Housing Wire

JUNE 18, 2021

Through a stroke of lucky timing, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) had gained traction with a reorganized and strengthened consumer advocacy mission just before the COVID-19 pandemic erupted in early 2020. Homeowners, renters, borrowers, lenders and mortgage servicers had one less thing to worry about as they absorbed the implications of pandemic-sparked forbearance rules and other regulatory shelters: realigned NYDFS operations were already in synch with the servicers that

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Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 18, 2021

Some Highlights. When you rent , you build your landlord’s wealth, your monthly payment depends on ever-rising rents , and you don’t benefit from home price appreciation. On the other hand, when you own your home, you build your own wealth , your monthly payment is locked in , and you benefit directly from home price appreciation. If you’re feeling the challenges of a competitive market , remember that homeownership is a long-term game.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 18, 2021

The housing market is no stranger to supply constraints. A toxic combination of wildly inflated lumber prices , a lack of new and existing homes , and the sheer number of borrowers willing to pay tens of thousands of dollars over ask on homes they’ve never seen in person, has created a pandemic-driven problem that the industry can’t quite shake.

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Better Dwelling

JUNE 18, 2021

Prices just outside of frothy Canadian real estate markets are growing much faster than in the city. That’s typical of a bubble, and it’s called “housing bubble contagion.” In a paper titled Housing Bubble Contagion From City Centre To Suburbs, three Taiwan-based researchers argue bubbles spread outwards. Bubbles force investors and developers to look for […].

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Realtor.com

JUNE 18, 2021

Living Spaces Even with the outside world opening back up, many of us have found new comfort in staying at home. Backyard dinner parties, outdoor movie nights , drinks on the deck—you name it, there are so many summertime favorites that really don’t require going anywhere, especially if you have a great outdoor space. And if you don’t? Well, we’re here to help with that.

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Sotheby's International Real Estate

JUNE 18, 2021

Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Otago, New Zealand | Matt Finnigan, New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty . The Otago region in South Island has always been popular with tourists for its viniculture—but the region’s resort towns such as Queenstown and Wanaka have recently seen a growth increase of 58.8 per cent in its property market as well, says Fahmi.

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The Mortgage Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates rose again yesterday and by a surprisingly appreciable amount. By recent standards, those rates are now high. So don’t believe Freddie Mac’s […].

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Miller Samuel INC

JUNE 18, 2021

[click image for free registration]. I'm a Counselor of Real Estate (CRE) and wanted to share this. Join The Counselors of Real Estate on June 23 for the unveiling of the 2021-22 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate ®. Now in its 10th year, this signature thought leadership initiative identifies the current and emerging issues expected to have the most significant impact on all sectors of real estate.

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BubbleInfo

JUNE 18, 2021

It’s golf week! CARLSBAD, Calif. – It’s been dubbed the Silicon Valley of golf and compared to Detroit for the auto industry or to Akron, Ohio, the rubber capital of the world. Over the last 30 years, Carlsbad, this sleepy little beach town and agricultural community located 35 miles north of San Diego, has exploded […].

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Miller Samuel INC

JUNE 18, 2021

I had a fun conversation with Faith Jessie, journalist and anchor at Newsday, Maura McDermott, the real estate writer at Newsday, and Monica Balsan at Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty. My housing data came from our Elliman Report: Long Island Sales series I author for Douglas Elliman. The interview was placed on Newsday's home page, which was pretty cool.

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Waterfront Properties

JUNE 18, 2021

Bring out to outdoor yard games, pool toys, and stock up on your cookout supplies because the official start of summer is just a few days away. Thought the weather around the country have been seems to already break into the summer temperatures for a few weeks now, the official start of the summer season is this Sunday, June 20th. The first day of summer is determined by the tilt of the earth’s axis as it rotates around the sun. on this day, the North Pole is the closest to the sun and the nort

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HomeLight

JUNE 18, 2021

During the excitement of searching for a home and getting preapproved for a loan , closing costs may get overlooked. Many buyers tend to budget for their monthly mortgage payment and their down payment , but closing costs need to be considered in the equation as well. Can you still afford the home of your dreams when you account for closing costs? We’re going to find out.

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Brownstoner

JUNE 18, 2021

Our picks for open houses to check out this weekend all happen to date from the turn of the last century. Found in Park Slope, Prospect Park South, Prospect Lefferts Gardens and Bed Stuy, they range in price from $2.495 million to $3.2 million. In South Slope, this late 19th… Read More > The post A Prospect Park South Standalone With Garage and Three More to See, Starting at $2.495 Million appeared first on Brownstoner.

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First Team Real Estate

JUNE 18, 2021

A longtime top-producing agent with FirstTeam, Eva Riddle consistently ranks among our highest performing professionals as a Hall of Fame award recipient. Closing an impressive $13 million in total sales volume for 2021 so far, Eva personally connects with her clients to help them achieve their financial goals in the real estate market. Eva’s biggest fan is her Office Manager, Jeana Sander.

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Waterfront Properties

JUNE 18, 2021

A Jupiter based nonprofit dedicated to supporting and improving the lives of people with cystic fibrosis Piper’s Angels Foundation for Cystic Fibrosis will host its signature event, The Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis, on Sunday, June 27, 2021. The foundation hopes to bring awareness, knowledge, understanding and funds for research. This will be the fifth annual fundraiser with over 150 paddlers expected to paddle 80 miles from Bimini, Bahamas to Lake Worth Beach.

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Toronto Realty Blog

JUNE 18, 2021

TorontoRealtyBlog. Would you consider a statue of a dog to be “artwork?” My dad and my step-mom have this porcelain dalmatian that’s so life-like, my 16-month-old son tried to feed it a cracker last weekend. Is that statue considered “art?” My daughter wants to know. One thing I’ve learned over the years is that artwork is very, very personal.

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Waterfront Properties

JUNE 18, 2021

As a part of the most recent installment of the Art in Public Places initiative sculptures by renowned Wellington artist Colbert C. Collins will soon be on display in various locations in the Village of Wellington. Collins’ bronzes reflect an inner vision that life is “a discovery of the inherent design and relationship between all things.” His pieces illustrate a fascination with movement and the significant bonds between people.

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Brownstoner

JUNE 18, 2021

A tree-sheltered walkway in Prospect Park with benches newly emblazoned with the colors of the Pan-African flag was officially unveiled on Friday as "Juneteenth Way" in a celebration of the national holiday. The unveiling celebration by the Prospect Park Alliance also marked the start of a long-planned restoration of the… Read More > The post ‘Juneteenth Way’ Unveiled in Prospect Park as Restoration of Lefferts Historic House Kicks-Off appeared first on Brownstoner.

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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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Realtor.com

JUNE 18, 2021

realtor.com A magnificent Minnesota mansion surrounded by water is the state’s most expensive listing. Listed for $15 million, the enormous residence sits alone on a 1.37-acre spit of land that juts out into St. Alban’s Bay. Known as Windermere , the estate in Greenwood, MN, offers water views from almost every vantage point and is on the market for the first time as a completed estate.

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Brownstoner

JUNE 18, 2021

In the News Ferries Will Return to Dumbo Pier This Weekend [BP] City Scraps Plan to Convert Gravesend Schoolyard to Public Park [BP] Part Two of Brownsville Police Pull-Back Program Shows Success [The City] Coney Island's Mermaid Parade Will Return in September [Gothamist] Man Dies After Falling Into East River at Domino Park [Gothamist] City Destroys… Read More > The post Daily Links: Ferry Service Returns to Dumbo This Weekend After $4.7 Million Overhaul of the Pier appeared first on

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The Mortgage Report

JUNE 18, 2021

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Realtor.com

JUNE 18, 2021

Realtor.com, Getty Images Hey, now! The executive producer of “The Howard Stern Show,” Gary Dell’Abate , recently put his custom-built Greenwich, CT, mansion on the market. Howard Stern fans clicked like crazy to get a look at the home of the man known as Baba Booey. That intense interest made Dell’Abate’s place the most popular home on Realtor.com® this week.

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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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Homes.com

JUNE 18, 2021

U.S. home prices have risen for an astounding 110 months straight; will buyers see any relief in 2021? Analyst Steve Cook shares his insights. The post When Will U.S. Buyers See Relief From Skyrocketing Home Prices? appeared first on Homes.com.

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Realtor.com

JUNE 18, 2021

Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Could Matthew Perry be on any more of a real estate roll? After two years and a major price cut, the “Friends” star has sold off his Los Angeles penthouse for $21.6 million. Gregory Holcomb with Compass represented the seller, and James Harris with the Agency repped the buyer. While the sale price is more than the $20 million the star paid in for the “mansion in the sky” in 2017, it’s far less than the whopping $35 million he was looking for in 2019.

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The Mortgage Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Learn about current USDA eligibility requirements and income limits to qualify for a zero-down USDA mortgage.

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Realtor.com

JUNE 18, 2021

Julian Finney/Getty Images Another win, another real estate deal. Fresh off his French Open victory, Novak Djokovic recently sold his Miami Beach, FL, condo for $6 million. The listing in Eighty Seven Park first came on the market in February for $6,199,000, and months later was sold for slightly less than asking price. Designed by award-winning architect Renzo Piano , the elliptical-shaped glass tower appears to float above a residents’ garden and looks out to the Atlantic Ocean.

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American Lifestyle

JUNE 18, 2021

The post Common Homebuying and Selling Faux Pas to Avoid appeared first on American Lifestyle Magazine.

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Realtor.com

JUNE 18, 2021

Getty Images; Amazon; Williams Sonoma; Target We know dads are difficult to shop for. And although most patriarchs pretend they don’t care about Father’s Day, don’t let their tough exterior fool you! Honoring Dad this Father’s Day—with all his qualities and quirks—is more important than ever. Over the past year, dads have had to do everything from home-schooling to home maintenance to keeping the family afloat.

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RISMedia

JUNE 18, 2021

By Brooke Chaplan You believe you know the perimeters of your property, but you really don't unless you've had someone survey it and give you its exact measurements. You may see your property limitations if it's fenced off, but even that isn't a precise calculation. If you haven't legally surveyed the property, then you don't […]. The post Drawing Boundaries: How Land Surveying Can Help You Sell Your Property appeared first on RISMedia's Housecall.

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McKissock

JUNE 18, 2021

On Wednesday, July 7, 2021, McKissock Learning is hosting a FREE one-hour, non-credit Pro-Series webinar titled “The Appraisal Foundation 2021 Q3 Update.” Participate in this Q&A session with Lisa Desmarais, Vice President, Appraisal Issues with The Appraisal Foundation (TAF). Hear about proposed changes to USPAP as well as an update on current AQB and ASB activities.

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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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