Realtor.com

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Olivier Le Moal/iStock Refinancing should take anywhere from 30 to 45 days on average, although that can stretch to 60 days if you hit any snags along the way. In other words: Don’t expect a refinance to happen overnight! Although the refinancing process can take awhile, it’s definitely worth considering if you want to take advantage of a lower interest rate or withdraw some cash from your home equity (check a refinance calculator to see if refinancing makes sense for you).

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Better Dwelling

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Time for your cheat sheet on this week’s top stories. Canadian Real Estate Canadian Real Estate Prices To Fall 30%, Early Stages of Recession Are Here: Ox Econ Macroeconomics firm Oxford Economics warned clients that Canada’s recession is here. They believe home prices will fall 30% from peak-to-trough by next year, wiping out most growth. […].

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Realtor.com

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

TonTectonix/iStock Most people crave spacious homes. But, sadly, the reality is often quite different. The good news: If your bedroom or office feels cramped, that doesn’t necessarily mean you need to start knocking down walls or building additions to create a more open, airy ambiance. We have some answers! Making a small room look bigger. A room’s size, after all, is as much a matter of perception as it is the nitty-gritty square footage.

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Bigger Pockets

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Short-term rentals have had a serious run over the past two years. As soon as interest rates dropped, everyone decided that buying a vacation rental or second home was the […].

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Realtor.com

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

skibreck/iStock When the weather heats up and you want to spend all your time outside, a rousing game of bocce is one of the coolest lawn games you can incorporate into the design of your yard. Also known as Italian lawn bowling, bocce dates back centuries—and it’s a breeze to learn how to play. Plus, throwing a bocce ball requires only one hand, leaving the other free for a seasonal cocktail.

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Bigger Pockets

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

The cost of raising a child is constantly changing. Every year, a new article comes out claiming that the cost of raising a child is hundreds of thousands of dollars. […].

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Brownstoner

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a Park Slope co-op, a Clinton Hill brownstone and a West Midwood standalone. Park Slope and Clinton Hill were popular this week. The least expensive on the list is a Park Slope brownstone rental at $10,000 a month and the most expensive… Read More > The post Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Park Slope Rental, a PLG Brownstone appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Real Estate Investar

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

When people talk about downsizing, most of us immediately assume we're talking about retirees.

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BubbleInfo

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

I said on the Frenzy Cruise that I’d also recognize the NSDCC sales that closed well under their list price. It’s good for potential sellers to see how buyers will lowball homes that have been on the market for a while – and encouraging for buyers to know that they might be able to get […].

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The American Genius for Real Estate

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

The smart home speaker by Amazon was one of a kind when released, but the demand for Alexa have severely decreased, causing a major loss.

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Agent Drive

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Are you a real estate agent looking for ways to increase your business? If so, then you should consider targeting people who are selling their homes for sale by owner (FSBO). While it may seem like a daunting task to convince these folks to list with a professional like you for an additional fee, there […]. The post Winning For Sale By Owner Listings By Actually Helping appeared first on AgentDrive.

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Realtor.com

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Brownie Harris/Getty Images A planned community is a housing development where the homes, roads, stores and other features are carefully designed and orchestrated to make living there as convenient and enjoyable as can be. For instance: Shopping centers may be deliberately situated within walking distance of planned community homes, which are typically attached— condos , townhouses , apartments—to make travel by foot manageable.

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Agent Drive

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Attend industry events and mixers One of the best ways to build relationships and start to build a network in real estate is to attend conferences and mixers. These events provide an opportunity to meet other professionals, learn about new developments in the industry, and exchange ideas. Additionally, they can be a great way to […]. The post 6 Ways To Build A Top-Notch Network In Real Estate appeared first on AgentDrive.

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Agent Drive

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

No one goes into a marriage expecting it to end in divorce. But, unfortunately, things don’t always work out the way we plan. If you find yourself facing the end of your marriage, you’re probably wondering what will happen to all your hard-earned assets and property. After all, real estate and divorce can get really […]. The post Real Estate, Divorce, and How to Handle Both appeared first on AgentDrive.

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Agent Drive

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Are you a real estate agent looking for ways to increase your business? If so, then you should consider targeting people who are selling their homes for sale by owner (FSBO). While it may seem like a daunting task to convince these folks to list with a professional like you for an additional fee, there […]. The post Winning For Sale By Owner Listings By Actually Helping appeared first on AgentDrive.

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