Housing Wire
APRIL 15, 2021
In modern history, the housing market has never seen a month like March. Record demand and the lowest levels of inventory on record pushed sales prices to record highs in March and made life very complicated for buyers, real estate agents, builders and lenders across the United States. The national median home-sale price hit a record high of $353,000 in March — up 17% from 2020 — according to a new report from Redfin.
The Mortgage Report
APRIL 15, 2021
CFPB has proposed extending the foreclosure moratorium through Dec. 31, 2021. That would mean no COVID-related foreclosures until 2022. Learn more here.
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Housing Wire
APRIL 15, 2021
The average U.S. mortgage rate fell for the second consecutive week, down nine basis points to 3.04%, according to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey. Despite rates mirroring mid-march levels, Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist, doesn’t expect them to hold. “The economy is improving on the demand side and on the supply side, a variety of goods and materials remain scarce,” said Khater. “As a result of this imbalance, pricing pressures are building and cau
The Mortgage Report
APRIL 15, 2021
CFPB has proposed extending the foreclosure moratorium through Dec. 31, 2021. That would mean no COVID-related foreclosures until 2022. Learn more here.
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Housing Wire
APRIL 15, 2021
The Hudson Valley of New York has gone from a dream retirement location to a housing hot spot for those leaving New York City. In Kingston, a city on the Hudson River two hours north of Manhattan, homes are being snatched up by New York City residents pining for more space. But it’s not just retirees or middle-aged adults — first-time homebuyers, millennials and other young professionals are moving to the Hudson Valley in droves, accelerating existing trends. “We’re getting a l
Realtor.com
APRIL 15, 2021
Houseology Design Group Limited/Houzz With warmer weather here, the great outdoors is beckoning. And we’re going to guess that over the past year, you’ve already heard your backyard’s siren song—using it as a local watering hole, workout studio, and school. Whatever the case, being stuck at home looking at four walls for months on end during the pandemic may have you thinking about ways to improve your backyard, side yard, front yard, or patio.
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RIS Media
APRIL 15, 2021
In 2020, we saw an unprecedented shift in the housing market. In fact, many are referring to it as “The Great Reshuffling,” since many moved from large cities into smaller towns when working from home became the norm. This ripple effect has continued to affect the market into 2021, and swarms of people are looking to buy. With a large number of people moving into the market, it’s going to be a challenge for buyers to find homes in this competitive market.
Housing Wire
APRIL 15, 2021
Gino Blefari, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices of America CEO and chairman. Gino Blefari is a pretty colorful character. The Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices of America CEO and chairman of Berkshire’s franchise network, HSF Affiliates , calls money “dough,” and is fond of tangents – like describing the initial reporting on the JFK assassination, and the best routes to the John Wayne Airport in Irvine, California.
RIS Media
APRIL 15, 2021
CoStar, With a Market Cap of $35B, Emerges in a Listing Portal Sector Dominated by Zillow and Move.com. In real estate’s latest power move to claim the industry’s data and convert it into an all-in-one service, CoStar has reached an agreement to acquire home-search portal Homes.com for $156M in cash. According to CoStar, the transaction should close in mid 2021, “subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory review.” The company predicts that this acquisition wil
Realtor.com
APRIL 15, 2021
Getty Images The demand for home remodels is expected to remain strong—even as the COVID-19 pandemic begins to ease as vaccinations rise and people are no longer trapped inside their abodes obsessing over all the flaws. Renovation companies will stay busy this year and into next as homeowners finally get around to that big kitchen remodel or adding a home office, predict renovation experts.
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Better Dwelling
APRIL 15, 2021
Canadian real estate data confirms the anecdotes — the market was busier than ever. Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) sales reached a new all-time high in March. The record is for any month of home sales, not just for the time of year. Annual growth was also the highest ever, beating even annual growth in […]. The post Canadian Real Estate Sales Hit Highest Level Ever, As “Can’t Lose” Mindset Solidifies appeared first on Better Dwelling.
The Mortgage Report
APRIL 15, 2021
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates edged lower yet again yesterday. Each fall is small. But they’re beginning to add up. And they may get better yet. In […].
First Team Real Estate
APRIL 15, 2021
Recognizing the hardest working real estate professionals within First Team Real Estate, our Hall of Fame awards recognize the elite agents within our company. Awarded based on sales volume, the following teams and agents have proven themselves to be outstanding professionals within their chosen markets. Stay tuned for the next round of award winners in the Gold Medallion award category!
BubbleInfo
APRIL 15, 2021
Here’s the first quarter breakdown so you can see how your area compares with others: NSDCC First Quarter Sales By Area Town or Area Zip Code New Listings, 1Q Closed Sales Median SP Active Listings Today Cardiff 92007 34 27 $2,050,000 13 NW Carlsbad 92008 62 39 $1,430,000 17 SE Carlsbad 92009 149 98 $1,367,500 […].
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Brownstoner
APRIL 15, 2021
Plans for a long-awaited affordable housing development at the long-ignored Greenpoint Hospital site in East Williamsburg were enthusiastically embraced by local residents at an evening hearing Tuesday. Hudson Companies Inc., who was selected by the city along with Project Renewal and St. Nicks Alliance as the development team in 2018,… Read More > The post Long-Awaited Greenpoint Hospital Affordable Redevelopment Gets More Details, New Look appeared first on Brownstoner.
RIS Media
APRIL 15, 2021
I have noticed something about real estate professionals over the years: When we become licensed, we put too much pressure on ourselves, thinking that because we’re licensed, we need to have all the answers. We fear that if we don’t have the answer, then we look stupid or incompetent, like we’re somehow undeserving of our license. I talk with a lot of attorneys, and one of the things I’ve noticed is that they don’t have the answer to everything.
Maximum Exposure Real Estate
APRIL 15, 2021
Address Change USPS – What to Know About Forwarding Mail Are you going to be changing your address? An address change with the USPS is a regular part of a home buyer or seller’s routine. The USPS change of address happens countless times over the course of the month as relocations occur across the US. […]. The post USPS Address Change: How to Forward Your Mail With The Post Office appeared first on Massachusetts Real Estate Exposure.
RIS Media
APRIL 15, 2021
JP & Associates REALTORS® (JPAR) recently made its way to Wichita, Kansas, as part of its ongoing expansion campaign. “Wichita, Kansas offers so much potential as a market. We very much look forward to serve agents and clients alike in Kansas and hopefully the rest of the Midwest,” said Geoff Lewis, CEO of JPAR Franchising, in a statement. “Geoff and the entire franchise team have done an excellent job spreading the word about JPAR across the country,” said Giuseppe &
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.
Waterfront Properties
APRIL 15, 2021
The Town of Jupiter is always looking for ways to help our town and our environment. Recently, Town officials have installed four clean up station at four local parks to help nature and the environment by reducing the amount of litter and debris. Jupiter has partnered with the Beach Bucket Foundation as part of their 2021/2022 Strategic Plan. The mission of the Beach Bucket Foundation is the create awareness and community involvement in helping the preservation of our beaches and ocean.
Boom Town
APRIL 15, 2021
Last month was the hottest month in housing history, according to Redfin’s March housing report , with median home prices rising 17% annually, and almost 50% of homes selling above asking price (and none selling below). With the trifecta of an underproduction of homes, shifting demographics, and the pandemic, price explosion isn’t relegated to areas that are typically competitive.
Waterfront Properties
APRIL 15, 2021
Downtown Palm Beach Gardens is hosting a kid’s cooking class this weekend. The What’s Cooking With Miss Nancy cooking class is back this Saturday and Sunday for multiple sessions. Gather all the little bakers in the family and head to the Downtown Park for a cupcake decorating class with Miss Nancy and ‘Shell-ebrate the Ocean’. The class includes a cooking demonstration and a chance to decorate your own cupcake like a crab.
RIS Media
APRIL 15, 2021
Lone Wolf recently announced the launch of Cloud CMA for brokers and upgraded Cloud Agent Suite. According to the company, agents and brokers across North America can expand their digital transaction experience from listing presentation to close and beyond, via a two-way integration between their market assessment tool, Cloud CMA, and Lone Wolf Transactions (zipForm Edition and TransactionDesk Edition).
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.
Waterfront Properties
APRIL 15, 2021
The Abacoa Golf Course is known as one of the best public golf courses in Southeast Florida and truly rivals many private courses. More than simply an amenity to the Abacoa neighborhood, the Abacoa Golf Club is intended to be a community resource. The golf course is an asset that can be shared with the entire community not just Abacoa residents. It is a public course, without membership requirements.
The Mortgage Report
APRIL 15, 2021
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates edged lower yet again yesterday. Each fall is small. But they’re beginning to add up. And they may get better yet. In […].
REM Online
APRIL 15, 2021
The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: Banks and credit unions are changing Canada’s real estate industry. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction. Insightt now predicts that in the next five years, most major banks and credit unions will own their own real estate brokerage company.
BubbleInfo
APRIL 15, 2021
Above is the map produced by the City of Carlsbad to help identify the areas where they can increase production of multi-family units, and try to reach their low-income housing goals. I circled in red the larger developments: The owners of Mugger Mall have proposed rezoning their parking lots and adding 993 homes there, plus […].
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Realtor.com
APRIL 15, 2021
Twist Tours/ Drew Lankes A purposefully tilted house in Austin, TX, is the result of a project bringing together an artist and a newly minted architect with a master’s degree. “I had bought this vacant lot, and I emailed all my architect friends and asked if any of them wanted to help me build a tiny house on this lot,” says its owner, a gardener and stone artist, Randy Jewart.
Realty Biz
APRIL 15, 2021
The notorious securities scammer Bernard Madoff has died in a North Carolina prison where he was serving a 150-year prison sentence for swindling thousands in the biggest fraud in Wall Street history. . Bernard Madoff, painted portrait – thierry ehrmann. Madoff, who was 82, pleaded guilty in 2009 to running the biggest Ponzi scheme in history.
REM Online
APRIL 15, 2021
The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: Cliff Stevenson takes gavel as chair of CREA. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction. Cliff Stevenson was installed as chair of the Canadian Real Estate Association during its 2021 Annual General Meeting.
App Folio
APRIL 15, 2021
Why did you select your current community association management software? If the answer is because of the low price, then.
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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