Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Keller Williams released its numbers for home searches, agents and transactions for the third quarter on Thursday, revealing that as of Sept. 30, Keller Williams agents in the U.S. and Canada closed 374,824 transactions, up 16% over Q3 2019. Agents closed $127.5 billion in sales volume, up 25.4% over Q3 2019 and up 49.47% over Q2 volume. “The challenges our industry is facing in 2020 have inspired our team to work to refine and speed to market the models, systems and tools top agents need to win

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Keeping Current Matters

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

As the current forbearance mortgage relief options come to an end, many are wondering if we’ll face a foreclosure crisis next year. This is understandable, especially for those who remember the housing crisis that began in 2008. The reality is, plans have been put in place through forbearance to ensure history doesn’t repeat itself. This year, homeowners are able to request 180 days of mortgage relief through forbearance.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

This year, remote online notarizations have taken a major step forward as more borrowers than ever are using eClosing platforms. And the consensus is in: borrowers like RON. A new study conducted by ClosingCorp shows borrowers who completed purchase and refinance transaction during COVID-19 were very satisfied with their experience, and even hope eClosings will continue in the future.

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Afford Anything

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Welcome back to PSA Thursday, a weekly- ish segment in which we talk about how to handle money, work, and life in the year that is 2020. Many of us have experienced disconnection from our loved ones this year, especially with older family members. It can be difficult to stay in touch when parents and grandparents aren’t technologically savvy. They might not know how to text, how to use their cell phone to place a call, or how to initiate a video call.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Squirrels are always a little skittish, but as winter approaches, they really ramp it up. Why? Squirrels’ food sources — seeds, nuts, fruits, fungi — become extremely scarce in the winter, and so they have to act fast to make sure they have enough nourishment for those challenging months. There’s a cliche that squirrels tend to forget where they bury their nuts, but in reality, many species of squirrel have highly sophisticated mnemonic systems for remembering where they stored their bounties.

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The American Genius for Real Estate

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

(BROKERAGE NEWS) Moving can make even your calmest clients nightmare wackadoos. Here's how to manage the stressed out moments to the best of your ability. The post The best ways to handle stressed and stressful clients appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.

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The Mortgage Report

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

USDA loans allow zero down payment and have lenient requirements. Plus, USDA loan rates are below average. See if you qualify for a USDA mortgage.

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Better Dwelling

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Canada was building a lot of homes before the pandemic, and they’re arriving. Unfortunately, there’s not nearly as many people to fill them as expected. The number of homes completed was more than twice as high as the population growth in Q3 2020. The ratio is more than seven times higher than it was during […]. The post Canada Is Now Completing 2 Homes Per Person Added To The Population appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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RIS Media

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

(TNS)—Agoraphobia (ag-uh-ruh-FOE-be-uh) is a type of anxiety disorder in which you fear and avoid places or situations that might cause you to panic and make you feel trapped, helpless or embarrassed. You fear an actual or anticipated situation, such as using public transportation, being in open or enclosed spaces, standing in line, or being in a crowd.

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Realtor.com

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Summit of Freedom Camper vans and recreational vehicles saw a burst of popularity this summer, as the coronavirus pandemic shut down popular family vacation destinations like Disney World and made the very idea of staying in a hotel seriously unappealing. As it turns out, once you’ve enjoyed a vacation on the road—no flight to catch, no checked baggage charge, a full stash of your favorite snacks, beautiful wide-open spaces available to roam in—it’s easy to imagine doing it again and

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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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RIS Media

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Building a strong repeat and referral network through long-term client relationships is a major part of growing business as a real estate professional. It’s important that the service you provide and the connections you form are memorable enough to prompt clients to recommend you to friends and family and call on you again when they wish to buy or sell a home in the future.

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The Mortgage Report

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates fell appreciably yesterday. And conventional loans today start at 3.125% (3.125% APR) for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage. Yesterday’s fall means that mortgage […].

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Realtor.com

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

lusia599/Getty Images; Walmart; Target Ever think of buying a Rolex at Costco? Or a set of crystal wine glasses at Target? Lots of coveted brands, once reserved for fancier department stores or specialty shops, can now be found at big-box stores and online retailers. “More and more you can find these luxury items at mainstream stores and warehouse clubs, and in many cases these expensive designer names are creating special collaborations to roll out exclusive products at more affordable pr

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Waterfront Properties

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter has recently launched a podcast called “Inside Busch Wildlife Sanctuary”. New podcast episodes will be launched on the first Monday of every month and will be available on all podcast streaming platforms. The monthly podcasts will introduce listeners to one of the sanctuary’s permanent residents, educational animals’ ambassador, and the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary handlers.

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Zolo

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

2021 will be the year of self-care with these work-life balance tips from wellness experts. The post Work-life balance tips for a calmer 2021 appeared first on Zolo.

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The Mortgage Report

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

The Federal Reserve is the central banker of the USA. How "the Fed" works, what it actually does, and how it affects everyday U.S. mortgage rates.

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RIS Media

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

There’s no doubt that the real estate industry will continue to evolve as we navigate our way through COVID-19 and its impact on the economy and how we do business. Many real estate brokers have experienced challenges adapting their business when they don’t have a brick-and-mortar office and in-person collaboration. The drastic shift to online business has raised many questions about how the right technology can help a real estate brokerage effectively pivot and adapt through change.

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Brownstoner

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

This ground-floor one-bedroom in Park Slope offers a private garden and some bonus space in the form of a semi-finished cellar with laundry. The duplex unit is also just a short walk away from Prospect Park, at 459 9th Street. It's in a four-family rowhouse within the Park Slope Historic… Read More > The post Park Slope Unit With Private Backyard, Chimenea Outdoor Oven, Laundry Asks $3,100 a Month appeared first on Brownstoner.

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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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RIS Media

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

While 2020 is the year of adapting quickly to online operations, are business owners aware of what it takes to lead a productive and effective remote workspace? Here, learn how to work well with a virtual assistant (VA) or virtual team. Questions to consider: – Do I have a system and process in place? – Is there effective training provided for those systems and processes?

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The Close

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

The fourth quarter of the year is the time when many agents reflect upon the success they’ve achieved and the challenges they’ve faced in their businesses. It’s the perfect opportunity to assess what has worked and where improvements may need to be made. So…is it possible that one area that needs addressing is your own performance as a team leader?

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RIS Media

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Being a leader means constant self-reflection, accessing your habits (good and bad) to double down on the former and break the latter. It’s part of a constant re-invention process every leader must regularly go through to evolve and grow. If a leader is going to be a catalyst for outward change, they must also be a source of inward change. And there are three key characteristics that help in this leadership evolution: staying humble, hungry and smart.

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Louisville Homes

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

When you want to sell a house as is, that doesn’t immediately mean the house is necessarily in poor condition. ‘As is’ means you’re not making any repairs or providing any warranties. The buyer gets the home in its current state. Here in Louisville, buyers can still walk away after their inspections. However, you must divulge any issues about the estate to the best of your knowledge.

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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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RIS Media

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

What: The countdown to the end of the year has started, but that doesn’t mean you should be slowing down. In fact, it’s time to ramp things up. The best part? You don’t have to overwork yourself. Tune in to RISMedia’s next webinar, “Double Down: Double Your Business, Profit and Free Time,” sponsored by IXACT Contact Solutions, Inc. and moderated by Workman Success Systems.

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Brownstoner

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

In the News Wrestling Match Erupts on Williamsburg Street as Election Results Roll In [NYP] Man Sucker-Punches 12-Year-Old Boy in Random Sheepshead Bay Attack [NYP] Accident Shuttered Sheepshead Bay Poll Site, Community Stepped In [Eagle] Angry Wade’s Bar in Cobble Hill Closes After 20 Years [BP] Power Outage Disrupts Remote Learning in Brooklyn [AP] Faith Leaders… Read More > The post Daily Links: Demand Grows for Permanent Open Streets in Williamsburg and Greenpoint appeared first on

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Real Estate Investar

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

There is no way to guarantee that the property you buy will increase in value, but in order to increase your chances, you need to carry out detailed research on the property you are interested in and the suburb it resides in.

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Eye on Housing

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Weekly initial jobless claims declined slightly for the week ending October 31, and continuing claims, which lag initial jobless claims by one week, continued a downward trend for the week ending October 24. The modest decreases in initial and continuing claims reflect that labor market continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic but the pace is slow.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Subdivisions are a great strategy to manufacture equity and provides property owners with a number of options - land banking, sell the land or build to sell and/or hold. Read more about 2 lots on 1 title lots and also download an exclusive free suburb report identifying suburbs with the highest percentage of listings for sale with 2 lots on 1 title.

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Realtor.com

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

realtor.com, Leon Bennett/WireImage After her basketball team won the NBA championship, Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss celebrated—by playing the real estate game, and listing her newly renovated beach house in Playa del Rey, CA. The updated town home can be yours for $3.1 million. As far as we can tell, no Lakers paraphernalia is included. Located near the Lakers training facility in El Segundo , the luxury unit sits right on the beach.

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BubbleInfo

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

The home-selling business is known for being the Wild, Wild West. There are a few rules and ethics filed away in a drawer somewhere but there is no enforcement unless you do something really bad, like this guy – who only lost his real estate license a couple of months AFTER he was convicted and […]. The post Coming-Soon Fines appeared first on bubbleinfo.com.

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Realtor.com

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images, realtor.com As the abbreviated baseball season was winding down, San Diego Padres slugger Manny Machado was busy making real estate deals in South Florida. The four-time All-Star snagged a $7.2 million home in Coral Gables, FL, in late September, according to The Real Deal. The property on which Machado’s new abode sits was purchased by a local builder in February 2016 for $2.15 million.

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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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