RIS Media

JULY 25, 2023

Social media is an important piece of a real estate professional’s marketing strategy in today’s modern technological era. While every agent should be leveraging social media in their marketing plan, teams should also be using social media to build their business, name recognition and reputation. Here’s how to get started using social media to boost… The post Team Tactics: Leveraging Social Media as a Strategy appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

JULY 25, 2023

HousingWire recently spoke with Matic CEO and co-founder Ben Madick about the changing home insurance market, how it impacts mortgage lenders and homeowners, and why lenders should pay attention. HousingWire: What is the current home insurance market like? Ben Madick: The home insurance market is experiencing unprecedented volatility, which has significant implications for homeowners, mortgage lenders and prospective homebuyers.

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Real Estate News

JULY 25, 2023

The Case-Shiller index for May shows steady home price growth since January and a slight dip compared to this time last year.

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Housing Wire

JULY 25, 2023

In late June, Susan Gregory received an estimate for a new homeowner’s insurance policy on her 120-year-old St. Augustine, Florida property, after her previous insurer, United Property and Casualty, went insolvent earlier in the year. Gregory was shocked to find out that her yearly payment would go from $8,800 to nearly $36,000 if she signed on with the new company. “I thought this was my forever home,” Gregory told First Coast News , which first reported the story. “It canR

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Keeping Current Matters

JULY 25, 2023

If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, one of the biggest questions you have right now is probably: what’s happening with home prices?

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Housing Wire

JULY 25, 2023

F2 Finance wants to scoop up a share of a “fragmented” fix-and-flip market as a lack of housing inventory sharply limits transactions. “There’s about 8,500 fix-and-flip mortgage lenders in the U.S. just to give an idea of how fragmented it is in terms of the lender,” Christian Faes, founder of F2 Finance, said in an interview with HousingWire.

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Housing Wire

JULY 25, 2023

U.S. counties most prone to flooding saw 384,000 more people move into them than out of them over the past two years, a 103% increase during that time. Similar trends are being observed in areas prone to wildfires and excessive heat as home prices have remained generally elevated well after the pandemic-driven homebuying boom. This is according to data from Redfin , which conducted an analysis of migration patterns sourced from the U.S.

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Real Estate News

JULY 25, 2023

The commercial and residential real estate giant continues to grow revenue and income while also investing in Homes.com.

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Housing Wire

JULY 25, 2023

U.S. house prices rose slightly in May, up 0.7% from April , according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) seasonally adjusted monthly House Price Index (HPI). On a year-over-year basis, prices rose 2.8% from May 2022 to May 2023. But that only tells part of the story. “U.S. house prices increased moderately in May, continuing the trend of the last few months,” said Nataliya Polkovnichenko, supervisory economist at the FHFA.

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Inman

JULY 25, 2023

Despite struggles in the commercial space dating from the beginning of COVID, some commercial brokerages have found a way to thrive, writes Atman Real Estate CEO Victoria Kennedy. Here's what they're doing.

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Housing Wire

JULY 25, 2023

New home sales among the “50 Top-Selling Master-Planned Communities” increased by 7% in the first half of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, according to a study by RCLCO Real Estate Consulting. Master-planned communities have been gaining steam since their invention in the 1960s. Usually built by one developer, they are large, custom-built residential communities that include a number of recreational amenities for residents.

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Inman

JULY 25, 2023

OneKey, New York State’s largest multiple listing service, will now offer the software company's ApplyLink tool to members throughout Long Island, New York City and the Hudson Valley region.

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Housing Wire

JULY 25, 2023

Your job in real estate is to be a problem solver. There is no greater problem for a motivated seller than figuring out why their home didn’t sell! You are a real estate professional , they have a home to sell. It makes a lot of sense for you to be speaking with each other. If you do not yet have the wealth you desire and deserve, it’s simply because you have yet to figure out how to help enough people reach their goals.

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Inman

JULY 25, 2023

The world's largest franchisor of residential real estate brands posted a profitable quarter for the first time since the 3Q22 despite reporting sagging revenues of $1.7 billion in line with expectations.

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Housing Wire

JULY 25, 2023

The uptick in home sales during the second quarter of 2023 helped Anywhere Real Estate get back in the black. After posting a net loss of $138 million in Q1 2023 , the real estate conglomerate rebounded to report $19 million in net income for the second quarter. Although this figure is a big improvement on the first quarter, it still marks a 78% decline compared to a year ago.

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Inman

JULY 25, 2023

From Pacaso CEO Austin Allison to Compass founder Robert Reffkin, the real estate industry's most compelling voices are all taking the stage at Inman Connect Las Vegas in two weeks.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

JULY 25, 2023

What to Know About Septic Inspections Are you wondering how septic inspections work? If you are buying a home with a septic tank, there are some things you need to be aware of. If you sell your home, you could need a septic system inspection. For example, here in my home state of Massachusetts, we […] The post Septic Inspections: What to Know About a Septic System Inspection appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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Inman

JULY 25, 2023

The commercial and would-be residential giant saw revenue jump 13 percent year over year in the second quarter while profit climbed 20 percent, according to a 2Q earnings call Tuesday afternoon.

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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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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

JULY 25, 2023

Methods and Tips For Finding Rent-to-Own Houses Would you like to know how to find rent-to-own homes? In my experience working as a real estate agent for the past thirty-seven years, many people have asked about rent-to-own housing. Rent-to-own homes provide an alternative path to homeownership. These properties are rented initially, with the option to […] The post Methods For Finding Rent-to-Own Housing appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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Inman

JULY 25, 2023

Prices rose 0.7 percent from April to May after adjusting for increases typically experienced in spring, according to estimates released Tuesday by CoreLogic and the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

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Eye on Housing

JULY 25, 2023

Higher interest rates have led millions of existing homeowners with mortgages under 4% to postpone plans to list their homes for sale, and for many prospective buyers, that supply vacuum has left newly built homes as the only game in town. That is the backdrop behind the strengthening of interest for new homes.

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Inman

JULY 25, 2023

The marketplace for properties south of the border will now offer the value of linking aspiring owners with the people and processes involved with financing homes in the very popular U.S. second-home destination, the company said.

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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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RIS Media

JULY 25, 2023

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC is celebrating its15th anniversary, the company announced. Since launching its first franchised brokerage, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Wilkins and Associates in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, on July 23, 2008, the brand has grown to more than 168 affiliate companies in the U.S., Canada, Jamaica, The Bahamas, Australia and… The post Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Celebrates 15th Anniversary appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

JULY 25, 2023

Trainer Rachael Hite takes a deep dive with two experts about what it takes to build a business plan that is both aware and inclusive, along with steps you can take to help your team tackle tough social issues that a significant portion of your customers may have.

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RIS Media

JULY 25, 2023

Do you know the most common HOA rules that get broken? Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs) play a crucial role in maintaining the appearance and value of properties within a community. To achieve this, they establish a set of rules and regulations that residents must abide by, commonly known as HOA rules. These rules promote harmony, ensure… The post Navigating HOA Rules: Common Violations and Their Consequences appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

JULY 25, 2023

Adwerx is a digital advertising solution for the real estate industry which recently released a program for top producers, according to a statement.

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RIS Media

JULY 25, 2023

In a real estate transaction, there are many stories. From buyers planning for the largest financial transaction of their lives, to sellers emotionally preparing to leave a home filled with memories, it is an agent’s job to not only help their clients through the motions, but to be a trusted, authentic and genuine resource from… The post Tri-Cities Team Leader Finds Success Through Storytelling appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

JULY 25, 2023

If you think a member of the National Association of Realtors has done something unethical as outlined in the Code of Ethics, please file a complaint, writes Minnesota broker-owner and member of the professional standards committee Teresa Boardman.

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BubbleInfo

JULY 25, 2023

The San Diego Case-Shiller Index has bounced back nicely this year! Percentage Change Between January and May 2019: +3.5% 2020: +3.6% 2021: +13.0% 2022: +11.6% 2023: +8.2% Even if it flatlines the rest of the year, are there any local homeowners that will be disappointed they only gained 8.

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Inman

JULY 25, 2023

The typical rent was $1,745 a month in June, down $31 from its record high in July 2022, according to a new report from Realtor.com.

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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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