, HousingWire interviewed Jeff Tucker, senior economist at Zillow , on his forecast for next year.

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Realtor.com

DECEMBER 29, 2020

AndreyPopov/Getty Images When my husband and I were house hunting, properties that had plastic taped over the windows or draft catchers below the exterior doors gave us pause: Did that mean the house wasn’t energy-efficient or warm enough in colder months? Newly retouched areas on the ceiling made us wonder if the sellers were covering up water damage from a leaky roof that had been patched but not replaced.

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Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

What to Know About P.O. Boxes. Are you considering getting a P.O. box? Do you know what a P.O. box costs? There are many reasons why you might need a P.O. box. Maybe you want to keep your home address separate from a business address, or you want to make sure you don’t lose mail during a house move. When people want to know how to change a mailing address , they sometimes opt for getting a P.O. box simultaneously.

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Brownstoner

DECEMBER 14, 2020

While this 1850s Fort Greene row house has a charming period facade it's the 20th century history behind the house that should spark some interest. For decades 135 Fort Greene Place was the home of renowned avant-garde jazz pianist Cecil Taylor. The acclaimed artist was already in residence when he purchased… Read More > The post Jazz Great Cecil Taylor’s Fort Greene Row House on the Market for $2.499 Million appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Eye on Housing

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Fueled by record-low mortgage rates and strong demand, existing home sales, as reported by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), rose for a fifth consecutive month in October and reached its highest level in almost 15 years. Total existing home sales, including single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops, rose 4.3% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 6.85 million in.

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Marco Santarelli

AUGUST 9, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has literally gone viral and the California real estate market also got impacted by it. Today, we decided to take a look at the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the California housing market. We’ll also look at the likely medium and long-term effects of the outbreak. After the real estate market suffered its worst month in 13 years, California’s Realtors and landlords saw a big rebound in the housing market in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose, San Diego, and Sac

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

What Buyers and Sellers Need to Understand About a Home Inspection Are you going to be getting a home inspection? Home inspections are a vital part of the real estate transaction process, so it makes sense to learn as much as you can about them. The more you know about what they entail, and more […]. The post Home Inspections: What to Know About a House Inspection appeared first on Massachusetts Real Estate Exposure.

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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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Homes.com

JULY 21, 2020

Homes.com conducted a survey of 5,000+ U.S. adults on their favorite house styles, architectural features, and more. Read on to discover what we found. The post The Most Popular House Styles in the US appeared first on Homes.com.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

DECEMBER 10, 2020

It’s not unusual for homebuyers to admire a seller’s belongings. Chances are they may share similar taste—they bought the same house, after all! But some go as far as to ask that certain items remain with the home as part of the deal. It’s easy to imagine clients wanting to include mirrors, window treatments, and maybe even chandeliers—but some take it a step farther and make really bold requests.

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Better Dwelling

OCTOBER 16, 2020

On the day Canadian home sales and prices hit record highs, the central bank announces an end to the program partially responsible for the surge. The Bank of Canada (BoC) flooded the market with cheap mortgage credit in March. Yesterday, as market data showed a fever pitch had been reached during the “worst” recession in […]. The post Bank of Canada Ending Pandemic Program That Helped Real Estate Prices Surge appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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App Folio

AUGUST 7, 2020

From collecting rent to facilitating repairs, as a property or community association manager, you juggle a lot when it comes to managing your business’ operations. Whether you oversee large-scale apartment buildings or single-family homes, property maintenance is essential to keep your property values up, and keep your residents safe and satisfied. .

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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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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 22, 2020

In recent articles, I have written that although current sales data for the U.S. housing market has outperformed expectations, I expected these upward trends to moderate. Growth in home sales in recent months, I proposed, was primarily due to the catch-up demand from the stalled sales during the worst weeks of COVID-19. Today, the National Association of Realtors reported a 2.5% decline in existing home sales compared to last month, which I guess could be considered moderation.

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Realtor.com

DECEMBER 22, 2020

lookslike/Getty Images As the new year brings new resolutions, many of us have put home renovations high on our list. Maybe you’re pledging to fix up your home in preparation for selling it in 2021. Or perhaps you’re looking to enliven the place in which you’ve spent many, many hours of the day while sheltering in place in 2020. No matter your motivation, updating your flooring may be a good place to start. “Homeowners are seeking tranquility and peace from all the noise

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Realty Biz

OCTOBER 13, 2020

What to Know About House Appraisals. A house appraisal can be concerning whether you are buying or selling a home. The licensed appraiser will check the property to work out the fair market value. This can make both buyers and sellers very nervous. Will the appraiser assess the home to be worth what is expected? Will the appraisal come in low? What happens then?

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RIS Media

AUGUST 27, 2020

If you have a spare room in your home, renting it out can be a way to earn extra to pay the mortgage. There can be problems with this sort of arrangement, however, that could make you wish you hadn’t invited a renter into your home, so it’s important to be educated about the process as much as possible. Renting out part of your home does put you in the position of a landlord with the associated responsibilities.

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