Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
No serious observer of today’s economy doubts that it is harder and harder for everyday folks to buy a home. This is especially true for first-time homebuyers across the country, in exurbs, Sunbelt suburbs, and neighborhoods in cities large and small. This escalating unaffordability affects the long-term opportunities of virtually everyone who doesn’t own a home, and the children of those who do.
Keeping Current Matters
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
While watching the stock market recently may have started to feel pretty challenging, checking the value of your home should come as welcome relief in this volatile time.
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Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Even as homebuilder sentiment continued to slide in September, reaching its lowest level since May 2014, housing starts were on the rise in August, increasing 12.2% from July , according to a report released Tuesday by U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. In August, housing starts rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.575 million.
Real Trends
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Gainesville, Ga., led communities with 100,000 to 250,000 in population with nearly 15,000 projected listings. Port St. Lucie, Fla. (23,800), Durham-Chapel Hill, N.C. (44,850), North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, Fla. (40,141), Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, Tenn. (82,050), Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, Ariz. (136,394) and New York-Newark-Jersey City, N.Y.
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Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Delray Beach, Florida-based mortgage lender ResMac, Inc. , like many others, has trimmed its workforce so its cost structure is in line with reduced origination volume. The company is focused on expanding beyond residential loans amid a price war and surging rates. To grow in the coming years, it seeks to raise capital. It’s all part of a strategy to not only survive the most challenging mortgage market in decades, but to come out of it stronger.
GeekEstate
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
The industry will convene in Los Angeles for iOi , the two-day conference on September 28th and 29th (next week!!), at the JW Marriot L.A. Live. NAR’s venture capital arm, Second Century Ventures , will present the Pitch Battle competition. Each entrant 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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Lighter Side of Real Estate
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
If you’re hoping to buy a home, you’ll be happy to hear that the average sale-to-list price has recently dropped below 100% for the first time since March 2021, according to this Money article. In other words, houses aren’t all selling for over asking price anymore, and you can negotiate a lower price than the owner is asking. That’s welcome news, and a silver lining to buyers who waited (or weren’t able) to buy a house in the recent market frenzy.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
With so much changing in the market, it’s no surprise that the risk of mortgage fraud has increased this year. HousingWire recently spoke to Donna Gibson, COO and president of QC Ally, about fraud prevention and loan quality outlook for the rest of 2022. HousingWire: In this time of market change and as we head towards the last quarter of 2022, what are the hot topics in risk, fraud prevention and loan quality?
HomeLight
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Short sales can provide an excellent opportunity for potential homebuyers to score a good deal. If you’re in the market to buy a short sale home, you’ll need to prepare for a lengthy closing process and steel yourself to jump through some hoops not generally associated with traditional sales. And if you’re a would-be short sale buyer, you’ll also need to arm yourself with the knowledge of how to find short sales near you.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) secured a court order that temporarily shut down the operations and froze the assets of Home Matters USA , Academy Home Services , Atlantic Pacific Service Group , Golden Home Services America and its owners, Dominic Ahiga and Roger Scott Dyer. .
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Bigger Pockets
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
The way you pitch anything is how you pitch everything. So how are you showing your professionalism in meetings, negotiations, or presentations? Are you rolling in nervously with a pitch […].
Real Trends
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Ryan Kaplan, a member of Fredrik Ekland’s eponymous Douglas Elliman – based Ekland-Gomes Team as seen on Million Dollar Listing , is leaving Douglas Elliman for the Corcoran Group , according to an announcement on Monday. Kaplan will be based out of Corcoran’s West Side office, which is led by Senior Managing Director Joel Dommel. With over 15 years of real estate industry experience and a Business Administration degre from Questrom School of Management at Boston University , Kaplan had a
Bigger Pockets
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
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BubbleInfo
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
I had another 80+ people attend my open house on Sunday, and a total of more than 200 people for the weekend. Virtually everyone who came was older, and the overwhelming message was that the buyer pool for one-story homes is large and they are hungry for product. We have received one full-price cash offer […].
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Real Trends
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
From left to right: Shaival Shah, CEO of Ribbon; Tushar Garg, CEO of Flyhomes; and Tim Heyl, CEO of Homeward. A year ago, Shaival Shah’s principal concern was keeping up with the demand for his company’s alternative financing products. “When interest rates were low and supply was low, you were seeing a lot of multiple offer situations, and our first-time homebuyer product, Ribbon Boost, was all the craze in the market,” said Shah, the founder and CEO of “power buyer” Ribbon.
Real Estate Investar
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Sydney is leading the world in premium waterfront properties, with buyers in the Harbour city prepared to pay more for those famous water views.
Brownstoner
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
The ask is not exactly low, and the space is not even particularly large, but there's no denying this parlor-floor one-bedroom is cute and designed to maximize space. It's located in the Park Slope Historic District at 495 1st Street, a circa 1887 townhouse turned co-op with three units. The… Read More > The post Park Slope Parlor-Floor Unit With Stained Glass, Central Air, Laundry Asks $995K appeared first on Brownstoner.
Sotheby's International Real Estate
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
The Hôtel Lambert, known as one of the most beautiful private residences in the city, was built and decorated in the early 1640s by the giants of arts and architecture who were the masterminds behind Versailles. Following a landmark restoration, this jewel in Paris’ crown houses one of the finest private collections of decorative arts ever assembled.
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As the real estate market evolves, technology has become essential for success. According to NAR, only 26% of agents feel their brokerage provides the necessary tech tools and, as a result, agents seek teams and brokerages who prioritize technology investments! Whether you manage an established team or are forming a new one, this guide outlines key considerations and necessary applications to thrive.
Brownstoner
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
This week, a look back at four of our featured listings from six months ago focuses on homes in Midwood, Park Slope, Carroll Gardens and Brooklyn Heights. How did they fare? This Midwood detached house is a modest brick Tudor in need of a creative eye, but it does offer some… Read More > The post Brooklyn Real Estate Listings Six Months Later: One Sold, One in Contract, One Still Available appeared first on Brownstoner.
RISMedia
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
By Meghan Belnap Natural stone is a stunning material that can accentuate the best features of your home, but there are a few important maintenance tasks that you will need to carry out if you want to keep it beautiful and damage-free. Ignoring your stone tiles and slabs could result in chips, cracks, stains, and […]. The post How to Properly Care For Your Kitchen’s Natural Stone appeared first on RISMedia's Housecall.
Brownstoner
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
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Redfin
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
With all of its history, there’s no denying that Boston has its share of beautiful spots. You can find all sorts of sights in this New England city at any time of year. From its harbor and natural landscape to its small brick suburbs, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. You may find yourself taking out your camera to keep this city’s charm with you every chance you get – and if you need some recommendations, we’ve got you covered. .
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Lab Coat Agents
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Realtors, if you’re not converting leads, you’re losing out on business. It’s as simple as that. In order to convert leads, you need to have the right mindset and use the right tools. In this blog post, we’ll discuss how to change your mindset and start converting more leads. We’ll also provide some tips for using the right tools to help you close more deals.
Redfin
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Cozy interiors evoke a feeling of the fall, dark evenings, and cool weather. But having modern rustic home décor doesn’t need to be limited to the autumn months. You can create a rustic home design no matter the season that fits with your style and home’s aesthetic. So whether you’ve recently purchased an A-frame house and want to create the perfect cabin interior or want to add a rustic feel to your loft apartment , we’ve got you covered.
Enertiv
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Last week we explored the value of digitization and asset tracking when it comes to capital planning. Getting out of spreadsheets, PDFs and email archives would be a giant leap forward for most real estate portfolios. It would translate to saved time, a smoother budgeting season, and better cohesion between different departments. But the goal is to fix the capital planning process.
Redfin
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
The number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s continues to increase rapidly. Alzheimer’s disease affects about 6.5 million Americans , about 4.7 million of which are 75 and older. Anyone can be diagnosed – a grandparent, cousin, sibling, or even your parent. Eventually, those with Alzheimer’s require round-the-clock care. For many families, this means bringing the loved one into their own home.
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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.
Fancy Pants Homes
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Very few on-screen locations have been chosen as carefully as the picture-perfect houses in ABC’s hit sitcom, Modern Family. With the homes serving as backdrop for most of the scenes, it only makes sense that real-life properties were used in the making of the show — even if it was mostly outdoor shots that were filmed on location, with the interiors being created on studio sets.
Redfin
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
When you think of Wisconsin, you may think of cheese, the Green Bay Packers, or Miller Brewing Company. Also known as “The Badger State,” Wisconsin is home to around 6 million people spread across cities like Milwaukee , Wisconsin Dells , and Lake Geneva. If you are looking to make a move to Wisconsin or just want to learn more about the state, we’ve got you covered.
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