Housing Wire
AUGUST 9, 2021
Home purchase sentiment dropped 3.9 points to 75.8 in July as concerns about high home prices continued to scare off prospective homebuyers. Fannie Mae ‘s Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) found that 66% of respondents said that due to high housing prices, it’s a bad time to buy a home, up from 64% last month. Only 28% said it was good time to buy a home, down from 32% in June.
Realtor.com
AUGUST 9, 2021
Having recently purchased my first home, I’ve had a front-row seat to all the trials and tribulations that come with learning how to be a homeowner. The post 7 Things All First-Time Homeowners Get Wrong—and How To Avoid Those Big Mistakes appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.
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Housing Wire
AUGUST 9, 2021
Once again, servicers’ forbearance portfolio volume fell — this time dipping seven basis points to 3.40% for the week ending Aug. 1, according to a survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association. Per MBA’s estimate, 1.7 million homeowners are still in forbearance plans. The share of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans in forbearance also decreased, falling five basis points to 1.74%, and Ginnie Mae loans decreased 12 basis points to 4.18%.
Sotheby's International Real Estate
AUGUST 9, 2021
Showcasing the height of new luxury construction in some of the world’s most sought after locations, let’s explore an exclusive new development from our worldwide network. Dubai | Chris Whitehead, LUXHABITAT Sotheby’s International Realty . Atlantis The Royal Residences offers a sophisticated lifestyle and hospitality experience with architecture from the finest international designers, the project lies on the crescent of The Palm with spectacular 360 degree views.
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Housing Wire
AUGUST 9, 2021
Refinances are flowing once again, according to July mortgage origination figures in a report from Black Knight, and early data from August suggests more are on the way. For the first time since February , refinance activity accounted for half of all origination activity, according to a report by Black Knight. Rate and term refinances rose 24%, while cash-out refinances were up 20% from the previous month.
Realtor.com
AUGUST 9, 2021
If your identity is stolen, the resulting credit damage could keep you from buying your dream home. Here are steps for recognizing and repairing this problem. The post Could Identity Theft Keep You From Buying a House? appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.
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Better Dwelling
AUGUST 9, 2021
Two of Canada’s most important markets, which often lead the trend, are moving in an unusual way — together. Despite being across the country from each other, both markets saw a surge in the sales to new listings ratio (SNLR) for July. The measure, which gives a read on demand, shows inventory is getting tighter. […]. The post Herd Mentality? Toronto and Vancouver Home Sales and Inventory Are Moving Together appeared first on Better Dwelling.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 9, 2021
Boise, Idaho. No city in America saw larger home price gains in the first half of 2021 than — yes, you guessed it — Boise, Idaho. According to a study from HouseCanary — which looked at the top 25 metros in the country with the highest median price increase over the last six months — Boise’s home prices increased 13% from December 2020 ($410,000) to June 2021 ($463,383), the highest in the country.
Realtor.com
AUGUST 9, 2021
Christina Haack has new neighbors! And what better way to welcome them to the area than a makeover on "Christina on the Coast"? . The post Meet Christina Haack’s New Neighbors—and Her ‘Prettiest’ Upgrade for Their House appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 9, 2021
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin. Wait, is Compass on the right track? The New York City-headquartered residential brokerage lost money again in the second quarter. But its net loss of $7.1 million more than favorably compared to not just a deficit of $84.2 million in the second quarter of 2020 – when the real estate market faced its pandemic low point – but $212 million of negative income in this year’s first quarter.
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Brownstoner
AUGUST 9, 2021
The residential section of a controversial redevelopment of the Bedford-Union Armory in Crown Heights is starting to come together. Two separate buildings, right next to one another, have been rising quickly. An eight-story building located at 1089 President Street, which recently had an affordable housing lottery, has topped out. Most of… Read More > The post Residential Redevelopment of Bedford-Union Armory Moving Quickly in Crown Heights appeared first on Brownstoner.
Realty Biz
AUGUST 9, 2021
Investing in a rental property provides one of the most stable forms of passive income available. But the only way to make income on rental properties is when there are paying tenants, in both the traditional rental market and vacation rental market. Many rental property owners spend a large amount of time thinking about and performing duties that could help them reduce the time that their property is vacant and not making them any money.
BubbleInfo
AUGUST 9, 2021
What’s your prediction on local home-price appreciation over the next year? Here’s what Zillow thinks – they sent these to me over the last three weeks: La Jolla: Del Mar: Carmel Valley: Rancho Santa Fe: Encinitas: SE Carlsbad: SW Carlsbad: NW Carlsbad: NE Carlsbad: Even after the market perked up last year, their guesses were […].
Fancy Pants Homes
AUGUST 9, 2021
Marron 5 lead singer Adam Levine and wife Behati Prinsloo recently opened the doors of their stylish home to the Architectural Digest crew — and left us all day-dreaming about their cozy abode in the hip Los Angeles neighborhood of Pacific Palisades. But we didn’t want to settle with the details the couple shared during the interview, so we set out to find everything there is to know about the Pacific Palisades ranch-style house (and how it became home to two of the most attractive p
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Brownstoner
AUGUST 9, 2021
Deep in the heart of Somerset, the town of Frome in England is renowned for the caliber of its woven woolen goods, its arts school and the quality of the decorative objects produced by its foundries. Three brothers born and raised in the design haven left England for America in… Read More > The post Major Talent: Parfitt Brothers Make Their Mark on Brooklyn appeared first on Brownstoner.
BubbleInfo
AUGUST 9, 2021
The market is looking fairly steady above, with no dramatic movements over the last couple of weeks. The variant should shut down the enthusiasm some day soon, which will probably cause the market to come back more swiftly once it clears. Maybe we’ll have a fourth quarter surge if buyers want to get a jump […].
Eye on Housing
AUGUST 9, 2021
In the second quarter of 2021, non-real estate-secured consumer credit increased at a seasonally adjusted annual rate by 8.8%, with revolving debt1 increasing by 10.7% and nonrevolving debt2 increasing by 8.3%. Consumer credit totaled $4.3 trillion on a seasonally adjusted annual basis, with $992 billion comprised of revolving debt and $3.3 trillion in nonrevolving debt.
Maximum Exposure Real Estate
AUGUST 9, 2021
The Ultimate Guide to FHA 203K Rehabilitation Loans Over the years of working as a real estate agent, quite a few home buyers have asked me about buying and fixing a house with one loan. The answer, of course, is an FHA 203k rehabilitation loan. If you want to buy a home that you can […]. The post What Are FHA 203K Loans and How Do They Work appeared first on Massachusetts Real Estate Exposure.
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.
Eye on Housing
AUGUST 9, 2021
In the June labor market data, job openings for the overall economy increased to 10.1 million open positions. What had been a challenge in certain sectors, like construction, is now a broad labor access issue as businesses seek workers as the economy reopens. The count of open construction jobs increased in June to 339,000 unfilled positions, according to data from.
Realtor.com
AUGUST 9, 2021
Just like a cool breeze from the sea, "California cool" decor is all about bringing a fresh new perspective to home decor. The post 5 Designer Tips for How To Nail ‘California Cool’ Decor appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.
Brownstoner
AUGUST 9, 2021
This Spanish Eclectic-style house is full of surprises, from sunrooms to pink bathroom fixtures to a large garage. Located at 1521 East 29th Street in Midwood close to Marine Park, it's part of a whimsical row ornamented with arches, stepped gables and bell towers. It was constructed around 1931, the year… Read More > The post Spanish Eclectic Row House With Sunrooms, Pink Baths, Garage in Midwood Asks $1.499 Million appeared first on Brownstoner.
RIS Media
AUGUST 9, 2021
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is providing $30 million to 32 nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, and public housing authorities to assist programs that make safety and functional home modifications and limited repairs to meet the needs of low-income elderly homeowners that allow them to age in place. Provided through HUD’s Older Adults Home Modification Program (OAHMP), these grants allow low-income seniors to stay in their homes through low-c
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.
Waterfront Properties
AUGUST 9, 2021
From North Palm Beach to Palm Beach Gardens and up to Jupiter are scattered restaurants located on the waterfront. There are so many restaurants located on the water for you to visit and truly relish the South Florida lifestyle. These local restaurants offer everything from seafood, steaks, pasta, sushi, and much more. Or just opt for a drink and some appetizers.
RIS Media
AUGUST 9, 2021
ATTOM’s latest U.S. Home Equity & Underwater Report shows that 34.4% of mortgaged residential properties in the U.S. were considered equity-rich in the second quarter—this means the combined estimated amount of loans secured by those properties was no more than 50% of their estimated market value. Mortgaged homes that were equity-rich in the second quarter of 2021 increased from 31.2% in the first quarter and from 27.5% YoY.
First Team Real Estate
AUGUST 9, 2021
With an average of 104% sold to list price percentage, our agents in the First Team Huntington Beach South Office consistently bring home more money for their sellers than any other real estate office in Orange County 1. Never leaving money on the table, especially in today’s seller’s market, the agents in our Huntington Beach South office have put an extra $6,637,077 in the bank for Southern California homeowners by helping them sell for as much money as possible.
RIS Media
AUGUST 9, 2021
Earlier this month, a Black Michigan REALTOR® named Eric Brown was the purported victim of racial profiling during what should have been a routine showing. Police drew guns on the real estate agent, his client Roy Thorne and the client’s 15-year-old son after a neighbor called 911 to report a break-in. According to several sources , all three were eventually released after Wyoming, Michigan police ordered them out of the home with their hands up and handcuffed each of them.
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Brownstoner
AUGUST 9, 2021
In the News The Pandemic Gave New York City ‘Open Streets.’ Will They Survive? [NYT] How the Owner of Williamsburg's Kellogg's Diner Spends Her Sundays [NYT] Transformer Explosion Leaves Carroll Gardens Bakery Powerless [NYDN] Third Avenue Festival Planned for Bay Ridge Return in October [BP] Gas Explosion in Bed Stuy Leaves One Woman Injured [BP] Gowanus… Read More > The post Daily Links: Racial Impact Study Claims Gowanus Rezoning Could Lead to More Local Diversity appeared first on
RIS Media
AUGUST 9, 2021
Fannie Mae recently released its Home Purchase Sentiment Index® (HPSI) , which decreased 3.9 points to 75.8 in July, due to affordability and inventory concerns. The details: Good vs. Bad Time to Buy and Sell: On the buy-side, 66% of respondents said it’s a bad time to buy a home, up from 64% last month. On the sell-side, 75% of respondents said it’s a good time to sell, down slightly from 77% in July.
HomeLight
AUGUST 9, 2021
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RIS Media
AUGUST 9, 2021
William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance (WRRE) has acquired Sarasota, Florida-based Key Solutions Real Estate, a luxury and family-owned brokerage with 44 professional sales associates. Key Solutions’ offices on Siesta Key and in Lakewood Ranch will reopen under the William Raveis Real Estate luxury brand. The acquisition marks WRRE’s entry into the Sarasota market, following Naples and Palm Beach.
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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