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Mortgage rates get close to the yearly high of 7.49%

Housing Wire

Mortgage rates shot up last week after a hawkish Federal Reserve meeting, even though they didn’t raise rates. In addition, jobless claims data had another solid print, showing that the labor market hasn’t broken yet, which led to more selling of the 10-year yield. Mortgage rates did find some relief on Friday as bond yields headed lower. On housing inventory , new listings data saw a small decline last week, but active listings grew at a healthy clip.

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Why buyers are waiting to act — and how to help them move forward

Real Estate News

The latest installment of Zillow's annual trends report offers insights into prospective buyers' needs and motivations, and how agents can add value.

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Revolutionizing Real Estate: Unveiling the Future with 6 Exciting Proptech Trends

Realty Biz

If you are here, let's talk about something that's totally shaking up the real estate scene – proptech solutions from Otakoyi and other real estate software development companies. It's this blend of property and technology that's turning the whole industry upside down, from the way we buy and sell to how we find the perfect place to rent. It's like a tech storm that's making us all wonder: where's real estate headed next?

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Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Cypress Hills Standalone, a Crown Heights Row House

Brownstoner

The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a Windsor Terrace row house, a Gowanus wood frame, and a Park Slope manse. Park Slope was popular this week with other listings dotted around the borough. The least expensive property on the list is a Cypress Hills house at $750,000 and… Read More > The post Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Cypress Hills Standalone, a Crown Heights Row House appeared first on Brownstoner.

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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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Cash-Out Refinance vs. HELOC: What’s the Difference?

Bigger Pockets

If you've built equity in your properties, you may be eligible to cash it out. We'll explain if a cash out refinance or HELOC is right for you.

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Bubbleinfo Anniversary!

BubbleInfo

It was 18 years ago today that I started writing this blog. It was a Saturday morning. I set up a free account at squarespace to get it started, and it was solely because I expected every other realtor to do a blog too. Funny how that turned out!

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Lease with an Option to Buy: Everything You Need to Know

Marco Santarelli

A lease with an option to buy , also known as a lease-purchase agreement or rent-to-own agreement, is a contract that provides a unique opportunity for a renter to potentially purchase the property they are currently renting at the conclusion of the lease term. This arrangement involves specific terms and conditions that outline the process and requirements for potential property ownership.

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How to Conquer Financial Trauma & Develop a HEALTHY Relationship with Money

Bigger Pockets

Financial trauma is an extremely common roadblock on the journey to financial freedom.