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Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates edged lower again yesterday. And conventional loans today start at 3.125% (3.125% APR) for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage. Yesterday’s suggestion from Freddie […]. Mortgage Rates Now MORE
Technology. It’s a hot topic in any industry in today’s COVID world as businesses have had to pivot to stay productive while maintaining safe, social distancing protocols. The topic was recently discussed at RISMedia’s Real Estate CEO Exchange, held this year on Sept. MORE
What : To be a successful agent, there needs to be a mindset shift from transactions and profits to service. Don’t go searching out opportunities to increase your sales; instead, focus on providing the best service to your clients, and from there, the opportunities will come. MORE
realtor.com, Kevin C. Cox/Getty Image After buying a Florida mansion a few months ago, the Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer is now ready to part with his gorgeous Virginia home. His modern mansion with Potomac River views in McLean, VA, is now on the market for $15 million. MORE
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its Remodeling Market Index (RMI) in the third quarter of 2020, posting a reading of 82. The finding is a signal of residential remodelers’ strong confidence in their markets, for projects of all sizes. MORE
DenisTangneyJr/Getty Images While millennials are seeking out starter homes and baby boomers are hoping to downsize, Generation Z is trying to elbow its way into the frenzied housing market marked by record-low mortgage rates and all-time-high home prices. MORE
After plummeting 18% the week prior, the number of mortgages in active forbearance rose by 19,000 last week, according to a new report by Black Knight on Friday. Though the raw number increased, the number of all mortgages in active forbearance remained at 5.6% , unchanged from the week prior. MORE
Wildfires continue to rip through the west coast, but that doesn’t mean homebuyers won’t purchase in high-risk areas. More than 4.5 million homes are located in areas at high risk of wildfire across the states of Washington, Oregon and California, with a total estimated home value of $3.3 MORE
The Amherst Group , a real estate investment, development and operating firm, announced another executive-level appointment, hiring Gillian Sutton Cho as chief operating officer of investment management. MORE
Our job as mortgage professionals is to help consumers when and how they need us. This is especially important in the current crisis as the behaviors of both consumers and those in the housing industry are changing. MORE
On the day Canadian home sales and prices hit record highs, the central bank announces an end to the program partially responsible for the surge. The Bank of Canada (BoC) flooded the market with cheap mortgage credit in March. MORE
The current housing market has many people considering buying or selling a home right now. Maybe you’ve checked to see how much you can afford , and you believe now might be a good time to list your house and upsize to a new one. MORE
The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance organization announced that it is partnering with the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) and has landed its first corporate sponsor, Engel & V?lkers. lkers. The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, which officially launched on Oct. MORE
The Appraisal Institute , American Society of Appraisers , American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers , and the Massachusetts Board of Real Estate Appraisers announced a concerted effort to combat unconscious bias and discrimination in a release on Friday. MORE
Add lender-servicer Guild Mortgage to the ranks of the nonbank mortgage lenders going public. MORE
Congratulations to my lovely clients Lynda and Morris — it’s closing day, you made it, you did it! Here’s to you and your happiness in your new home — I am so excited for you! As most folks know by now, real estate in the time of Covid is anything but slow or on hold. MORE
(REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATIONS) This latest NAR report on housing and lifestyle shows some interesting trends based on COVID-19 and overall cultural changes. The post Fresh NAR report reveals the housing and lifestyle trends of COVID-19 appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate. MORE
According to NAHB estimates, the total count of second homes was 7.5 million, accounting for 5.5% of the total housing stock in 2018, the most recent data available. As of 2018, the state with the largest stock of second homes was Florida (1.1 million), accounting for 14.5% of all second homes. MORE
Though often overlooked, lighting is one of the most complex elements of interior design. It can set the mood, illuminate a workspace or put the spotlight on your favorite work of art. So, if you want to add a touch of visual drama to your home, the lights are always a good place to start. MORE
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Important news for Florida drivers, you will soon be able to access your driver’s license on your mobile device. Earlier this week, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles announced that Floridians will be able to access their drivers licenses digitally. MORE
Eric Stegemann, CEO of Tribus. With the Pandemic came faster technology innovation and more adoption. Stegemann talks about some of those trends and more in this informative discussion on real estate technology trends. podcast Podcasts Real Trending MORE
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Many homeowners want their interior design to be a reflection of their personal style. For some, that might be chic and metropolitan, while others prefer a casual, rustic look. As it turns out, two of today’s most popular design styles are on opposite ends of the spectrum: minimalism and maximalism. MORE
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Image: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com. Since March, more and more Americans have found themselves working from home and no longer tied to daily commutes to their offices in city centers. MORE
Have you ever wondered how your personal real estate agent website stacks against the top 25 agents on the Real Trends 500? Well, wonder no more. To see how the masters of the real estate universe roll online, we decided to take a deep dive into their websites and kick the tires a bit. MORE
Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Palm Springs, California | Gerard Bisignano , Vista Sotheby’s International Realty . MORE
Considering making the jump from renter to homeowner? This first time home buyer guide tells you what you need to know. Buying a home MORE
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 16, 2020
Our job as mortgage professionals is to help consumers when and how they need us. This is especially important in the current crisis as the behaviors of both consumers and those in the housing industry are changing.
Better Dwelling
OCTOBER 16, 2020
On the day Canadian home sales and prices hit record highs, the central bank announces an end to the program partially responsible for the surge. The Bank of Canada (BoC) flooded the market with cheap mortgage credit in March.
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Housing Wire
OCTOBER 16, 2020
The Appraisal Institute , American Society of Appraisers , American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers , and the Massachusetts Board of Real Estate Appraisers announced a concerted effort to combat unconscious bias and discrimination in a release on Friday.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 16, 2020
The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance organization announced that it is partnering with the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) and has landed its first corporate sponsor, Engel & V?lkers. lkers. The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, which officially launched on Oct.
The Morgtage Report
OCTOBER 16, 2020
Considering making the jump from renter to homeowner? This first time home buyer guide tells you what you need to know. Buying a home
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Sotheby's International Real Estate
OCTOBER 16, 2020
Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Palm Springs, California | Gerard Bisignano , Vista Sotheby’s International Realty .
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 16, 2020
After plummeting 18% the week prior, the number of mortgages in active forbearance rose by 19,000 last week, according to a new report by Black Knight on Friday. Though the raw number increased, the number of all mortgages in active forbearance remained at 5.6% , unchanged from the week prior.
Redfin
OCTOBER 16, 2020
The current housing market has many people considering buying or selling a home right now. Maybe you’ve checked to see how much you can afford , and you believe now might be a good time to list your house and upsize to a new one.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 16, 2020
Add lender-servicer Guild Mortgage to the ranks of the nonbank mortgage lenders going public.
The Living Room
OCTOBER 16, 2020
Congratulations to my lovely clients Lynda and Morris — it’s closing day, you made it, you did it! Here’s to you and your happiness in your new home — I am so excited for you! As most folks know by now, real estate in the time of Covid is anything but slow or on hold.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 16, 2020
California has distinguished itself as the state that may never accept remote online notarization (RON). The state has no legislation permitting RON, and has even gone so far as to write to Congress opposing proposed bills that would make RON legal in all 50 states.
Point2Homes
OCTOBER 16, 2020
Image: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com. Since March, more and more Americans have found themselves working from home and no longer tied to daily commutes to their offices in city centers.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 16, 2020
The Amherst Group , a real estate investment, development and operating firm, announced another executive-level appointment, hiring Gillian Sutton Cho as chief operating officer of investment management.
Point2Homes
OCTOBER 16, 2020
Image: Olivier Le Moal / Shutterstock.com. High energy bills can hint at various problems around the home that are causing temperature variations and putting a strain on HVAC systems. Fortunately, many such issues are fairly easy to identify, and pretty easy and affordable to fix.
The Close
OCTOBER 16, 2020
Have you ever wondered how your personal real estate agent website stacks against the top 25 agents on the Real Trends 500? Well, wonder no more. To see how the masters of the real estate universe roll online, we decided to take a deep dive into their websites and kick the tires a bit.
Eye on Housing
OCTOBER 16, 2020
According to NAHB estimates, the total count of second homes was 7.5 million, accounting for 5.5% of the total housing stock in 2018, the most recent data available. As of 2018, the state with the largest stock of second homes was Florida (1.1 million), accounting for 14.5% of all second homes.
Real Trends
OCTOBER 16, 2020
Eric Stegemann, CEO of Tribus. With the Pandemic came faster technology innovation and more adoption. Stegemann talks about some of those trends and more in this informative discussion on real estate technology trends. podcast Podcasts Real Trending
RIS Media
OCTOBER 16, 2020
Technology. It’s a hot topic in any industry in today’s COVID world as businesses have had to pivot to stay productive while maintaining safe, social distancing protocols. The topic was recently discussed at RISMedia’s Real Estate CEO Exchange, held this year on Sept.
The American Genius for Real Estate
OCTOBER 16, 2020
(REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATIONS) This latest NAR report on housing and lifestyle shows some interesting trends based on COVID-19 and overall cultural changes. The post Fresh NAR report reveals the housing and lifestyle trends of COVID-19 appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.
RIS Media
OCTOBER 16, 2020
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its Remodeling Market Index (RMI) in the third quarter of 2020, posting a reading of 82. The finding is a signal of residential remodelers’ strong confidence in their markets, for projects of all sizes.
Realtor.com
OCTOBER 16, 2020
DenisTangneyJr/Getty Images While millennials are seeking out starter homes and baby boomers are hoping to downsize, Generation Z is trying to elbow its way into the frenzied housing market marked by record-low mortgage rates and all-time-high home prices.
RIS Media
OCTOBER 16, 2020
This Halloween, health experts suggest that finding safe ways to celebrate can make the day playful and exciting. While some activities like dressing up and decorating pumpkins hardly need to change at all, others may need a bit of a twist: .
The Morgtage Report
OCTOBER 16, 2020
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates edged lower again yesterday. And conventional loans today start at 3.125% (3.125% APR) for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage. Yesterday’s suggestion from Freddie […]. Mortgage Rates Now
RIS Media
OCTOBER 16, 2020
Though often overlooked, lighting is one of the most complex elements of interior design. It can set the mood, illuminate a workspace or put the spotlight on your favorite work of art. So, if you want to add a touch of visual drama to your home, the lights are always a good place to start.
Waterfront Properties
OCTOBER 16, 2020
Important news for Florida drivers, you will soon be able to access your driver’s license on your mobile device. Earlier this week, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles announced that Floridians will be able to access their drivers licenses digitally.
Inman
OCTOBER 16, 2020
Launched this month, the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance will work to fight housing discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
RIS Media
OCTOBER 16, 2020
What : To be a successful agent, there needs to be a mindset shift from transactions and profits to service. Don’t go searching out opportunities to increase your sales; instead, focus on providing the best service to your clients, and from there, the opportunities will come.
Realtor.com
OCTOBER 16, 2020
realtor.com, Kevin C. Cox/Getty Image After buying a Florida mansion a few months ago, the Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer is now ready to part with his gorgeous Virginia home. His modern mansion with Potomac River views in McLean, VA, is now on the market for $15 million.
RIS Media
OCTOBER 16, 2020
Many homeowners want their interior design to be a reflection of their personal style. For some, that might be chic and metropolitan, while others prefer a casual, rustic look. As it turns out, two of today’s most popular design styles are on opposite ends of the spectrum: minimalism and maximalism.
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