Housing Wire
OCTOBER 12, 2021
California Regional MLS announced the relaunch of their integrated “submit offer” feature on Tuesday. CRMLS, the country’s largest MLS , services more than 110,000 real estate professionals in southern California. The relaunch comes in response to demand for the feature from real estate professionals using CRMLS. “Submit offers” will be available to users on CRMLS Matrix, Paragon and Flexmls.
Keeping Current Matters
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Today’s housing market is truly one for the record books. Over the past year, we’ve seen the lowest mortgage rates in history. And while those rates seemed to bottom out in January of this year, the golden window of opportunity for buyers isn’t over just yet. If you’re one of the buyers who worry they’ve missed out, rest assured today’s mortgage rates are still worth taking advantage of.
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Housing Wire
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Mortgage credit availability increased for the third consecutive month in September, but is still 30% below the pre-pandemic level, according to a report released Tuesday by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). Much of the growth in credit availability has come from loans that cater to self-employed borrowers, who were left in the cold by most lenders during the pandemic.
Realty Biz
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Purchasing a new house is a complicated process, which requires time and a lot of care. To make it a safe and carefree process, there are several elements to consider before signing the actual contract. Although the immediate attention of any buyer goes towards the financial aspects, like loans and credit history, it is instrumental to thoroughly understand how to verify the history of the house you intend to buy.
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Housing Wire
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Redwood Trust CEO Christopher Abate laid out a bold vision of growth for the real estate investment trust at an investor conference in New York City last month. Part of that vision included finding ways to tap into the nation’s multitrillion-dollar pool of home equity. To that end, Redwood Trust has partnered with Point, a fintech firm that provides homeowners who may not otherwise qualify for a home-equity loan with a path to tapping the equity in their homes.
Better Dwelling
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Canadian home prices just keep rising at a faster and faster rate. US Federal Reserve (The Fed) data shows real home prices in the country surged in Q2 2021. Actually, that’s really underselling what happened. Residential real estate prices in Canada are growing at the fastest rates in the G7. Not just over the past […]. The post Canada’s Real Estate Bubble Grew Faster Than Any G7 Country In The Past 30 Years appeared first on Better Dwelling.
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Sotheby's International Real Estate
OCTOBER 12, 2021
In the early 20th century, the award-winning team of David J. Witmer and Loyall F. Watson—celebrated architects of the American Southwest—designed numerous public buildings and private residences, which earned them renown for outdoor living spaces and homes that that encourage a relationship with their natural environment. That connection is readily apparent in this stately manor, which was built in 1929 for the Henry W.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Purchasing a home is one of the biggest investments most people will make in their entire lives, but the complexity of securing a mortgage can be a grueling and fractured process for first-time homeowners. At each stage of the buying process, there are multiple siloed transactions, from appraisals, inspections and settlements to mortgage payments and homeowners’ insurance.
Eye on Housing
OCTOBER 12, 2021
In the August labor market data, job openings for the overall economy remained elevated at 10.4 million open positions. What had been a challenge in certain sectors, like construction, continues as a broad labor access issue as businesses seek workers as the economy expands. The count of open construction jobs was stable at 344,000 unfilled positions, according to data from.
Realty Biz
OCTOBER 12, 2021
High buyer demand coupled with limited housing stock has translated to double-digit home price gains over the last few months. No wonder, a big number of prospective buyers have found themselves locked out of the market – especially first-time buyers – while others have been forced to stretch their budget beyond what they can comfortably afford. Amid these dynamics, the median price of an existing home hit $356,700 in August, up almost 15% from a year before according to data from the National A
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RIS Media
OCTOBER 12, 2021
A REALTOR® in Portsmouth, Virginia was shot and killed on Fri., Oct. 8 in what police are describing as a murder-suicide, according to local news agencies. Eighty-four-year-old Albert Baglione reportedly told police he shot his REALTOR®, 41-year-old Soren Arn-Oelschlegel, a Long & Foster agent who had worked for the brokerage for nearly six years.
Better Dwelling
OCTOBER 12, 2021
The Canadian bond market is sending real estate a message — credit is going to tighten. Government of Canada (GoC) 5-year bond yields hit the highest level in a year today. Yields for the segment are now triple the level they were last year. Since GoC bond yields influence mortgage rates, this will drive the […]. The post Canadian Bond Yields Hit Pre-Pandemic Levels, A Sign Higher Mortgage Rates Are Near appeared first on Better Dwelling.
BubbleInfo
OCTOBER 12, 2021
The association is predicting that home sales in California will drop next year, but has a typical guess for the statewide median sales price – expecting a 5.2% rise in 2022: 2022 Their predictions for this year were terrible – they thought pricing would go nearly flat in 2021 (in red box), and instead we […].
The Mortgage Report
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Freddie Mac's HomeOne loan can help first-time home buyers qualify with a low down payment and flexible requirements. Find out if HomeOne is right for you.
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Realty Biz
OCTOBER 12, 2021
If you’re like most people who want a career change, you might’ve considered a career in real estate. But you might not be well-versed in exactly why it would make a great second (or first) career choice. In fact, 95 percent of real estate agents choose a career in real estate after leaving one or two previous careers, according to the National Association of REALTORS.
RIS Media
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Barriers to homeownership eased up in August as recent reports from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) showed signs of improved housing affordability nationally. According to NAR’s Housing Affordability Index, August saw an increase in affordability, as the monthly mortgage payment fell by 1.1%—median family income also declined slightly, however.
First Team Real Estate
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Held at The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar in Tustin, we toasted to our new exclusive luxury advertising partner, California Homes magazine , with our highest performing top First Team Real Estate agents of 2021. Celebrating the accomplishments of our most elite agents and the combined prestige of our top local brands, the evening was filled with excitement and lively conversation. .
Lab Coat Agents
OCTOBER 12, 2021
The question positioned in every Realtor’s mind: “How do I win over new clients when meeting them for the first time?” Like a first date or having that front-row seat on a roller coaster, there are a lot of nerves. It’s easy to get overwhelmed when meeting a potential client for the first time. If you’re experienced or new to networking, here are a few things to remember for your new client meeting.
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.
Waterfront Properties
OCTOBER 12, 2021
If you are a runner in North Palm Beach who loves Halloween, this is the event for you The North Palm Beach Country Club is hosting a “Links 5K Ghost Run”. Join other runners for the 2nd Annual “Links 5K Ghost Run” on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at 7:30 a.m. The 3.1-mile route affords a rare opportunity to explore the Country Club’s newly renovated Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course.
Lab Coat Agents
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Watch out Facebook and Instagram! There’s a new kid on the block! It’s called Tiktok and it’s not just for your teenage daughter or son. Tiktok provides a set of tools that enable real estate agents to generate content that appeals to a broad audience. You don’t need to be a 16-year-old influencer to go viral either. All it takes is the consistent posting of relatable content and you will be on your way to reaching new leads.
The Mortgage Report
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Bond markets were closed yesterday. But average mortgage rates edged higher last Friday. And that means that they were at their highest since the spring. […].
Waterfront Properties
OCTOBER 12, 2021
You must try Crumbl Cookies located at 5240 Donald Ross Road, Suite 105, Palm Beach Gardens new Alton Community. It all started with one big dream and two crazy cousins. and the perfect combination of flour, sugar, and chocolate chips. In 2017, after finally developing the perfect recipe, the pair and their family opened Crumbl’s first store in Logan, Utah.
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.
Brownstoner
OCTOBER 12, 2021
With arched doorways, wood floors and a built-in niche, this Kensington one-bedroom already has some of its original character intact and it would take just a bit of work to bring it back to its intended layout. On the second floor of 414 Albemarle Road, the Colonial Revival-style elevator building… Read More > The post Kensington One-Bedroom With Arches, Picture Rails, Two Storage Units Asks $450K appeared first on Brownstoner.
Waterfront Properties
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Lion Country Safari located in western Palm Beach County is Florida’s only drive through safari. The safari is located on nearly 600 acres of land and home to roughly 900 animals. The Lion Country Safari is located at 2003 Lion Country Safari Road in Loxahatchee. The species that live at Lion Country Safari come from all around the world. The safari is divided into seven different habitats.
RIS Media
OCTOBER 12, 2021
(TNS)—Maybe the millennial generation values having a good time more than their baby boomer parents and Generation X siblings. Perhaps this cohort’s financial tastes have been shaped by historically low mortgage rates and soaring home prices. Whatever the reason, Americans ages 25 to 40 display noticeably different attitudes about tapping their home equity than do older homeowners.
Brownstoner
OCTOBER 12, 2021
More than 40 city and state elected officials signed onto a letter on Thursday calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to deny permits for the Gowanus Repowering Project. Among the signatories were borough president and likely future mayor Eric Adams, city council members Brad Lander, Antonio Reynoso and Stephen Levin, and assembly… Read More > The post Pols Come Out Against Gowanus Power Project on Barge Near Sunset Park appeared first on Brownstoner.
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RIS Media
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS) The Preferred Realty and Stouffer Realty, the largest Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices affiliate in the U.S., has partnered with Inside Real Estate to provide kvCORE—along with CORE Present, a CMA and presentation solution—to its 2,300 plus agents. The brokerage will also be among the first in the country to provide their agents with unlimited CORE Team Add-On accounts.
Toronto Realty Blog
OCTOBER 12, 2021
TorontoRealtyBlog. Raise your hand if you managed to get through the weekend without gaining any weight? Put your hands down. I don’t believe you… What started on Friday night with a healthy meal of salmon and vegetables led to a last-minute decision on Saturday to order Churrasco’s , which was followed by a Thanksgiving turkey feast on Sunday night, and was capped off with an order of Greek food at my mother’s on Monday night.
Brownstoner
OCTOBER 12, 2021
In the News NYC Gives Public School Kindergartners $100 in a College Savings Account [NYT]. Brooklyn Fed Jail Inmates Report No Lights, Water or Hot Food [NYDN] The Sad Story Behind Prospect Park's Beloved Turtles [BP] Untrained DOE Office Workers Sent to Understaffed NYC Schools [Gothamist] New Center Provides Bushwick With Free Food, Goods,… Read More > The post Daily Links: With Few Staffers, No Water, Sunset Park’s Federal Jail Goes Dark appeared first on Brownstoner.
McKissock
OCTOBER 12, 2021
We’re all familiar with the term “fixer-upper.” For many different reasons, properties can come on the market in less-than-par condition. The degree and cost to cure becomes an issue to buyers and sellers, and a challenge for appraisers. At some point it’s no longer “normal market value minus cost to cure equals as-is value.” The terms “entrepreneurial incentive” and “entrepreneurial profit” are typically discussed in terms of investment property, but th
Speaker: Mary Maloney, Founder & Team Leader at Hometown Realty
The sales cycle in real estate is frequently measured at 3+ months. During this time, real estate agents frequently lose contact with clients and miss out on opportunities because they fail to follow up and provide value to the client. Top real estate agents are distinguished from developing agents by their ability to convert organic connections into sales opportunities.
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