Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 21, 2023

Are you planning to sell your house?

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Housing Wire

JUNE 20, 2023

Housing starts are surging today and the builder’s confidence data is now in expansion territory. Does this mean the housing recession is over? As I have said many times over the last few months, the builders are efficient sellers and they’re taking advantage of an existing home sales market that is suffering from low inventory and higher mortgage rates.

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Inman

JUNE 20, 2023

Home prices stayed roughly the same, but rents climbed higher. Researchers say the Dutch experiment undercut supply, though it's unclear exactly how it would play out in the U.S.

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The Close

JUNE 17, 2023

When it comes to open house food, dumping some pretzels into a bowl isn’t going to cut it. After all, every element of your open house is an opportunity to earn potential clients—so send the right message and impress prospective buyers and potential future sellers. Try out some of our favorite trendy and tasty open house food ideas that could actually help get your house sold!

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GeekEstate

JUNE 19, 2023

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The Close

JUNE 20, 2023

If you’re looking for clever real estate pop-by ideas, you’ve come to the right place. After all, we’re not just real estate marketing experts, we’re also pun-believably good at spotting cheesy chuckles that are guaranteed to put a smile on your past client’s face. Oh, and (hopefully) score you a referral. Here are 15 of our favorite real estate pop-bys with links to purchase, pricing, gifting strategies, and who they’re best suited for on your list of past clients.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 19, 2023

In light of ongoing lawsuits, brokers need to prepare their buyer agents to communicate their value and respond to objections around agreements and fees.

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Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 22, 2023

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you should know your credit score’s a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to qualifying for a home loan.

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Inman

JUNE 21, 2023

Bob Goldberg's contract will expire Dec. 31, and the executive plans to retire after three decades at NAR and four decades in real estate, according to the National Association of Realtors.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 23, 2023

Some of the best performing stocks in America this year are from large, national homebuilders – strong consumer demand , limited competition from the existing home sales market , and an improving supply chain have boosted their outlooks. On Monday, homebuilder confidence moved into positive territory for the first time in nearly a year, while Census data on new residential construction showed housing starts rose 21.7% from April, and up 5.7% from May 2022, to 1.63 million.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 22, 2023

Errol Samuelson, chief industry development officer, explains how Zillow plans to stay on top in a growing crowd of real estate portals and agent services.

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Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 19, 2023

If you're planning to buy your first home, then you're probably focused on saving for all the costs involved in such a big purchase.

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Inman

JUNE 22, 2023

Erin Morrison, 2022 National President Elect of the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance and proud Texas Realtor, is afraid. And so are some of your clients. Here’s what you need to know.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 22, 2023

Appraisal Insights , an appraisal education company committed to eradicating bias, announced its official launch this week. The goal is to quip key stakeholders and decision-makers in the housing industry with the knowledge necessary for preventing bias and enhancing the quality and integrity of real estate appraisals. Founded by Jillian White , an SRA-designated appraiser with over two decades of leadership experience, the firm offers expertise to non-appraiser stakeholders, including regulator

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Real Estate News

JUNE 17, 2023

Getting started in real estate is tough — especially in the current market. But the "three C's" and other tips from pros can help new agents succeed.

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Brownstoner

JUNE 20, 2023

The historic secret aid society run by Black women that has a headquarters in the magnificent but dilapidated building at 87 MacDonough Street was granted a tax exemption today, according to New York City Council Member Justin Brannan. Brannan, chairman of the committee on finance, said in an email that the… Read More > The post Breaking: Secret Order of Tents Society Granted Tax Exemption, Protecting Historic Bed Stuy HQ appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Inman

JUNE 23, 2023

Join us this summer at Inman Connect Las Vegas — the transformative event that empowers real estate professionals to proactively position themselves for growth and seize the moment.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 23, 2023

High mortgage rates , economic uncertainty and low housing inventory did very little to help title premium volume during the first quarter of 2023. In the first three months of the year, the title industry generated $3.37 billion in title insurance premiums, down 43% year over year, according to the American Land Title Association ’s Market Share Analysis , released Thursday.

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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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Real Estate News

JUNE 23, 2023

Support for the LGBTQ+ community can take many forms, from a rainbow flag in a window — a "beacon of safety" — to providing resources for LGBTQ+ clients.

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RIS Media

JUNE 20, 2023

In the world of real estate, competition can be fierce. Multiple buyers are not uncommon to be interested in the same property. When another offer has been accepted on a house you set your heart on, there is still hope in the form of a backup offer. A backup offer allows you to position yourself… The post The Pros and Cons of a Backup Offer on a House appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

JUNE 21, 2023

The regional brokerage has purchased HK Lane, a 75-agent firm in the Coachella Valley, and welcomed back about 50 agents that were part of a team that left for rival eXp Realty in April.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 23, 2023

CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM), the nation’s third-largest retail mortgage lender, unveiled its latest initiative this week that is aimed at helping first-time homebuyers overcome the financial hurdles of purchasing a home in today’s competitive housing market. The CCM Smart Start program will provide eligible individuals with up to $4,000 in down payment assistance , granting them additional purchasing power. “Saving for a down payment can be a huge obstacle for first-time homebu

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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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Real Estate News

JUNE 23, 2023

Harvard's annual housing report found little change in the racial homeownership gap as prices rise and supply stagnates, but federal programs may help.

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Calculated Risk Real Estate

JUNE 23, 2023

Each month I track closed sales, new listings and active inventory in a sample of local markets around the country (over 40 local housing markets) in the US to get an early sense of changes in the housing market. In addition, we can look for regional differences. For example, listings in Texas and Florida are up more than in most other areas , and sales are down less year-over-year.

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Inman

JUNE 19, 2023

Today’s consumers have been trained to expect a personalized search experience that can tailor the results to their unique preferences. And as the digital native generations—Millennials and Gen-Z—continue to enter the housing market, home search technology needs to catch up to meet their expectations.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 21, 2023

On the heels of the Federal Reserve pausing its rate hikes, mortgage demand increased, but only slightly. For the week that ended June 21, mortgage applications only climbed 0.5% from the prior week , according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. This slow growth highlights that while demand is there and rates have fallen for three consecutive weeks, activity continues to be constrained by low levels of affordable inventory.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 21, 2023

Your choice of brokerage can have a big impact on your career. There are plenty of good reasons (and some not-so-good ones) to consider making a change.

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Sotheby's International Real Estate

JUNE 17, 2023

Cookbook author Claudia Roden’s assertion that “everything tastes better outdoors” is certainly true at these four distinctive homes with alfresco dining spaces. Every meal is accompanied by views of verdant vineyards, majestic mountains, and other idyllic settings. Modern Elegance in Houston Cortney Cole-Hall | Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty Inspired in design, this modern six-bedroom home in Houston’s Bellaire community is ideal for peaceful day-to-day living and festive e

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Inman

JUNE 19, 2023

Join Lauren Muehlethaler, Vice President of Affiliate Services at Sotheby’s International Realty for this Sotheby’s International Realty Insider webinar with leading agents who outline their road to success.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 22, 2023

A coalition of trade associations — the Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA), the Community Association Institute (CAI) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) — have submitted a letter to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) that requests transparency in the development of final lending requirement guidelines for condominium and housing co-operatives.

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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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