Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Life comes at you fast. During this Thanksgiving week, we went from higher yields and the first Fed rate hike storyline to a big drop in bond yields and scary headlines on a new COVID variant, Omicron. How do we make sense of all this? In this type of economic environment is it even possible for mortgage rates to get to 4% and can the Federal Reserve really hike rates in an aggressive fashion?
Keeping Current Matters
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Some Highlights. Whether you’re buying or selling , there are many perks that come from working with a real estate advisor. Real estate professionals are experts at navigating all aspects of the buying and selling process, including negotiating on your behalf. We can also explain today’s market and break down what it means for you. Don’t go at it alone.
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Better Dwelling
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Canadian housing is far outpacing the growth of its economy, shows government stats. That’s what 2020 home assessment values show, provided to us by Statistics Canada (Stat Can). Home prices added billions in value last year, as you might have guessed. What you may not know is Canadian homes have added so much value it’s […]. The post Canadian Residential Real Estate Now Worth Over $6.1 Trillion, More Than 3x GDP appeared first on Better Dwelling.
Sotheby's International Real Estate
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Sicily, Italy | Chiara Capuano, Italy Sotheby’s International Realty . Sicily has been one of Hollywood’s favorite vacation hot spots this year — Jon Hamm, Harrison Ford and Stanley Tucci have all been spotted vacationing on the Mediterranean island — given it’s a place where travelers can immerse themselves in the area’s rich Mediterranean culture.
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The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling
Better Dwelling
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Canadian real estate buyers are getting more irrational, says the world’s biggest central bank. The US Federal Reserve (The Fed) published its Q2 2021 exuberance index recently. The index, considered a “smoking gun” for bubbles, shows Canada is well into a real estate bubble. Researchers say markets that become exuberant will experience a correction in […].
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Realtor.com
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Photos via Instagram by noirplantclub / myplant / lushlanecottage Now is the time of year when we all tend to hunker down inside to gather—and eat—with friends and family. And while cooking holiday feasts can fill your home with deliciously warm aromas, it can also serve up some unwanted byproducts. Over the years, numerous studies have shown just how harmful cooking indoors can be.
Better Dwelling
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
New Zealand’s government is targeting home investors to slow price growth and it may be working. Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) data shows the share of home buyers that have at least one other home. Immediately after the Government announced they’ll target investors, many quit the market. It’s only been a few months since […]. The post New Zealand Real Estate Investors Pull Back After Policy Changes, Price Growth Slows appeared first on Better Dwelling.
Realtor.com
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Getty Images Despite a gradual return to the office for some employees and a renewed appetite for city living, suburban homes remain in demand across the U.S., according to a report Tuesday from Realtor.com. Throughout the pandemic, home sales across the country’s suburban enclaves have skyrocketed as residents seek out easy access to the outdoors and larger properties.
BubbleInfo
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
During the inspection of the fixer in Olde Carlsbad, it was determined that further investigation was warranted due to the slope in the floor. A geologic engineer came out with his fancy altimeter and found that there was a 5-inch difference between the foundation height from one side of the house to the other. Here’s […].
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Realty Biz
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
An increasing number of American adults say they don’t want to have kids. It suggests an acceleration of a trend that could have a big impact on real estate markets in the future. An October survey by the Pew Research Center found that 44% of adults younger than 50 who don’t currently have children said they either “weren’t likely” or were “not at all likely” to one day have children, up from 37% in 2018.
Brownstoner
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
If Thanksgiving has left you with an urge to find a comfy spot and curl up with some reading, there are plenty of Brooklyn tales filled with fabulous architecture, unusual characters and iconic locations to help you fill up on the borough's history. We've rounded up five stories by… Read More > The post 5 Brooklyn History Tales to Dive Into This Weekend appeared first on Brownstoner.
Toronto Realty Blog
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
TorontoRealtyBlog. July 30th, 2021. Wow, that seems like so long ago! The temperature was in the 30’s, so many people were vacationing or unwinding at cottages, and there wasn’t the faintest thought of snow. Fast-forward to today, and we’ve all put the snow brushes in our trunks, and apparently, there’s a Christmas tree shortage across the GTA?
Realtor.com
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Photos via Houzz by Laura Burton Interiors / Grandin Road / Bee Cave New Build Many Americans spend the Friday after Thanksgiving recovering from their food comas—and wondering whether they should muster up the energy to brave some serious Black Friday bargain hunting. After all, isn’t this the only time of year when you can save a ton on your entire wish list, from holiday gifts to home appliances and beyond?
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Realty Biz
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
It’s a little known fact that the day after Thanksgiving tends to be one of the busiest of the year for plumbers. With the plumbing system working overtime during traditional family get togethers, plumbers report more call outs than at any other time of the year. Beau Means, operations manager at Benjamin Franklin Plumbers in Wichita, Kan., told realtor.com that he is typically twice as busy as normal on the day after Thanksgiving.
McKissock
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
McKissock’s Unlimited Learning Members enjoy 24/7 access to a wide variety of online appraisal classes, webinars, videos, podcasts, checklists, job aids, and other resources. Plus, we’re adding to our library each month so that you get the most current and relevant information to grow your real estate appraisal career. Do you already have an Unlimited Learning Membership ?
American Lifestyle
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
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Mashvisor
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Can you sell a house with foundation problems? It is difficult to sell a house with foundation issues.
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Waterfront Properties
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Have you ever wondered where the phrase “Black Friday” came from? Well, “Black Friday” is a term used for two unrelated occasions. While many people believe the term “Black Friday” finds its roots in the implication of black meaning “showing a profit; not showing any losses”. That is not the case. “Black Friday” is now most popularly used in America to refer to the day after Thanksgiving.
Mashvisor
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Get ahead of the Airbnb rental market even if you are a first-time real estate investor by doing a comprehensive analysis to help you with your home purchase.
Realtor.com
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Getty Images / Realtor.com Pop superstar Lady Gaga has recorded a real estate sale to the model and actress Lizzie Jagger , Dirt reports. The Los Angeles mansion changed hands in a hush-hush deal for $6.45 million. According to Realtor.com®, the Hollywood Hills residence sold in August. The singer had picked up the property back in 2016 for $5.25 million.
Realtor.com
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Realtor.com The renowned architect Rex Lotery died in 2007, but his legacy lives on. He designed homes for decades and is best-known for designing a Trousdale Estates mansion in Los Angeles for Elvis and Priscilla Presley. For his personal residence, he created a modernist masterpiece in Santa Barbara in the 1990s that won the American Institute of Architects Award.
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