RIS Media

AUGUST 7, 2023

Marketing your real estate business can take a lot of time—especially tasks that might seem repetitive or menial. Thanks to technology, it just got a whole lot easier. You don’t have to repeat basic marketing tasks daily anymore but can leverage your time by automating your real estate business marketing. This will free you up… The post 6 Ways to Automate Your Real Estate Marketing and Save Time appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

AUGUST 10, 2023

Redfin Senior Director of Brokerage Operations Joe Rath and NextHome CEO James Dwiggins said during an Inman Connect panel that pocket listings have proliferated since Clear Cooperation.

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Calculated Risk Real Estate

AUGUST 8, 2023

This is the first look at several early reporting local markets in July. I’m tracking about 40 local housing markets in the US. Some of the 40 markets are states, and some are metropolitan areas. I’ll update these tables throughout the month as additional data is released. Closed sales in July were mostly for contracts signed in May and June.

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Eye on Housing

AUGUST 10, 2023

Consumer prices showed a slight uptick in July, with core inflation remained sticky, ending a streak of 12 consecutive months of steady declines. Despite a slowdown compared to the previous month, the shelter index (housing inflation) continued to be the largest contributor to both headline and core inflation, accounting for over 90% of the increase in headline inflation.

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Calculated Risk Real Estate

AUGUST 9, 2023

For house prices, there is an ongoing battle between low inventory and affordability. Here is another measure of affordability that readers might find useful from the Atlanta Fed: Home Ownership Affordability Monitor To help business economists and analysts track the relative changes in home ownership affordability at a higher frequency and more granular level of geography, the Atlanta Fed developed an interactive home affordability tool, the HOAM (Home Ownership Affordability Monitor) Index, wh

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Seattle Times Real Estate

AUGUST 8, 2023

The storied, 109-year-old skyscraper is hitting the market this week. The buyer will get a piece of Seattle history along with sweeping views and a dramatic penthouse.

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Brownstoner

AUGUST 7, 2023

Looking back, Gloria Fischer had no idea what she was getting into buying the house in Prospect Park South. The singular bungalow, Fischer’s first home in Brooklyn, came into her life through a wrong turn taken by her husband in 1972. “A lot of people make a wrong turn and find… Read More > The post House Proud: A Singular Bungalow in Prospect Park South appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Real Estate News

AUGUST 8, 2023

At a conference this week, Nick Bailey said the company’s value lies in its strong brand identity and agent experience — not downlines or profit sharing.

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Keeping Current Matters

AUGUST 8, 2023

Wondering if it still makes sense to sell your house right now?

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 11, 2023

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported that the mortgage delinquency rate fell to its lowest level since it began tracking this metric 43 years ago, supporting claims the economy is on the cusp of a turnaround. “Buoyed by a resilient job market, homeowners are continuing to make their mortgage payments,” Marina Walsh, the MBA’s vice president of industry analysis, said in a statement.

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Inman

AUGUST 11, 2023

Federal investigators are working with MLS software company, and its insurance carriers are negotiating with hackers, who have prevented new data from being input after the Aug. 9 attack.

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Real Estate News

AUGUST 11, 2023

MLS system provider Rapattoni has been down since midweek, leaving tens of thousands of agents unable to add listings and update information.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

AUGUST 11, 2023

The mill rate is an important factor in understanding property taxes in the US. It represents the taxes paid per dollar of a property’s assessed value. Property taxes are calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the mill rate and dividing the result by 1,000. Mill rates vary depending on the local jurisdiction and are […] The post What Are Mill Rates: Understanding Property Taxes appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 10, 2023

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate continued its upward trajectory for the third consecutive week, rising to 6.96%, according to Freddie Mac. Since the last FOMC meeting in July, all eyes have been fixed on Thursday’s Consumer Price Index release. Another rate hike in September would move the target federal funds rate to its highest level since March 2001.

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Inman

AUGUST 10, 2023

Brokerages need agents and their personal brands, more than agents need the backing of brokerage brands Baker argued at Inman Connect on Thursday. "My name is Glennda Baker, and I am a brand.

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Real Estate News

AUGUST 5, 2023

The billion-dollar sports and entertainment broker has moved his Globl RED team to The Real Brokerage where he will serve as national growth leader.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

AUGUST 11, 2023

Are you wondering about the condo pros and cons? Living in a condo comes with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. Condos offer affordability, shared maintenance costs, and potential investment opportunities. On the other hand, homeowners association fees, lack of privacy, and restrictions set by the HOA can pose challenges. Understanding these pros and […] The post The Advantages and Disadvantages of Condos appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 10, 2023

Wells Fargo rolled out a down payment grant program that will offer $10,000 to eligible buyers or homeowners who currently live in or are purchasing homes in underserved communities in eight metropolitan areas. The Homebuyer Access grant program is available to those who have a combined 120% or less of the area median income (AMI). The grant funds can only be used toward the down payment on a Wells Fargo fixed-rate conventional loan secured by a property that will be the purchaser’s primar

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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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Inman

AUGUST 9, 2023

"There needs to be a little more respect" between real estate agents and loan officers, panelists Padi Goodspeed, Kathy Helbig-Strick and Katie Sweeney discussed at Inman Connect Las Vegas.

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Real Estate News

AUGUST 11, 2023

E&V opens new shops in SW Florida, Atlanta; Caribbean firm joins Christie's; eXp gains 82-agent team; Premier Sotheby's hires managing broker; more.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

AUGUST 10, 2023

Are you wondering how to end your loan? A reverse mortgage can be a helpful income supplement for homeowners. However, there may come a time when you need to explore ways to get out of a reverse mortgage. We’ll discuss various options, such as exercising the right of rescission within three business days of signing […] The post Terminating Reverse Mortgages: What You Should Know appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 9, 2023

With home sale transactions down, fraudsters are turning to mortgage payoff fraud to secure bigger payouts. Mortgage payoff fraud occurs when a title company mistakenly sends a mortgage payoff to a fraudulent bank account after receiving wiring instructions that appear to be from the mortgage servicer. The instructions, however, are actually from fraudsters.

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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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Inman

AUGUST 8, 2023

At Inman Connect Las Vegas, real estate strategist Mike DelPrete explained the "unfair advantage" of the low-fee business models and how agents are the ultimate solution to the real estate industry's survival.

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Real Estate News

AUGUST 9, 2023

Despite a net loss of just over $4M, the company increased revenue by 65% and reported EBITDA profits for the first time, while also doubling agent count.

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RIS Media

AUGUST 11, 2023

If you suggest that your clients make updates before selling, then they will likely ask, “Do you have anyone you could recommend?” Not having an answer isn’t great but giving them a bad contractor is even worse. There are many horror stories, and if you recommend someone bad, it can be a nightmare for both… The post Recommend Your Contractors Carefully or Your Business Is at Risk appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 9, 2023

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has been sending shockwaves across nearly every industry, and real estate is no exception. While our industry is notorious for its lethargic adoption of new technologies, it is inevitable that AI will reshape many of the traditional and archaic processes that exist today. Those unwilling to embrace and adopt these cutting-edge tools will likely be left behind.

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Inman

AUGUST 7, 2023

Luxury real estate has always been an “early adopter” of innovative design technologies, and its evolution has ramifications for the entire real estate industry. That’s why it’s so fascinating to watch the development of sustainable design.

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Real Estate News

AUGUST 11, 2023

Two regional studies of home sales found that properties listed on the MLS sold for significantly more than homes sold off-MLS.

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RIS Media

AUGUST 11, 2023

The price dips many buyers were starting to enjoy could be gone in some regions before they even really got started. That’s according to the latest home-price figures released by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). According to the report, almost 60% of metro markets (128 out of 221) registered home-price gains in the second… The post Almost 60% of Metro Areas Posted Q2 Home-Price Gains appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 8, 2023

Plunk , an AI-powered home analytics platform, has introduced a new tool called Plunk Pro that aims to transform the real estate market by offering real-time insights into home valuation, risk assessment, and remodeling possibilities. The company’s new offering, Plunk Pro, provides real estate investors, advisors, and analysts with access to over 104 million homes nationwide.

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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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