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2024 is not the year to cut corners on staging — here’s why

Housing Wire

When it comes to home staging, there are two homeowner camps: those who think it’s a waste of money and don’t want to pay more to make their home more attractive to buyers and those who realize the worth and are willing to make the investment needed. As a listing agent , I pay for both a staging consultation and staging items as needed.

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NAR’s Lawrence Yun predicts lower rates, 15% jump in existing-home sales in 2024

Housing Wire

Yun took the stage on Tuesday at NAR NXT , the trade group’s annual conference in Anaheim, California. However, as mortgage rates stabilize and home sellers adapt, “Existing-home sales will rise by 15% next year,” Yun said. In 2023, new-home sales are up 5% year to date, Yun said. Consumers are happy with real estate service.

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Selling a House ‘As Is’ in New York

HomeLight

We have seen a slight increase in out-of-state sales in the last three years,” Marchesiello adds. As is” is a type of home sale where it’s understood that no improvements will be made to the property. “As As is” is a type of home sale where it’s understood that no improvements will be made to the property.

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BHGRE President Ginger Wilcox to take the stage at HW Annual 2023

Housing Wire

Now, she has recently been appointed president of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate (BHGRE), where she is tasked with leading the company’s global network of more than 12,000 affiliated brokers and independent sales associates. Ginger Wilcox’s intricate knowledge of the housing market is almost unparalleled.

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Existing home sales data shows extent of housing inflation

Housing Wire

Today the National Association of Realtors reported that existing home sales fell once again to 4.80 Even though this was a beat of estimates, the sales decline trend due to higher mortgage rates and home prices continues. From NAR Research : “Total existing-home sales notched a minor contraction of 0.4% million in August.”

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Keller Williams hails 16% jump in sales volume

Housing Wire

million home sales in the U.S. Keller Williams also claimed $407 billion in 2020 sales volume in Canada and the U.S., onset in March only to surge to its highest sale volume since the mid-2000s. Keller’s sales volume, for example, was partly due to a 46 percent year-over-year jump in quarter four deals.

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What Are The Upsides and Downsides of Virtual Staging?

Realty Biz

Virtual staging offers both advantages and disadvantages in the real estate industry. Using virtual tools, properties can be showcased with furniture and decor without physical staging. Considering the pros and cons is essential in deciding if virtual staging is the right choice for a specific property and target market.

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