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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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
Chicago-based Interfirst Mortgage Co. will lay off 77 employees in its Charlotte, North Carolina office come January 2022, a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) notice filed by the company reveals. Among those getting a pink slip are 49 loan officers, 10 national account managers, seven retail sales managers and seven transaction coordinators.
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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.
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.
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.
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. .
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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.
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.
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,&
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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 […].
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 […].
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.
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.
RISMedia
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
By Kara Masterson The way the exterior of your home looks is one of the biggest factors that will determine its value. It’s important for the interior of your house to look nice, especially if you’re trying to attract prospective buyers, but you can boost curb appeal by enhancing the exterior of your home. Here […]. The post 4 Ways to Update Your Home’s Exterior to Increase Curb Appeal appeared first on RISMedia's Housecall.
Brownstoner
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Before Jason Miller founded the design and manufacturing company Roll & Hill over a decade ago, he’d been pursuing a burgeoning interest in furniture. “I went to art school, not design school,” he told Brownstoner. “And I started my career in vintage furniture, and then an attempt at making furniture.”… Read More > The post Brooklyn Lighting Company Roll & Hill Moves Into Furniture, Adds Designs by Jenna Lyons to Mix appeared first on Brownstoner.
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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Brownstoner
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
In the News Brooklyn Museum to Receive $50 Million Gift From City of New York [NYT] Sunset Park Art Studio Creates Sculpture of JFK for Kennedy Center [Eagle] Downtown Brooklyn Vigil Mourns Traffic Death Victims [BP] Construction Begins at Affordable Housing Complex for Seniors in Bushwick [BP] The Swedish Artist Using the Brooklyn Subway as… Read More > The post Daily Links: Brooklyn Museum to Improve Building With $50 Million Gift From City appeared first on Brownstoner.
McKissock
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
On Wednesday, December 8, 2021, McKissock Learning is hosting a FREE one-hour, non-credit Pro-Series webinar titled “Fannie Mae Q4 2021 Appraisal Update.” In this special interactive webinar, you’ll hear information on desktop appraisals and measuring and calculating GLA. Fannie Mae representatives will be on hand to answer your questions on these topics and more.
BubbleInfo
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Because I wanted to make the competitive bidding all about price, I was willing to live with the other terms in each buyer’s offer. The winners included a $50,000 good-faith deposit in their full-price offer – which was a little light. Typically, the deposit is 3%, which would have been $101,850. But every buyer can […].
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.
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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