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Virtual staging: The best apps for 2025 + mind-blowing AI picks

Housing Wire

Is virtual staging finally ready for its close-up? The days of AI-staged photos that look more like Salvador Dali paintings than comfy living rooms or HGTV-ready kitchens are long gone. The images todays virtual staging companies can create using AI are shockingly realistic and, dare we say it, stylish. We think it is.

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Why real estate professionals must return to old-school thinking in 2025

Housing Wire

To do so, develop strategies and programs that cater to buyers and sellers at every stage. For homeowners , stay top-of-mind by providing ongoing valuelike market insights or renovation adviceso they return when its time to sell. For buyers, focus on delivering second-to-none service and support.

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Compass’s recent performance points to the future of real estate brokerage

Housing Wire

Startups in the real estate technology space are pushing the boundaries of staging with photorealistic virtual renderings of homes; in-person and remote touring; innovative financing options; better home renovation; and fraud-mitigation to protect high dollar-value transactions, just to name a few areas.

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Mortgage delinquency rate falls to historic low

Housing Wire

million properties were in early-stage delinquencies, defined as borrowers who missed a single mortgage payment, which is a slight increase of 0.2% With fewer new borrowers becoming delinquent, both overall and early-stage delinquency rates continue to trend downward.”. A total of 1.46 from April due to typical seasonal patterns.

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Selling your home? Make sure you’re aware of hidden costs

Housing Wire

From staging fees, home improvements, repairs and seller concessions, there are several hidden costs involved in the selling process. Staging Costs. According to HomeAdvisor , the average seller pays almost $1,500 in staging costs. Home improvements and renovations are also important to buyers. Real Estate Commission.

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Selling your home? Here’s how to do it fast!

Housing Wire

Four renovations to consider before selling your house. Staging your home — or making it look as appealing and move-in ready as possible — can make a huge impact on its marketability. Over 40% of buyer’s agents say staging increases a home’s offer price by anywhere from 1 to 20%. More for Real Estate Enthusiasts. Another perk?

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New AI-powered homeowner platform aids with sales and maintenance tasks

Housing Wire

Exuma believes that the platform will provide transformative change to every stage of homeownership. “My An AI assistant called Revana will provide personalized help with renovations, installations and maintenance.

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