Real Trends

JANUARY 13, 2023

The city of Hartford, Connecticut, doesn’t typically make national news headlines. I have 22 years of experience, and all of a sudden, now I feel like my experience has gone from 22 years to three or four years because what we have seen over the course of the pandemic is so different than anything I have seen before,” Lucca said.

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Toronto Realty Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

TorontoRealtyBlog It may come as no surprise to you that I receive a lot of feedback on these blog posts. I just received this email: Hey David, A long time lurker on your blog and audience to your Pick5 videos. It appears that Pape Ave properties do not get much love. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this.

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Realtor.com

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Photos via Instagram by hilary_farr / therealtarekelmoussa / Getty Images 2021 proved to be yet another wild year, one where we spent more time than any of us may have liked stuck at home, wondering what we could do to spruce up our surroundings and, more likely than not, surfing for a little inspiration from our favorite stars on reality TV.

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HomeLight

MARCH 18, 2022

As a homeowner, there’s a good chance that your next move will have you straddled with two major decisions at one time: selling your current home and buying a new one. It’s a process that requires some thought and planning in the best of circumstances. What is a home sale contingency?

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Life can be messy and the allure of newness often makes moving a path for those seeking a fresh start. A complete change of scenery, new friends, house, job, community and weekend hangout spots, can bring a sense of excitement for those who’ve come to associate their current city with a feeling of malaise.

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RIS Media

APRIL 28, 2021

RISMedia is making a limited number of “Spring Into Action” sessions accessible to the public. ” Gerdes added, “In 2021, we’re spending a lot of time focusing on Instagram and TikTok, pushing hard with Instagram Reels. You can either listen or choose to share your thoughts.

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Realtor.com

JANUARY 31, 2022

, the start of the year is traditionally one of the prime times to get rid of the old and usher in the new. So as we get closer to the start of peak home-selling season, homeowners considering listing their homes this spring may want to consider giving their decor a face-lift. Come on, it’s nearly February!).

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Redfin

OCTOBER 5, 2021

If you’re planning to put your house on the market, you’re probably wondering how to get the most money for your home. Home staging is a proven way to get more buyers interested and help you meet or exceed your asking price. The good news is that it pays off. That’s where staging comes in.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 29, 2021

You’ve found the perfect house, and the seller has accepted your terms. You still have to make it through the house closing process, where inspections , credit problems, or paperwork issues can trip you up. The closing process fills several weeks as you navigate through multiple steps to make it to the closing table.

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Toronto Realty Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

TorontoRealtyBlog Since we last spoke on Monday, are there any other things on your real estate mind? Any new developments? It’s only been a few days but already, I feel as though this January real estate market is going to be very slow. Well, what’s the first thing I do after I click on a new listing?

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HomeLight

AUGUST 16, 2021

Maybe you’re picturing yourself floating around in your backyard pool, or working from home in your beautifully lit corner office. Perhaps you’ve already picked out your kitschy wallpaper, or started browsing homes on all the big listing sites. Let’s get to it! One thing that can help simplify it?

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HomeLight

APRIL 29, 2021

Buying your first home was full of surprises. But now that you’re a seasoned homeowner, you’ll know what to expect when selling your home — right? As it turns out, selling can be tough — overwhelming, even. As with most things in life, preparation is the key to a successful home sale.

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Toronto Realty Blog

APRIL 18, 2022

Don’t get me started… March 22nd, 2021, that 5-word Tweet, turned into an NFT, sold at auction for $2,900,000 USD. Estavi, and that a $50 Million asking price is so comical that it can’t be real. But the point I’m trying to make today is that you can seemingly make a market out of anything.

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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. Source: ( Shopify Partners / Burst ). Sounds ideal, right?

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Toronto Realty Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2021

” It doesn’t matter whether you choose A or B. ” It’s funny because it’s true. If gambling were truly a 50/50 proposition, you wouldn’t make five bets and win one. ” It’s beyond coincidence. It was the first email I answered on Friday morning.

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Realtor.com

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Netflix Watch out, HGTV: Netflix now has a slew of hit home design shows, and the latest features a cute couple in Utah who, much like Chip and Joanna Gaines , are rapidly building a home design empire. 16, they’re already working on Season 2, set to air in 2021. ” When the paneling is finished, it looks amazing.

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HomeLight

JUNE 6, 2022

More than ever, communication is the key to keeping your buyers and sellers calm and keeping their transaction moving forward. Jesse Zagorsky returns to The Walkthrough this week with specific NLP communication techniques that you can use to help your clients get out of their own way and make it to the finish line.

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Toronto Realty Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2022

A few weeks ago, I did a Pick5 with the theme “Let It Linger,” where I looked at properties that had been sitting on the market, er, lingering , and I explained whether the time was right to go in and make an offer or whether you, as a buyer, should let it linger. It’s not a simple task, I assure you.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

How would you like an extra $58,000 in GCI from your website? How about more than doubling your website leads? This week on The Walkthrough , Leadferno founder Aaron Weiche talks about why texting makes you easier to work with and how it can turn website lurkers into valuable leads. Let me ask again. Not live chat.

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The Close

OCTOBER 4, 2022

According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) research, the median agent tenure at a brokerage is five years (even less in the COVID era), so it’s likely that at some point in your career, you’ll consider making a switch. Coldwell Banker New agents. Not Getting Enough Leads From Your Current Brokerage?

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Toronto Realty Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

We mere mortals have grown accustomed to not owning our own homes. What about something so far in the other direction that the pendulum feels like it might swing upside-down and back again? What about the idea that a person should take out the largest mortgage possible, and never try to pay it off? But so be it.

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Marco Santarelli

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

It was a week in the early fall which represents a balanced view of market conditions favorable for buyers. It can still be a good time to buy a home only if you can afford it. The Fed has now hiked rates at six straight meetings, something it hasn’t done since 2005. During that period, the demand is normally 8.5%

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Toronto Realty Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

And that’s unfair of me to say, since I only saw the first film (and didn’t like it), and I also don’t support the “fantasy” genre. First, there was “A Fistful of Dollars,” followed by “For a Few Dollars More,” and then finally, “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.”

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

“Our goal was for our teams to feel supported, engaged, connected, and able to thrive in whatever environment we found ourselves in,” explains President David Mele. Maria Patterson: What were your priorities when you first made the decision to switch to a remote work environment in light of the escalation of COVID-19?

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Toronto Realty Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

” It’s a line that I share with a number of agents and the number of times we use it only seems to be increasing in this market. Believe it or not, there are other agents out there that keep a proverbial “file” of properties they’re watching. ” I would probably say it’s sixty days.

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Toronto Realty Blog

MARCH 14, 2022

” riddle, but the more I thought about it, the more I realized the analogy isn’t that apt. It was an odd experience even though it shouldn’t have been. “How can you go buy a property when you haven’t even sold yours yet?” 3) What if you can’t sell your house at all?

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App Folio

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

So much of your success hinges on whether or not your customers have positive interactions with your team. This episode of The Top Floor is all about exceeding your customers’ expectations. With the knowledge of our experts, we want to help our audience understand: How digital experiences impact your leasing success.

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Lab Coat Agents

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

It took Taylor Hack just three years from the start of his real estate career to be in the top 2% of RE/MAX agents worldwide. While he seems to figure out how to be a high performer in any role, you can tell Taylor has taken it to a new level in real estate. I was terrible at it,” Taylor says. “I As is his M.O.,

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HomeLight

JULY 28, 2022

HomeLight always recommends doing your own research to determine which selling option is best for your situation. Those are not your only options. There are different types of house-buying companies that offer a convenient and streamlined method for selling homes online. Get an All-Cash Offer on Your Alabama Home.

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Toronto Realty Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2020

I specifically didn’t post new content on Friday because I knew you’d all need to be fresh, eager, and well-rested this morning in order to power through this week’s blogs. Brevity has never been my strong suit, but in this case, I feel my verbose nature is a blessing. It’s the end of the year!

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HomeLight

JANUARY 24, 2023

HomeLight always recommends doing your own research to determine which selling option is best for your situation. Maybe you got a job in a new town, and your employer needs you to start right away. Maybe you got a job in a new town, and your employer needs you to start right away. You receive a firm offer.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 18, 2022

A total of 10 new private-label securitization deals backed by more than 9,500 mortgages valued collectively at nearly $5.4 billion have already hit the market over the first few weeks of 2022, according to a new analysis by HousingWire. A lot of issuers want to get their deals priced before we see rates move.”.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 26, 2024

Your choice can significantly impact your career and success in the industry. Let’s break it down brokerage by brokerage so you can find the one that’s right for you. The most important message for new agents or those looking to make a switch is that choosing a brokerage is a very personal decision.

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Toronto Realty Blog

JANUARY 6, 2022

I mean, “Burning Questions” again? And we did this to start off January 2021, not just as a stand-alone blog, or even a two-part series, but rather a three-part series that spanned the entire first week back! And I love it. Put it on in the background, all day, all night. But it was good, right?

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HomeLight

JANUARY 28, 2023

Massachusetts’ strong economy, varied landscapes from beach to mountains, rich history, and strong educational institutions make it a sought-after destination (even if that means digging out after a nor’easter ). Building a Home in Massachusetts?

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HomeLight

JUNE 9, 2023

While the real estate market in California has cooled compared to the days of 20 offers per property, buyers are still dealing with low supply issues, according to Danae Aballi , a real estate agent who has worked with over 78% more single-family homes than the average agent in Costa Mesa, California. Step one: Talk to an expert!

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Toronto Realty Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2022

I hope you enjoyed that “trip down memory lane,” as Marina so eloquently put it, with the Top Five Blog Posts of 2022 in Monday’s post. But London Agent commented that it should be a regular feature on TRB, so maybe I actually was on point with that one. TorontoRealtyBlog. 4) Prices Outside The City Of Toronto.

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