Housing Wire

MARCH 24, 2022

This has been particularly true in real estate, as Americans have not only grown accustomed to having access to information with the click of a button but also as the idea of “home” suddenly held a much higher value than it did before. . I need a dog-friendly ride to work — check! As for me? Oh, and a heated pool — check!

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Keeping Current Matters

AUGUST 2, 2021

Sometimes it can feel like everyone has advice when it comes to buying a home. While your friends and loved ones may have your best interests in mind, they may also be missing crucial information about today’s housing market that you need to make your best decision. What does this mean for you? Why Is Homeownership Important to You?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 12, 2022

HousingWire recently spoke with Matt Regan, EVP of Transaction Management Systems at Flueid , about the need to redefine “instant title” to focus on adding value to loan evaluation and decision-making rather than just delivering the title commitment faster. With that in mind, imagine you are reviewing a loan application.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2021

It is hot, hot, hot here,” Clay Winder, a real estate agent for Keller Williams Westfield , said. On average, in August 2021, homes in the area sold for about 2.5% above the list price and sat on the market about 11 days before going pending. In comparison, the national median was only up 16.2% year-over-year.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Real estate commissions are under the microscope. With the scrutiny of The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission and multiple lawsuits concerning how buyers’ brokers get paid, many brokers say it feels like an all-out war on the real estate industry. Judge Stephen R. Bough of U.S.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 2, 2023

The pandemic definitely changed the real estate market ,” Todd Alperin, a Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group agent based in Southern New Hampshire, said. Everyone is fighting over the same handful of homes.” You are still seeing those really big jumps above asking,” Fox said.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 31, 2024

There has absolutely been an increase in cyber security incidents,” said Alex Hamlin, the chief information security officer at Qualia , a digital real estate closing platform. “I Title firm First American was the next target, getting hit with an attack the week before Christmas. million customers was stolen.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

But what makes Redfin different – what makes it radically, transformatively different – is that it classifies real estate agents as employees. This classification is essential to the real estate industry, homeowners across the country, and to boosting the economy,” NAR declared. It was as boring as it sounds like.

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Real estate is an ever-evolving industry, and the competition to make a name in it can be overwhelming. To stand out from the crowd, agents need to be smart about their marketing strategies. And hence, it becomes crucial for a real estate agent to keep their website up-to-date and optimized for a better customer experience.

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RIS Media

JUNE 16, 2021

There’s no doubt that the 2021 real estate market is extremely challenging. Before you begin the home search process, meet with your buyers to introduce yourself and set expectations. You need to be straight and to the point. If they’re not, they might want to consider waiting before buying.

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Realtor.com

JANUARY 23, 2023

Photo-Illustration by Realtor.com; Photos: Getty Images (3) For those navigating America’s residential real estate market, it’s lately felt a bit like an out-of-control cargo train, ever threatening to veer off the tracks—stomach-churning price accelerations followed by interest rate hikes slamming the brakes.

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Housing Wire

JULY 22, 2022

Someone at Flagstar has to physically look at the deal and make sure it aligns with what they want before they’re able to fund, and that’s going to cause delays.”. Real estate agents and their clients also received no advance warning and multiple deals fell through as a result, sources told HousingWire.

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Realty Biz

MARCH 23, 2022

There is no denying that 2021 has been a historic year for the real estate industry, especially real estate technology. Before although the industry has made great strides, the current situation offers more opportunities than ever before. The world of real estate tech will continue to grow.

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

You'll likely need a mortgage if you can’t afford to pay for a house, like 87% of homebuyers in 2021. Lenders will look at your credit history to ensure that you can handle the repayment responsibly, so you need a good credit score for buying a house. Doing so will lower your credit utilization.

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Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Many are aware that the real estate industry boomed in 2021. While there are many reasons as to why that is, technology in real estate certainly played a major part. Real estate technology has come a long way in a short time. How Technology Changed the Real Estate Industry.

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RIS Media

APRIL 27, 2022

2021 Sales Volume: $682,222,875. 2021 Transactions: 1,818. At the time, his in-laws—David and Dana Winans—realized they needed someone who could help grow their real estate brokerage to the next level. Mark McDonough: Our market was very strong in 2021.

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Realty Biz

JUNE 7, 2021

To say that 2020 was a chaotic year for the US real estate market would be an understatement. According to NerdWallet’s 2021 Home Buyer Report , the outlook for this year is overwhelmingly positive and, despite the tremendous impact of the pandemic, many Americans are ready to purchase a home.

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HomeLight

JULY 13, 2022

Be home before dark.”. And yet, as real estate agents, where we make a living meeting complete strangers at empty houses, safety is not very often at the top of our priority list. Department of Labor, real estate sales and leasing is considered a high-risk and hazardous occupation. Never talk to strangers.”.

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RIS Media

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Vitals: Douglas Elliman Real Estate. Early in his career, Scott Durkin was on a management track with the Four Seasons Hotel when he began the process of buying an apartment and realized how important a life decision that was, as well as the importance of the liaison between everyone involved. Scott Durkin. Aspen, Colo.;

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Easy Agent Pro

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Real estate is a relationship business, or so we’re told. 2021 NAR Member Profile ). For new agents: real estate CRM is a shortcut for “customer relationship management.” How a real estate CRM helps your business. A real estate CRM allows you to segment the folks that populate it.

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Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Today’s real estate market is competitive and fast-paced, and every year, more agents join the fray, competing for clients. In 2020 and 2021, more than 156,000 new agents threw their hats into the ring, making the client pool even more shallow. Before there was the internet, there was word-of-mouth marketing.

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Realty Biz

JUNE 22, 2022

The best real estate agent marketing tools are the ones that will help you generate the most leads and convert the most leads into clients. There is no one-size-fits-all solution, so the best approach is to use a mix of real estate agent marketing tools that will work best for your business. Add content through blogging.

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Point2Homes

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Most likely, your home first takes shape not in the real world, but online. And, in analyzing Google searches, it becomes obvious that renters, buyers and owners alike have changed their online behavior to better match their offline needs.

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Hank Miller Team

DECEMBER 17, 2021

It’s with a MASSIVE dose of “we think” that we offer our latest opinions (12/16/21) for the first quarter of the 2022 North Atlanta real estate market. A few caveats; everything real estate is hyper local. The charts below are broad, but you need enough data to show trends. And with that…. A Return to Normal?

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Real Trends

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

For new agents who haven’t experienced a down market before, this can seem especially intimidating. Green is an agent and broker setting records in Florida real estate. In 2020 she was the #1 agent in Orlando for all Coldwell Banker offices and in 2021 she did over $30 million in volume. Create a brand. “I

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Realty Biz

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Ask Brian is a weekly column by Real Estate Expert Brian Kline. If you have questions on real estate investing, DIY, home buying/selling, or other housing inquiries please email your questions to askbrian@realtybiznews.com. gain in 2021. Have a solid plan before making any offer. I’ve been at it since June.

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RIS Media

JANUARY 4, 2021

January is a great month in real estate. No matter what you did last year in sales, start with the attitude that your business will grow this year, and that everyone on your team will do bigger and better things in the next twelve months…starting now! She is also an RISMedia 2020 Real Estate Newsmaker as an industry Influencer.

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RIS Media

MAY 3, 2022

This is true of any industry and real estate is no exception. To recognize those driving real estate forward, we celebrate the Futurists and Influencers in our annual RISMedia Real Estate Newsmakers awards. What does it mean to you to be selected as a 2022 RISMedia Real Estate Newsmaker? .

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RIS Media

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

It might still be November, but it is never too early to start taking steps to make sure you start 2021 on the right financial foot. This means cleaning house and making sure your books are in order well before it’s time to break out your 2021 calendar. Make sure you review and correct them before year-end.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Before you work with one, you’ll have to weigh the pros of convenience and speed against the the possibility of receiving less than fair-market value and paying service fees. The biggest advantage is ease,” says Lynn Carteris, a top real estate agent with the Oldham Group serving the San Francisco Bay area in California.

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RIS Media

APRIL 8, 2021

“In 2021, we’ve challenged our leadership team to complete our Fairhaven program, go through the At Home With Diversity certification and watch the video on implicit bias.” everyone’s wondering the same thing: When will life return to “normal”? ” “Fair housing never stops.

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Lab Coat Agents

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

When inventory is tight and buyers are getting desperate, what’s a real estate agent to do? . Keep in touch programs are the key to success in real estate. Real estate kept chugging along. . Everyone is working remotely, and we have awesome technologies to work around the “in-person” limitations.

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The Residential Specialist

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Originally from Queens, New York, Wootson moved to Bay County from Atlanta eight years ago, and she began selling real estate just over five years ago before obtaining the CRS Designation in 2021. So, it started resonating with me that this designation is something I needed to look into.”. The value of CRS.

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Dwell Real Estate

JULY 8, 2022

“Everyone is shocked,” said Mary McSwain, who bought her one-bedroom unit in the 51-year-old Portofino South Condominium in January. Insurers in general statewide were already on the ropes before the tower fell, the collapse was a knock-down punch. But it needed more than $10 million for projected repairs.

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Realtor.com

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

12, 2021. (So Whatever questions you have, look no further than this complete guide to all the tax benefits of owning a home, where we run down all the tax breaks homeowners should be aware of when they file their 2020 taxes in 2021. Homeowners with a mortgage that went into effect before Dec. Tax break 1: Mortgage interest.

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RIS Media

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Real estate teams are not only changing the face of the real estate landscape, they are defining the future careers of hundreds of thousands of real estate professionals. First and foremost, to build and maintain a world-class team, you need to consistently hone your leadership skills.

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HomeLight

MARCH 13, 2023

Maybe you need to relocate for a job, or you’re looking to unload a 1920s fixer-upper or fire-damaged property and lack the money for needed repairs. A cash sale may provide the speed and efficiency you need. We also share expert insights and tips from top Los Angeles real estate professionals.

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