Fri.Nov 18, 2022

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Days on market grow despite low inventory for existing homes

Housing Wire

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported today on two trends in existing home sales that we have seen for many months now: sales are declining while total inventory data has fallen directly for the three straight months. On a positive note, however, the days on the market are no longer a teenager anymore: that metric grew from 18 days to 21 days.

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Luxury Real Estate Headlines: Third Week in November 2022

Sotheby's International Real Estate

Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Park City, Utah | Summit Sotheby’s International Realty. The property sits at the top of the Crown Point ski lift and looks out over the Bald Eagle Mountain ski slopes. Hot property: five US ski homes for sale – Financial Times. This Award-Winning $13 Million Hillside Mansion ‘Floats’ Above Los Angeles – Robb Report.

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Housing industry continues to shed employees in economic downturn

Housing Wire

Don’t be fooled by last week’s mortgage rate collapse. A combination of elevated mortgage rates, sluggish home sales and inflation continue to plague the housing market workforce, with numerous mortgage lenders and real estate startups shedding employees. “The U.S. housing market appreciation and the rapid increase in mortgage rates have reduced housing affordability and accelerated the plunge of mortgage origination volumes,” a recent Fitch Ratings report stated.

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Park It: A Retro Trailer Resort in Arkansas Is the Week’s Most Popular Home

Realtor.com

Realtor.com Calling all happy campers! A newly constructed farmhouse with a fanciful trailer resort in Prairie Grove, AR, is this week’s most popular listing on Realtor.com®. Called Flamingo Springs, the 60-acre property is a “1950s Palm Springs–inspired trailer resort,” according to the listing. You can live in the new farmhouse, which sits on its 2 private acres, and operate the charmingly retro RV park.

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3 Real Estate Office Hacks to Help Kickstart the Busy Season

Ready to better your Back Office? Dive into the secrets to a powerhouse back office with Brokermint expert, Jessica Souza. In this free download, she shares her 3 transformative hacks designed to clean house, get everyone on the same page, and set yourself up for success. From optimizing agent profiles to ensuring flawless transactions and boosting agent retention, these strategies are your ticket to a seamless operation.

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Even with falling rates, the housing market is shaping up to be bad in Q4

Housing Wire

The housing recession was in full swing in October. Existing home sales last month declined 5.9% from September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.43 million in October, and were down 28.4% year over year. That’s the largest year over year existing home sales decrease since 2007. “More potential homebuyers were squeezed out from qualifying for a mortgage in October as mortgage rates climbed higher,” National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said in a statement.

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Pros and Cons of Investing in Real Estate

Realty Biz

Gaining sources of passive income is what lots of people are looking for. Without any doubt, purchasing real estate is one of the most reliable investment decisions. Just for reference, the real global state market is expected to show a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of about 4.8% between 2021 and 2030. It clearly evidences that the niche is highly promising and not saturated yet. .

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7 tips to engage your real estate sphere of influence

Real Trends

Any agent working in today’s market knows, that despite the ongoing struggles, you still have to bring in new business somehow. For new agents who haven’t experienced a down market before, this can seem especially intimidating. Thankfully, industry veteran Kristin Green, sat down with RealTrends to discuss her best practices for reaching her sphere of influence that are foolproof even in a down market.

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It’s the ‘perfect storm:’ Average IMB lost $624 per loan in Q3

Housing Wire

The third quarter used to be historically the strongest of the year for independent mortgage banks (IMBs) and mortgage subsidiaries of chartered banks. At least until 2022. On the origination side, these companies’ costs exceeded $11,000 per loan for the first time, despite a reduction of 19% year over year for the total employees per firm, which contributed to the pre-tax net income in Q3 hitting its lowest level since 2008.

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The Impact of Remote Work on Commute Times in the U.S.

Point2Homes

During the pandemic, the way we work went through a significant change. Jobs that had long been restricted to the office were suddenly being carried out in the comfort of the employee’s home in a move that would see more workers than ever before switching to remote work. While the future of flexible work remains uncertain, the benefits this system has introduced are clear.

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Opinion: Two legal issues relevant to FHFA’s review of FHLB system

Housing Wire

On Aug. 31, 2022, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that it would conduct a comprehensive review of the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) system. This article addresses two legal issues relevant to the review: FHFA’s statutory authority to reduce the number of Federal Home Loan Banks, and The application of the FHLBank statutory “super lien”.

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Need Curated Pre-foreclosure Lists to Generate New Real Estate Leads? Trellis Has the Data!

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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Feast Your Eyes: 5 Creative Tablescapes To Inspire Your Thanksgiving Decor

Realtor.com

Photos by @maisonfeteetcie / @katherineyounghome / @simonlewisphoto via Instagram@ No matter who you’ll be sharing your Thanksgiving table with this year, one thing is for certain: You’re going to want to set it well ahead of time. Planning and setting a beautiful tablescape is one of the items on your Thanksgiving to-do list that can be completed a day or so before guests arrive.

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Luxury Presence launches new tools for agents

Real Trends

Real estate marketing company Luxury Presence launched a new suite of lead-generation tools this week aimed at helping real estate agents, teams and brokerages scale the online presence of their businesses. “We’ve been working on these tools for months, in anticipation of a market shift , to give our agents access to the best solutions for driving business growth in the current market environment,” said Malte Kramer, CEO and founder of Luxury Presence.

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The Friday Rant: Public Sentiment Has Turned

Toronto Realty Blog

TorontoRealtyBlog. Remember that guy back in high school that was super popular and always got the ladies? I’m asking the gents in here to remember because my follow-up question is this: did you hate him or did you respect him ? Those are your only two options because, in truth, those were really the only two reactions that most guys had. If you hated him, why was that?

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Branch Out! Tiny $1.2M Treehouse in Arkansas Provides a Playful Perch

Realtor.com

MLS via Realtor.com We all know good things come in small (though not necessarily cheap!) packages; and an elaborate treehouse in Bentonville, AR , is a magical reminder. A veritable leafy playground, this luxe treehouse is just 866 square feet of nonstop fun—and it’s available for $1,250,000. The treehouse’s eye-popping architecture quickly made it internet-famous as one of last week’s most popular home listings.

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Accelerating Real Estate Sales Pipelines to Streamline Buyer Journeys

Navigated 360° tours, like YourVRTours, advance pipelines by engaging clients further along the sales funnel. These immersive experiences provide comprehensive property insights, increasing buyer intent and readiness. By embracing navigated tours, agents can optimize property exposure, better qualify leads, and streamline the sales process. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving real estate landscape with innovative technology that elevates buyer journeys and progresses pipelines more effectively.

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Will home prices rise or fall in 2023?

The American Genius for Real Estate

The million dollar, golden ticket questions all home buyers are wanting to know: Will home prices go up, stay the same, or decline next year?

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How To Build Effective Systems In Your Real Estate Business

Bigger Pockets

If you are like me, I suspect you’ve heard a good number of gurus, or even seasoned, well-meaning investors, give the following advice in some form or fashion: “Systems and […].

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Turn the Page! These 4 Book-Decor Trends Are Just Plain Silly

Realtor.com

Getty Images Once upon a time, long before podcasts or Feedly came along, people spent much of their free time devouring the wisdom found in books ! Today, many tomes serve purely as home decor. Instagram feeds are loaded with ways to make them shine—stacked on coffee tables , color-coordinated on shelves, wrapped in paper, and more. It makes sense, to a certain extent. “Americans don’t read as much.

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Rookie Reply: Creative Financing 101 with No Cash, Credit, or Credentials

Bigger Pockets

Pace Morby’s name is synonymous with creative financing. In fact, you could say that he’s brought back a revival of strategies like subject to and seller financing. He’s been so […].

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Maximizing Your Online Presence: Tips for Real Estate Agents on Social Media

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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Charlize Theron Quickly Sells Another Charming Los Angles Bungalow

Realtor.com

Getty Images / MLS via Realtor.com Charlize Theron recently revealed that she’s patient enough to make a real killing in real estate. The actress just sold the Los Angeles casita she bought about 20 years ago for a mere $519,000. The home was listed last month for $1,995,000, according to Dirt. It was sold in less than two weeks, public records show.

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Existing Home Sales Falls for Ninth Straight Month in October

Eye on Housing

As higher mortgage rates continue to weaken housing demand, the volume of existing home sales has declined for nine consecutive months as of October, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). This is the longest run of declines since 1999. The average 30-year fixed mortgage interest rate increased from 3.11% at the start of the year to 6.61% this.

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BQE to Close for Three Weekends, Around 20 Nights While Repairs Are Made on Cantilever

Brownstoner

Sections of the BQE’s triple cantilever will be closed for three weekends between March and October next year while "emergency repairs" are made to areas around Clark Street, Grace Court and the Joralemon Street garage, Department of Transport reps told a community meeting on Wednesday night. Queens-bound lanes will be… Read More > The post BQE to Close for Three Weekends, Around 20 Nights While Repairs Are Made on Cantilever appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Bird Scooter Founder Once Again Tries To Fly Away From His Bel-Air Nest

Realtor.com

Getty Images / MLS via Realtor.com Travis VanderZanden , founder of the Bird scooter sharing service, has put his pretty perch on the market yet again, according to Dirt. This time the modern mansion in Bel-Air is being offered for the reduced price of $19.9 million. VanderZanden quietly purchased the L.A.-area home from “The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah in 2020 for $21.7 million, Dirt reports.

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Rise of The Apps: Building Your Dream Tech Stack For Real Estate Success

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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Get a Glimpse Inside Some of Newburgh’s Historic Homes With the Return of the Candlelight Tour

Brownstoner

After a pandemic pause, the historic homes of Newburgh will once again be decked for the holidays with the return of the annual Candlelight Tour. Sponsored by the Historical Society of Newburgh Bay and the Highlands, the self-guided Candlelight Tour of Homes features Newburgh spaces both public and private decorated out… Read More > The post Get a Glimpse Inside Some of Newburgh’s Historic Homes With the Return of the Candlelight Tour appeared first on Brownstoner.

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U.S. Existing Home Sales Retreat for a Record Ninth Straight Month in October

Realtor.com

ALLISON DINNER / GETTY IMAGES The numbers: Existing-home sales fell 5.9% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.43 million in October, the National Association of Realtors said Friday. Compared with October 2021, home sales were down 28.4%. Economists polled by the Wall Street Journal had expected a decrease to 4.37 million units. The level of sales is the lowest since December 2011 excluding the 2020 pandemic.

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A Bed Stuy Brownstone With Fanciful Mantels and Three More to See, Starting at $1.68 Million

Brownstoner

Our picks for open houses to check out this weekend are found in Park Slope, Carroll Gardens, Bed Stuy and Borough Park. They range in price from $1.68 million to $3.695 million. In the Park Slope Historic District close to Prospect Park, a circa 1901 house of pale brick and limestone… Read More > The post A Bed Stuy Brownstone With Fanciful Mantels and Three More to See, Starting at $1.68 Million appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Oakridge Closed

BubbleInfo

Our listing on Oakridge closed escrow today at 27% over the list price! We had 18 written offers, and only one of them was cash. There were 17 parties were willing to pay the list price or higher, even with mortgage rates around 7%! I did what was in effect a reverse offer and raised […].

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5 Data Proven Ways Agents Can Do 18% More Business

Curious as to how you could do 18% more business? How about 14 more transaction sides per year? Check out this infographic with data from a RealTrends study to learn more.

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Daily Links: East New York Megachurch’s 2,000-Unit Affordable Housing Plan Moves Forward

Brownstoner

In the News Covid Almost Broke a Bushwick Hospital. It Also Might Be What Saves It [NYT] Relief Organizations Take Action in East New York and Beyond [NYT] Coffee Cart on Brooklyn Heights Promenade Causes Brew-haha [Eagle] Good Vibes, Great Food at Crown Heights Eatery Ras Plant Based [BK Reader] Illegal Marijuana Shop Raided in… Read More > The post Daily Links: East New York Megachurch’s 2,000-Unit Affordable Housing Plan Moves Forward appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Initial View Count

BubbleInfo

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The new listing went active on the MLS at 4:30pm yesterday, and by this morning there have already been 1,700+ views – less than a week before Thanksgiving! You can’t tell me that the market is dead!

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The Importance of Working with an Experienced Equestrian Real Estate Agent

Windemere Selling

Equestrian properties are not your typical residential homes. The land serves a purpose beyond addressing the homeowner’s needs, and everything on the premises revolves around making sure the horses are at their best. And horses are not your average domestic pets. Tending to them is a full-time job that consists of constant hard work. When it comes to buying and selling these properties, it’s important to work with an agent who understands these facets of equestrian life and everything they enta

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October Stats - Prices Up/Sales Drop

Dwell Real Estate

October 2022 real estate statistics arrived. Below are Sarasota and Manatee county data for homes and condos. Prices continue to remain high, while the number of sales have declined. Inventories have increased dramatically on a percentage basis, but we are still in a sellers market with around 2 months of inventory.

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Real Estate Solutions: How to Crush Your Sales Goals and Fuel Your Pipeline

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.