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Over Half of Canadian Home Buyers Are Borrowing The Maximum They Can: CMHC

Better Dwelling

Canadian real estate prices have been generous to sellers over the past year, but not so much for buyers. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released the results of its annual Mortgage Consumer Survey for 2021. One of the more interesting stories told in the data is how buyers are navigating this market. It […]. The post Over Half of Canadian Home Buyers Are Borrowing The Maximum They Can: CMHC appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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5 Stylish Swimming Pools That Make a Splash

Sotheby's International Real Estate

Few things are more enticing than a refreshing swim or float during the long, hot days of summer. These dazzling pools—in locations from Connecticut to California—encourage outdoor enjoyment and relaxation in sophisticated settings. Wine Country Retreat in Sonoma, California. Sheri Morgensen, Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage.

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NSDCC First-Half Report

BubbleInfo

The number of NSDCC first-half sales are 15% higher than the 2017-2019 average number of sales, and THE MEDIAN SALES PRICE IS +32% YoY: NSDCC Sales, Jan 1 to June 30 Year # of 1H Sales Median SP # of Sales Over $2M Over $2M/Total Sales % 2017 1,585 $1,225,000 292 18% 2018 1,411 $1,325,000 […].

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Slow rental assistance rollout means many face eviction

Realty Biz

With the federal moratorium on evictions set to be lifted at the end of this month, housing industry experts have warned that only a fraction of the $45 billion in rental assistance allocated by Congress has actually been passed on to renters that need it. CNBC said the first $25 billion of that assistance had been disbursed to states by the U.S. Treasury Department in February.

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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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Webinar: Strategies for Avoiding Distractions

RIS Media

Register today for RISMedia’s next webinar: “Strategies for Avoiding Distractions and Increasing Daily Productivity.” Between appointments, prep work, market research and life in general, our hectic days often seem too short. And while it may sound easier said than done, avoiding distractions can be the difference between a busy day with little accomplished versus a day that’s productive and profitable.

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“A” Rated Schools in Palm Beach County

Waterfront Properties

Once again, the Palm Beach County public school system was awarded an “A” from the Florida Department of Education. The grade comes from considerations including students’ high-test scores on state exams as well as the county’s high rate of graduation Palm Beach County students surpassed every other county on their mandatory state exams. Most schools in the area averaged a commencement rate of 90.

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Mortgage and refinance rates today, July 17, and rate forecast for next week

The Mortgage Report

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates unexpectedly fell yesterday. And by a worthwhile amount. They’re still a way off their all-time low, set in January. But they’re inching […].

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7 States with the Highest Property Tax: Should You Invest in Real Estate There?

Mashvisor

While housing is generally expensive in 2021, property taxes can add additional costs when you buy in a high property state. So how is property tax calculated?

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Love Ice Cream? Today Is Your Day – Palm Beach County

Waterfront Properties

What’s better than ice cream? Free ice cream, of course. Thanks to President Reagan, we celebrate National Ice Cream Day every third Sunday in July, meaning July 18, 2021. Reagan wanted to celebrate a treat loved by over 90 percent of the US population. In 1984, he declared a day for ice cream, and his proclamation exalted the dairy business in the United States.

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Newsmaker Spotlight: Joshua Harley on Fathom Realty’s Post-IPO Plans and Embracing Tech

RIS Media

Joshua Harley is the founder, chairman and CEO of Fathom Holdings, where he led the company’s growth into top-25 real estate brokerages on RISMedia’s 2021 Power Broker Report, ranking the Top 1,000 Power Brokers by 2020 sales volume. Here, Harley breaks down what it means to be an RISMedia Real Estate Newsmaker and provides updates on Fathom and strategies for embracing tech to stay competitive in the industry.

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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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Southeast Florida Leads in Places to Retire

Waterfront Properties

The “Sunshine State” consistently endures a leading choice in many of the “best states to retire in” lists. Southeast Florida offers boundless opportunities from upscale beachfront living to casual waterfront options. Choose from Atlantic Ocean deep sea fishing charters or lazy days paddling on a kayak through Jonathon Dickinson State Park. Imagine endless days of tennis, golf or sunbathing at the local beach.

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Wealthy billionaires are paying millions in Palm Beach real estate frenzy

Realty Biz

The ultra-rich community of Palm Beach, Florida, saw prices hit an all-time high in the second quarter as the number of mansions for sale fell to a record low. Palm Beach saw its median price for a single-family home hit a whopping $11.7 million at the end of the quarter. That’s up 38% from one year ago and a record high for the area, according to real estate brokers from Douglas Elliman and Miller Samuel.

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