Keeping Current Matters
DECEMBER 27, 2022
If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you probably want to know what’s really happening with home prices, mortgage rates, housing supply and more.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Marty Green thinks of the housing market in 2022 as two very different movies. The first half of the year, with mortgage rates in the 3s and 4s, was like “Fast and Furious.” Houses were selling at a fever pitch in a matter of days, with multiple offers, waived contingencies and buyers paying $100,000(!) over asking price. High octane stuff.
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GeekEstate
DECEMBER 27, 2022
In this week’s founder interview, we’re bringing you Jeff Glass from Hometap. Without further ado…. Who are you and what do you do? My name is Jeffrey Glass. I am the CEO and cofounder of Hometap Equity Partners. My job has five main requirements. My number one role is to ensure that we are capitalized to accomplish our mission of making homeownership less stressful and more accessible, as we have ambitious operating and deployment goals that can’t be accomplished unless we have the
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 27, 2022
FHA Commissioner Julia Gordon. The fate of Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-backed mortgages in the ongoing downcycle housing market is being compared with a canary in the coal mine by several industry experts who track the sector and are seeing early warning signs of distress. In recent months, the canary has been chirping with far less exuberance as inflation (now above 7% annualized ), rising mortg a ge rates , declining home values and the potential of faster-rising unemployment spur
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Better Dwelling
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Canada’s real estate downturn will continue next year, warns a credit rating giant. Fitch Ratings released its 2023 forecast calling even lower home prices next year. After 3-decades of strong price growth without correction, affordability has never been worse. When combined with high rates, weak demand is expected in the near-term as home prices adjust. […].
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 27, 2022
In this series of interviews, we focus on the people who are shaping the state of housing at the top — the policy and regulation experts. The FHFA and the GSEs are essential to painting the picture of today’s housing market and industry trends. To help shed some light in this area, several of the 2022 HousingWire Vanguard honorees shared their insights on what’s happening at the federal level that’s going to affect housing this year and into 2023.
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App Folio
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Over nearly three seasons of The Top Floor podcast, we’ve heard incredible insights and invaluable advice from leaders in real.
Lighter Side of Real Estate
DECEMBER 27, 2022
If you’ve been thinking about selling soon, you’re probably leaning toward doing so when the spring market rolls around, since it’s often considered the best time of year to sell a house. However, you might want to reconsider what constitutes the “best” time for you to sell your house. It’s hard to qualify any specific time of year as the best time to sell, but spring probably gets ranked highest more so because it’s when more people tend to list their homes, and more buyers tend to look for a h
Real Trends
DECEMBER 27, 2022
OK, friends. Here we are, the end of December 2022, how are you doing? I hope that you’re taking some time to relax and reset, and maybe even enjoying a longer-than-normal break from “real Estating” because of the way that the holidays are falling this year (two weekends off!). But, as you’re cleaning up the wrapping paper and ribbons, reaching the end of the holiday movie queue on Netflix, and coming out of your eggnog-induced sleep, now is the perfect time to tackle a f
The American Genius for Real Estate
DECEMBER 27, 2022
(SOCIAL MEDIA) LinkedIn is often little more than a static resume, but for service providers like you, their new test feature could make it a tool that is actually used for better lead generation.
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Jason Fox
DECEMBER 27, 2022
12 New Year’s Resolutions Every Real Estate Agent Should Make for 2023. As a real estate agent, you know that success in the industry can be hard-earned. You work hard to provide your clients with advice, guidance, and support throughout the home buying or selling process. As the new year approaches, you need to reflect on your goals and make resolutions to help you reach your full.
The American Genius for Real Estate
DECEMBER 27, 2022
(MARKETING) Gathering sentiment analysis on your brand is a standard marketing practice, but new studies reveal the data is increasingly unreliable - here's how to combat this trend.
Realty Biz
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Every day, over 50 million users log on to Reddit to join conversations worldwide. Reddit is often considered the "epicenter" of all things viral on the internet. Tons of content that become popular on other social media platforms tend to originate from Reddit. However, marketing on Reddit is complicated. Groups on Reddit tend to have strict rules about marketing and self-promotion that can get you banned quickly without the right etiquette (or "reddiquette").
The American Genius for Real Estate
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Ring cameras are common on homes today, so much so that folks are finding ways to view them and cause mayhem. The Feds have taken note.
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Brownstoner
DECEMBER 27, 2022
This week, a look back at four of our featured listings from six months ago focuses on homes in Fort Greene, Bed Stuy, Caton Park and Park Slope. How did they fare? While its compact footprint could challenge a small family of committed minimalists, nonetheless this two-bedroom, one-bathroom co-op on the… Read More > The post Brooklyn Real Estate Listings Six Months Later: All Four Sold appeared first on Brownstoner.
Lab Coat Agents
DECEMBER 27, 2022
No one knows what the market will hold in 2023. You can’t control the market but you can control what you do about it. Whether you’ve been in the business for a while or just getting started in the industry, there are six simple tips you can use to help you stay ahead of the competition and make the most of the ever-changing real estate market.
Realtor.com
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Getty Images When a winter storm hits, many homeowners anticipate snow removal will mean quickly shoveling walkways and driveways. But plenty of folks delay the cleanup, or do it incorrectly. And unfortunately, the ramifications of this can be fairly severe. Not handling snow and ice removal correctly can result in major issues, including roof damage and clogged gutters.
Bigger Pockets
DECEMBER 27, 2022
I bet you’ve heard people say, “I’m going to wait to buy when housing prices start going down” more than once over the last couple of years. Well, guess what? […].
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As the real estate market evolves, technology has become essential for success. According to NAR, only 26% of agents feel their brokerage provides the necessary tech tools and, as a result, agents seek teams and brokerages who prioritize technology investments! Whether you manage an established team or are forming a new one, this guide outlines key considerations and necessary applications to thrive.
Realty Biz
DECEMBER 27, 2022
How can real estate software make buying a home easier? This is the question we'll answer for you today. Buying a home can be an exciting and safe venture, but it does come with some risks. Real estate software helps to make the process of finding and purchasing a home easier. From researching different neighborhoods and open houses to financing options and paperwork, there’s a lot involved in the home-buying experience.
Realtor.com
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Realtor.com A father wanted his son to grow up in a castle, so he built one. Now the 5,000-square-foot castle in Covington, LA, is for sale for $1,150,000. “The owner built it with his own two hands. He’s a construction guy, and it’s a legitimate castle with lots of features that are medieval in nature, but it’s a newer construction property,” says listing agent Will Frederick , with Keller Williams Realty Services.
Realty Biz
DECEMBER 27, 2022
House tours are no fun for real estate agents. They take precious hours of your time and require adapting to another person's schedule, all with no guarantee of a sale. But with virtual tour software, all of that is a thing of the past. Virtual tours serve as an excellent stand-in for a house tour. Even as a digital representation, they can help potential home buyers understand what they're dealing with.
Bigger Pockets
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Low mortgage rates, sneaky homebuying strategies, and getting into (and out of) debt, Lindsey Iskierka‘s story has it all. As the lead real estate agent on the SoCal David Greene […].
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Real Trends
DECEMBER 27, 2022
McNair Group, a residential real estate team formerly affiliated with Compass for four years, rejoined Coldwell Banker Realty’s Northern California unit. The five-member team, led by Billy McNair, focuses on Menlo Park, Woodside, Portola Valley, Palo Alto, Los Altos, Redwood City and Atherton. The group has been featured in RealTrends + Tom Ferry The Thousand and America’s Best rankings for several years.
McKissock
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Industry experts and economists maintain a watchful eye on the housing market as the new year approaches. With 2023 just around the corner —and a good deal of uncertainty in the air—we wanted to find out where real estate appraisers plan to focus their efforts and what goals they hope to achieve next year. So, we asked members of our appraisal community, “What is your top professional goal for 2023?
Propmodo
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Soon we’ll be clinking our glasses to welcome the dawn of 2023. With a new year comes new goalposts, and that’s true for people and companies. For PropTech companies, new targets are being set in a drastically different landscape than the industry has experienced within the last few years. Rising interest rates and other economic jitters have changed the game for an industry that, up until this year, had experienced exponential growth and investment.
BubbleInfo
DECEMBER 27, 2022
The local index peaked in May, so today’s local Case-Shiller reading for October is the fourth in a row that reflects the much-higher mortgage rates: San Diego Non-Seasonally-Adjusted CSI changes Observation Month SD CSI M-o-M chg Y-o-Y chg Jan ’21 301.72 +1.4% +14.3% Feb 310.62 +2.9% +17.1% Mar 320.81 +3.3% +19.1% Apr 331.47 +3.3% +21.6% […].
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Seattle Times Real Estate
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Even as prices fall on a monthly basis (a full 1% in the Seattle area), they're still higher than they were a year ago. The rate of gains has slowed, though.
RISMedia
DECEMBER 27, 2022
By Hannah Whittenly If you're considering a remodel but need to know where to start, the first step is determining what needs fixing. This can be tricky when you need to become an expert. But before you call in an expensive contractor, take a realistic look at your situation and the pros and cons of […]. The post 5 Tips for When It’s Time to Remodel appeared first on RISMedia's Housecall.
Realtor.com
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Getty Images / Realtor.com Is Steve Wynn cleaning house? The legendary casino and hotel developer has listed properties in Sun Valley, ID ; Palm Beach, FL ; and New York City , according to recent reports. The Big Apple property is a penthouse with a jaw-dropping price tag of $90 million. Wynn reportedly paid $70 million for the three-bedroom, 4.5-bath duplex condo apartment in 2012.
Sotheby's International Real Estate
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Remnants of classic street cobblestones and a striking redbrick façade hint at the provenance of the building that houses this sophisticated three-bedroom loft in SoHo. Designed by prominent young architect Jarvis Morgan Slade, the 1883 cast-iron building was renovated by Lawrence B. Bogdanow in the 1990s and joined with a neighboring building to create a complex of contemporary condominiums sharing a tranquil courtyard.
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