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Master planned communities post strong new home sales numbers in 2023

Housing Wire

According to a survey released Tuesday by John Burns Research & Consulting , the top 50 MPCs sold more than 34,600 new homes in 2023, up 24% from the nearly 28,000 sales in 2022. And in 2023, each of the top 50 communities sold at least 368 homes, although that’s fewer than the 2021 record of 460 sales per community.

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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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Keller Williams hails 16% jump in sales volume

Housing Wire

The Austin, Texas-headquartered real estate brokerage closed 1.22 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. and Canada in 2020, up 8 percent from 2019.

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Unwrapping what to expect in your home inspection, appraisal and closing

Housing Wire

Have you budgeted for closing costs? Before you get overwhelmed, take comfort that critical milestones of home inspection, appraisal and closing processes are all great ways to get more acquainted with your prospective new home. Should the appraisal come in lower than the contract price, the closing process may be impacted.

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Mastering the Art of Home Staging: An On-Target and On-Trend Approach

RIS Media

The art of staging not only helps prospective buyers envision themselves in a home, it also aids real estate professionals as they work to close quicker and for top dollar. Founded… The post Mastering the Art of Home Staging: An On-Target and On-Trend Approach appeared first on RISMedia.

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Wendy Forsythe joins eXp Realty as chief marketing officer

Housing Wire

Her visionary approach will be crucial in elevating eXp Realty’s presence and impact on the world stage,” Leo Pareja , the newly CEO of eXp Realty, said in a statement. “Her industry background and understanding of modern real estate marketing will best position us to expand our reach and impact in the market.”

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Side’s Hilary Saunders discusses the evolution of brokerage models

Housing Wire

Through this, Saunders said, consumers began to realize the importance of staging, photography and online marketing. We are in the stage now where we are having to play cleanup on a lot of different fronts, and part of that cleanup is actually providing a service to the end consumer by way of brokerage,” Saunders said. “So,

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