Coldwell Banker
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Serious buyers aren't putting their plans on hold during the holidays, so why postpone your plans? The post Benefits of Listing Your Home During the Holidays appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
A shortage of affordable starter homes is thwarting aspiring first-time homebuyers and fueling inflation in home prices. At the same time, many urban and rural communities are struggling for stability and vitality. It’s a fact: the homeownership gap between Black and white households is wider now than when the Fair Housing Act was passed in 1968. The Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (Neighborhood Homes) would begin addressing these challenges by developing or renovating 125,000 affordable homes
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Keeping Current Matters
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
There are a lot of questions right now regarding the real estate market as we head into 2022. The forbearance program is coming to an end and mortgage rates are beginning to rise. With all of this uncertainty, anyone with a megaphone – from the mainstream media to a lone blogger – has realized that bad news sells. Unfortunately, we’ll continue to see a rash of troublesome headlines over the next few months.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
As home equity reached another record high this year, mortgage companies have a big opportunity to help homeowners understand how to better manage or leverage their home’s equity to improve their housing and overall financial outlook. Even as rates are slowly beginning to increase, cash-out refinancing options are still a relevant and potentially beneficial option for many as the amount of equity in homes reaches new levels.
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The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling
Better Dwelling
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Great news! The odds of a housing correction are soaring and people might lose a lot of cash — but the banks will be fine. That was a key takeaway from Bank of Canada (BoC) deputy governor Paul Beaudry today. Seriously. In a speech to the OSC, the central bank warned Canadian real estate has […]. The post Canadian Real Estate Bought By Investors Doubled, Odds of A Correction Rise: BoC appeared first on Better Dwelling.
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Sotheby's International Real Estate
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
In 1644, King Charles I gave a man named Edward Howell 40 acres near Southampton for the purposes of building a mill to grind grain. By the 1800s, that area had become known as the hamlet of Water Mill, today a community of beautiful beaches and pastoral estates popular with professionals and cultural luminaries. This 8,700-square-foot residence, on an elevated estate site surrounded by swaths of idyllic conservation land, pays homage to Water Mill and its history with classical style, impeccabl
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
The MSR sales market is finishing out 2021 at a robust pace that market observers expect will continue into the new year, propelled by a rising-rate environment and anticipated tax-code changes. As evidence, Denver-based Incenter Mortgage Advisors this month unveiled three new MSR bulk-sales packages that have been put out for bid that involve primarily Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans that together involve loan portfolios valued at nearly $8 billion.
Coldwell Banker
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Make them feel welcome by treating them the way you’d want to be treated in someone else’s home. The post Easy Ways to Prepare for Overnight Guests appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
This Lunch and Learn will examine the nation’s lack of housing inventory and the factors that have contributed to a decline in homebuilding. The discussion, which will feature speakers from the National A. After last year’s record growth, mortgage leaders are left wondering where the market will go next — and what tactics will ensure business continues to boom in 2022.
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Coldwell Banker
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Time to add sparkle and shine without waking up the neighborhood. The post Elegant Holiday Presence appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Guaranteed Rate ’s Shant Banosian has topped his record-setting 2020 in a big way: year-to-date, the loan officer has funded a whopping $2 billion in total origination volume, the lender announced on Tuesday. The figure is believed to be a record for a retail loan originator. Banosian, who has several dozen team members, has funded over $7 billion loans throughout his career.
Lighter Side of Real Estate
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
In normal years, the winter can be a tough time to sell your home; there are often fewer buyers, which can make it challenging to sell your home quickly and profitably—which often drives sellers to wait until spring to list their home. But 2021 is anything but a normal year—and if you’re thinking about waiting until the spring to sell your home, you may want to think again.
HomeLight
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
It’s a question that Lincoln, Nebraska real estate agent Joanne McCoy fields multiple times a week, if not daily, she says. “Is this a good time? Is this the best time? When’s the best time to sell?” she echoes. Ask a group of homeowners which time of year is best to sell a house, and you’ll probably receive a mix of responses. Many homeowners assume that spring and summer are the best times to sell, but that isn’t always the case.
Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant
Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.
Realty Biz
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Behind hand crafted iron gates, the circular drive of Il Sogno delivers you to the garages, and front entrance to Il Sogno (Photo – Jim Bartsch). Somewhere out there a dreamer enthralled by the melancholy of a bygone era is waiting for this story. A Bel-Air mansion, Il Sogno , which was previously the home of Hollywood and TV star Yvette Mimieu, is on the market for $39,500,000. .
Realtor.com
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Getty Images While throngs of shoppers descend on stores everywhere in pursuit of the best sales this Black Friday, hordes of plumbers will be dispatched across the nation to deal with the ugly aftermath of those gut-busting Thanksgiving feasts: clogged disposals, pipes, and toilets. Welcome to Brown Friday (yup, it’s named after the color of sewage), the busiest day of the year for plumbers. “With everybody having guests and family in town, the plumbing system is under more demand,&
Better Dwelling
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Canadian financial institutions increasingly see the financial system as risk-free. That might be a risk itself. The Bank of Canada (BoC) completed its biannual Financial System Survey (FSS) this week. It found institutions are buying “riskier” assets to make up for low interest rates. Risk managers see the risk as low, believing the financial system […].
Eye on Housing
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
According to NAHB analysis of quarterly Census data, the market share of rental units of multifamily construction starts declined to 93.4% during the third quarter of 2021. This is the lowest share since the first quarter of 2020. In contrast, the historical low share of 47% was set during the third quarter of 2005, during the condo building boom. An.
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In the rapidly changing real estate landscape, achieving profitability requires a strategic approach beyond traditional methods. Our guide, "The 4 Pillars to Brokerage Profitability," outlines four essential pillars for scaling your real estate business: a seamless lead-to-close technology ecosystem, tailored integrated solutions for teams and agents, value-added success services and community support, and consumer-centric operations throughout the full homeownership lifecycle.
Realty Biz
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Backlinks count among the top ranking factors to get your site listed on the first pages of Google’s search results – the prime search engine real estate you must own for site traffic and authority, brand awareness, and sales. Because they are crucial for a successful online business, they are also tough to acquire. There are many tactics you could employ for link building, but the one thing that never fails is creating valuable content.
HomeLight
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
According to USA Today, many Americans are still working from home and may continue to do so for a while. If you’re one of them, you might be starting to feel a bit boxed in by the walls of your home and think an additional window would be liberating. Or perhaps you just want to brighten up a shadowy room but you’re concerned about the cost to add a window to an existing wall.
The Mortgage Report
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Cash-out refinance vs. no-cash-out refinance: What's the difference? Learn about the pros and cons of each. And discover which loan suits you better.
The American Genius for Real Estate
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
(EDITORIAL) Being a productive, clean person is nowhere near as difficult as it sounds - start with these simple steps focused on reduction in your life. The post Confessions of a productive person: keeping a clean desk appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.
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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.
The Mortgage Report
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates bounced higher yesterday, wiping out most of last week’s gains. Still, these rates remain extraordinarily low by historical standards. First thing, it […].
HomeLight
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
You’ve loved living in your New Port Richey home, enjoying quick access to Tampa and Clearwater beach, along with scrumptious waterfront dining at local restaurants. But now you see a timely opportunity to make a positive step up in your life. Whether it’s a new job or the chance to get that dream home near Big Bayou Point, you’ve made the decision, and you need to sell your house fast in New Port Richey.
Point2Homes
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Have you ever stopped to wonder how many real estate agents there are in Canada? How many real estate professionals are ready to help homebuyers and sellers meet in the middle? Since we’re in the business of real estate, we certainly have. And, whether you’re a buyer or a seller looking for representation or an agent checking out the competition in the marketplace, this number is probably relevant to you as well.
Brownstoner
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Two Trees’ massive new waterfront development, River Ring, received a thumbs up from the City Planning Commission last week immediately before heading to the City Council for a public hearing. The CPC voted unanimously to approve the project on Wednesday, setting the stage for the council’s hearing on Thursday morning and… Read More > The post Two Trees’ Williamsburg Towers Head to City Council Hearing After City Planning Approval appeared first on Brownstoner.
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Waterfront Properties
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
West Palm Beach has a bustling nightlife which, of course, includes some great live music. Take an evening out to enjoy some live music with your holiday guests. Here’s our guide to a few of the best bars and restaurants in West Palm Beach where you can catch some live tunes. Blue Martini Blue Martini in West Palm Beach has live music and entertainment nightly.
Brownstoner
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
The best feature of this two-bedroom co-op may be its seven large windows, which wrap around two sides. It's located on the top floor of a circa 1909 flats building in the Park Slope Historic District Extension at 427 15th Street. Little trace of the original architecture of the four-story walkup… Read More > The post Park Slope Prewar With Big Windows, Two Bedrooms, Private Roof Deck Asks $829K appeared first on Brownstoner.
Realty Biz
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Ask Brian is a weekly column by Real Estate Expert Brian Kline. If you have questions on real estate investing, DIY, home buying/selling, or other housing inquiries please email your questions to askbrian@realtybiznews.com. Question from Skylar in AZ: Hello Brian, I’m thinking about making the leap to commercial real estate investing but I’m nervous.
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