Propmodo
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Even with the Federal Reserve decreasing their rate hike to a quarter of a percent in this week’s meeting, the tone was that they were going to stick to the principle that a weaker labor market is necessary in order to combat inflation. Inflation seems to be slowing, but the decrease is mostly due to the change in energy and household expenses rather, and unemployment has remained low.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
The past few years in the housing industry have been nothing short of unprecedented. In 2020 and 2021, many homeowners refinanced, locking in historically low 30-year fixed rate mortgages. And now, with the impact of inflation and looming economic uncertainty, home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) are an increasingly popular choice for those who are considering tapping into their home’s rising equity while protecting their existing, low mortgage rates.
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Inman
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Fello centers itself around a series of lead-capture website add-ons that can be easily customized, turned on and off, and fed into any number of integrated CRM solutions used by the brokerage, team or agent.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Mortgage lender and digital financial services company Guaranteed Rate hopes to court builders and borrowers with its newly launched programs — Lock ‘N’ Sell rate lock program and forward commitments – by helping the borrowers secure lower mortgage rates. The rate lock program allows builders to lock in a current rate for up to 120 days on individual homes.
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Inman
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Being a mentor isn’t a one-way street. When done right, it offers you the opportunity to hone your skills and experience to unexpected levels of personal and professional growth.
Eye on Housing
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Job growth rebounded in January. After declines for five consecutive months, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 517,000 in the first month of 2023 and the unemployment rate hit a 53-year low at 3.4% as more people entered the labor market. Construction industry employment (both residential and non-residential) totaled 7.9 million and exceeds its February 2020 level.
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Realty Biz
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
In the real estate sector, it’s well-known that the value of curb appeal simply can’t be understated. The concept is simple: a property that looks warm, inviting, and attractive from the street is one with good curb appeal, and it’s going to result in more positive attention from prospective buyers than a comparable property that doesn’t have the same well-refined aesthetics.
Inman
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Your real estate website is your window to the world, writes luxury expert Laura Stace. It allows potential clients to see your experience in the real estate industry, your business acumen and also to connect with you should they wish to take the next steps.
McKissock
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
As part of our contributor series, experienced appraiser Conrad Meertins Jr. shares his advice on how to level up as an appraiser. There is a popular saying, “Skills pay the bills.” There is much merit to that in our industry, and it will be even more true as we move into this year with so much uncertainty looming over our heads. Your skills are what make you invaluable.
Inman
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Despite big rounds of layoffs by companies like Compass and Anywhere, payrolls throughout the real estate industry held firm in January, according to a report released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Broke Agent Media
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
On this week’s episode of the Knowledge Broker’s Podcast , Byron Lazine and Tom Toole start things off by discussing the latest Fed meeting and why Lawrence Yun considers the latest 25 basis-point rate hike good news for home buyers waiting for mortgage rates to drop. Today’s second topic is the drop in inventory and what that means for home buyers and sellers, followed by the jobs report for January 2023 , with unemployment hitting 3.4%, the lowest level since May 1969.
Inman
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
We live in an amazing time with unprecedented tools and technology, writes Jimmy Burgess. By tapping into the leverage these tools provide, your business can’t help but grow.
Broke Agent Media
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
BAM Key Details: According to a new analysis by LendingTree, single women are more likely to own a home than single men in 48 of 50 states. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals that while women earn, on average, 83.1 cents for every dollar men earn, single women own roughly 2.46 million more homes than single men. Factors that defy the income gender gap include a greater desire for homeownership and more readiness to make sacrifices to afford a home purchase According to a ne
Inman
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
As David Kramer steps into his role as Hilton & Hyland's president after a year of upheaval, the brokerage is repositioning itself. Kramer told Inman the goal is to effect change with culture.
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Norada Real Estate
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
You do not need a degree in economics to become market-literate, just an understanding of how local real estate economies work, fluency with the terminology, and good sources for local data on sales, prices, values, and inventories. Add your professional expertise and your skilled observations of the latest trends in the charts and numbers and you have a winning formula.
Inman
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
The world is changing. Consultant Chris Pollinger believes that those who embrace the coming wave of AI will outpace their competition exponentially.
Sotheby's International Real Estate
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Dorado, Puerto Rico | Puerto Rico Sotheby’s International Realty If it sells for its asking price, the house will be the priciest ever to trade in the U.S. territory. A $44.95 Million Home Lists in Puerto Rico, as Property Prices There Reach New Heights – The Wall Street Journal Inside A $23 Million Hawaiian Home With High-Fashion Touches And Immaculate Views – Forbes Jim Carrey List
Inman
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Things are looking up for homebuyers on a budget as mortgage rates fall from their 20-year highs, according to a report published Thursday by Redfin.
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.
Realtor.com
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Realtor.com A home with a unique viewpoint is coming into focus on the Oregon coast. The 7,442-square-foot home , with its own lighthouse, sits on almost 26 acres along the Pacific Ocean in Cloverdale, OR. The stunning property is listed for $10 million. “The Oregon coast is beautiful and rugged—they call it the wilderness coast, and it’s exceptional in its beauty,” says Brian Ladd , with Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s International Realty.
Inman
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Florida's largest community bank, Amerant Bank, continues to grow the national footprint of its mortgage subsidiary, Amerant Mortgage, through acquisitions.
Realtor.com
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Getty Images Mortgage rates have dropped yet again—could this spell an opportunity for homebuyers? The average interest rate for a 30-year fixed-rate home loan fell to 6.09% for the week ending Feb. 2, according to Freddie Mac. That’s down nearly a full percentage point from October’s 20-year high of 7.08%. Meanwhile, the number of homes for sale is soaring, flying 71% higher for the week ending Jan. 28 compared with this same week a year earlier, according to a recent analysis by Re
Inman
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Catch up on all of the latest news and this week's most-read stories. It's Inman's Top 5 for the week of Jan. 27 - Feb. 2, 2023.
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.
Realtor.com
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
@laurenbradshawdesign / @josephgbradshaw / @home_decor_daily via Instagram If there’s one decor trend that seems wholly appropriate for the winter months, it’s “cottagecore.” Nailing cottagecore decor in your home is all about embracing the comfort and coziness of rustic, handmade designs that harken back to a slower way of living. “It’s countryside living viewed through rose-colored spectacles and evokes the feeling of a simple life with home-baked bread, herb gardens, and freshly m
Inman
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
The deal was inked for "eight figures" and brings to MooveGuru a number of substantial mortgage marketing partnerships, according to news sent exclusively to Inman.
Realtor.com
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
tnah.com After the past few years of isolating in our homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for seamless, indoor-outdoor living was very much on display in this year’s New American Home. The 40th iteration of the show home , built every year to feature the latest and greatest building methods and products, was unveiled this week at the International Builders Show in Las Vegas.
Inman
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Today, putting together a seamless smart home setup doesn't have to be expensive. Find out how to create one on a budget.
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Realtor.com
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Realtor.com A former religious retreat in Battle Creek, MI, in need of salvation has ascended to the top of this week’s most popular home listings on Realtor.com®. Built in 1938, the dwelling once served as a spiritual sanctuary for the Sisters of Mercy, an institute of Catholic women. The 8,480-square-foot estate fell into foreclosure a few months ago and does need work, which is why it is being offered for just $799,000.
Real Trends
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Cloud-based real estate brokerage The Real Brokerage Inc. now has an agent count of over 9,000 in the U.S. and Canada thanks to the addition of The Barron Team , which left Compass to join Real’s network. The 15-member San Diego-based Barron Team is led by Emma Barron Lefkowitz and Brian Tague. The firm has ranked in the top 1% of the 29,000 agents in San Diego County for four straight years and closed more than 150 transactions and $200 million in sales in 2022.
Kyle Handy
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Today we will talk about how to set up Google ads for real estate. I will go through the process I use to generate nearly 100 leads per month for my real estate business. Google ads have been one of my primary sources of closings ever since I began running them in 2016. I’ve generated nearly 10,000 leads over that time and earned over $1,000,000 in commissions from Google leads.
Toronto Realty Blog
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
TorontoRealtyBlog Last night in Roncesvalles, a house on a very popular street had a set “offer date” and received six offers. Who says the market is cold, right? Sure, we could surmise that if this was January of 2022, there would have been eight offers. Or ten. Or twelve. And we could also speculate that this house would have sold for more money in January of 2022 as well.
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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