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Two Reasons Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t a Bubble

Keeping Current Matters

You may be reading headlines and hearing talk about a potential housing bubble or a crash, but it’s important to understand that the data and expert opinions tell a different story.

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James Cooper to be permanent president of CSBS

Housing Wire

The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) Monday announced James Cooper will be its permanent president and CEO. Cooper stepped into the role of acting president and CEO of CSBS in mid-May after John Ryan, longtime CEO of the trade association, died unexpectedly. Cooper has been with the national trade association for almost a decade. Most recently, he served as the executive vice president of policy and supervision; he previously served as the senior vice president of policy and supervisi

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Apply for Pitch Battle Competition at iOi Summit

GeekEstate

Applications are open for the 2022 iOi Pitch Battle ! The champion will be awarded a prize package that includes $15k, a booth at the 2022 National Association of REALTORS® NXT Event this November, a feature in RISMedia , and the opportunity to meet with the executive team at Second Century Ventures. Each entrant in the Pitch Battle will conduct a live, 4-minute pitch on their product or service, followed by a 4-minute rapid-fire question-and-answer session from a panel of judges.

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MBA, HPC urge VA to extend partial claim program

Housing Wire

The Mortgage Bankers Association and the Housing Policy Council sent a letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs urging the department to delay the expiration of its COVID-19 assistance partial claim program. If it doesn’t heed the letter, the VAs partial claim program will sunset in late October. In the joint letter , the MBA and HPC called on the department to accept partial claim requests for at least 15 months after termination of the COVID-19 national emergency.

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3 Real Estate Office Hacks to Help Kickstart the Busy Season

Ready to better your Back Office? Dive into the secrets to a powerhouse back office with Brokermint expert, Jessica Souza. In this free download, she shares her 3 transformative hacks designed to clean house, get everyone on the same page, and set yourself up for success. From optimizing agent profiles to ensuring flawless transactions and boosting agent retention, these strategies are your ticket to a seamless operation.

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Regulation: 40.6 Percent of the Cost of Multifamily Development

Eye on Housing

Recently, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) undertook a joint research effort to find out how much government regulation adds to the cost of building new multifamily housing via a survey distributed to multifamily developers. The research finds that an average of 40.6 percent of total development costs can now be attributed.

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Buyer’s Market vs. Seller’s Market: What is The Difference

Maximum Exposure Real Estate

Buyer’s Market vs. Seller’s Market One of the questions real estate agents get asked is whether it is a buyer’s or seller’s market. A buyer’s market is characterized by high inventory and lower demand for housing. A seller’s market is just the opposite. There is low inventory and high demand. Over the last few years, […].

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National Homeownership Month: Tales of triumph, yet challenges linger

The American Genius for Real Estate

(HOMEOWNERSHIP) Every June, America celebrates National Homeownership Month. It’s a time to celebrate ownership opportunities, and see where to improve. The post National Homeownership Month: Tales of triumph, yet challenges linger appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.

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Mortgage and refinance rates today, June 27, 2022

The Mortgage Report

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates rose appreciably last Friday. But the increase was much smaller than falls seen earlier in the week. And the last seven days […].

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Coldwell Banker Around the World: June 2022

Coldwell Banker

Comprised of more than 700 stunning subtropical islands, most of which are uninhabited, there’s a Bahamian island to match every desire, all surrounded by a backdrop of mesmerizing blue waters. The post Coldwell Banker Around the World: June 2022 appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.

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Need Curated Pre-foreclosure Lists to Generate New Real Estate Leads? Trellis Has the Data!

Trellis is a state trial court research and analytics platform that provides Real Estate Professionals (Buyers, Foreclosure, Loan Modification, etc.) with LEADS on Pre-Foreclosures, Lis Pendes, Distressed Assets and more — to help uncover **new** opportunities and grow their business. The process is quick and easy — and all in real time. Trellis will supply you with a link to the relevant dockets, a Leads sheet and access to its UI where applicable.

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Australian Cities Flow Through the Property Market Cycle

Real Estate Investar

While many people assume the property market across the country rises and falls in sync with one another, the reality is that the values in each state, and even each suburb move at slightly different rates.

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Estate Condition PLG Tudor With Parquet Floors, Wainscoting, Window Seats Asks $1.95 Million

Brownstoner

The listing photos may leave a bit to be desired, but the Tudor style charm of this Prospect Lefferts Garden Historic District row house is hard to deny. With a red tile roof and half timbering, 15 Rutland Road has the picturesque details that made the style so popular in… Read More > The post Estate Condition PLG Tudor With Parquet Floors, Wainscoting, Window Seats Asks $1.95 Million appeared first on Brownstoner.

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National Homeownership Month: Tales of triumph, yet challenges linger

The American Genius for Real Estate

(HOMEOWNERSHIP) Every June, America celebrates National Homeownership Month. It’s a time to celebrate ownership opportunities, and see where to improve. The post National Homeownership Month: Tales of triumph, yet challenges linger appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.

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Daily Links: Longtime Park Slope Homeowner Could Lose House to Alleged Deed Fraud

Brownstoner

In the News Thousands Protest in New York After Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade [NYT] How the Artistic Director of the Moth Spends Her Sundays [NYT] De Blasio Back in Park Slope After Extended Stay at Brooklyn Hotel [NYP] Brooklyn Women's Exchange Announces Relocation to Montague Street [Eagle] Adams Fumes After Deadly Bed Stuy… Read More > The post Daily Links: Longtime Park Slope Homeowner Could Lose House to Alleged Deed Fraud appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Accelerating Real Estate Sales Pipelines to Streamline Buyer Journeys

Navigated 360° tours, like YourVRTours, advance pipelines by engaging clients further along the sales funnel. These immersive experiences provide comprehensive property insights, increasing buyer intent and readiness. By embracing navigated tours, agents can optimize property exposure, better qualify leads, and streamline the sales process. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving real estate landscape with innovative technology that elevates buyer journeys and progresses pipelines more effectively.

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Who should refinance at 6% rates? Five examples (Podcast)

The Mortgage Report

Why would you ever refinance with mortgage rates on the rise? Here are five times refinancing still makes financial sense.

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Talking to Sellers: Are We at the Top of the Market?

Realty Biz

We spoke to Aaron Drussel, Broker/Owner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Momentum in Provo, Utah, about how agents should be talking to sellers in today’s market. Realty Biz News: Should sellers try and time the market to get the most money for their home? Aaron Drussel : People always try to time the market, but it’s a lost cause. It’s like the waves of the ocean – they go up and down.

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Significant Sales: May 2022 Highlights

Sotheby's International Real Estate

From a USD $35M sale in Aspen, Colorado to a USD $6.2M sale in Turks and Caicos, these are May 2022’s five highlighted sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty global network. Aspen, Colorado. Chris Klug & Charley Podolak | Aspen Snowmass Sotheby’s International Realty, $35,000,000. British Columbia, Canada. Lisa Williams | Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, CAD $13,195,000.

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Workforce Planning: Definition, Benefits, and Steps

Realty Biz

Workforce planning can help you meet organizational goals in any economy. It’s been a challenging couple of years for HR. Fortunately, with COVID slowly coming to a halt, businesses big and small are finally returning to normal. For many organizations, the new normal implies dealing with the consequences of pandemic layouts, remote work, and talent gaps.

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Maximizing Your Online Presence: Tips for Real Estate Agents on Social Media

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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Inventory Watch

BubbleInfo

It’s exciting now! There is one thing we know for sure: Generally speaking, home sellers are not adjusting their expectations about price. The standoff will last another few weeks, and then the unsuccessful sellers will pack it in for the year. Don’t be surprised if the 2023 pricing looks a lot like it does today! […].

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JPAR® – REAL ESTATE ANNOUNCES “THE SHIFTING MARKET PLAYBOOK”

Realty Biz

Industry Coach Tom Ferry Headlines Event. JPAR® – Real Estate, America’s #1 fastest-growing, 100% commission brokerage, today announced details of its stable growth and profitability initiative focused on providing agents with highly-valued tools and resources to confidently navigate the real estate market over the next 12 months. Tom Ferry showcased, “The Shifting Market Playbook,” event and spoke to over 1,000 JPAR® – Real Estate professionals.

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Duo Behind Bushwick’s Astrology-Themed Bar Mood Ring Serve Up Tips, Stories, Recipes

Brownstoner

Brooklynites and longtime best friends Vanessa Li and Bowen Goh were working at “mundane office jobs,” in Li’s words – Li had worked at a queer and trans youth center and Goh had a background in film and business – when they opened the Bushwick bar Mood Ring in 2017.… Read More > The post Duo Behind Bushwick’s Astrology-Themed Bar Mood Ring Serve Up Tips, Stories, Recipes appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Who You Hire Matters: Coltyn Simmons and Custom Fit Real Estate are Changing the Home Buying and Selling Industry

Realty Biz

Reputation in real estate is everything. The team at Custom Fit Real Estate will tell you, ‘Who you hire matters’, and founder Coltyn Simmons, who has over 15 years of experience, and his team, all find pleasure in serving clients along their home buying and selling journeys. Custom Fit Real Estate is modernizing the industry, but still dishing out the same superior service to its clients, backed by the client first-profits second mentality.

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Rise of The Apps: Building Your Dream Tech Stack For Real Estate Success

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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A High-Level System to Host Open Houses That Actually Work

HomeLight

Enjoying this episode? Be sure to follow The Walkthrough to get future episodes delivered automatically: Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | YouTube. About This Episode. Some corners of the real estate industry will tell you that open houses are old-fashioned and out of style…that they’re a waste of time. But what’s REALLY out of style is putting on open houses that don’t work.

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Food Delivery Fails, ‘Battle on the Beach’ Episode 3, ‘Yassified’ Songs on HGTV

Realtor.com

Getty Images / HGTV / Realtor.com. “ House Party” is the official Realtor.com® podcast about the overlapping worlds of home and pop culture, hosted by Rachel Stults and Natalie Way. Click the player above to hear our take on this week’s hot topics. If you could design the living room in your ultimate beach house, what would it look like? That’s the question the teams on “ Battle on the Beach ” had to ponder this week.

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8 lessons on how to keep work-life balance in your real estate career

The American Genius for Real Estate

(EDITORIAL) Your real estate practice can be overly consuming if you let it. With discipline, you can have a good work/life balance. The post 8 lessons on how to keep work-life balance in your real estate career appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.

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Open House Wrap

BubbleInfo

Huge turnout for my open house – more than 70 people! There were four open houses in the neighborhood each day, so the buyers were able to make plenty of comparisons. My guess? The two homes offering the best values will sell this week!

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5 Data Proven Ways Agents Can Do 18% More Business

Curious as to how you could do 18% more business? How about 14 more transaction sides per year? Check out this infographic with data from a RealTrends study to learn more.