Housing Wire

MAY 23, 2023

While it’s not as clear how long-lasting the rebound will be, it does still provide some much-needed good news for the spring and summer housing market. Data from NAR also shows a home price correction in nearly one-third of the 221 markets it tracks in the first quarter of 2023. The national median home price decreased 1.7%

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

We all owe a debt of gratitude to those who have our backs in times of need. Listen to all of these really great mortgage programs (most agents and buyers don’t know about these!) Submit an article to your online and offline news publications about these available programs. What a great way to be of service yourself!

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 30, 2021

This article is part of our HousingWire 2022 forecast series. Bringing together some of the top economists and researchers in housing, the event will provide an in-depth look at the predictions for next year, along with a roundtable discussion on how these insights apply to your business. nance market and toward purchase loans.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2021

2 million , we could be at risk of housing inventory falling to such low levels that I would have to categorize this housing market as unhealthy. A few months ago, I wrote that falling inventory was one of the biggest risks to the housing market. Since 2014, inventory levels have fallen while purchase application data has risen.

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Housing Wire

MAY 3, 2022

HousingWire: The best way to start is to talk about purchase application data, can you break that down for us? Logan Mohtashami: Yes, purchase application data has always been a useful forward looking indicator for housing, especially when we are dealing with higher mortgage rates. What have we seen this year?

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Housing Wire

APRIL 17, 2023

Local housing markets is a HousingWire magazine feature spotlighting housing trends across the country. Austin, Texas In 2021, Austin had one of the hottest housing markets in the country. For agents and sellers looking to succeed in Austin’s current market, Redding says pricing is key. “We

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

And while that may be true, well-crafted real estate agent bios can build trust and credibility and serve as a powerful tool in an agent’s marketing arsenal — giving prospective clients. As a real estate agent, you may think clients should care more about their next home than your life story. So let your personality shine.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 13, 2021

In February 2019, we wrote an article predicting this seismic shift, detailing how mortgage lenders could and should prepare to not only survive the shift but thrive in the future digital age. They don’t think, “I’m going to fill out a digital mortgage application or I’m going online to do my mortgage application.”

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2022

From the WSJ article: “ U.S. From the WSJ article: “ U.S. One of the unsung heroes of the most prolonged economic and job expansion ever recorded in history was the passing of the 2005 Bankruptcy Reform Act and the 2010 qualified mortgage rule under Dodd-Frank. The question is: how many more rate hikes are left?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2024

While your online presence is crucial to your success, each real estate event or conference on our list can help you stay current with the latest market, tech and industry trends, build your skills and expertise, and expand your referral network. Here’s a look at 11 real estate conferences and events that should be on your radar this year.

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Keeping Current Matters

AUGUST 26, 2021

Many articles are making the claim that it’s not affordable to buy a home in today’s market, but that isn’t the case. Today’s buyers are spending approximately 20% of their income on their monthly mortgage payments. Kushi chose Dallas because home prices there sit near the median of the top 50 markets in the nation.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 28, 2021

This article is part of our HousingWire 2022 forecast series. Bringing together some of the top economists and researchers in housing, the event will provide an in-depth look at the predictions for next year, along with a roundtable discussion on how these insights apply to your business. Boise is in a full-fledged housing crash!”

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In the ever-competitive real estate market, creating a consistent flow of real estate buyer leads is strategy for success. But beyond first-timers, we’ll show you how to attract real estate buyers of all kinds through a multi-tiered marketing approach that boosts both your visibility and credibility with potential buyers.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 29, 2021

This article is part of our HousingWire 2022 forecast series. Bringing together some of the top economists and researchers in housing, the event will provide an in-depth look at the predictions for next year, along with a roundtable discussion on how these insights apply to your business. ow and ease of the entire closing process.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2022

In January I received a text message from Dave Savage, CEO of Mortgage Coach. News just broke that private equity investor LLR Partners announced strategic investments in two mortgage technology companies — Mortgage Coach and Sales Boomerang ( click here for article ). Hey Clayton …” and a link. In 2016 LLR led a $26.5

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Housing Wire

JULY 20, 2023

We are still at least a million listings shy of being a balanced market, so this excuse is not going to subside anytime soon. Stop answering clients’ concerns by saying, “Yeah, there’s really nothing on the market, I mean everything in the MLS is already pending. Nationwide, inventory is at all-time lows. range currently!

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Keeping Current Matters

APRIL 1, 2021

Today, some are afraid the real estate market is starting to look a lot like it did in 2006, just prior to the housing crash. One of the factors they’re pointing to is the availability of mortgage money. Several times a year, the Mortgage Bankers Association releases an index titled The Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI).

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 12, 2020

Then, Mary Ann Azevedo followed up with another great article on the ROI of purchased leads. I also chimed in with this article, trying to help answer the question, “ Is buying real estate leads really worth it ?”. I’ll break things out a bit more here into the subcategories of specialty services, marketing automation and CRM.

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Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Fortunately, there are other ways for first-time home buyers to finance their purchases. Fortunately, there are other ways for first-time home buyers to finance their purchases. In this article, we'll go over some of the top first-home buyer grants out there. At first glance, four years might not sound like a long time.

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Realty Biz

JULY 7, 2022

With interest rates and inflation both on the rise, the US housing market has recently taken a hit. It’s no secret that in recent yes, the real estate market has become increasingly more unstable than it usually is. As a result, many experts have begun to question whether the housing market is sustainable in its current form.

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HomeLight

APRIL 14, 2023

Your closing costs may differ depending on your circumstances and the terms of your home purchase. to purchase a home in. to purchase a home in. Georgia is good about not having extra fees or high fees,” says Howard Jefferson , a top-performing Georgia real estate agent with 35 years of experience.

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Real Trends

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

We all owe a debt of gratitude to those who have our backs in times of need. Listen to all of these really great mortgage programs (most agents and buyers don’t know about these!) Submit an article to your online and offline news publications about these available programs. You can split the programs up and do a weekly series.

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Realty Biz

JUNE 23, 2022

At first glance, it might seem intuitive that rising interest rates will have a negative effect on the housing market. Interest rates rising today and for the next several months is probably good for the housing market. Obviously, we are watching that quite carefully [prices and mortgage rates]. It’s a very tight market. …

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The Close

AUGUST 22, 2023

The real estate housing market numbers, month over month, reflect incremental increases in inventory and median price, which have resulted in an incremental decrease in sales activity. It’s just not a good market for buyers. ” Dr. Lawrence Yun , Chief Economist, NAR July 2023 Data: Is the Housing Market Crashing?

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The Close

JUNE 22, 2023

This is because it is difficult to identify the top of a market, and nobody wants to buy at the top of the market just to watch the value of their investments fall during a downturn. A Look at the Current Market in 2023 The market is anything other than typical right now. It’s a fair question!

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The Close

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Key takeaways in this article: Have a winning mindset. Study your market and share valuable information. How to Avoid This Mistake Learn the strategies of successful agents , like how to bounce back from failure and rejection. You may have read online that many real estate agents fail. and “How do I avoid failure as an agent?”

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The Close

APRIL 28, 2022

In today’s tight inventory market, trying to help buyers with financing and limited funds feels a little like getting into a boxing match with Mike Tyson. Here are the top 10 that have helped my team successfully beat out cash offers—yes, even in this red hot market. We are not offering legal advice. Use a Cash Lender.

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Toronto Realty Blog

JUNE 2, 2023

As exciting (or horrifying) as that proposition would be, I think the changes in every other area of the mortgage world that I’ve seen have more than made up for it. In March of 2007, a client of mine purchased a house for $1,060,000, with a $50,000 deposit. Raise your hand if you remember the days of 107% financing?

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Way back in the drab plaid of the 1970s, brokerages often classified agents as employees and offered them health care and pension plans. “RE/MAX Some agents, like ones at RE/MAX , even pay the brokerage fees for office space and marketing tools. I started at Redfin 12 years ago,” she said. It is high-volume work,” Alipour recalled.

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The Close

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

This is one of the top blunders your sellers could make. No more constant showings and feedback, ongoing HOA dues, or the worry of repairs (not to mention balancing a mortgage payment). Myth #2: Wiggle Room in Pricing Is Essential for Negotiation The market price of a home can fluctuate by tens of thousands of dollars over a year.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The recent housing market has been hot and competitive due to an extreme lack of inventory. For a seller in a hurry, the shortage of homes means you can anticipate fewer days on market (DOM). That said, the number of days your home is on market depends on several factors, such as: The location of your home. Listing price.

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Broke Agent Media

MAY 18, 2023

The years 2022 and 2023 are the only times fewer than 50% of Americans have seen the housing market as good for buyers. The article also revealed that only 56% of Americans think home prices are going up—down from 70% in 2022 and 71% in 2021 but up from 40% in 2020. adults perceiving the housing market as favorable to buyers.

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Marco Santarelli

MAY 4, 2023

In 2023, despite a cooling housing market and high mortgage rates, turnkey homes are in demand and selling fast. While fixer-uppers, homes with less curb appeal, and those located in less desirable areas are sitting on the market for longer, turnkey homes in good school districts remain hot commodities.

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Point2Homes

APRIL 20, 2021

If you’re a homeowner looking to unlock the equity you’ve built up in your home, you might have heard about second mortgages. So, let’s see exactly what a second mortgage is, how it works and what the pros and cons are. What Is a Second Mortgage? A second mortgage is more or less what it sounds like.

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The Close

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

I’ve compiled a list of my top tips on how to win a bidding war on a house to help you outsmart your competition and get your clients into their dream homes. That will make them the big fish in the little pond, giving them a lot more purchasing and negotiating power. that same day, and she already had 40 offers— forty ! It worked!

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The Close

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

In this article, I will help you decide just that. Finally, I’ll walk you through the exact steps I use to market to and close transactions with military buyers and sellers here in Hawaii. Here’s where your local market expertise comes into play. Here’s where your local market expertise comes into play.

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The Close

MARCH 10, 2022

Despite all the hype around digital marketing, direct mail is still an extremely efficient means of real estate marketing, especially if you’re targeting baby boomers and beyond. We’ll share the top five providers we recommend for your next mailer campaign. Top Five Real Estate Postcards Providers of 2022.

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