Housing Wire
DECEMBER 24, 2021
Last week’s announcement from the Department of Housing and Urban Development cleared the way for lenders to adopt targeted lending programs, but so far, they are treading carefully. The pronouncement was more than 40 years coming, and arrived after both the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Housing Finance Agency had publicly weighed in on the issue.
Better Dwelling
DECEMBER 24, 2021
Canadian households are some of the most indebted in the world, with payments to match. Bank for International Settlements (BIS) data shows household debt service ratio (DSR) in Q2 2021. The DSR is the share of disposable income used for debt repayment, in aggregate. Canadians spend more than a tenth of their income repaying this […]. The post Canadians Dedicate More Income To Debt Payments Than Any Other G7 Country appeared first on Better Dwelling.
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Housing Wire
DECEMBER 24, 2021
As we turn the page on 2021, it’s important to check in with ourselves and identify what we are leaving in the past and what we are taking with us into the new year. To some, that exercise might translate to forming resolutions. I’m taking a slightly different approach, however, by opting to reflect on wise words and research that have shaped my career path and how I can draw from these in 2022.
Realtor.com
DECEMBER 24, 2021
Getty Images You don’t have to compromise on luxury to incorporate your pets into living room designs. While animals and upholstery don’t typically mix, some heavy performance materials and tricks to camouflage the dog bowl and chew toys can ensure your living space is pet-friendly and stylish. Wool and crypton take sofas from scratching pads to durable living room anchors, wicker baskets hide unwanted odds and ends, and a built-in furniture drawer conceals pet food.
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The American Genius for Real Estate
DECEMBER 24, 2021
(EDITORIAL) Short-form content and blurbs are all the rage. Every social media platform has limited characters, so here are 16 quick networking tips. The post 16 networking tips that are easy to digest appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.
Realtor.com
DECEMBER 24, 2021
Photo via Houzz by Joyce Elizabeth Gone are the days when slides were just for kids or the outdoors, for that matter. The latest design trend is indoor slides. Sure, some might see this decor element as a slippery slope to downright crazy. But after speaking to several designers and scouting out some of the best slide-friendly homes, we’ve come to one conclusion: Installing an interior slide isn’t insane.
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Realty Biz
DECEMBER 24, 2021
The multifamily housing sector has enjoyed an unprecedented boom in 2021, with a new report from real estate firm Walker & Dunlop proclaiming this year is the “golden age for multifamily”. It’s likely to continue. High rents in the apartment sector are expected to continue making gains in the new year as demand remains strong. The rental market is seeing unprecedented demand as prospective home buyers who’ve been shut out of the for sale housing market turn to rentals in their droves.
Realtor.com
DECEMBER 24, 2021
Photo via Youtube by The NYC Walking Show Every year, homeowners around the country engage in a festive game of one-upmanship to see who can create the wildest holiday light show. And these amazing, audacious, and sometimes mind-melting displays are easier than ever to enjoy. In the good old days, you had to drive to some far-flung neighborhood and follow a line of cars to see a true Santa-inspired spectacle.
Mashvisor
DECEMBER 24, 2021
Whether you’re selling or buying an investment property, its appraisal value vs. market value is something you’re bound to wonder about. How appraisal value vs.
Realtor.com
DECEMBER 24, 2021
HGTV On “Fixer to Fabulous,” hosts Jenny and Dave Marrs renovate old homes and, in doing so, they unearth some surprising new trends. This is particularly true in the Season 3 episode “Victorian Storybook Cottage,” when Dave and Jenny meet with Ashley and Bud Boman , a Northwest Arkansas couple who want to renovate their 1905 cottage.
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Waterfront Properties
DECEMBER 24, 2021
The staff and agents at Waterfront Properties and Club Communities extend warm wishes for a very Merry Christmas
Realtor.com
DECEMBER 24, 2021
Getty Images / Realtor.com Keke Palmer , the former Nickelodeon star, has purchased a place in Studio City , the website Dirt reported. The actress and singer’s new home previously belonged to her co-star on “True Jackson, VP,” Jennette McCurdy. Built in 1987, the home sold for $1.38 million. McCurdy, who also starred in the show “iCarly,” lived in the Mediterranean charmer from 2013 through 2016, when she sold the pad for $995,000, and in May, Palmer picked it up.
Mashvisor
DECEMBER 24, 2021
Selling a house in New York State is not an easy task – especially if you’re not sufficiently informed about the requirements or if this is your first time selling…
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Mashvisor
DECEMBER 24, 2021
If you ever dreamed of getting rich from flipping houses in California, there are certain things about this investment strategy you need to know.
McKissock
DECEMBER 24, 2021
Commercial appraisal review assignments flow from different types of clients, each with their own intended use, required scope of work, and set of concerns for the reviewer to be aware. The intended use and the intended user are equally as relevant in an appraisal review assignment as they are in any appraisal assignment. Everything in the appraisal review report should be directed to being understood by the intended user(s) for their intended use.
Marco Santarelli
DECEMBER 24, 2021
This year, the New Jersey housing market has been characterized by bidding wars and a scarcity of inventory. Homebuyers have been ecstatic to take advantage of historically low mortgage rates. All of these factors contributed to many homes in New Jersey selling for more than the asking price in 2021. According to the latest market trends in the state, high prices and a scarcity of inventory continued to dampen home sales in New Jersey in October.
Lighter Side of Real Estate
DECEMBER 24, 2021
From the outside looking in, being a real estate agent might look pretty fun, easy, and stress-free. Of course, like any profession, there are some stressful things. Some you can probably guess, like long hours, deals falling through, or a long stretch between commission checks. But there are some things that happen when showing houses that cause long-lasting trauma and stress you couldn’t even fathom unless you were an agent.
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.
Sotheby's International Real Estate
DECEMBER 24, 2021
Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Caesarea, Israel | Shelly Belzer Shmelzer, Israel Sotheby’s International Realty . This massive, 63,130-square-foot home was inspired by Baroque and Rococo architecture, and it shows. The interiors showcase marble and onyx mosaics and 14-karat gold moldings, and from the moment you walk in you’re greeted by an enormous crystal chandelier, sets of marble columns and a sweeping stairca
Lighter Side of Real Estate
DECEMBER 24, 2021
From the outside looking in, being a real estate agent might look pretty fun, easy, and stress-free. Of course, like any profession, there are some stressful things. Some you can probably guess, like long hours, deals falling through, or a long stretch between commission checks. But there are some things that happen when showing houses that cause long-lasting trauma and stress you couldn’t even fathom unless you were an agent.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 24, 2021
The U.S. government is laser-focused on uncloaking bad actors hiding behind shell companies to engage in money laundering and other illicit activities and is seeking to adopt new regulations to accomplish that goal — rules that will impact the housing industry. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that will require companies to report beneficial-ownership information as part of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).
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