Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

With Halloween now in the rearview mirror, we still have one more spook to survive in 2020 – and no, I’m not talking about the upcoming election. I’m talking about housing market crash headlines. The housing data has been wild this year. We’ve seen waterfall declines and parabolic rebounds. These dramatic peaks and valleys in the data have fed the demons of greed and fear that infest the minds our extreme housing bulls and the fierce housing market bears – leading to equally wild spe

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Keeping Current Matters

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Tomorrow, Americans will decide our President for the next four years. That decision will have a major impact on many aspects of life in this country, but the residential real estate market will not be one of them. Analysts will try to measure the impact feasible changes in regulations might have on housing, the effect of a possible first-time buyer program, and any number of other situations based on who wins.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic redefined “home” for many Americans and underscored the bedrock necessity of affordable housing for seniors, families and essential workers. As the pandemic shifts from crisis to chronic, investors, community leaders and housing advocates say they intend to make the most of the chance to permanently elevate the case for affordable housing even as economic metrics are starting to shift.

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Realtor.com

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

BackyardProduction / Getty Images Winter is traditionally real estate’s slow season. Between the cold weather and the holidays, the housing market typically plunges into a hibernation of sorts, with both buyers and sellers shelving any major real estate moves until spring. This winter’s real estate market, however, is shaping up to be unlike any other before it—and, contrary to what some may have feared, is slated to be an excellent time to sell a home.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

As a premier provider of innovative, high-performance software, data and analytics for mortgage and home equity lending and servicing, Black Knight is transforming the housing finance industry. With highly advanced software solutions for originations, servicing and secondary marketing, Black Knight helps its clients drive financial growth, improve customer retention, increase operational efficiency and reduce risk.

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Realtor.com

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

valentinrussanov/Getty Images The gig economy has blown up in the past few years, with more and more people choosing to work as freelancers, either by starting their own businesses, or by picking up nonsalaried jobs from bigger companies. According to the Freelancers Union , over 50 million Americans worked this year as freelancers, a number that represents roughly 35% of the country’s workforce.

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Homes.com

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

If you're torn between buying or building a home, understanding what each option entails will help you make a more informed decision. Here are the pros and cons of each journey. The post The Pros and Cons of Building vs. Buying as a First-time Homeowner appeared first on Homes.com.

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Eye on Housing

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

An earlier post revealed that 62% of buyers who were actively engaged in the process of finding a home in the third quarter of 2020 have spent upwards of 3 months searching for a home without success. Although the top reason long-time searchers haven’t pulled the trigger continues to be the inability to find an affordable home (38%), that share. Read More › The post Share of Home Buyers Getting Outbid Almost Doubles first appeared on Eye On Housing.

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Jason Fox

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Creating Content That Both Your Readers and Search Engines Will Love. Walk the Line: Creating SEO-Friendly Content That Readers Love To truly appreciate the enormous changes that search engines and content marketing have undergone, we need to go back to the Wild West Days of SEO, which were as much fun as the similarly titled 1990s “western” with Will Smith.

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Realtor.com

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

pixdeluxe / Getty Images We’ve all seen those catchy insurance commercials featuring Geico’s talking gecko, Jake from State Farm, Flo from Progressive, Allstate’s destructive “mayhem” dude, the Aflac duck. Need we go on? (We didn’t think so.). As you can tell from all these ads, home insurance is big business. So how do you know which is the best home insurance company for you?

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The American Genius for Real Estate

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

(BROKERAGE) Brokerages are popping up nationwide that are sleek and modern, but also misinformed as they call themselves startups. Let's talk about the technical definition. The post Why real estate brokerages are NOT startups appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.

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Coldwell Banker

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Things to think about before hanging art up in your home. The post The Art of Art Placement appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Watch any TV show about real estate, and being an agent is bound to look fun, easy, and perhaps even glamorous! But the reality is a far cry from the “reality” as seen on TV. If you’re wondering what it’s really like to be an agent, RE/MAX agent Gemma Leggett takes you through a much more realistic (and entertaining!) day in the life of an agent in the video below: The post Selling Real Estate Isn’t as Glamorous as You Think.

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Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Winters come with coldness as well as different concerns related to numerous things. One of the biggest problems is the doors and windows. These are the connecting passages between your home and outside. If anything occurs to them, then it is quite hard to maintain. Often people find DIY solutions for common problems, but the problems due to winter are not small ones.

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The Mortgage Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates inched higher last Friday. They ended the week lower than they started it. But only just. And conventional loans today start at […].

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Eye on Housing

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

NAHB analysis of Census Construction Spending data shows that total private residential construction spending stood at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of $610.9 billion in September. It was up 2.8% over the August estimates, marking the fourth consecutive month of growth. Total private residential construction spending was 9.9% higher than a year ago.

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Better Dwelling

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Canada’s mortgage debt binge is accelerating to the fastest pace in years. Bank of Canada (BoC) data shows mortgage debt reached an all-time high in September. The record high came with abrupt, accelerated growth, due to pent up demand. Canadian Mortgage Debt Tops $1.71 Trillion Canadian mortgage debt held by institutional lenders surged to a […].

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Realtor.com

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

realtor.com, Andrew Lipovsky/NBC/Getty After purchasing a posh, $25.8 million pad in the uber-exclusive enclave of Beverly Park, CA, the pop star Justin Bieber and his model wife, Hailey Baldwin , are letting go of their smaller but no less impressive Beverly Hills mansion, Variety reports. The updated abode is listed for $9 million with Josh Altman at Douglas Elliman.

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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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GeekEstate

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

LMRE recently curated a panel discussion on the lessons from working in PropTech. Included in the conversation: Alicia Anderson – Director and Business Development at TheGuarantors. Cassie Strouse – Manager, Partnerships & Business Development at Landis. Charlie McComas – Vice President of Sales at Waypoint. Joe Moskowitz – Director, Business Development at Dealpath.

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The Mortgage Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Mortgage rates shot up after the 2016 election. But will they do the same in 2020? See our mortgage rate forecast and historical perspective here.

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Waterfront Properties

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Photo courtesy of Scott Halleran It might have taken him 40 starts, but Darren Clarke is finally a winner on the PGA Tour Champions. Needing a birdie on the 18th hole on Sunday at the TimberTech Championship, Darren Clarke safely two-putted from 40 feet to get his first professional win since the 2011 Open Championship and prevent Bernhard Langer from successfully defending his 2019 title.

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Zolo

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Majority of Canadians are confident about finances, even after failing a basic financial literacy test. The post How Canadians overestimate their financial knowledge — and pay the price appeared first on Zolo.

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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

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Living in Florida has its many benefits such as the year-round sunshine, never being more than an hour from the beach, perfect weather, numerous outdoor activities, and great restaurants that you can bring your boat or eat outside to name a few and Palm Beach County is no different. In these times, it’s no surprise that diners want to be able to go out and enjoy the open air for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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RISMedia

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

By Meghan Belnap You have an old home to sell. Perhaps you're moving, upgrading, downgrading or selling off property. Either way, you want to attract the most buyers to ensure you get a quick sale. Here are four things you should work on before listing an older home: Old or Leaky Roofs You can replace […]. The post What Structural Repairs to Consider Before Selling Any Old Home appeared first on RISMedia's Housecall.

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Waterfront Properties

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

The skies of Martin County will be taken over by planes and jets for the annual Stuart Air Show. The air show will take place this weekend at the Witham Field Airport in Stuart on Saturday and Sunday. Come and watch these incredible airplanes do amazing stunts, turns, and tricks at high speeds and high altitudes. For the second year in a row, there will also be a helicopter stunt show.

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RIS Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Connect 313—a collaborative organization founded by the City of Detroit, Rocket Mortgage Classic, Rocket Companies, Microsoft and United Way of Southeastern Michigan that aims to close Detroit’s digital divide—recently announced it has begun the distribution of tablets, digital training and tech-enabled healthcare services to thousands of low-income seniors throughout Southeastern Michigan.

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Brownstoner

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

In the latest episode of The Brownstoner Podcast, Morris Betesh, senior managing director for capital services with Meridian Capital, describes the twists and turns of commercial real estate financing since the coronavirus hit in March. "It's a tale of two cities," he said. Now that the market has thawed, deals… Read More > The post Brownstoner Podcast: Meridian’s Morris Betesh on Commercial Real Estate Financing During COVID appeared first on Brownstoner.

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RIS Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Costello. On the heels of the successful launch of Rocket ProSM Insight last month, we had the opportunity to sit down with Rob Costello, Rocket Mortgage® director of Digital Product Management, for an in-depth look into the new tool. Paige Tepping: Please provide a brief overview of your history in the industry and how you ended up where you are today at Rocket Mortgage®. .

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

How Do Land Surveys Work? Are you interested in getting your property surveyed? When you are buying or selling a home, you might be advised to have a land survey carried out. But what is it, and why is the survey of property necessary? Upon entering a real estate transaction, the most common form of […]. The post What is a Land Survey: Property Surveys Explained appeared first on Massachusetts Real Estate Exposure.

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RIS Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

(TNS)—I’m a sweets-for-breakfast guy. When I need grab-and-go food, these blueberry muffins are what I make. When I have time to wake up and bake, these buttermilk biscuits with jam hit the spot. When I want to procrastinate a Thursday morning away, I make crumb cake, the old-school Jewish/German/New York kind with an avalanche of rocky shortbread crumbles on top.

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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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