Housing Wire

JUNE 24, 2021

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose nine basis points from the week prior to 3.02%, according to data released Thursday by Freddie Mac ‘s PMMS. This is the first time in 10 weeks mortgage rates have risen above 3%. “As the economy progresses and inflation remains elevated, we expect that rates will continue to gradually rise in the second half of the year,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. “For those homeowners who have not yet refinanced – and there rem

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Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 24, 2021

The pandemic created a tremendous interest in vacation homes across the country. Throughout the last year, many people purchased second homes as a safe getaway from the challenges of the health crisis. With many professionals working from home and many students taking classes remotely, it made sense to see a migration away from cities and into counties with more vacation destinations.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 24, 2021

Chelsea Peitz, national director of social sales at Fidelity National Financial , shows attendees the latest strategies and updates on Instagram. She also shares a few insights on how to manage a successful social platform. Here is a small preview of the session, which has been lightly edited for length and clarity: Chelsea Peitz: So I want to talk about what kind of Instagram account you have, and if you have no idea what kind of account you have, that’s okay, hang with me, because I̵

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Realtor.com

JUNE 24, 2021

Realtor.com; Getty Images It doesn’t matter how perfect your home is—if your listing photos don’t stand out, potential buyers won’t come by to take a look. In our series “ Lessons From Listing Photos ,” we dissect the smart updates sellers have made to their homes, and how their listing pictures highlight the home’s best assets. It’s been said there’s no perfect time to sell a home, but anyone who’s remotely familiar with the housing market in 2021 may beg to differ.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 24, 2021

HousingWire Editor-In-Chief, Sarah Wheeler, sits down with Brian Rieger, co-founder and CEO at Content Beacon , and Kirk G. Willison, vice president at Arch Mortgage Insurance Company , to walk attendees through the process of creating a successful content strategy. Here is a small preview of the session, which has been lightly edited for length and clarity: Sarah Wheeler: How do you decide what content is worth working on and how do you keep an ear to the ground to know what’s valuable on

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Realtor.com

JUNE 24, 2021

Realtor.com Get ready. Generation Z is preparing to enter the housing market over the next few years. Almost three-quarters of this cost-conscious generation, currently aged 18 to 25, would prefer to own a home rather than rent one, according to a recent Realtor.com® survey. That’s likely because it can be more financially beneficial to own and build wealth rather than deal with escalating rents each year—and this generation is known to be careful with their money.

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Better Dwelling

JUNE 24, 2021

The Canadian property bubble is now receiving some international attention. Bloomberg Economics ranked housing bubbles across the OECD. Second on that list is Canada, which came in just a few points under New Zealand, the king of froth. Global Property Bubbles Are Synchronizing Countries that made headlines for frothy home prices recently, were the largest […].

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Housing Wire

JUNE 24, 2021

HousingWire’s Managing Editor, Brena Nath, joins Judi Fox, a LinkedIn business coach, to show attendees the latest strategies and updates on LinkedIn and share a few insights on managing a professional social media platform. Here is a small preview of the session, which has been lightly edited for length and clarity: Brena Nath: So what are some of the biggest changes that you’ve seen on LinkedIn since we last talked in June?

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Sotheby's International Real Estate

JUNE 24, 2021

While a trip to the cinema is a rewarding experience, curling up to watch a film in the privacy of your own home is a special luxury—especially when you can take the movies outdoors. Setting is a crucial part of any film and residence: where we live shapes our own story, and sets the stage for a narrative to unfold. Whether settling in to watch a Hollywood classic or screening a modern blockbuster for maximum family fun, here are five luxury homes all set for outdoor movie nights.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 24, 2021

Mortgage startup Accept.inc announced Thursday it raised $90 million in debt and equity. Led by venture capitalist firm Signal Fire as well as existing seed investors Y Combinator and DN Capital , Accept.inc said it plans to use the funding to scale its platform, double its team size and enter new markets. Similar to iBuying firm Opendoor , startup Ribbon and a host of other new companies, Accept.inc provides cash to buyers so they can submit a competitive offer, or buy a new property prior to s

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Advertiser: Trellis

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Realtor.com

JUNE 24, 2021

Nicole Krouse. First-time homebuyers on a house hunt today quickly learn that they’ve got plenty of competition. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, people are moving more than ever, sending home prices soaring and sparking bidding wars galore. . But some buyers have found a smart solution to sidestep this madness: by buying a home that hasn’t even been built yet.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 24, 2021

After years of aggregating behavioral data from homebuyers and homesellers at the largest real estate brokerages in the country, Buyside is proud to announce the launch of their expansion into core & ancillary services by focusing on the homeowner. By the time the average US homeowner retires, it’s often stated that 83% of their wealth will come from their real estate’s equity, however, the challenge is most homeowners don’t consider their home an asset.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

JUNE 24, 2021

Should You Buy A House Before Selling The One You Own? Are you wondering how to buy a house before selling your current house? You are not alone, as many folks wonder how to accomplish this feat. Buying a new home before selling an existing property you own is one of those real estate topics […]. The post What to Know About Buying a House Before Selling Yours appeared first on Massachusetts Real Estate Exposure.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 24, 2021

ALL EYES ON PURCHASE. In 2021, all housing professionals must be focused on the 3 P’s: Process, Profitability and Purchase. PPP may have meant something different in 2020, but this year the 3 P’s are the guiding light to long-term mortgage success and domination. The ratios flipped last year. Strong purchase lenders that historically did 70% purchase business, originated 70% refinance.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

JUNE 24, 2021

If you’re thinking of becoming an agent, read this article and consider yourself “told”. There’s probably a lot of experienced agents who’ll nod their heads in agreement as they read this, wishing they knew before they began. But at the same time, they got through it and you can too! Being aware and prepared for these things will only make it easier. 1.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 24, 2021

In a flurry of moves, TitleWave Real Estate Solutions of Jacksonville, Florida has announced a new location in Colorado, two new executive hires, and the launch of its title and search report technology. The company said in a statement that Deana Colliver will oversee operations in the Colorado location. Jeremy Wohlford will be the company’s new title examiner.

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BubbleInfo

JUNE 24, 2021

Check out our new listing! 2665 Fallsview Rd., San Marcos 4 br/4.5 ba, 3,452sf 3-car garage YB: 2005 LP = $1,299,000 Are you looking for a larger, updated home that is attractively priced at $376/sf (which is well under the current average of $445/sf for other houses for sale in the 92078)? Here you have […].

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Housing Wire

JUNE 24, 2021

HousingWire Editor-In-Chief, Sarah Wheeler, sits down with Jake Fehling, Keosha Burns, and Teressa Lurk as they share some of the ways attendees can grow a diverse audience portfolio. Here is a small preview of the session, which has been lightly edited for length and clarity: Sarah Wheeler: At the top of the marketing funnel, how are you reaching these different buyer groups?

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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.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

JUNE 24, 2021

More people than ever are buying homes without ever actually touring them in person. And while this can be a great way to find a home in today’s competitive market if you’re planning to relocate, you also have to be careful to make sure you end up with a home that’s the right fit for you. So how, exactly, do you do that? A recent video from realtor.com outlined the most important tips to keep in mind if you’re planning to buy a house sight unseen, including: Ask plenty of questions.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 24, 2021

The mortgage industry is about to get rough and lenders should be prepared to sharpen all aspects of the marketing and sales operations process in order to survive. Innovative solutions that enhance first-party data can help marketers create highly personalized and targeted experiences for their existing customers and prospects. Watch Jornaya’s Head of Consumer Finance Mike Eshelman as he discusses ways to identify when shoppers are reaching critical inflection points in their purchase buy

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Realty Biz

JUNE 24, 2021

Protecting your home and your family can sometimes feel overwhelming. From the threat of break-ins to fires, floods, and other natural disasters, there are almost too many scenarios you need to consider. If you’re ready to start increasing your home’s safety, keep reading to learn four investments that you need to make today. 1. Home Security Systems.

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RIS Media

JUNE 24, 2021

The latest buzz in the world of technology is something called “non-fungible tokens” or NFTs. Even though the current trend has NFTs operating within the parameters of selling digital artwork, it won’t be long before the technology enters the real estate industry and alters the way we carry out parts of a real estate transaction. There has already been an initial foray into real estate with a San Francisco landlord putting a 75-year lease up for auction on an NFT site , but thi

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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.

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Waterfront Properties

JUNE 24, 2021

The Town of Jupiter is proud to be one of the very few remaining Dog Friendly Beaches in the state of Florida. The town adopted the idea to allow the public to bring their dogs to the beach in 1989. Since then, the dog beach has been expanded and now dogs have access to over 2.5 miles of the sandy shoreline. The Dog Beach in Jupiter stretched from Carlin Park Beach Marker 57 to Marcinski Road Beach Marker 25.

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The Mortgage Report

JUNE 24, 2021

Final approval from the underwriter is a big step, but it's not the last step. Your lender will conduct a final review and some quality control.

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Better Dwelling

JUNE 24, 2021

Rising home prices across Canada have increased so much, many homeowners can’t afford to sell. Zillow Canada commissioned a new survey via Ipsos on buying and selling real estate. Buried amongst the usual insights on things like affordability was an unusual insight for sellers. A quarter of homeowners ready to sell haven’t listed, because they […].

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HomeLight

JUNE 24, 2021

If you’ve spent any length of time living in a neighborhood or an apartment community, you’ve almost certainly had the experience of wondering just who, exactly, is that one oddball neighbor? Maybe they keep strange hours, maybe they’re the source of obnoxious noises, maybe they seem to have an unusual fondness for a particular type of sparkling water — whatever the case, sometimes you’d like to know more … but it feels weird to go knocking on doors.

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Point2Homes

JUNE 24, 2021

Image: Photographee.eu / Shutterstock.com. With summer just in, you might be thinking of spending time in the garden or enjoying the patio. But now is also the perfect time to refresh your interior design for a warm-weather makeover. Here are five fun ideas for summer decorations that will make your home feel as bright and airy as a day at the beach.

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The Mortgage Report

JUNE 24, 2021

What happens if your home appraisal is lower than the purchase price? Or your refinance appraisal comes in too low? Here are your next steps.

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RIS Media

JUNE 24, 2021

Like many industries, technology has completely upended the day-to-day operations in real estate. For the agents, brokers and brokerage operators, tech has developed into an extension of their services, supplied supplemental marketing solutions and helped provide opportunities to reach a wider audience. But while tech has helped to streamline the consumer’s experience in selling or buying real estate, and has given agents a chance to promote their brand on multiple digital platforms, the c

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First Team Real Estate

JUNE 24, 2021

NEWPORT BEACH, CA – Listed for $3,998,800, 117 25th Street sold for $4,100,000, going under contract in just 11 days amid multiple offers thanks to experienced FirstTeam agent Mana Aminian. Known for her proven ability to secure clients the highest sales price possible , Mana’s comprehensive and targeted marketing strategy helped this home’s unique features stand out, attracting lucrative offers immediately.

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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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