Sat.Jan 13, 2024

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Number of price cuts drops as housing inventory rises

Housing Wire

Last week, housing inventory grew and the number of price cuts fell, which is expected at this time of the year. I hope the next thing we see is housing inventory grow at the level it typically does in January or February instead of being delayed until March or April. Last year at this time, inventory rose week to week and I was hopeful for a typical spring inventory year, but the seasonal bottom didn’t actually happen until April 14.

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Is it time for MLSs to go their own way?

Real Estate News

The industry is at a crossroads as lawsuits threaten long-standing policies. For multiple listing services, separating from associations may be the answer.

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Put this ‘ONE Thing’ goal-setting strategy to work in 2024

Inman

"The ONE Thing" author Jay Papasan says goal setting to the now allows you to work backward from your long-term goals and figure out what you can do today to make them a reality.

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Brokerage Beat: News from BHGRE, Corcoran, Christie's, C21, more

Real Estate News

BHGRE gains Illinois indie; Connecticut team joins Corcoran Centric; Christie's adds talent in NYC, Hamptons; C21 welcomes affiliates in Texas and Ohio; more.

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3 Real Estate Office Hacks to Help Kickstart the Busy Season

Ready to better your Back Office? Dive into the secrets to a powerhouse back office with Brokermint expert, Jessica Souza. In this free download, she shares her 3 transformative hacks designed to clean house, get everyone on the same page, and set yourself up for success. From optimizing agent profiles to ensuring flawless transactions and boosting agent retention, these strategies are your ticket to a seamless operation.

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6 Low-Risk Real Estate Investing Strategies

Bigger Pockets

As a real estate investor, you must always remember one thing: every type of investing strategy involves risk. With that in mind, it’s good practice to learn more about low-risk real estate investing strategies. You may come to find that these provide the perfect balance of risk and profit potential.

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In Seattle, the Black Legacy Homeowners Network wants to help fulfill MLK Jr.’s ‘dream’

Seattle Times Real Estate

Martin Luther King Jr's dream was to create housing equality for Black people. This Seattle-Tacoma nonprofit wants to help Black homeowners keep fighting.

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What to Ask a Real Estate Agent When Buying a House

Realty Biz

When buying a home, asking your Realtor the right questions is crucial. Understanding their role, finding the right professional, and knowing what to ask can significantly impact your buying experience. Many articles are written about how to interview a Realtor when selling a home. Coverage of interviewing agents when making a purchase is less common.

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4 Home Theaters That Steal the Show

Sotheby's International Real Estate

Boasting carefully chosen lighting, top-tier sound systems, and comfortable seating, these home theaters allow for the celebration of cinema in cozy seclusion. Brook Hollow Farm Fran Ehrlich | Sotheby’s International Realty – Greenwich Brokerage This stately 1920s manor, a pool, a tennis court, delightful gardens, and various outbuildings occupy 47.85 verdant acres in a prestigious area of New York’s Westchester County, some 50 miles outside Manhattan.

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Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: A Housing Lottery, an Historic Bed Stuy Church Demolished

Brownstoner

Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for Fort Greene Apartments Starting at $910 a Month An affordable housing lottery has launched for 87 apartments in a new development on Fort Greene’s South Portland Avenue. The site formerly belonged to an orphanage and is now among a row of church-owned properties. -- Pre-Civil War Gothic Revival… Read More > The post Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: A Housing Lottery, an Historic Bed Stuy Church Demolished appeared first on Brownstoner.

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The Ultimate Guide to Home Staging Tips When Selling Your Home

Realty Biz

View Post Selling a home can be a challenging and sometimes overwhelming process. You want to make sure your property stands out in a competitive market and attracts potential buyers. One effective way to achieve this is through home staging. Home staging is the art of preparing your home to showcase its best features and create a welcoming environment that appeals to a wide range of buyers.

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Need Curated Pre-foreclosure Lists to Generate New Real Estate Leads? Trellis Has the Data!

Trellis is a state trial court research and analytics platform that provides Real Estate Professionals (Buyers, Foreclosure, Loan Modification, etc.) with LEADS on Pre-Foreclosures, Lis Pendes, Distressed Assets and more — to help uncover **new** opportunities and grow their business. The process is quick and easy — and all in real time. Trellis will supply you with a link to the relevant dockets, a Leads sheet and access to its UI where applicable.

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The Strategy Behind the Success of One of NYC’s Most Active Office Developers

Propmodo

It’s no secret that the office market is in the pits right now. It’s no longer a question of if the sector is struggling; it’s how bad. The latest figures to emerge on the nation’s office segment surround an area that has been a recurring theme for the past four years: office vacancy. Nationwide, the amount of empty office space hit a record high in the fourth quarter of 2023, reaching 19.6 percent, the highest figure in more than 40 years, according to Moody’s Analytics.

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Florida Real Estate: 2024 Real Estate Trends

Realty Biz

What does the future hold for Florida real estate? Discover the 2024 Real Estate Trends by Florida Realtors®. What: Florida Real Estate Trends 2024 When: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, January 19, 2024 Where: Hyatt Regency Orlando, Room Florida A/B (in person) and Zoom Video Conferencing At the upcoming Florida Real Estate Trends summit, participants will have the unique opportunity to gain insights from Florida Realtors® Chief Economist Dr.

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Choosing the Right Real Estate Side Hustle

McKissock Real Estate

Whether you’re just starting out in real estate, or you’ve been selling homes for years, you may be looking for opportunities to increase your income. Choosing a real estate side hustle can be challenging because you don’t want anything that will require an extensive time or financial investment to get started like flipping properties.

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San Diego is #1

BubbleInfo

Yeah ok but you already live in San Diego – consider moving to one of the others! Retirees responded similarly to working adults when asked what qualities they desire in a city. Cost of living (46%) is the top priority for those surveyed, followed by closeness to family (36%) and safety (34%).

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Accelerating Real Estate Sales Pipelines to Streamline Buyer Journeys

Navigated 360° tours, like YourVRTours, advance pipelines by engaging clients further along the sales funnel. These immersive experiences provide comprehensive property insights, increasing buyer intent and readiness. By embracing navigated tours, agents can optimize property exposure, better qualify leads, and streamline the sales process. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving real estate landscape with innovative technology that elevates buyer journeys and progresses pipelines more effectively.

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How to Benefit From a 1031 Exchange

Ideal REI

It’s common to hear in the real estate world to use the 1031 exchange as a powerful strategy. It allows you to defer taxes on capital gains of your real estate investments or business property. Big and small investors all over the country use it. It has become an even bigger topic over the last […] The post How to Benefit From a 1031 Exchange appeared first on Real Estate Investing.org.