Housing Wire

AUGUST 30, 2021

The Sunshine State seems to be getting a lot more foot traffic these days, with the number of homebuyers moving to Miami tripling year-over-year, a new analysis found. According to Redfin ’s monthly migration report, July saw the net inflow of Redfin users packing their bags and moving to Miami rise to 7,610, up from 2,216 last year. Milagros Alvarez, a Miami real estate agent at Redfin, said that the pandemic “has brought even more out-of-towners to the area” because so many people can no

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Keeping Current Matters

AUGUST 31, 2021

It’s economy 101 – when supply is low and demand is high, prices naturally rise. That’s what’s happening in today’s housing market. Home prices are appreciating at near-historic rates, and that’s creating some challenges when it comes to home appraisals. In recent months, it’s become increasingly common for an appraisal to come in below the contract price on the house.

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Eye on Housing

AUGUST 31, 2021

In June, national home prices continued to rise at a fast and unsustainable rate. Strong demand and low housing inventory have been driving home prices at double-digit growths for eleven months. All 20 metro areas reported home price increases in June, while 12 of them had an acceleration in home price growth. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S.

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Realty Biz

AUGUST 30, 2021

203k FHA Loans Explained. Are you considering buying a home that needs work? When buying a fixer-upper, one of your primary considerations should be how you will finance the project. One of the better options is what’s known as an FHA 203k loan. FHA 203K Mortgage is the term that designates funding dedicated to purchasing and refurbishing your primary residence home.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2021

It’s the current, not the waves, that will propel longstanding changes in the American housing market, said Logan Mohtashami , HousingWire’s lead analyst. How much housing is built and sold; who pays for those units; and how Americans ground their lives in what and where they live: these forces are rooted in societal and family culture and largely impervious to surface turmoil.

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Keeping Current Matters

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

As rent prices continue to soar, many renters want to know what they can do to get ready to buy their first home. According to recent data from ApartmentList.com : “ The first half of 2021 has seen the fastest growth in rent prices since the start of our estimates in 2017. Our national rent index has increased by 11.4 percent since January.”. Those rising rental costs may make it seem impossible to prepare for homeownership if you’re a renter.

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Sotheby's International Real Estate

AUGUST 28, 2021

In idyllic locations from Carmel to Connecticut, these modern farmhouses begin with one of architecture’s most classic motifs and give charming rusticity a stylish modern spin. California’s Relaxed Luxury. Santa Ynez, California | Patty Murphy, Sotheby’s International Realty – Santa Ynez Valley Brokerage. On 17 acres in Woodstock Ranch, this five-bedroom home is filled with spaces that are effortlessly elegant and refreshingly casual.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2021

With little inventory, home-price growth in the U.S. hit a record high in June, rising 18.6% from the same period last year, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index. June marked the highest annual rate of home price growth since the index debuted in 1987, beating out the 16.8% annual growth rate logged the month prior, in May 2021. “While the housing market feels like it has legs that never get tired, inventory and affordability constraints are still expected to put a damper

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Keeping Current Matters

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

There are many headlines out there that claim we’re reverting to a more normal real estate market. That would indicate the housing market is returning to the pre-pandemic numbers we saw from 2015-2019. But that’s not happening. The market is still extremely vibrant as demand is still strong even while housing supply is slowly returning. Here’s the definition of normal from the Merriam-Webster Dictionary : “conforming to a type, standard, or regular pattern: characterized by that which is conside

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Better Dwelling

AUGUST 31, 2021

Canada’s faster-than-expected economic recovery just came to an unexpected halt. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) data shows gross domestic product (GDP) declined in Q2 2021. The Bank of Canada (BoC) expected robust growth this quarter, so they were way off. Weak growth now places the country in a tricky situation, with high inflation and low GDP […].

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The Mortgage Report

AUGUST 28, 2021

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates nudged lower yesterday. But the week’s rises and falls have canceled each other out. And Friday evening’s average rate was precisely the […].

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” While John Wooden was not the first to utter these sentiments, it became one of his more well-known mantras and undoubtedly the soundtrack to more than one of his 10 national championships. For Wooden and his teams, the preparations were made during the off-season, in practice, in the weight room, etc. to excel during the games and season.

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Keeping Current Matters

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Some Highlights. Pricing your house right takes market experience and expertise. To find the best list price , your agent balances current market demand, values of homes in your neighborhood, where prices are headed, and your home’s condition. If you’re ready to sell, don’t guess on the price. Reach out to your local real estate advisor today to price your house to attract multiple offers and maximize your return on investment.

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Better Dwelling

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Business journalist Daniel Tencer takes a quick dive into the surge of highly indebted borrowers piling into Canadian real estate, and why bank regulators are increasingly becoming concerned. Comment on the channel with the topics you’d like the see covered next. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more data, analysis, […].

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Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Branding products are a great way to show appreciation and spread brand awareness with customers, at special events and during promotional moments. Everyone has that pen from their dentist that they carry around all the time or the cup from the sporting event that they regularly reuse. However, there are so many more options for branding products that aren’t typically seen. .

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Instant homebuyer Offerpad quietly became a publicly traded business Thursday, after it merged with a blank check company led by former Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff one day earlier. Offerpad’s transition escalates the rivalry between Rascoff and his former company Zillow. It also nudges Offerpad from intriguing upstart to another business vying to move iBuying from dazzling concept to profit making enterprise.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2021

Updated August 31, 2021. Imagine this: You find an amazing salon, pick out a picture of the perfect haircut, and schedule an appointment with a stylist sight unseen. It’s a professional salon, so what can go wrong? Cut to one hour later, when you’re staring back at yourself in the mirror wondering where the nearest wig store is and cursing yourself for not doing some research on your hairdresser’s capabilities.

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Better Dwelling

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Canadian real estate agents and brokerages are accused of working against their clients. Not by some rando either, but the claims came from the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO). The provincial regulator wrote the industry to explain they found clients were directed based on commissions. This tactic means some buyers may have bought real […].

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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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Homes.com

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

City living is often romanticized — busy streets, walking around strangers, and living life with a “hustle” mentality. But when it comes to living in cityside apartments with exceptional views, there are several hidden downsides that can make the experience less than glamorous. With the pandemic, we’ve seen more people flee cities than ever before, and they’re moving to suburbs to enjoy remote work perks, quality time with loved ones and a slower speed of living. .

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

In a change that is likely to make many in the reverse mortgage industry turn their heads, Reverse Mortgage Funding, LLC (RMF) announced on Wednesday that it is lowering its minimum eligible age for its Equity Elite proprietary reverse mortgage product suite to 55, making it the only product in the American reverse mortgage industry that can be offered to people under the age of 60 across 19 eligible states and the District of Columbia.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Renting is often looked at as a more affordable alternative to homeownership, but in many areas of the US, that’s actually not the case. According to recent data from realtor.com , rents are rising fast and hitting new highs in metro areas across the country. In July, the median rental price in the US was $1607—a 9.8 percent increase from July 2020.

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Better Dwelling

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Canadian real estate and capital gains taxes are once again in the spotlight. This week the NDP’s Jagmeet Singh promised to crack down on “big money” house flippers. This strategy largely involves hitting them with a 75 percent capital gains rate. Owners feel this will unfairly target them. Supporters think this will encourage more productive […].

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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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HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2021

Updated August 31, 2021. Owning a home is many a renter’s dream. It’s a goal that can take years of scrimping and saving to squirrel away a down payment — not to mention the careful spending and meticulous bill-paying required to keep your credit score high. In the meantime, you’re still paying rent, maybe even more each month than you’d pay for a mortgage payment.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 30, 2021

Cadence Bancorporation , parent of Cadence Bank, reached separate settlements with the Department of Justice and the Treasury Department’s Office of the Comptroller of the Currency totaling over $8.5 million for redlining practices, according to the federal government. The DOJ alleged that between 2013 to 2017, the bank violated the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act “by avoiding predominantly Black and Hispanic neighborhoods [in the Houston, metro area] because of the r

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Coldwell Banker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Choose one or a combination of a few exciting trends to easily elevate and spice up your kitchen’s décor and appeal to potential buyers’ current tastes. The post Cook Up a Refresh in Your Kitchen appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.

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Better Dwelling

AUGUST 31, 2021

Canada’s housing market giveth and taketh away. BMO senior economist Sal Guatieri dropped some notes on plummeting residential investment today. The segment of gross domestic product (GDP) fell so fast in Q2 2021, it held the whole economy back. The bank warned this is just the beginning for housing investment, as it comes back to […]. The post Canadian Housing Investment Is Falling, And Will Be A Drag The Economy: BMO appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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Afford Anything

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Have you ever spent years studying the wrong major, climbing the ladder at the wrong company, chasing the wrong career? Have you spent years living in the wrong city, the wrong neighborhood, the place that — deep down — you knew wasn’t really you? Have you spent years in the wrong relationship? And was there a silent part of you that knew it, even at the time … even though that person “checked all the boxes” and looked good on paper, and everyone else said you should stay?

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 30, 2021

The number of loans in forbearance stood unchanged from last week at 3.25% for the week ending on Aug. 22. According to the latest report from the Mortgage Bankers Association , 1.6 million homeowners are in forbearance plans. The share of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans in forbearance remained the same, at 1.66%. The share of Ginnie Mae loans with paused payments also saw no change at 3.92%, but the share of portfolio loans and private-label securities in forbearance increased slightly from 7.

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Coldwell Banker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Renovations and upgrades are crucial if you want to maintain or increase the value of your home. The key to successful DIY projects is being realistic about your skills, tools, time, and budget. The post The Best and Worst Home Improvement Projects To DIY appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.

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Eye on Housing

AUGUST 30, 2021

A majority of new homes that completed construction in 2020 included two-car garages (67%), according to NAHB analysis of 2020 Census Bureau Survey of Construction data. There is clear uniformity for parking options in new homes completed across the Census divisions: the 2-car garage was the most popular parking option for completed homes in all divisions.

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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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