Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Blank check company Aurora Acquisition Corp. said on Monday that Vishal Garg is still Better.com ‘s CEO, and that it will keep the proposed merger with the digital mortgage lender. The communication comes after Garg took leave early this month in response to an onslaught of negative media coverage because he laid off 900 employees via Zoom. Garg is on leave to “reflect and refocus” but will remain the company’s CEO, the SPAC said in a document filed with the Securities an

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Keeping Current Matters

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Once you’ve found your dream home and applied for a mortgage, there are some key things to keep in mind before you close.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2021

This article is part of our HousingWire 2022 forecast series. After the series wraps early next year, join us on February 8 for the HW+ Virtual 2022 Forecast Event. Bringing together some of the top economists and researchers in housing, the event will provide an in-depth look at the predictions for next year, along with a roundtable discussion on how these insights apply to your business.

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Better Dwelling

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Canadian households have much bigger mortgage payments, even with cheap debt. Or maybe because of cheap debt? The average mortgage payment in Q3 2021 showed a big jump, according to TransUnion data. Instead of lowering payments, low rates have fueled record home sales and refinancing. The increased demand has driven home prices higher leading to […].

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2021

This article is part of our HousingWire 2022 forecast series. After the series wraps early next year, join us on February 8 for the HW+ Virtual 2022 Forecast Event. Bringing together some of the top economists and researchers in housing, the event will provide an in-depth look at the predictions for next year, along with a roundtable discussion on how these insights apply to your business.

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Realtor.com

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Realtor.com / Getty Images Most of us have neighbors who like to tackle projects around their houses. And you’ve likely learned to live with the occasional clacking and banging from their smaller DIY undertakings. First, there was the birdhouse construction, then the installation of the backyard playset, and finally the racket that produced a grill gazebo.

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Realty Biz

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Ask Brian is a weekly column by Real Estate Expert Brian Kline. If you have questions on real estate investing, DIY, home buying/selling, or other housing inquiries please email your questions to askbrian@realtybiznews.com. Question from Roy in Iowa: Hi Brian, I don’t have to tell you how tough it’s been for homebuyers in 2021. I’ve been at it since June.

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BubbleInfo

DECEMBER 27, 2021

It is appropriate that the last reading of 2021 shows more pendings than actives (170 vs 164)! How does the last week of the year compare to previous years? I didn’t split off the $3,000,000+ category until 2019, but you get the idea here: NSDCC (La Jolla to Carlsbad) Number of Active Listings: Price Range […].

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Better Dwelling

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Canada’s central bank warned real estate buyers to prepare for higher interest rates. It appears buyers are calling their bluff, opting for little rate protection on loans. Bank of Canada (BoC) data shows the share of new mortgages with variable rates doubled in October. Interest costs on most new uninsured mortgages will rise with rates, […].

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The Mortgage Report

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates edged upward again last Thursday. And they’re now at their highest level over the last 30 days. However, there are signs this […].

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Brownstoner

DECEMBER 27, 2021

With 2021 almost at an end, we take our annual look back at the Brooklyn buildings and neighborhoods considered significant enough to merit designation by the Landmarks Preservation Commission during the year. It was a quiet year for designations in the borough, with just one individual landmark getting approved. It was… Read More > The post Brooklyn Gained One Individual Landmark in 2021: Duffield Street’s Abolitionist Home appeared first on Brownstoner.

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REM Online

DECEMBER 27, 2021

The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: CIR Realty donates over $250,000 to local charities. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction. During the past 12 months, CIR Realtors in Alberta and Kelowna, B.C. have donated more than $250,000 to local charities, primarily given to their two partner charities, the Ron

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Jason Fox

DECEMBER 27, 2021

9 Metrics Real Estate Companies can Use to Track the Success of Email Onboarding. The value of a product is being recognized when a customer starts using it, and in the real estate industry, there are many “products” that you can use to reel in qualified buyers. Your listings might be your main products, but a real estate company can use a number of different complementary products and services.

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Waterfront Properties

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Quick before you make that resolution to eat better and exercise more in the new year, you must try Crumbl Cookies in Alton. The gourmet cookie shop is located at 5240 Donald Ross Road, Suite 105, Palm Beach Gardens. It all started with one big dream and two crazy cousins. and the perfect combination of flour, sugar, and chocolate chips. In 2017, after finally developing the perfect recipe, the pair and their family opened Crumbl’s first store in Logan, Utah.

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The Mortgage Report

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Learn about FHA loan requirements, and get tips from a mortgage expert on how to qualify for the FHA program.

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REM Online

DECEMBER 27, 2021

The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: What will Canada’s housing market look like in 2022? Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction. Active, hyper-active or subdued; rally, correction or crash?

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Realty Biz

DECEMBER 27, 2021

If you’re looking to sell your home soon or you just want to up the value of your property, you might not realize it but that tired and dingy looking pool might be doing more harm than good. Don’t let a worn-out fiberglass pool drop the value of your home. With a fibreglass pool resurfacing , you can improve your home’s value and add extra years of life to your pool.

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Eye on Housing

DECEMBER 27, 2021

With the end of 2021 approaching, NAHB’s Eye on Housing is reviewing the posts that attracted the most readers over the last year. In June, Paul Emrath analyzed data on kitchen design features. In the recent NAHB study, What Home Buyers Really Want, 2021 Edition, side-by-side double sinks and walk-in pantries ranked as the most popular of 30 listed kitchen.

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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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Realtor.com

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Photos via Instagram by qwirkle_cat / creativemindsae / homebymelissa We all want to be warm and cozy when the temperatures fall, which means winter decor is often a matter of layers and textures. But when these attempts at cold-weather design run wild, it’s time to step in and call foul. Frankly, we’ve seen it all (so you don’t have to).

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RISMedia

DECEMBER 27, 2021

By Kara Masterson Winter means cold temperatures and snow on the ground. Although this season is beautiful, the frigid weather means that the extreme elements winter can bring can also damage various areas in your home. Related: How to Handle a Burst Pipe and Minimize Damage Below are a few areas you may want to […]. The post Areas of Your Home Most Susceptible to Winter Wear and Tear appeared first on RISMedia's Housecall.

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The American Genius for Real Estate

DECEMBER 27, 2021

(OPINION) In today's politically charged environment, people on all sides feel attacked. Perhaps if we thought deeper about this, we could all take a step back. The post You do you: Someone’s personal belief is not an attack on you appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.

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Realtor.com

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Photo courtesy of HGTV The hit HGTV show “Good Bones” has been renewed for a seventh season (set to air in summer 2022), and fans are thrilled. It seems viewers just can’t get enough of Karen Laine and Mina Starsiak Hawk. But there’s a lot more to this mother-daughter renovation team than fixing up houses: With unexpected social connections, shocking career changes, and some highly unusual pets, the stars of this series are full of surprises that don’t always make i

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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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The American Genius for Real Estate

DECEMBER 27, 2021

(EDITORIAL) Six questions can determine your feelings of workplace stress and burnout, and knowing is the first step to curing the problem. The post Burnout blues: 6 questions to determine if you are exhausted from work appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.

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Realtor.com

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Getty Images / Realtor.com The former Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith has handed off his McLean, VA, mansion. Shortly before retiring from the NFL in August, the signal caller opted to place the Northern Virginia abode on the market. The property was initially listed in June 2021 for $6.75 million. But with no takers, the asking price was dropped to $6.25 million in September.

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Notorious ROB

DECEMBER 27, 2021

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REM Online

DECEMBER 27, 2021

The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: Lessons learned after ethics accusations from an ex-husband. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction. A real estate agent contacted our office seeking legal advice on how to handle a complaint against her to the Real Estate Council of Ontario.

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BubbleInfo

DECEMBER 27, 2021

In hopes of encouraging more readers to move somewhere (anywhere!), I took a spin around the north-coastal region of California via Zillow. I don’t know anything else about the area other than it is remote – readers who know more can feel free to comment! 1,732sf for $395,000: [link] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ $399,900 for 1.47-acre oceanfront lot: […].

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Waterfront Properties

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Have you ever been called a “nutty fruitcake”? Today is National Fruitcake Day, December 27, and we celebrate the holiday favorite and every “nutty fruitcake” person you know It is a day for fruitcake lovers to delight in the charms of the world’s most misunderstood cake. Palm Beach County residents can revel in a special day of holiday cake joy Made with chopped candied or dried fruit, nuts, and spices and sometimes soaked in spirits, fruitcake has been a holiday gift-giving tradition for many

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Mashvisor

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Airbnb is one of the most popular ways to rent vacation properties. Millions of domestic and world travelers use Airbnb to find accommodations they love every day.

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Waterfront Properties

DECEMBER 27, 2021

The Salvation Army in Southeast Florida hopes as 2021 ends, hope marches on. The Salvation Army exists to meet human needs wherever, whenever, and however, they can. The holiday season has come to an end, yet people in need continue needing assistance to get back on their feet. In the days after Christmas, when all the decorations have been stowed away and the tree has dried up and turned brown, consider offering a gift not just for the holiday season but for all four seasons of the year.

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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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