RIS Media
APRIL 30, 2023
The obvious things that need to be addressed before having a client’s home be listed for sale are, well, obvious. Anything you can easily see that’s broken…a window, for example, needs to be fixed pronto. Some things aren’t so obvious, but also need to be taken care of. The last thing you want is for… The post Must-Fixes Before a Client’s Home Goes Up for Sale appeared first on RISMedia.
Housing Wire
APRIL 30, 2023
The spring housing market music is playing, and purchase application data and active listing inventory rose together last week. The fear of not having an increase in inventory this spring should be put to rest. The other focus should be where mortgage rates go; only a little happened last week. Here’s a quick rundown of the last week: Active listing rose 8,260 week to week, down a bit from last week’s gain, but I’m not complaining — anything on the plus side is positive.
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Inman
APRIL 18, 2023
In total, the company cut 560 positions, according to a statement Opendoor provided to Inman. The cuts, which were announced internally Tuesday morning, primarily focused on operations roles.
The Close
APRIL 11, 2023
Is the market roller coaster of 2023 getting to you? Need a little pick-me-up? Perhaps a healthy dose of real estate jokes, puns, and pick-up lines is just what the doctor ordered to get you back on track. We hope you memorize a few of these cheesy, hilarious, oh-so-true, and groan-worthy real estate jokes to tell at tomorrow’s team or client meeting.
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Real Estate News
APRIL 25, 2023
Several of the top brokerages in T3 Sixty's Mega 1000 list were founded after 2000, including top-ranking Compass.
Sotheby's International Real Estate
APRIL 22, 2023
In desirable destinations from Cape Cod to Palm Beach, these homes are surrounded by lush landscapes that extend their interior opulence to the outdoors. Light-Filled Luxury in Florida Lisa Cregan | Sotheby’s International Realty – Palm Beach Brokerage This historic Bermuda-style home in Palm Beach exemplifies luxurious, light-filled Florida living.
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Housing Wire
APRIL 6, 2023
Mortgage rates fell again this week, but the primary cause was not the banking crisis fiasco. It was the expectation that the U.S. economy is slowing down. According to Freddie Mac ’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage declined to 6.28% as of April 4, down from 6.32% the previous week. The survey focuses on conventional and conforming loans for borrowers who put 20% down and have excellent credit.
Inman
APRIL 24, 2023
Tools such as ChatGPT and DALL-E have opened the artificial intelligence floodgates and promise to permanently transform the way agents operate. But there's so much more to explore.
Eye on Housing
APRIL 27, 2023
Despite a housing market slowdown but reflecting persistent long-term labor challenges, wages in construction continue to rise, often outpacing and exceeding typical earnings in other industries. According to the latest Current Employment Statistics (CES) report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), average hourly earnings (AHE) in construction vary greatly across 43 states that reported these data.
Real Estate News
APRIL 13, 2023
The outcome of the Moehrl suit could affect countless buyer agents. Might Zillow and other portals become an Uber-style marketplace for those agents?
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Sotheby's International Real Estate
APRIL 28, 2023
Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Los Angeles, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – Pacific Palisades Brokerage Carol Burnett, the iconic comedian and actress, has sold her longtime Los Angeles home for $3.7 million. Carol Burnett’s Longtime Los Angeles Home Sells for $3.7 Million – The Wall Street Journal Five of the World’s Best Homes for Sale with Landscaped Gardens – Financial Times Custom-Built Colonial in
RIS Media
APRIL 21, 2023
Homeowners aged 62 or older can use their home equity to receive a lump sum, a line of credit, or income through a reverse mortgage. While this might seem like a great way to enjoy your senior years or cover unexpected bills, there are risks involved with this type of loan. Considering this type of… The post How Does a Reverse Mortgage Work? appeared first on RISMedia.
Housing Wire
APRIL 23, 2023
Can we now say that the housing market ‘s spring selling season is finally underway? Since 2020, the seasonal bottom for housing inventory has arrived several months later than normal, making it more complicated to track housing inventory data. Still, we have some promising signs that we might have finally hit the inventory bottom for 2023. We didn’t see too much volatility in mortgage rates last week, but purchase apps declined in reaction to rates rising two weeks ago.
Inman
APRIL 10, 2023
As iconic brokerage Engel & Völkers embarks on an identity refresh, this marketing leader shares her insights on the process, and what others can learn.
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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.
Seattle Times Real Estate
APRIL 7, 2023
3 years after FBI agents came to her Seattle home to investigate fraud claims made by Amazon against her husband, The Riveter founder Amy Nelson wants answers.
Real Estate News
APRIL 20, 2023
DR Horton, seen as a “heat check” for the housing industry, blew past analyst expectations with its Q2 profits and offered an encouraging take on spring.
Sotheby's International Real Estate
APRIL 15, 2023
Whether dramatic or demure, a water feature brings calming sounds and natural visual appeal to any home. Each of these four properties—from East Coast to West—uses water to turn an outdoor area into an oasis that can be both striking and serene. Lush Brentwood Beauty Janelle Friedman | Sotheby’s International Realty – Santa Monica – Venice Brokerage This serene sanctuary occupies two lush acres in the heart of Brentwood.
Eye on Housing
APRIL 5, 2023
As described in a previous post, NAHB’s recently released its 2023 Priced-Out Estimates, show that 96.5 million households are not able to afford a median priced new home, and that an additional 140,436 households would be priced out if the price goes up by $1,000. This post focuses on the related U.S. housing affordability pyramid, showing how many households have.
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.
Housing Wire
APRIL 16, 2023
The seasonal housing inventory bottom evaded us again last week as active listings fell and new listing inventory decreased. Purchase application data rose again, with more positive than negative data in 2023. Mortgage rates didn’t move much last week, but the 10-year yield rose even though inflation data was tamer than expected, and we had a weaker retail sales report number.
Inman
APRIL 7, 2023
Enes Yilmazer is a content creator and real estate influencer who rose to fame through his real estate channel on YouTube. After posting his first real estate video in 2019, he quickly realized the platform's potential and prioritized it.
RIS Media
APRIL 28, 2023
VA loans can look very attractive if you are a veteran or in the military. They are a popular choice for eligible homebuyers with no down payment requirement and better interest rates. Despite offering good terms, they might not be the best option for everyone. Buyers need to know that VA loans have property condition… The post The Pros and Cons of VA Loans appeared first on RISMedia.
Real Estate News
APRIL 9, 2023
Transforming underutilized office space to living space can create needed housing inventory, but it's not always easy. Some cities are trying to change that.
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.
Sotheby's International Real Estate
APRIL 7, 2023
Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Solebury, Pennsylvania | Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty, Sothey’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage The roughly 17,900-square-foot estate on 44 acres would set a record if it sells for that price A Massive Estate in Pennsylvania’s Bucks County Asks $14.5 Million – The Wall Street Journal You Need to See This Stunning New Mexico Home with the Conversat
Eye on Housing
APRIL 24, 2023
The retreat in mortgage interest rates during the first quarter of 2023 (from the 20-year peak reached in the fall of 2022) led a record share of adults in the US – 18 percent – to declare having plans to buy a home within a year – the largest share since the inception of this series in 2018. The finding.
Housing Wire
APRIL 7, 2023
Shrinking wholesale lender Homepoint is closing its mortgage origination business and will sell its origination-focused assets to competitor The Loan Store , the company announced on Friday. Michigan-based Homepoint is “winding down” its tenure as a direct participant in the mortgage origination business and becoming an investor in the market, as the company will hold an equity interest in The Loan Store.
Inman
APRIL 24, 2023
A new report by RE/MAX explores what's most important to today’s homebuyers and sellers, from their criteria for choosing a real estate agent to their adaptability for the future. The findings are valuable intelligence for agents and brokers alike.
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Fancy Pants Homes
APRIL 11, 2023
There were two things that stuck with me long after watching the first Twilight movie (and no, I’m not talking sparkling diamond skin): the car that Edward Cullen was driving — a sporty Volvo C30 that’s still at the top of my list — and the house the Cullens lived in, a gorgeous modern home tucked away in the midst of lush trees.
Real Estate News
APRIL 22, 2023
In 1973, with a $1000 loan, Barbara Corcoran launched what would become a global luxury real estate company. And it's always had a woman at the helm.
Sotheby's International Real Estate
APRIL 21, 2023
Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Potomac, Maryland | TTR Sotheby’s International Realty Located in the affluent neighborhood of Round Hill in Potomac, Maryland, this expansive home has space for everything—even an airplane. Five Homes With Grand Gardens – Mansion Global Wall Street Journal tycoon’s estate lists for $18 million – Architectural Digest Connecticut Horse Farm Sells After Nearly a Decade On and Off the M
Eye on Housing
APRIL 21, 2023
In 2022, Florida had the highest population growth rate of any state at 1.9% and the second largest nominal growth in population at 416,754. Florida’s population was at 22,244,823 as of July 1st, 2022, the third largest state population in the U.S. The population of Florida has not experienced a decline since 1946. Because of continual high population growth, the.
Speaker: Ari Capogeannis, Director - Revenue Marketing at NVIDIA and Bill Pappa, Sales and Marketing Leader at Ai Media Group
Building strong personal and professional relationships with clients is a critical success factor. Sales professionals who focus on relationship building generate more leads and raise their brand awareness. Because this can take time, having regular engagements can help you cultivate these relationships more efficiently. The most effective way to accomplish this is through direct hyper-personalized touchpoints.
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