Tom Ferry
DECEMBER 22, 2022
What would it take to completely change your life in 2023? Don’t say, “making more money.” And don’t say, “to get some help.” Let’s be a little more specific than that. Two weeks ago, we talked about figuring out what you really want out of life. If you took the time to write it down, […]. The post The Early 2023 Growth Checklist for Real Estate Agents appeared first on Tom Ferry.
Eye on Housing
DECEMBER 22, 2022
In 2021, 9.1 percent of new single-family homes were built in an older neighborhood on a site where a previous structure had to be torn down and rebuilt, according to the latest Builder Practices Survey (BPS) conducted by Home Innovation Research Labs. Another 18.5 percent were built on an infill lot in an older neighborhood. The BPS places new homes.
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Real Trends
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Buying or selling a home is arguably the largest financial, stressful undertaking in a person’s life. Add in current market challenges , and the role of a real estate agent today compared to a year ago has radically shifted. Pause, take a deep breath in and exhale. Now let’s take a look at some tips for agents to stay sane and excel in 2023. 1. Slow down and listen to client expectations.
Keeping Current Matters
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Mortgage rates have been a hot topic in the housing market over the past 12 months.
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Maximum Exposure Real Estate
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Disclosure in Real Estate: What to Disclose When Selling a House You may not know about a seller’s disclosure when you have never sold a house before. Did you know that real estate disclosure laws vary from state to state? What a seller has to disclose in one state might be completely different than in […]. The post Understanding Sellers Disclosure When Selling Real Estate appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.
BubbleInfo
DECEMBER 21, 2022
As the national leader of real estate, Zillow is attempting to guide people with data, thankfully. Their Home-Value Index has been decent, and I’ll take the -7% for San Diego… which means our premium areas haven’t felt much decline at all. Their comment on current conditions isn’t ground-breaking but at least it offers some hope: Activity […].
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Brownstoner
DECEMBER 20, 2022
The landmarked quartet of early 19th century houses in Downtown Brooklyn known as the Duffield Street houses recently sold for $10 million, an Instagram story posted by the listing broker revealed. The marketing and sale of the property as a development site was unexpected because the houses are landmarked. The buyers,… Read More > The post Landmarked Duffield Street Houses Unexpectedly Sold as DoBro Development Site for $10 Million appeared first on Brownstoner.
Realty Biz
DECEMBER 22, 2022
65% of American citizens aged under 35 rent properties. Apartment rentals are much more common nowadays, as many people can't afford a mortgage to buy their own homes. There are some cities in America where rent is currently skyrocketing, and you should look out for these places if you're considering renting. Some rentals are very affordable. However, others are currently skyrocketing in price.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 21, 2022
On Wednesday, existing home sales collapsed near the lows we saw during COVID-19 and back in 2007 when the housing bubble burst. In addition, this is the fourth straight month of inventory declining, while days on the market are growingl! Confused by this? I hear you; let’s dive deeper into today’s report. From NAR : “In essence, the residential real estate market was frozen in November, resembling the sales activity seen during the COVID-19 economic lockdowns in 2020,” said NA
Keeping Current Matters
DECEMBER 22, 2022
There’s no denying the long-term financial benefits of owning a home, but today’s housing market may have you wondering if now’s still the time to buy.
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Better Dwelling
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Canadian real estate is in the largest bubble the county has ever experienced. RBC warns that housing affordability has eroded right across the country in November. In a research note to investors, the bank explains it’s now even harder to buy a home than during the 1980s bubble. A correction is now required to stabilize […]. The post Canada’s Real Estate Bubble Is Now The Largest Ever, Correction Needed: RBC appeared first on Better Dwelling.
Maximum Exposure Real Estate
DECEMBER 20, 2022
House vs. Condo: What Are The Differences There are so many decisions to be made when you decide to buy your own home. For many buyers, the first initial choice must be between the two primary residential real estate purchases: a house vs. a condo. Each has advantages and disadvantages, and the experience of living […]. The post Buying a Condo vs. a House: Which is The Better Choice?
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Figure Acquisition Corp. I , a blank check company affiliated with fintech Figure Technologies that planned to merge with a mortgage bank, will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. Figure’s plan to go public through a SPAC has been scrapped with the NYSE’s decision. The NYSE notified Figure on December 19 that it is “determined to commence proceedings to delist the company’s warrants from the NYSE and that trading in the company’s warrants would be suspended immediately,” ac
Keeping Current Matters
DECEMBER 20, 2022
If you’re a homeowner, your net worth got a big boost over the past few years thanks to rapidly rising home prices.
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Better Dwelling
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Canada’s overstimulated economy is experiencing withdrawal from the end of low rates. Oxford Economics‘ warned investors the country is already in recession. It’s expected to spend most of 2023 in recession, and will be hit harder than its G7 peers. Highly indebted households and overpriced real estate shouldn’t expect much relief either.
NAR: Economic Outlook
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, December 22, 2022. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate decreased to 6.27% from 7.08% six weeks ago, making homeownership 10% more affordable than it was six weeks ago. By: . Nadia Evangelou. Mortgage Financing.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Mortgage industry executives, analysts and economists have started to place their bets on where mortgage rates will settle in 2023 amid the Federal Reserve’s tightening monetary policy and the fears of an economic recession. Spoiler alert: don’t expect much, if any, relief for borrowers in the short term. It’s true that after doubling over the course of a year, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate is trending downward at the close of 2022.
Keeping Current Matters
DECEMBER 21, 2022
The 2022 housing market has been defined by two key things: inflation and rapidly rising mortgage rates.
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.
Better Dwelling
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Canadians are still dumping expensive provinces for, well, less expensive ones. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) released its latest interprovincial migration estimates for Q3 2022. The biggest losers of residents to other provinces were BC and Ontario, the former printing its first net outflows in nearly a decade. The biggest winners were Alberta and Nova Scotia, […].
Real Trends
DECEMBER 19, 2022
The real estate market is shaping up to be challenging, yet there are agents who are committed to going big next year by setting aggressive growth goals for the coming 12 months. What are these agents planning to do to fill the year with appointments, listings and showings? How will they have a major impact on the lives of their clients, communities, and the economy?
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Lower mortgage rates helped to increase borrowers’ demand for home loans last week, which in turn drummed up optimism for the mortgage industry at the end of 2022. Economists believe that if the trend continues, the market will be able to improve in the second half of 2023. . “The latest data on the housing market show that homebuilders are pulling back the pace of new construction in response to low levels of traffic, and we expect this weakness in demand will persist in 2023, as th
Sotheby's International Real Estate
DECEMBER 17, 2022
Whether they illuminate a traditional townhouse in Southampton or a chic contemporary residence in Southern California, distinctive light fixtures make each of these homes shine. Woolworth Tower Aerie. Stan Ponte, Joshua Judge | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage. Towering above the city in the illustrious, amenity-rich Woolworth Building, this 2,548-square-foot condominium residence features sophisticated living and entertaining areas, two generous bedroom su
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.
Better Dwelling
DECEMBER 23, 2022
Canadian mortgage debt is slowing, but it’s way past the point of becoming a problem. Bank of Canada (BoC) data shows outstanding mortgage credit slowed in October 2022. However, slow growth is still growth—households now owe the equivalent of the country’s economic output. At this level, debt will pile up much faster than GDP grows, […].
Coldwell Banker
DECEMBER 21, 2022
If you’re looking for ways to improve your 9-to-5 routine, try these five simple ideas. The post 5 Tips for a Healthy Work-From-Home Routine appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 20, 2022
The benefits of green building materials and practices have been discussed when creating our homes and workplaces for a while now. The COVID-19 pandemic required a light-speed adjustment in this direction, as our offices were locked down with stay at home orders and everyone worked away from office colleagues and technology support. Working remotely, although not a new concept, became our new normal, and hybrid and remote office environments will continue to be part of our future.
Easy Agent Pro
DECEMBER 20, 2022
What are Google Ads and PPC? Google Ads (formerly Adwords) is the name for Google’s suite of advertising capabilities that range from ads on Google and span across their partner sites (ie:Youtube) and even apps. According to Google , their ad platform is “designed to help businesses and marketers connect with billions of people who are finding answers on Search, watching videos on YouTube, exploring new places on Google Maps, discovering apps on Google Play, browsing content across the web, and
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Eye on Housing
DECEMBER 21, 2022
As rapid rising mortgage rates continue to weaken housing demand, the volume of existing home sales has declined for ten consecutive months as of November, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). This is the longest run of declines since 1999. While mortgage rates have retreated in recent weeks due to recession concerns, they are likely to see another.
Coldwell Banker
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Here are a few of our favorite impactful and straightforward means of boosting your home’s value and appeal over the short or long term. The post Savvy Ways to Increase Your Home’s Value appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 23, 2022
This article is part of our 2022-23 Housing Market Forecast series. After the series wraps, join us on February 6 for the HW+ Virtual 2023 Forecast Event. Bringing together some of the top economists and researchers in housing, the event will provide an in-depth look at the top predictions for this year, along with a roundtable discussion on how these insights apply to your business.
Easy Agent Pro
DECEMBER 21, 2022
While social media, email marketing campaigns, and advertisements have their place in attracting website visitors, writing blogs and content for your real estate website is incredibly important for your website performance. Proper real estate blog SEO can have a huge impact on the amount of traffic that visits your site. Luckily, with blog and content writing you can easily incorporate SEO elements to boost your website’s performance to increase site visitors and generate more leads. .
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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