Maximum Exposure Real Estate

JANUARY 30, 2023

Closing Day Checklist For Buyers and Sellers Do you like having a checklist for essential tasks? Whether you are buying or selling a home, having a closing checklist can be helpful. Over the years, many buyers and sellers have asked me, “what do I need to do before closing on my home?” The time frame […] The post Closing on House Checklist For Buyers and Sellers appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 30, 2023

We are off and going now, as seasonality has kicked into full gear with the purchase application data. And, so far, it’s been a good start to the year. Here’s the housing market rundown for the last week: Purchase application data showed positive weekly growth again — and the bounce from the bottom is more noticeable now. Housing inventory decreased by 6,468 units, a more pronounced decline from the previous week.

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Keeping Current Matters

JANUARY 30, 2023

There are plenty of good reasons you might be ready to move. No matter your motivations, before you list your current house, you need to consider where you’ll go next.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 30, 2023

A group of 11 former employees are accusing AmeriSave Mortgage Corp. in a new lawsuit of failing to pay the wages, bonuses and commissions that were agreed to when they were hired by the company. The group also alleges that the company conducted a defamatory campaign against them after their layoffs in July 2022. According to the class-action-seeking lawsuit, filed in California, AmeriSave hired 200 loan officers to focus on the West Coast region in early 2022.

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Inman

JANUARY 30, 2023

The founder of The Oppenheim Group and star of Netflix's "Selling Sunset" told Yahoo! Finance that potential changes to the commission structure could result in an exodus of real estate agents.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 30, 2023

Cenlar FSB, the second-largest mortgage servicer and largest sub-servicer in the U.S., has appointed D. James ‘Jim’ Daras as its CEO and president. Daras’ professional career spans more than four decades in the banking and mortgage banking industry. His specializations include risk management, banking and corporate finance functions, bank restructuring, company start-ups and venture capital investing, according to a statement from Cenlar.

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Better Dwelling

JANUARY 30, 2023

Canadians are cooling on home equity line of credit (HELOC) loans, but homes are still being used as ATMs. Filings show the balance of HELOC loans fell slightly in November. Don’t let that fool you into thinking the spree of home equity spending is over though. Households are still borrowing hundreds of millions per month […] The post Canadians Are Still Using Their Homes As ATMs, Just Not With HELOCs appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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Inman

JANUARY 30, 2023

Modern homebuyers don’t want to get a loan during banking hours — they want to be able to access the calculators to help them shop confidently, and then text a loan expert if they have questions. And that’s exactly the kind of support a great digital lender can provide.

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Eye on Housing

JANUARY 30, 2023

Buyers’ outlook for housing affordability took a sharp negative turn in the final quarter of 2022, when a record high of 87% reported being able to afford fewer than 50% of the homes for-sale in their markets. The remaining 13% can afford the majority of homes available, less than half the 31% who could in the third quarter. Affordability expectations.

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Inman

JANUARY 30, 2023

We’re at the very front end of changes that will forever alter almost every aspect of our lives, according to trainer Bernice Ross. While AI isn’t likely to replace agents any time soon, those who fail to embrace these powerful tools will lose significant market share to those who do.

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Realtor.com

JANUARY 30, 2023

Photo-Illustration by Realtor.com; Photos: Getty Images (5) Homeownership has long embodied the American dream. But for many, it isn’t the most affordable option these days. Or the one that ultimately makes the most financial sense. Brass tacks: In most of the country, it remains cheaper to rent than to buy the same square footage. But, of course, renters are at the mercy of their landlords and aren’t building wealth that can be tapped in an emergency or passed down to future generations.

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Inman

JANUARY 30, 2023

The number of active real estate agents in LA decreased by 27 percent year over year, falling from 4,800 agents in the fourth quarter of 2021 to 3,500 agents during the same period in 2022.

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Real Trends

JANUARY 30, 2023

The available inventory of homes for sale continues to fall at the end of January. This data is created by a combination of a lack of new listings and an increase in buyer demand. The low level of supply is helping to stabilize prices which were falling in the 4th quarter. So the question is: have we already seen the bottom for the housing market? Or, is this a temporary blip, a red herring, before an inevitable recession hits or interest rates climb again?

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Inman

JANUARY 30, 2023

Don’t be afraid to be bold and daring with your design choices this year. We are venturing into better, brighter times, and our homes are a direct reflection of that.

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The Residential Specialist

JANUARY 30, 2023

Brian Phillips, CRS, prides himself on being a full-service agent Since 1997, Brian Phillips, CRS, has been an active REALTOR ® in the state of New York. In 2003, he transitioned from Long Island to Manhattan, where the price points are more lucrative. Although Phillips works for Douglas Elliman Real Estate which is known for luxury, he accepts all price-points.

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Inman

JANUARY 30, 2023

QED led a $19.5 million Series A for Freemodel to expand its approach to prepaid, fully managed market preparation renovations, according to an announcement sent exclusively to Inman.

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The American Genius for Real Estate

JANUARY 30, 2023

A chance meeting at a conference has led to NAR's imaginative move into Latin America to create more opportunities for all.

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Inman

JANUARY 30, 2023

To outside analysts, it appears Zillow got out of iBuying just in time. Now the company is looking ahead to a post-downturn world. Here are the biggest challenges Zillow will face in 2023.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

JANUARY 30, 2023

If you’ve ever found yourself burning the midnight oil to get some work done, or wide awake with your mind racing once you finally do get to bed, then you can relate to what it’s like to be a real estate agent! But what keeps an agent from their bed—and awake all night once they get there—is probably a lot different than the things that keep you up at night… So, let’s take a look at 12 memes that’ll paint a picture of why your real estate agent might look like they could use a nap and an extra-l

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Inman

JANUARY 30, 2023

Two of the shops will be located in Morganton and one in Nebo, North Carolina. License partners Steve and Polly Leadbetter will lead all three.

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Realty Biz

JANUARY 30, 2023

Property managers have a lot on their mind, especially when it comes to keeping their tenants safe and secure. Managers of multi-unit properties often find it necessary to implement security measures such as camera monitoring. Still, there are more modern methods for increasing the overall security of your rental properties. One of the most useful ways to do so is by leveraging the use of smart home security technology , the kind often employed by homeowners in the form of smart home devices.

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Inman

JANUARY 30, 2023

Now, although price growth through the pandemic period was clearly excessive, writes economist Matthew Gardner, fundamentally speaking, the two periods cannot be considered to be similar at all.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

JANUARY 30, 2023

What to Know About Loans For Land Are you planning to buy a plot of land to build a new home? Are you investigating a land loan? If you need financing, you may find it more challenging to get a loan for land from traditional lenders. Land loans are a more specialized finance product available […] The post What is a Loan For Land and How Do They Work?

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Toronto Realty Blog

JANUARY 30, 2023

TorontoRealtyBlog Every person who obtains a real estate license and becomes an “agent” starts off as an exceptionally naive individual. Fact. And believe it or not, little David Fleming, circa 2004, was no different. As I’ve written before on this blog many times, I was completely bewildered by the concept of condominium living back in 2004 because this thing called a “maintenance fee” made no sense to me.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

JANUARY 30, 2023

How to Pick The Best Offer When Selling a Home How do sellers choose an offer? Most people automatically assume you go with the highest bid. It is an exciting time, and it can be tempting to jump on the first or even the highest offer immediately. But it is best to slow down and […] The post What to Consider When Accepting an Offer on a House appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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Broke Agent Media

JANUARY 30, 2023

BAM Key Details: ATTOM released its Year-End 2022 U.S. Home Sales Report, which shows an increase in home seller profits for 2022—up 21% from 2021 and up 78% from 2020. Home seller profits represent a 51.4% return on investment (ROI), compared to the seller’s original purchase price—up from 44.6% in 2021 and 32.8% in 2020. Despite the slowdown of the U.S. housing market, home seller profits for 2022 reached their highest level since at least 2008.

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Bigger Pockets

JANUARY 30, 2023

Prospective homebuyers have been waiting for more affordable conditions, and according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association, they might be ready to start making offers.

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Realtor.com

JANUARY 30, 2023

HGTV On “ Home Town ,” Erin and Ben Napier prove time and again that homebuyers don’t have to pay tons of money for a beautiful house. Sometimes, they might even find one for less than $100,000. In the Season 7 episode “A Colorful Match,” Erin and Ben meet Rahkeam and LaDijonay Parker , parents of two young boys and first-time homebuyers.

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Broke Agent Media

JANUARY 30, 2023

Ready for some BAM good news ? Real estate can be pretty fickle, and constant negative news about mortgage rates, home prices, and layoffs can get people down. Each week, we’re giving you the most uplifting and positive news in real estate. This industry can be tough, so here’s a little sunshine to start your week! Construction Underway On The First 2-Story 3D Printed Home In The U.S.

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Real Trends

JANUARY 30, 2023

It’s no secret that social media has become a leading platform for building networks, generating leads and personifying brands. In fact, social media has been cited as one of the best source for generating high-quality leads and most industry professionals utilize the space in some shape or form. I’ve personally incorporated my channels into the overarching marketing strategy at Brooke Group Real Estate and the formalized approach has lent itself well to bringing in higher quality leads while bu

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