RIS Media

OCTOBER 25, 2020

When transitioning into the private sector, many veterans find that the valuable skills they picked up during their training don’t always get recognized in the job market or help when it comes to finding suitable careers for veterans. Fortunately, many of those same traits and skills can actually translate to those of a real estate agent. Here are just five reasons why veterans make excellent real estate agents: 1.

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BubbleInfo

OCTOBER 25, 2020

The guy who bought the Carlsbad firehouse for $803,333 in July, 2019 (there were 28 offers) has resold it for $1,275,000. Here is the HGTV tour that starts as they roll up to the original listing (we know how HH works – he has already bought the house before filming and they are faking this […]. The post Firehouse Flip appeared first on bubbleinfo.com.

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RIS Media

OCTOBER 25, 2020

These are challenging times, and that’s why it’s essential that real estate leaders come together to discuss how to pivot in this rapidly changing environment to succeed despite new obstacles. This year’s Power Broker Forum, “ Built to Win: Creating a Resilient Real Estate Company ” will be held virtually alongside other panels at the National Association of REALTORS® 2020 REALTORS® Conference & Expo, “ Find Your R—Renew.

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Fancy Pants Homes

OCTOBER 25, 2020

When we think of the New York City skyline, we conjure up images of famous skyscrapers and iconic buildings , from Empire State to the Chrysler or Flatiron Building. But popular culture has added its own share of iconic high-rises to the mix, and one of the most memorable ones might just be The Avengers Tower. So much so, that our minds might be tricked into believing that, when we’re visiting NYC, we just might get to choose whether to climb atop of the Empire State Building and take in the mag

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RIS Media

OCTOBER 25, 2020

Real estate sales is not rocket science, yet the concept of lead generation—and, more importantly, consistent lead generation—seems to be a challenge for most agents whether they’re on a team or not. Let’s first define what lead generation is: the act of looking for and finding new prospects to either buy or sell a home. It’s not lead follow-up, it’s not transaction management and it certainly isn’t chatting up your bestie on the way to the office.

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Better Dwelling

OCTOBER 25, 2020

Time for your cheat sheet on this week’s most important stories. Canadian Real Estate Canadian Condo Buyers At The Beginning Of The Pandemic Now Nearly Underwater Canada’s state-owned mortgage insurer warned first-time buyers to be careful at the beginning of the pandemic. Now buyers that ignored the advice, are finding out what they were talking […].

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Brownstoner

OCTOBER 25, 2020

The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a brownstone in Bed Stuy, a standalone in Flatbush and a four-family home in Brownsville. The popular listings are scattered across the borough this week, from Brownsville to Brooklyn Heights. The least expensive is a condo in the Columbia Street Waterfront District… Read More > The post Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: Mid-Century in Brooklyn Heights, Colonial Revival in Flatbush appeared first on Brownstoner.

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RIS Media

OCTOBER 25, 2020

JP & Associates REALTORS® (JPAR) expands into Oklahoma with franchisee Dawn Robinson, owner of JPAR Edge. Professional entrepreneur, Robinson owns four restaurants and a real estate franchise. She believes education and growth are an integral part of the real estate process and takes the opportunity to attend as many conferences and trainings as possible, in order to bring new knowledge and information back to her agents. “This is a hospitality business that happens to sell real estate

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Sotheby's International Real Estate

OCTOBER 25, 2020

Australia is famous for its wide-open spaces, its beaches, and its vibrant array of flora and fauna, among many other things. With highly-urbanized and cultural landmarks like Perth, Sydney, and Melbourne, it’s hard to argue that between the natural beauty – and the manmade variety – Australia remains high on the list of sought-after destinations. With the help of our local area experts throughout the island continent, join us as we take a closer look at the land down under.

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RIS Media

OCTOBER 25, 2020

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) recently announced that purchase originations are expected to grow 8.5 percent to a new record of $1.54 trillion in 2021. After a substantial 70.9 percent jump in activity in 2020, MBA anticipates refinance originations will slow next year, decreasing by 46.3 percent to $946 billion. MBA’s 2021 outlook was presented virtually at its 2020 Annual Convention & Expo by Mike Fratantoni, chief economist and senior vice president for Research and Indus

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American Lifestyle

OCTOBER 25, 2020

The post Fall-to-Spring Floral Success appeared first on American Lifestyle Magazine.

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RIS Media

OCTOBER 25, 2020

Freddie Mac recently released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® , showing that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 2.80 percent, the lowest rate in the survey’s history, which dates back to 1971. “Mortgage rates remain very low, providing homeowners who have not already taken advantage of this environment ample opportunity to do so,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. “Mortgage rates today are on average more than a full per

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RIS Media

OCTOBER 25, 2020

Lone Wolf Technologies recently announced that funds managed by Stone Point Capital LLC will become Lone Wolf’s lead institutional investor, powering the next phase of the company’s growth. The Lone Wolf management team will remain with the company to execute on its strategic roadmap and continue to create a digital experience for real estate brokers and agents throughout North America.

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RIS Media

OCTOBER 25, 2020

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently issued a final rule to extend the Government-Sponsored Enterprise (GSE) Patch, which was scheduled to expire on Jan. 10, 2021. The CFPB is not amending the provision in Regulation Z, which states that the GSE Patch will expire if the GSEs (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) exit conservatorship. In releasing the final rule, the CFPB is taking steps to ensure a smooth and orderly transition away from the GSE Patch and to maintain access to respons

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RIS Media

OCTOBER 25, 2020

Ever since the pandemic took hold, agents around the country have seen an increase in the number of buyers who have started thinking more seriously about buying in the suburbs. At my brokerage, we have seen some of these buyers wholeheartedly embrace the idea of buying a home outside of an urban center, but there’s still a sizable group that’s reluctant to follow through on the sale even though they see all the benefits of the new trend.

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