Housing Wire

MAY 3, 2021

I propose adding a new pastime to our gold standards of baseball, barbecues, and Thanksgiving dinner. This new pastime I call Fed-Watch or When Will the Fed Raise Rates? Since the financial crisis of 2008, this pastime has gained popularity to the point where this guessing game has become an obsession and started to drive some folks a little batty. Insanity and Gold Bugs go together like a horse and carriage, peanut butter and jelly and salt and pepper, or so I’ve been told. .

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Keeping Current Matters

MAY 3, 2021

Homeownership is a foundational part of the American Dream. As we look back on more than a year of sheltering in our homes, having a place of our own is more important than ever. While financial benefits are always a key aspect of homeownership, today, homeowners rank the nonfinancial and personal benefits with even higher value. Recently, two national surveys revealed the reasons homeownership is such an important part of life.

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Housing Wire

MAY 3, 2021

HousingWire’s Finance Leader award recognizes outstanding performers in the finance space. The 2021 winners demonstrated their worth in the crucible of 2020 — navigating through shut-down orders and liquidity concerns before pivoting quickly to respond to record-low interest rates. Those rates resulted in record-setting volume for real estate and mortgage companies, and a whole new set of challenges for their finance leaders.

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Better Dwelling

MAY 3, 2021

Falling mortgage interest rates didn’t give much relief to Canadian real estate buyers. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) data shows the average monthly payment for new mortgages increased in Q4 2020. The size of the increase isn’t all that important, so much as the fact it increased at all. Mortgage rates were cut by […]. The post Canadian Home Prices Increased So Fast, It Wiped Out Savings From Lower Rates appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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Housing Wire

MAY 3, 2021

Zillow filed court papers Friday to dismiss an anti-trust lawsuit from REX on how it displays home-listings, litigation that challenges Zillow’s recent transformation as a company. The filing – in which Zillow opposes an injunction sought by REX – states that REX is months late in filing the lawsuit, points out that REX is actually an advertiser and supplier of information to Zillow, and says REX is trying to create a bogeyman by repeatedly invoking Zillow’s closer work with the powerful Nationa

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Coldwell Banker

MAY 3, 2021

The Power to Transform Your Home: Real estate agents across the nation are leveraging RealVitalize to win listings and add value to their business. The post Three Ways to Upgrade Your Home to Sell appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.

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Sotheby's International Real Estate

MAY 3, 2021

From a transformative contemporary home in New York City to homes in Utah, Switzerland, and California, these are this month’s four featured notable properties for sale over $20 million. New York, New York. New York, New York | Juliette R. Janssens & Allison B. Koffman, Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage. Linked by a series of doors, the public spaces—a formal dining room, an expansive living room, and an inviting library—make a marvelous enfilade of s

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Housing Wire

MAY 3, 2021

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) finalized a rule on Monday that will require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to develop plans that would ensure upon their eventual exit from conservatorship, they won’t do any large scale harm to the financial system. Should the FHFA be appointed receiver for the government-sponsored entities under the Housing and Economic Recovery act of 2008 (HERA), the so-called “living wills” would facilitate a “rapid and orderly resolution” from conser

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Better Dwelling

MAY 3, 2021

New home listings in Greater Toronto found a lot of deep-pocketed buyers in March. BILD GTA data shows new home sales had the second-biggest March in the past 20 years. People must really want a new home in Toronto, because prices jumped hundreds of thousands of dollars in just a year. Greater Toronto New Home […]. The post Greater Toronto New Home Prices Rise By Over $327,000 As Sales Surge Higher appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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Housing Wire

MAY 3, 2021

Economists came into their own last year as their ability to model likely future scenarios and interpret the numbers were crucial to lenders surviving and thriving in the pandemic. That information is still critical this year, that’s why we’ve invited Doug Duncan , senior vice president and chief economist at Fannie Mae , to speak at HousingWire’s virtual Engage Marketing event on June 17.

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Advertiser: Trellis

Trellis is a state trial court research and analytics platform that provides Real Estate Professionals (Buyers, Foreclosure, Loan Modification, etc.) with LEADS on Pre-Foreclosures, Lis Pendes, Distressed Assets and more — to help uncover **new** opportunities and grow their business. The process is quick and easy — and all in real time. Trellis will supply you with a link to the relevant dockets, a Leads sheet and access to its UI where applicable.

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Realty Biz

MAY 3, 2021

An email database is a strategic online marketing tool for any business in the digital age. It enables entrepreneurs to build strong relationships with consumers and peers, giving them access to an interested, focused audience. . Nurturing potential home buyers and sellers is an essential strategy for any realtor, and the email database plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

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Eye on Housing

MAY 3, 2021

Few events over the last century have had as profound an impact on the ways we live than the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Premier among them is the heightened relevance of ‘home.’ The health crisis thrust the home into a new level of prominence, expanding its purpose beyond just a functional dwelling to many non-traditional roles such as office, gym, or.

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Realty Biz

MAY 3, 2021

There’s been a lot of advice out there recently about which tools homebuyers, home sellers, or homeowners intending to refinance should use. Many people are choosing to make use of home estimate websites like Zillow or Redfin to conduct their research. So, we thought we’d take a brief look at how these two stacks up against one another. . The best advice on home appraisals – get a local expert.

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Realtor.com

MAY 3, 2021

Refinancing the mortgage on your home can be a smart way to save money. After all, interest rates on home loans change over time, so you might find a better deal today. Not sure where to start? Try plugging your current loan details into a mortgage calculator or a refinance calculator to find out where you stand, and to see how much a refinance could save.

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Realty Biz

MAY 3, 2021

Shopping malls have seen foot traffic jump substantially in recent weeks, and now some are hopeful for a rebound in a sector that has been one of the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. A March survey by Placer.AI of 52 U.S. malls that based on mobile phone location data, found that foot traffic jumped by 86% compared to the same month one year ago, when the pandemic first broken out.

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Better Dwelling

MAY 3, 2021

Canada’s central bank made an unusual move last month — it discredited its own inflation position. National Bank of Canada (NBC) deputy chief economist Matthieu Arseneau is “puzzled” why. In his latest report, he questions why the Bank of Canada (BoC) thinks its preferred measures overstate inflation. The economist took a dive through the data […].

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Realtor.com

MAY 3, 2021

realtor.com For a listing agent, one job is paramount. Eyeballs on their listing. With exposure, offers usually follow. Earlier this year, we witnessed an agent resort to brutal honesty with a listing description for a run-down residence in Florida. It worked—the decrepit dwelling sold, despite its condition. Fully aware of that successful strategy, another agent, Eric Cooper , decided to deploy his secret weapon, deadpan humor, to craft the marketing for a nondescript $135,000 home in Uniontown

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Agent Drive

MAY 3, 2021

When people want to sell their homes, of course they’re going to want to get as much money as they can. Well, you know the saying that you have to spend money to make money, right? According to the Q1 2021 survey released by HomeLight, it’s a crazy seller’s market and buyers are particularly interested […]. The post Upgrade Your Yard with These In-Demand Pool Features Buyers Want appeared first on AgentDrive.

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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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HomeLight

MAY 3, 2021

What does it take to be a super successful real estate agent? If you instantly thought about things like lead conversion, social media marketing, or recruiting talented agents to your team … you’re not wrong, but you’re focusing on strategies and tactics. The first step to success in real estate isn’t what you do, it’s how you think.

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Lab Coat Agents

MAY 3, 2021

So, I have a message that I want to share with real estate agents this week, and that is “ get uncomfortable.” I know, I know…it sounds strange, but let me explain. When you are comfortable in your life, your relationships, or your business, you are doing the things that you already know how to do. You have it figured out, there are no waves rocking any boats… life is good!

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Waterfront Properties

MAY 3, 2021

On Monday nights, the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museums hosts their weekly Twilight Yoga at the Light. All are welcomed to come and enjoy the peace and serenity of Yoga with the incredible sunset views. The class is outside and is taught by Mary Veal on the Lighthouse Deck. The class is open to all level of yoga and everyone is encouraged to attend.

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Lab Coat Agents

MAY 3, 2021

Originally featured on PRNewswire. In response to the ongoing problems many real estate professionals experience when it comes to consistent lead conversion, Ylopo sponsored the creation of a six-lesson Masterclass instructed by two industry-leading conversion experts, Robby Tefethren and Barry Jenkins. LOS ANGELES , April 29, 2021 — As part of an ongoing effort to assist real estate professionals with lead nurture and conversion, the leading provider of digital marketing and lead gener

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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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RIS Media

MAY 3, 2021

Realogy Holdings Corp. was recently named a 2021 LinkedIn Top Company in the U.S. for its track record of attracting and retaining top talent. Based on in-depth analysis of LinkedIn data, the list features America’s top 50 companies that prioritize employee career growth and provide the insights necessary to help talent navigate their professional journey. “It’s an incredible honor for Realogy to be one of only 50 U.S. businesses named to the 2021 LinkedIn Top Companies List, a

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The Mortgage Report

MAY 3, 2021

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates inched lower last Friday. And they ended April appreciably lower than they started it. Judging from movements in markets earlier, mortgage rates […].

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Notorious ROB

MAY 3, 2021

Back in 2019, I wrote a post titled Pass Clear Cooperation Policy, But Address the Gaping Loophole. In that post, I pointed out that because of the office exclusive loophole, Clear Cooperation Policy creates bizarre new incentives: In the FAQ that accompanied Policy 8.0, we are told that this policy does not affect “office exclusive. Read more. The post Clear Cooperation Is a Disaster in the Making appeared first on NotoriousROB.

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RIS Media

MAY 3, 2021

Chris Schlitz. REALTOR®, Owner/Managing Partner. JP & Associates REALTORS® Metro Atlanta and JP & Associates REALTORS® South Florida Living. Atlanta, Georgia and West Palm Beach, Florida. www.jparmetroatlanta.com and www.southfloridarealtyexperts.com. Region served: Greater Atlanta and West Palm Beach, Florida. Years in real estate: 30. Number of offices: 3.

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Point2Homes

MAY 3, 2021

Image: WAYHOME studio / Shutterstock.com. Moving into a new apartment is an extremely exciting process, especially if you’re renting for the first time. The newfound sense of independence can be a little overwhelming at first, but you’ll soon come to love it! However, it’s not quite as simple as choosing your dream apartment and handing over the rent.

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RIS Media

MAY 3, 2021

Maximize opportunities both within and outside of your current team roster. I have always said that there are two ways to grow top-line revenue in teams and in real estate companies: recruit new agents and grow those that you already have. When combined with a third key success element—focus—team leaders can drive exponential growth in their agents’ businesses and for the team as a whole.

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Brownstoner

MAY 3, 2021

In the News Indoor Dining Will Expand to 75 Percent Capacity on May 7 [NYT] Inferno Injures One and Leaves Over a Dozen Homeless in Brownsville [BP] Charges Pending for Man Accused of Shooting Two at Peter Luger [amNY] Cookie Shop Chip City Opens on Smith Street [PMFA] Facing Daunting Market, DoBro Condo Pivots to… Read More > The post Daily Links: Council Votes to Make ‘Open Streets’ Permanent Across City appeared first on Brownstoner.

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RIS Media

MAY 3, 2021

Creating a shared vision for your real estate team is essential for success. This vision will keep your team unified as you move toward your goals. When the whole team is on the same page, progress starts to move at increasingly faster rates. The most successful teams work to keep that unified vision a priority. Here are a few ways to keep the vision alive in your team.

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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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