Housing Wire

APRIL 16, 2021

Another 2 million borrowers could save an average of nearly $300 a month on a refinance thanks to last week’s 10-basis-point drop in mortgage rates. Recent data from Black Knight found the number of high-quality refi candidates moved back up to 13 million last week — potentially putting $3.6 billion back in to homeowners pockets. On March 25, the data analytics company reported 7 million high-quality candidates fell through the cracks on the market’s “forever rates” after

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Keeping Current Matters

APRIL 16, 2021

Some Highlights. There’s no doubt about it: homeowners love their homes, and that feeling has become even more important over the past year. The vast majority of homeowners say they’re emotionally attached to their home and that it has kept them safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Owning a home provides a sense of safety, security, and accomplishment.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 16, 2021

There’s no denying shopping for a home is time-consuming. You have to pay attention to everything – the neighborhood, floorplan, proximity to work, school district and cost. Even if you plan to live in the home for years, you want features that’ll increase your property’s value for when the time eventually comes to sell it. And while homeowners often scramble to renovate kitchens and bathrooms, remember to pay attention to your yard’s foliage. .

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Better Dwelling

APRIL 16, 2021

The mystery of how Canada attracts so many big tech companies was revealed in a commercial real estate analysis. The country scored 5 spots on CBRE‘s 2020 list of Top 50 Tech Hubs. High-quality labor is one of the key reasons real estate prices haven’t been a drag. The other is Canadian tech workers make […]. The post Canada Offsets Expensive Real Estate With Low Paid, But High-Quality Tech Labor appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 16, 2021

In 2020, housing was an economic bright spot for a nation shuttered inside. Globally speaking, things look much different roughly a year later – jobs are returning by the millions, a series of viable vaccines are being deployed across America, stimulus checks have hit bank accounts and mortgage rates are ascending rapidly from nearly a year of historic lows.

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The Mortgage Report

APRIL 16, 2021

Mortgage rates are holding low but May 2021 could see big upward mortgage rate swings. Advice, predictions, and your next steps.

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Realty Biz

APRIL 16, 2021

Although it may seem to be at odds with convention, a growing number of renters are buying second, vacation properties even before they purchase their primary residence. Real estate industry watchers say the trend is borne from the COVID-19 pandemic, and that with remote work now a permanent fixture of many people’s lives, they’re taking advantage of market opportunities to buy small getaway homes that they intend to use primarily for vacations.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 16, 2021

Blend Labs filed a confidential registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday, signaling its intent to enter the public markets. The dropping of the S-1 closely follows the mortgage tech firm’s big venture capital raise in January, in which it raised $300 million in a Series G round from Tiger Global Management and others.

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Realtor.com

APRIL 16, 2021

realtor.com, Bobby Bank/WireImage Ronnie Mund , the longtime bodyguard and limo driver of Howard Stern , is motoring away from his home in Whitestone, NY. He’s asking $915,888. The foul-mouthed Queens resident admitted last year on “The Howard Stern Show” that he had plans to retire and move to Las Vegas. On the show last fall, Mund, who does double duty as a behind-the-scenes staffer and a gruff grouch mixing it up on air with the Stern staff, announced that he had bought property and pl

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Fancy Pants Homes

APRIL 16, 2021

A 6-bedroom home that faces one the most beautiful coastal shorelines in all of California recently sold for a whopping $21,250,000. The property sits in an ultra-exclusive enclave — The Strands at Headlands — whose custom oceanfront homes are typically priced between $15 and $25 million dollars. Though it’s worth noting that the closing price is impressive even by The Strand standards, the deal marking the 3rd highest sale ever for the upscale community located in Dana Point &

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Realtor.com

APRIL 16, 2021

Getty Images With everyone spending more time at home, many people are embarking on home improvement projects that, alas, never seem to get finished. Like that half-painted laundry room or the closet organization system that’s still sitting in its box. We all have them. So why is it so hard to follow through to get them done ? “While the fabulous remodeling shows on TV transform a space from disaster to dream in under 30 minutes, in reality, there is much to consider when attempting

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Fancy Pants Homes

APRIL 16, 2021

A 6-bedroom home that faces one the most beautiful coastal shorelines in all of California recently sold for a whopping $21,250,000. The property sits in an ultra-exclusive enclave — The Strands at Headlands — whose custom oceanfront homes are typically priced between $15 and $25 million dollars. Though it’s worth noting that the closing price is impressive even by The Strand standards, the deal marking the 3rd highest sale ever for the upscale community located in Dana Point &

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Brownstoner

APRIL 16, 2021

A local developer is asking for a rezoning in order to build an eight-story commercial building in the protected industrial zone on the border of Williamsburg and Greenpoint. The address is 1 Wythe Avenue, a triangular lot bounded by Wythe, North 15th Street and Banker Street in Greenpoint not far from… Read More > The post Developer Seeks Rezoning to Construct Eight-Story Greenpoint Commercial Building appeared first on Brownstoner.

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RIS Media

APRIL 16, 2021

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) recently released its biennial report, the “ 2021 Profile of Home Staging ,” which includes insights from buyers’ and sellers’ agents. “Staging a home helps consumers see the full potential of a given space or property,” said Jessica Lautz, NAR’s vice president of Demographics and Behavioral Insights, in the report.

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Sotheby's International Real Estate

APRIL 16, 2021

Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Seville, Spain | Sergio André, Seville Sotheby’s International Realty . The 14-bedroom, 14-bathroom villa is on the Huénzer River, and offers easy access to hiking and horse-back riding. Massive Mansion in Spain With Heliport and Chapel Listed for €12 million – Mansion Global.

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RIS Media

APRIL 16, 2021

What: According to the National Association of REALTORS®, there are currently about 1.4 million REALTORS® in the industry. What does that mean for you? Competition—a lot of it. In this upcoming RISMedia webinar, “How to Become a Modern Agent,” sponsored by zavvie and moderated by Sherri Johnson of Sherri Johnson Coaching & Consulting, you’ll learn what it takes to become a modern agent.

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Waterfront Properties

APRIL 16, 2021

Every week, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center hosts several events for the public to learn more about sea turtles and the center’s rehabilitation and research efforts through their sea turtle hospital and rehabilitation center. The events are open to the public and the Loggerhead Marinelife Center is one of northern Palm Beach County most popular attractions.

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First Team Real Estate

APRIL 16, 2021

We have the privilege and honor of being the #1 Independent Brokerage in Southern California 1 because of all of our outstanding real estate agents. Thank you to all of our Hall of Fame Gold Medallion Award Winners for your hard work, client dedication, and commitment to personal growth. Achieving top sales volume within the company, here are our 2020 Hall of Fame Gold Medallion Award Winners: Anaheim Hills Office.

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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.

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Louisville Homes

APRIL 16, 2021

Are you ready to buy your first house? Yes, we understand the excitement, but there are many things you have to consider. Sure, it is a great feeling looking for a place to call home for many years to come, but it is more important to find the right person to help you on this journey. This piece covers what you should focus on when selecting a real estate agent.

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Waterfront Properties

APRIL 16, 2021

The City of Boynton Beach is presenting a Kinetic Art outdoor exhibit. It is geared to really “move” you The City of Boynton Beach offers a FREE display of kinetic art by 17 brilliant sculptors through the end of 2021. Check out these fascinating mobile works of art. This exhibit is along 100 East Ocean Avenue in Boynton Beach and includes three permanent, fixed sculptures.

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The Residential Specialist

APRIL 16, 2021

More people are beginning the transition from renting to the world of homeownership—and a good agent can help. By Chasity Cooper. Like many sectors, the real estate industry has experienced its own challenges since the coronavirus pandemic began last March. Social distancing and shelter-in-place orders nationwide brought Americans to the realization that they needed more space for their families, friends and pets to thrive.

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Waterfront Properties

APRIL 16, 2021

Palm Beach County and Martin County offer plenty of activities to do on the weekends. Whether it is outdoor dining, shopping events, sports, live music, water activities, heading to the beach, or visiting a local GreenMarket, there is always plenty of activities to stay busy. The weather is expected to be in the high 80s, or even low 90’s in some areas with a little chance of rain and a lot of sunshine.

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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.

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The Residential Specialist

APRIL 16, 2021

Because inventories are shrinking, agents need to find creative ways to make their buyers’ offers stand out. By Andrew Conner. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020, residential real estate agents were seeing inventories shrink and increased competition for homes. The coronavirus only exacerbated these trends. Realtor.com reports that national inventory dropped by 42.6% in January 2021 compared to January 2020.

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Realtor.com

APRIL 16, 2021

realtor.com This week, Twitter put its effort behind crowdsourcing a rational explanation for the week’s most popular property on realtor.com®. Those same social media sleuths propelled the home with creepy vibes to the top of the chart, racking up tens of thousands of clicks along the way. Nearly as many theories about the home’s backstory were also spawned.

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The Residential Specialist

APRIL 16, 2021

Due to the pandemic, outdoor space has become an attractive feature for agents to market to potential buyers. By Megan Kramer. When we think about home enjoyment, much of the focus is on the inside: How big is the kitchen? How many bathrooms? Is the basement finished or unfinished? But as the pandemic keeps people at home, even the houses we love can start giving us cabin fever.

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Brownstoner

APRIL 16, 2021

In the News Green-Wood Cemetery’s Big Secret: Lots of Weird Mushrooms [NYT] New Record Store Brings Hard Wax to Industry City [BP] Contentious Crown Heights Hospital Closure Delayed Again [Patch] NYC Restaurants and Bars Can Stay Open Until Midnight Starting April 19 [Eater] Carroll Gardens Thai Hotspot Ugly Baby Reopens [Eater] COVID Hit This Canarsie School… Read More > The post Daily Links: Curfew Extended to Midnight for Restaurants, Bars Starting Monday appeared first on Brownston

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American Lifestyle

APRIL 16, 2021

The post 9 Things To Consider Before (and During) the Mortgage Application appeared first on American Lifestyle Magazine.

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RISMedia

APRIL 16, 2021

Are you considering buying or building a shipping container home? The idea of having a shipping container home intrigues many people. Using an affordable container that has been used to ship products around the world has its advantages. Multiple containers can be fashioned together to make a home to suit your needs. Even a home […]. The post Things to Know About a Shipping Container Home appeared first on RISMedia's Housecall.

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Point2Homes

APRIL 16, 2021

Boasting a striking minimalistic design, 1471 Forest Knoll Drive stands out against the lush green hillsides of the Hollywood Hills neighborhood. Its three parallel gabled volumes create a unique look that has earned it multiple awards. Additionally, its location and one-acre lot size offer exceptional privacy and security. Inspiration for the home’s design came from the simplistic structure of American barns, as well as from Louis Kahn’s Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas, which also uses

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Realtor.com

APRIL 16, 2021

James Gilbert/Getty Images Rob Gronkowski is keeping his winning streak alive. Now catching passes for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers , the Super Bowl champ has also scored in the real estate world. The star tight end recently treated himself to a $7 million luxury Manhattan condo in the swanky Hudson Yards development, the New York Post reports. The dreamy piece of urban real estate is located on a high floor, affording the NFL player city and Hudson River views for his offseason stays.

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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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