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Housing Market Tracker: Inventory falls even lower

Housing Wire

The seasonal housing inventory bottom evaded us again last week as active listings fell and new listing inventory decreased. Purchase application data rose again, with more positive than negative data in 2023. Mortgage rates didn’t move much last week, but the 10-year yield rose even though inflation data was tamer than expected, and we had a weaker retail sales report number.

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Lack of access to small mortgages can stymie homeownership

Real Estate News

Buyers seeking small mortgages have been increasingly shut out of traditional lending channels, leaving them with riskier options.

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The Biggest Real Estate Tax Loophole You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of

Bigger Pockets

What if we told you there was a real estate tax loophole that would help you write off most of your income without becoming a real estate professional or going […]

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A new outreach team focuses on relieving disorder on Third Avenue

Seattle Times Real Estate

A new outreach team focuses on building relationships on Third Avenue. Long term, they hope to bring people indoors, but so far some say they don't see change.

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The 2025 Real Estate Roadmap to Success

Don’t just react to changes, plan for them, so you can approach the new year with confidence, direction, and a competitive edge for your business. Having a well-defined business plan helps you chart a clear course, navigate challenges, and set a foundation for growth. This workbook gives you the key steps to outline what matters and will ensure you’re moving ahead.

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Tax Day Q&A: Live CPAs Help YOU Owe Less To the IRS

Bigger Pockets

Tax season is a nerve-racking time for many, especially for those who don’t have simple tax returns.

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Boost Your Real Estate Blog's Online Visibility with Link Building: Benefits, Drawbacks, and Strategies

Realty Biz

As the world becomes increasingly digital, the importance of having a strong online presence for businesses cannot be overstated. This is especially true for the real estate industry, where prospective homebuyers and sellers rely heavily on online resources to research properties and find agents. One way to improve the online visibility of a real estate blog is through link building.

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6 Necessary Steps for a Home Appraisal: How to Accurately Determine Your Home's Value

Realty Biz

When buying or selling a home, getting a home appraisal is a necessary step in the process. A home appraisal is an estimate of the home's value, conducted by a licensed appraiser. The appraiser considers several factors to determine the value of the home, such as the home's location, size, condition, and features. Here are the necessary steps of a home appraisal: Step 1: Choosing an appraiser The first step in the home appraisal process is to choose an appraiser.

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Swales Provide Proper Surface Water Control

Hank Miller Team

Water is not a home owner's friend, it is constantly looking for ways to cause trouble. But it's predictable, we know it flows downhill and that is the key to successful water control. The short clips below are a great example of proper surface water control. This builder, unlike most, did a great job in setting a predictable pattern to control surface water runoff.

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4 Things to Consider Before Taking Out a Short Term Rental Loan

Mashvisor

In most cases, investors who want to invest in Airbnb rentals may not have sufficient capital. This is where short term rental loans come in.

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Worst of the Week: Bad Real Estate Pics for April 10th – 16th, 2023

Broke Agent Media

Welcome to this week’s selection of bad real estate pics straight from Instagram. This week features dangerous-looking pools, terrible paint jobs, and a ridiculous set of stairs for sale. #1— Kings Landing There is way too much going on here. @casstasstrophe summed it up pretty well when they said, “ Visits Vegas one time. ‘Architect, make it look like Bellagio!

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

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.