Easy Agent Pro

JANUARY 4, 2023

Anyone who has been in the real estate industry for a while understands the importance of building relationships with leads and clients alike. It is the very first step of the sales funnel and until you build a solid relationship, you can’t do the fun part of matching someone with the perfect property. Like any other sales-driven occupation, real estate agents need to focus on building relationships that show leads and clients that they are a trusted authority with the skills and expertise neede

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 4, 2023

Cyberattacks, particularly wire fraud through business email compromise, remain a major concern for the title industry. Attempted attacks increased significantly, according to a 2022 survey by the American Land Title Association , with 46% of respondents saying their employees receive at least one email a month attempting to change wire or payoff instructions.

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Keeping Current Matters

JANUARY 4, 2023

If you’re a renter, you likely face an important decision every year: renew your current lease, start a new one, or buy a home.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 4, 2023

This article is part of our 2022 – 2023 Housing Market Forecast series. After the series wraps, join us on February 6 for the HW+ Virtual 2023 Forecast Event. Bringing together some of the top economists and researchers in housing, the event will provide an in-depth look at the top predictions for this year, along with a roundtable discussion on how these insights apply to your business.

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Better Dwelling

JANUARY 4, 2023

Canada’s real estate bubble is popping, and another indicator is flashing a warning. Residential investment as a share of GDP fell again in Q3 2022, after peaking a year before. Such a large drop in housing investment has only ever preceded the popping of a real estate bubble. Central bank research also indicates real home […]. The post Canadian Real Estate Bubble May Crash Until 2025 As Indicator Flashes Warning appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 4, 2023

The last week of the calendar year is usually a slow time for the mortgage industry, but 2022 was something else. It represented the lowest level of activity in 27 years. “With mortgage rates still well above 6% and the threat of a recession looming, mortgage applications continued to decline over the past two weeks to the lowest level since 1996,” Joel Kan, Mortgage Bankers Association ‘s vice president and deputy chief economist, said in a statement.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 4, 2023

Mortgage technology provider FormFree gives back to those in need in Northeast Georgia in a big way. FormFree hosted its third annual Heroes Golf Classic and raised nearly $55,000 for the American Red Cross. The donations will go toward disaster relief and hosting future blood drives. The CEO of FormFree, Brent Chandler, is also on the board of directors for the American Red Cross.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 4, 2023

In the age of social media, smartphones and AI algorithms, there is no shortage of information on how you should remodel your home to increase its value. But you only have so much time and money, and if you’re looking to sell your home in the future, the fact remains that there’s only there’s only one opinion that matters: The buyer’s. What buyers want in a home, and which projects are worth taking on?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 4, 2023

More than 160 employees from the now-shuttered Finance of America Mortgage have landed at Go Mortgage , a Columbus, Ohio-based lender. After Finance of America Companies closed its forward mortgage origination unit in October, a total of 21 FoA retail branches transitioned to Go Mortgage, said Steven Reich, a division president at Go Mortgage and former executive at FoA, in an interview with HousingWire.

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Eye on Housing

JANUARY 4, 2023

The count of open, unfilled jobs for the overall economy declined slightly in November, falling from 10.51 million open positions to 10.46 million. This represents a decrease from a year ago (10.92 million), a sign the labor market is slowing in response to tighter monetary policy. The degree of this slowing will be critical for the ongoing downshift in the.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 4, 2023

Texas-based PrimeLending is suing its direct competitor , First Community Mortgage, Inc. (FCM), for raiding its talent pool. . According to a lawsuit filed on December 20 in a district court in Tennessee, First Community Mortgage, Inc. (FCM) orchestrated a mass departure of PrimeLending’s Mid-America employees — who allegedly left on the same date without notice. .

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The American Genius for Real Estate

JANUARY 4, 2023

Peeking into 2023, the real estate market outlook is changing dramatically because of central banks raising interest rates.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 4, 2023

Kathryn Amor, former senior vice president of Finance of America Companies (FoA), has taken on a new role at Guaranteed Rate as the Chicago-based lender looks to diversify its product mix amid the mortgage downturn. Amor, whose title is senior vice president and head of enterprise products at Guaranteed Rate, joined the capital markets team, where she will “oversee all product offerings in this rapidly changing market,” the firm said in December.

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Realtor.com

JANUARY 4, 2023

Photo by Cynthia Lynn Photography via Houzz When taking on a kitchen renovation , wouldn’t it be nice to decorate to your heart’s content without any regard for what will appeal to future buyers? You might be in love with the idea of a built-in rotisserie oven or a tile backsplash that depicts your favorite mythical creature. But are these specific features going to have universal appeal when it comes time to sell?

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Fancy Pants Homes

JANUARY 4, 2023

The 23,000-square-foot steel, concrete, and glass masterpiece that was once home to comedian/actor Bob Hope is one of the most unique celebrity homes of all time. Custom-built for Dolores and Bob Hope by one of the most noteworthy American architects of the twentieth century, John Lautner, the property is well known for both its architecture and the many famous guests that it entertained throughout the years.

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The Mortgage Report

JANUARY 4, 2023

It's tempting to max out your preapproved home buying budget. But experts warn against buying the most expensive house you can. Here's why.

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Bigger Pockets

JANUARY 4, 2023

The mixture of (relatively) high interest rates and economic volatility with the fact most homeowners have fixed, low-interest rate debt had induced what real estate economist Bill McBride refers to as the “sellers […].

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Brownstoner

JANUARY 4, 2023

This early 20th century standalone got a recent makeover that left the charm of the front porch intact while giving the interior a new look that included partly opening up the floor plan of the first floor, renovating all of the wet rooms and adding a bathroom. Left intact inside… Read More > The post Renovated West Midwood Standalone With Wood Burning Fireplace, Parking Asks $2.5 Million appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

JANUARY 4, 2023

Everything You Need to Know About Seller’s Concessions Have you heard a real estate agent using the term “seller’s concessions” or “selling concessions” and wondered what it meant? Buying a home can stretch your finances to the limit, with closing costs that could be as much as 5% of the purchase price. This can make […].

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Brownstoner

JANUARY 4, 2023

Historic Brooklyn landmarks, including the Carroll Street Bridge, Park Slope row houses and the arch at Grand Army Plaza, have been turned into a buildable Lego model as part of a prominent Brooklyn architecture firm's anniversary celebrations. Although not available for purchase, the quaint model still provides eye-candy and possible craft… Read More > The post Honey, Who Shrunk the Landmarks?

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

JANUARY 4, 2023

What Does Appraisal Gap Mean in Real Estate Many things happen when you buy a new home, and sometimes things don’t go your way. When purchasing with a mortgage, one issue you can have is an appraisal gap. If there is an appraisal gap, you could lose your dream home. We will take an in-depth […]. The post What is an Appraisal Gap Coverage Clause and Guarantee appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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Brownstoner

JANUARY 4, 2023

In the News Eric Adams Said He Wanted to ‘Get Stuff Done.’ Did He? [NYT] She’s Building a Little Jewish Magazine on Big Ideas [NYT] Mayor Ticketed Again for Rats at His Bed Stuy Row House [NYDN] Thousands ‘Wash Off the Old Year’ at Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge [BP] DoBro Pan-African Restaurant, Amarachi, in… Read More > The post Daily Links: Thousands Petition to Keep ‘Burg’s Berry Street for Traffic, Not Bike Boulevard appeared first on Brownstoner.

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The Mortgage Report

JANUARY 4, 2023

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates had a decent day yesterday, falling moderately. That was overdue after a couple of bad weeks. But it was a great way […].

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Brownstoner

JANUARY 4, 2023

This article was reported and published in a partnership between Brooklyn Paper and THE CITY. BK Lobster, a seafood restaurant that started in Brooklyn and has expanded rapidly across the country, sold multiple franchises in New York without registering them, in violation of state law, THE CITY and Brooklyn Paper have… Read More > The post Lawsuits Accuse Brooklyn-Based BK Lobster Chain of Fraud, Wage Theft, Unpaid Rent appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

JANUARY 4, 2023

It’s natural for people to be concerned that they’re buying a house when prices are at their peak, and people worry about that in almost any market. So when you start hearing news about the market shifting, and home prices coming down, you might wonder if your house is worth less than you paid for it (if you bought it in the past couple of years). It can (and does) happen.

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Realtor.com

JANUARY 4, 2023

Getty Images / @_sightunseen_ via Instagram Think you need a big budget and top-notch taste to achieve a well-designed home? On the contrary, the days of having museum-level interiors are waning, and a new approach is gaining momentum. Meet the anti-decorating trend that’s the brainchild of Monica Khemsurov and Jill Singer , founders of Sight Unseen and authors of their debut book, “ How To Live With Objects.” The basic premise will feel like a breath of fresh air to anyone who

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Agent Fire

JANUARY 4, 2023

Setting New Year's resolutions for your real estate business is easy. Finding the right strategies to take you from goal to achievement is the challenge. The Keys to Goal Setting for Real Estate Agent Growth in 2023 is just one of many great real estate strategies on The Spark.

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Real Trends

JANUARY 4, 2023

Buyer representation agreements aren’t new, but many buyers’ agents just don’t use them. “We see more buyers in our area calling us directly as the list agent in a property,” said a sales associate with an independent brokerage in Tampa, Florida. “We are allowed to double-side [transaction brokerage]. Buyers’ attitudes appear to be that the list agent knows the most about the property.

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Realty Biz

JANUARY 4, 2023

The pandemic has made it clear that the old way of home search does not work anymore. People have developed new digital behaviors and now expect: to have information about properties available in real-time online. less face-to-face or over-the-phone communication with a broker and more digital experience. to be able to reach out to buyers/sellers directly.

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Windemere Selling

JANUARY 4, 2023

Staying organized while selling your home can feel impossible, especially if you’re buying a new home at the same time. There’s also the pressure to keep your home clean and tidy for showings to prospective buyers. In all the chaos, taking the proper safety precautions can fall by the wayside, but it is something that should be prioritized. Keep these safety tips in mind as you work with your agent to sell your home.

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