Tom Ferry
MARCH 31, 2022
Here we are again! 25% through 2022… Remember those goals you set a few months ago? How are they looking? Regardless of how you’ve been doing so far, the fact that you’re even reading these words means that you’re on a better course than most. Because this isn’t the fun article. You’re here because you’re […]. The post Using Q1’s Metrics for Q2’s Roadmap: Time to Refine the Plan appeared first on Tom Ferry.
Housing Wire
MARCH 31, 2022
Are we headed to a housing bubble? The Dallas Fed on Thursday published an article titled: Real-Time Market Monitoring Finds Signs Of a Brewing U.S. Housing Bubble. The online reaction was immediate — housing must be about to crash. I disagree with this conclusion. That’s not to say that the data points the Fed used are incorrect — in fact, we are in a savagely unhealthy housing market , but it’s not a bubble.
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Keeping Current Matters
MARCH 31, 2022
If you’re a first-time buyer looking to break into the housing market but struggling to find a home to buy, condominiums (or condos) could be a great alternative for you.
Housing Wire
MARCH 31, 2022
Mortgage rates keep climbing amid rising inflation , war in Ukraine, and disruptions to the supply chain, and there’s no sign that they’ll fall anytime soon. The latest weekly Freddie Mac PMMS mortgage survey, released Thursday, showed that the average purchase mortgage rate touched 4.67%, up 25 basis points from the week prior. That was the highest reading since December 2018, according to Freddie Mac.
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HomeLight
MARCH 31, 2022
Amna Shamim contributed research and writing to the most recent version of this story. You fell head-over-heels the moment you laid eyes on the perfectly landscaped house of your dreams. It’s for sale — and you just so happen to be in the market to buy. However, you’ve heard rumors about the house’s past. Maybe something bad happened there once?
Housing Wire
MARCH 31, 2022
Oregon State Rep. Mark Meek. Mark Meek doesn’t know what comes next. “Right now, we are working in a really strong seller’s market and say a seller gets four offers that are identical, but they all include love letters, then the seller ends up picking on personal preference,” said Meek, the Oregon state representative and practicing real estate broker, adding that, “We have implicit biases weighing in on the decision-making process.”.
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Housing Wire
MARCH 31, 2022
WFG National Title Insurance Company (WFG) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Williston Financial Group and a national title insurance underwriter dedicated to taking time and cost out of real estate transactions. By focusing on its clients and their processes, WFG helps compress the time required to close a loan and/or transfer real property ownership.
Easy Agent Pro
MARCH 31, 2022
As with all industries, real estate has pivoted into a digital business for most agents and consumers. In fact, in a recent NAR research group , 97% of all homebuyers reported using the internet to search for their next home. While traditional methods (cold calling, post cards, etc.) will always have their place in a real estate agent’s toolkit, it’s become rather obvious that real estate is a digital marketing game.
Housing Wire
MARCH 31, 2022
As the market shifts, interest in non-QM lending from traditional lenders and brokers has increased. We recently spoke to Bao Huynh, Director of Business Development at LoanScorecard, about these changes and the challenges of originating non-QM loans. HousingWire: How is the shift from refi to purchase affecting the non-QM market? Bao Huynh: In terms of borrower demand for non-QM, it’s still a little early to tell.
BubbleInfo
MARCH 31, 2022
Well, the way it’s been going, it was bound to happen! At least this house was fully remodeled, had a guest house (with double-tap kegerator!) and large pool all laid out nicely on a half-acre lot in the Ranch. This is the one I featured previously with the dozens of attendees at the open houses. […].
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Housing Wire
MARCH 31, 2022
Brena Nath, Director of HW+ and Events. From the cover feature on Finance of America’s Patti Cook to the commentaries and solutions that focus on the title space, our April issue highlights just how much the housing and real estate industries have grown and changed — and changed for the better as innovation and technology drive the space forward. Starting on page 24, you can read about Cook’s retirement announcement at the start of this year, as she steps away from her role as CEO.
Brownstoner
MARCH 31, 2022
The residents of 120 East 19th Street in Flatbush say that they get trapped in their malfunctioning elevator so often that the fire department knows them on a first name basis. That’s just one of a myriad of repairs and substandard conditions that tenants have been asking their landlord to address.… Read More > The post Frustrated Flatbush Tenants of Dilapidated Building Ready to Take It Over Themselves appeared first on Brownstoner.
Housing Wire
MARCH 31, 2022
Over the last 20 years, finding a home and applying for a mortgage have become highly digitized. However, the actual home buying transaction experience all the way through closing has been essentially untouched even though consumers cite it as one of the most stressful and confusing parts of the homebuying journey. The team at Qualia recognized that the siloed nature of the transaction was a big part of what was leading to these issues.
RIS Media
MARCH 31, 2022
Century 21 Real Estate announced its “Number Ones” for 2021, selected from brand-affiliated companies, producers, offices and teams across the U.S. and globe. The company says the awards represent the “best of the best” within the CENTURY 21 System in terms of entrepreneurs, companies and sales professionals. The 2021 winners are: . No. 1 Company by Adjusted Gross Commission (AGC) and Units (U.S. and World).
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Housing Wire
MARCH 31, 2022
The title process is complex and time-consuming, with points of friction that can increase time-to-close for lenders and borrowers. In today’s competitive market, lenders are focused on decreasing turn times and providing a better borrower experience. The two companies featured in this section offer solutions to reduce application-to-close times and friction as well as increase transparency in the title process.
Realty Biz
MARCH 31, 2022
Tracy McLaughlin, one of America’s top luxury real estate professionals. Back in August of 2020, I interviewed one of America’s most successful agents, Tracy McLaughlin about key marketing at the height of the coronavirus pandemic. Last week we touched base with her again to discuss more in-depth marketing strategies and the effects of inflation and other variables on the real estate market.
Housing Wire
MARCH 31, 2022
HW Media CEO Clayton Collins is joined by Jim Rosen, vice president of product management at Mortgage Cadence , to discuss the challenges facing lenders in the LOS landscape, and how an LOS-first approach solves for them. In all aspects of the industry, lenders are feeling the effects of the shift from the previous years’ refi boom to today’s purchase market.
Realty Biz
MARCH 31, 2022
As we head into the spring buying season, traditionally the busiest time of the year in the U.S. housing market, buyers are faced with the prospect of scant inventory and strong demand for the few homes that are for sale. As a result, those who are absolutely determined to move may be tempted to go to extra lengths to ensure that their bid on a home is accepted.
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.
RIS Media
MARCH 31, 2022
For the third year in a row, ERA Real Estate has recognized HUNT Real Estate ERA as its top-ranked real estate firm for both sales volume and units sold in 2021. HUNT earned this achievement with 14,101 closed transactions and $3.84 billion in sales volume in 2021. The ERA Real Estate network includes 39,000 brokers and sales associates throughout the United States and 33 countries and territories. “There are hundreds of very fine real estate companies in the ERA organization with whom we
Realty Biz
MARCH 31, 2022
Buying a home can be equal parts excitement and anxiety, whether you’re a first-time buyer or veteran homeowner, but you don’t have to go it alone. To help you navigate the process, choose an experienced local real estate agent and put their knowledge and skill to work as you start your home-buying journey. Below are some key questions to ask a realtor before you start your home search.
RIS Media
MARCH 31, 2022
It’s hard to argue that “diversity” and “inclusion” haven’t become some of the most prominent terms within the business lexicon. While both have become corporate imperatives in recent years, they’ve also catalyzed a long-overdue dialogue within companies. The real estate sector has been no exception to this trend.
REM Online
MARCH 31, 2022
The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: Top Century 21 office and team in the world are Canadian. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction. Century 21 Canada continues to rank among the best in the world as shown in the Century 21 Annual Global 21 Rankings for 2021.
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.
RIS Media
MARCH 31, 2022
If you’re a real estate professional who is interested in expanding your skill set to include working with vacation home buyers and sellers, now is a great time to explore the options in your market. Read on to learn how you can grow your business with vacation home and second home transactions. What is a Vacation Home? The U.S. Census Bureau defines vacation homes as “seasonal, recreational, and occasional-use properties.
Real Trends
MARCH 31, 2022
Listing a home on a Thursday in late April is the best time to list a home according to a new analysis released by Zillow on Thursday. In general, homes listed on any Thursday can sell for roughly $1,100 more. According to the analysis, homes listed for sale during the second half of April can expect to sell for 2.8% more or roughly an additional $9,300 on the typical U.S. home.
RIS Media
MARCH 31, 2022
As a real estate broker or brokerage leader, it’s important to focus on and review what you’re offering to help your agents succeed. What tools or processes are you implementing to make sure your team is not just surviving, but thriving? What feedback have your agents been giving you, and what do they feel could help them boost their business?
Brownstoner
MARCH 31, 2022
A project to turn an obscure but locally beloved and architecturally significant building into condos rather than raze it is nearing the finish line in Clinton Hill. Sales for 10 Quincy started this week, and move-ins are expected in late summer, the developer told Brownstoner. The brick facade has been… Read More > The post Condos at Converted Francis Kimball’s Clinton Hill Gem Start Showing appeared first on Brownstoner.
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RIS Media
MARCH 31, 2022
There is no better way for us to honor the brave men and women who serve our nation than ensuring they receive the benefits they were promised, including the ability to fulfill the American Dream of homeownership. The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is a strong supporter of housing for our nation’s veterans and active-duty servicemembers, and we are committed to the idea that all military families deserve the opportunity to purchase their own home.
HomeLight
MARCH 31, 2022
Disclaimer : HomeLight does not provide legal advice. While this is a general guide to selling a house by owner in Florida, we always recommend that you look into the local regulations for your area and consult with a qualified legal professional before taking action. The seller’s market continues to boom in Florida. Early 2022 data from Florida Realtors® indicates a 23% increase in median sales price and a 33.3% drop in median time on the market.
RIS Media
MARCH 31, 2022
Mortgage rates shot up again this week amid continued rising inflation and ongoing supply disruptions, according to the latest data from Freddie Mac released Thursday. The results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey ® (PMMS ® ), show the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 4.67% this week, up from 4.42% last week. . This week’s data: 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.67 percent with an average 0.8 point for the week ending March 31, 2022, up from last week when it averaged 4.42
The Mortgage Report
MARCH 31, 2022
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates fell again yesterday, and by another worthwhile amount. Falls over the last two days have made a real difference. But don’t get […].
Speaker: Mary Maloney, Founder & Team Leader at Hometown Realty
The sales cycle in real estate is frequently measured at 3+ months. During this time, real estate agents frequently lose contact with clients and miss out on opportunities because they fail to follow up and provide value to the client. Top real estate agents are distinguished from developing agents by their ability to convert organic connections into sales opportunities.
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