Realty Biz
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Have you heard about encroachments in real estate and wondered what exactly that meant? You might think that you’ve found your perfect home, but a dispute with your neighbors can ruin the dream. Neighbor problems can occur for many reasons, but one source of problems can be encroachments. Perhaps you have a neighbor that either doesn’t realize or care that something they own is infringing on your lot.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 4, 2021
In several previous articles I have opined that an increase in mortgage rates may be our only hope for slowing the escalation of home prices that we’ve been experiencing for the past year. With mortgage rates hitting above 3% last week for the first time since June, it’s a good time to revisit this conversation and what we should expect next for mortgage rates.
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Better Dwelling
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Canada’s biggest bank found more people are trading life in the big city for Atlantic living. RBC economist Carrie Freestone crunched the numbers of interprovincial migration for Q2 2021. She found prime demographics are finding their way to Atlantic Canada. The migration was mostly from expensive provinces like Ontario and Alberta. Atlantic Canada Just Saw […].
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Over half of Realtors said that social media was their top lead-generating technology tool, according to a new survey report from the National Association of Realtors. The most popular social media app among the random sample of Realtors surveyed was Facebook , with 90% of respondents reporting they used the app, followed by Instagram at 52% and LinkedIn at 48%.
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Realty Biz
OCTOBER 4, 2021
A couple of years ago I spotlighted a dime’s worth of top agencies/agents using Instagram. Today, I thought it would be interesting to see how those past stars have either progressed or flopped in their social media marketing efforts. This will be fun for some, and a wakeup call for a few agents who had a shot at social media marketing success, but just blew it. .
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Servicers’ forbearance portfolio volume declined at a faster pace last week, as mortgage holders exit COVID-19 plans, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). And exits are expected to pick up the pace even more over the next few weeks. The total number of loans in forbearance decreased by seven basis points to 2.89% as of Sept. 26. In the previous week, the rate dropped four basis points to 2.96%, hitting pre-pandemic levels.
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Housing Wire
OCTOBER 4, 2021
There is still ample opportunity in the market for lenders to rope in refi business, according to a quarterly report published Monday by Sales Boomerang. And the reason for this is two-fold. The report – which is compiled using data sourced from more than 150 residential mortgage lenders – found that one in 12 borrowers saw “significant home equity growth” in the third quarter.
Realty Biz
OCTOBER 4, 2021
We’re in a historically hot real estate market right now, so it’s a great time to be a seller. Maybe you want to move to a warmer climate, or maybe you want to upgrade your investments — but you shouldn’t have much trouble finding a buyer, even if you’re selling a dilapidated property. But just because you could sell your home with no effort , doesn’t mean you should sell your home with no effort.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 4, 2021
The secondary market for mortgage servicing rights, or MSRs, has been heating up recently as interest rates tick up, increasing the value of MSR assets, and as other revenue streams for lenders begin to slow — such as loan refinancing. It’s also the time of year that many nondepository lenders, also called nonbanks, typically will look to sell off some of the MSR assets on their books to bolster liquidity for future endeavors.
The Mortgage Report
OCTOBER 4, 2021
A new bill in Congress aims to provide a hugely valuable boost to low-income first-time homebuyers. Find out if you might benefit.
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Jason Fox
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Increase Email Engagement Through Visual Storytelling. Email marketing is all about building relationships with your subscribers. Once the interaction stops - especially with your real estate leads - everything falls apart, no matter how big your email list is. In fact, low or non-existent engagement can take place even if you're still actively sending them emails.
BubbleInfo
OCTOBER 4, 2021
There is nothing normal about the number of homes for sale today: Date # of NSDCC Active Listings # of Pendings Oct 8, 2018 999 307 Oct 7, 2019 964 305 Oct 5, 2020 619 462 Oct 4, 2021 301 276 We have almost the same number of pendings as we did when there were […].
Agent Drive
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Selling a house can be one of the most stressful things you will ever do. It’s not just about selling your house but also getting it ready to sell and finding potential buyers who are willing to pay top dollar for what you have to offer. Many mistakes can be made along this process, costing […]. The post Costly Mistakes When Selling a House and How To Avoid Them appeared first on AgentDrive.
BubbleInfo
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Here are the latest guesses from Zillow that they’ve sent me over the last month. They agree with me that next year will be rip-roaring! In parentheses are the percentage increases for the last year: NW Carlsbad 92008 (+28%) SE Carlsbad 92009 (+30%) NE Carlsbad 92010 (+28%) SW Carlsbad 92011 (+28%) Carmel Valley 92130 (+26%) […].
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Sotheby's International Real Estate
OCTOBER 4, 2021
From an equestrian compound in Ridgefield, Connecticut to timeless Georgian estate in England, these are this month’s four featured notable properties for sale over $16 million. Ridgefield, Connecticut | Krissy Blake, Sotheby’s International Realty – Greenwich Brokerage. Double H Farm is an extraordinary one of a kind equestrian compound on 87 acres of lush landscaping.
RIS Media
OCTOBER 4, 2021
J. Lennox Scott shares how a steadfast commitment to excellence has powered John L. Scott Real Estate for 90 years . Seattle in the 1930s was a youthful city on Puget Sound on the western edge of the nation—a friendly city with tree-lined streets, a burgeoning city center, and 350,000 hard-working residents largely connected to the lumber and fishing industries.
The Mortgage Report
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates fell again last Friday. But we’re only back to rises and falls more or less canceling each other out. And it’s too […].
RIS Media
OCTOBER 4, 2021
(TNS)—As you prepare to finalize a home purchase, there’s an important step to take before the closing: the final walkthrough. This personal inspection helps ensure that the home you committed to on paper is in relatively identical condition to when you first visited, and that the seller is compliant with the terms of your real estate contract. What Is the Final Walkthrough Before Closing?
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.
Maximum Exposure Real Estate
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Being functionally obsolete can happen in all walks of life. A few examples would be a payphone, a heavy-tube television, and a cassette tape. At one time these things were useful but now have been replaced by better new technology. Their economic life has come to an end. If you are considering investing in property, […]. The post How Functional Obsolescence in Real Estate Impacts Home Values appeared first on Massachusetts Real Estate Exposure.
Realtor.com
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Condo and townhouse prices are exploding across the country, especially in beachfront areas or ski destinations. This is where they are rising the most. The post Condos Are Back! Here Are the Cities Where They’ve Become the Hottest Thing in Real Estate appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.
RIS Media
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Lamacchia. This month, we had the opportunity to sit down with Anthony Lamacchia—CEO of Lamacchia Companies and broker/owner of Lamacchia Realty—to learn about what motivates him to continue pushing forward and why agents and brokers need to do a better job of paying attention to the market. Paige Tepping: Tell me a little bit about your history in the industry and what you’ve done to get where you are today.
Brownstoner
OCTOBER 4, 2021
While the restoration of Green-Wood Cemetery's historic Weir Greenhouse got a thumbs up from the Landmarks Preservation Commission in 2015, a plan for a new, modern visitor's center, designed by architecture firm Page Ayres Cowley, was not approved. Now Green-Wood is set to go before the LPC Tuesday with a… Read More > The post Green-Wood Cemetery Tries Sleeker, More Subdued Design for Modern Visitor Center appeared first on Brownstoner.
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
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Created to support REALTORS® through difficult times, Right Tools, Right Now (RTRN) is now a permanent program of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and a significant member benefit. Each month, RTRN provides members the opportunity to save on products, services and resources that are carefully vetted to provide value for agents and their businesses.
Brownstoner
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Summer weather reemerged for a hot and sunny day at the Brooklyn Book Festival on Sunday. Vendors, publishers, authors and readers gathered in person in Columbus Park for the festival for the first time since 2019. Proof of vaccination wrist bands for author events were a new addition and masks… Read More > The post Readers Return for a Sunny in-Person Brooklyn Book Festival (Photos) appeared first on Brownstoner.
RIS Media
OCTOBER 4, 2021
What do outer space and real estate have in common? These days, more than you’d think. With billionaires like Richard Branson, Elon Musk and now Jeff Bezos taking an interest in space travel, space tech companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin are taking notice—and according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), they and other private aerospace companies will likely expand to accommodate the budding interest in private rides to space.
Waterfront Properties
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Fall has officially begun which means its officially pumpkin patch season. Halloween is still a few weeks away to pick out the perfect costume to go trick o’ treating but local pumpkin patches are open now for you to grab a perfect round bright orange or white pumpkin to celebrate Fall. Here is a list of some of the best Pumpkin Patches in our area.
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Curious as to how you could do 18% more business? How about 14 more transaction sides per year? Check out this infographic with data from a RealTrends study to learn more.
RIS Media
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Beginning at 9 a.m. Oct. 1, 2021, through 5 p.m. ET on Mon., Nov. 22, 2021, fans can enter for their chance to win the HGTV Urban Oasis® 2021 located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The prize package, valued at over $600,000, includes the newly built, fully furnished home and $50,000 from LendingTree. Eligible entrants can enter twice per day at HGTV.com/Urban , where they can also find additional sweepstakes details and the official rules.
Waterfront Properties
OCTOBER 4, 2021
TrueRest Float Spa located at 5360 Donald Ross Road, Suite 105, Palm Beach Gardens, in the Alton Community is a Yelp 5-Star rated float studio. Float therapy involves relaxing in an environment free of sensory input, while laying weightless in a private sea of high-density Epsom Salt solution. This allows ideal conditions for mental and physical rest and healing.
RIS Media
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Zillow Group announced the closing of its acquisition of ShowingTime , an online scheduling platform for home showings. Under the Zillow Group umbrella, Zillow Group will adhere to ShowingTime’s existing privacy policy, and it will continue to operate as an individual brand and open platform for its existing and new clients. Zillow Group entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ShowingTime in February 2021 for $500 million.
Waterfront Properties
OCTOBER 4, 2021
October is the official month of National Pizza Month. Pizza Today Magazine decided to dedicate a month to pizza and chose October. Most everyone in Palm Beach County must enjoy pizza by the number of pizza places in the county. Folks observe National Pizza Month without even knowing it by consuming various types of pizza and toppings. Modern pizza evolved from similar flatbread dishes in Naples, Italy, in the 18th or early 19th century.
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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