Housing Wire
OCTOBER 7, 2022
On Friday the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 263,000 new jobs were added in September. While that growth seems like good news in this economy, it runs directly counter to what the Federal Reserve wants to see. And the even worse news for the Fed was that the unemployment rate fell back to 3.5%. That low unemployment rate has to be driving the Fed nuts.
Sotheby's International Real Estate
OCTOBER 7, 2022
Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Linville, North Carolina | Premier Sotheby’s International Realty. The North Carolina house asking $29.75 million will be the state’s most expensive listing. A $29.75 Million Home With Mountain Views Looks to Break North Carolina’s Residential Record – Wall Street Journal.
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Housing Wire
OCTOBER 7, 2022
Switzerland-based global lender Credit Suisse Group AG had a rough start this week after its stock was beaten down by 11%, the value of its riskiest debt fell more than 10% and the cost of purchasing derivatives insuring against the bank defaulting rose sharply. The bank’s stock eventually recovered most of the losses by the end of the day Monday, Oct. 3.
Coldwell Banker
OCTOBER 7, 2022
One of the most important things first-time homebuyers should explore - how much home can they afford? The post How Much Home Can You Afford? appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.
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Housing Wire
OCTOBER 7, 2022
Guaranteed Rate this week walked away from negotiations to acquire Finance of America ’s forward mortgage retail channel, which may result in FoA closing the division, sources with direct knowledge of the negotiations told HousingWire. Meanwhile, FoA confirmed Friday that Finance of America Mortgage LLC (FAM), its forward mortgage company, will no longer fund and purchase loans through its wholesale and non-delegated correspondent channels. .
Coldwell Banker
OCTOBER 7, 2022
Every creative venture requires inspiration – and that especially applies to choosing color palettes for the inside of your home. The post Tips for the Perfect Home Color Palette appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.
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Coldwell Banker
OCTOBER 7, 2022
What’s one of the fastest and easiest ways to update a room? You guessed it – window treatments. The post Windows that Wow appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.
The American Genius for Real Estate
OCTOBER 7, 2022
Blocks of time on a calendar are like needles in a haystack. This tool makes it an automatic process to help with your productivity.
Eye on Housing
OCTOBER 7, 2022
Job growth slowed in September as the Fed raises interest rates aggressively to fight inflation, but the overall labor market remains tight. The unemployment rate edged down to 3.5% as the number of persons in the labor force decreased by 57,000 in September. Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 263,000 in September, following a gain of 315,000 in August, as.
HomeLight
OCTOBER 7, 2022
DISCLAIMER: As a friendly reminder, this blog post is meant to be used for educational purposes only, not legal or tax advice. If you need assistance navigating the legalities or tax implications of selling a house in an irrevocable trust, HomeLight always encourages you to reach out to your own advisor. You’re ready to sell your house, but there’s one small detail: It’s held in an irrevocable trust.
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Bigger Pockets
OCTOBER 7, 2022
According to the latest data from Redfin, the housing market is slowing down in several major U.S. metros. The report included the top 20 U.S. hotspots and ranked them according to […].
Coldwell Banker
OCTOBER 7, 2022
The post Coldwell Banker Aids Colleagues in the Aftermath of Hurricane Ian appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.
Toronto Realty Blog
OCTOBER 7, 2022
TorontoRealtyBlog. Are “confusion” and “uncertainty” two different things? I believe so. And yet both words are dominating the mortgage circles these days as buyers know less about what’s happening in the world of mortgages than ever before. Add in the fact that many people are trying to predict what’s going to happen in the future, and I don’t recall a time with this much perplexity.
McKissock
OCTOBER 7, 2022
As part of our contributor series, Jacob Coleman of RealEstateCareerHQ.com shares his thoughts on how to find a supervisory appraiser. I have joined numerous online appraiser groups and forums in the past few years, and one of the common issues I heard a lot is that appraiser trainees cannot find a supervisor. According to the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB), trainees need to obtain a certain number of appraisal experience hours before becoming a licensed or certified appraiser.
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Brownstoner
OCTOBER 7, 2022
Gardel Prudent, the owner of Gardel’s Greene Garden at 97 South Portland Avenue, will be closing the beloved nursery by next July to build a long-planned six-unit apartment building on the site. Prudent and his wife opened the nursery on the empty lot near the corner of South Portland Avenue and… Read More > The post Gardel’s Greene Garden Closing After More Than 20 Years in Fort Greene appeared first on Brownstoner.
BubbleInfo
OCTOBER 7, 2022
Housing Bubble Set to Pop By John Burns In 2013, fresh off the biggest housing downturn in their lifetimes, 73 housing industry executives compiled the Top 10 Signs of a Housing Market Bubble at our Summit Conference in Laguna Beach, CA. Assessing the criteria that we set almost a decade ago (10 quantitative and 10 […].
Realty Biz
OCTOBER 7, 2022
Engel & Völkers of East Greenwich announced today that Carol Blanchard has joined its brokerage as a real estate advisor, bringing more than a decade of paralegal and customer service expertise to this new role. . She joins Engel & Völkers from eXp Realty. Prior to a career in real estate, Carol was a corporate/commercial litigation paralegal for more than a decade.
RISMedia
OCTOBER 7, 2022
By Devin Meenan During RISMedia’s final “Lessons in Leadership” Webinar of 2022, Dermot Buffini, CEO of Buffini & Co. quizzed fellow panelist Helen Hanna Casey, CEO of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, about what she’s learned from leading other real estate professionals. After their one-on-one conversation, moderator John Featherston, founder and CEO of RISMedia, jumped […].
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.
Brownstoner
OCTOBER 7, 2022
In the News For New York’s Food Insecure, a Lifeline When It Matters Most [NYT] Second City to Open Its First New York Outpost in Williamsburg [NYT] Woman Rented Luxury Apartments for NYC Street Gangs, Prosecutors Say [NYT] Mayor’s Bishop Friend Is Slum Landlord Dogged by Legal Issues: Sources [NYP] Grace Rauh Named Executive Director… Read More > The post Daily Links: Chicago’s Storied Second City to Open Theater, Training Center in Williamsburg appeared first on Brownstoner.
Realtor.com
OCTOBER 7, 2022
Getty Images / Realtor.com / MLS / Netflix. “House Party” is the official Realtor.com® podcast about the overlapping worlds of home and pop culture, hosted by Rachel Stults and Natalie Way. Click the player above to hear our take on this week’s hot topics. This week we continue our recap of “Selling the OC.” On Episode 2, we see some major rifts forming: Kayla Cardona vs.
Mashvisor
OCTOBER 7, 2022
In 2021, experts said that Airbnb predictive analytics would make a huge impact on the real estate industry in 2022. Were they on the right track?
Marco Santarelli
OCTOBER 7, 2022
The phrase “housing market correction” may seem like something out of a novel or news article about Wall Street analysts. However, for real estate investors and homeowners alike, it means that prices have dropped significantly since their peak—and will continue to do so until demand for properties rises again. In other words, this is not just a normal dip; it's the beginning of the end for some high-end properties.
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.
Redfin
OCTOBER 7, 2022
From the 60 miles of shorelines and delicious BBQ to the state’s deep-rooted history, Alabama has a lot to offer its residents. Sit back and enjoy the southern charm of small towns like Opelika or cheer on the Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa ; there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Despite the excellent pros of living in this state, it can also have its drawbacks.
Brownstoner
OCTOBER 7, 2022
Our picks for open houses to check out this weekend are found in Bed Stuy, Bay Ridge and East Flatbush. They range in price from $599,000 to $1.35 million. In Bed Stuy, an estate-condition brick townhouse dating from the 1890s could use some polishing but has many original details, including woodwork,… Read More > The post An East Flatbush Storybook House With Garage and Two More to See, Starting at $599K appeared first on Brownstoner.
Redfin
OCTOBER 7, 2022
If you live somewhere that experience severe storms, you may be at risk of a flooded apartment, especially on ground-floor levels. Flooding is the most expensive natural disaster, and not only does it cause damage to personal items, but it can also ruin the structure of your apartment building. Flooded apartments can also be caused by burst pipes, your neighbors, or the building itself.
Brownstoner
OCTOBER 7, 2022
Nonstop rainy weather threw a wrench in the plans of many fall festivals planned for the first weekend in October. But the gray days were perfect for people who love to stay in with a good book, and the Brooklyn Book Festival managed to draw a huge crowd of attendees… Read More > The post Dedicated Readers Braved the Weather for Final Day of Brooklyn Book Festival appeared first on Brownstoner.
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Redfin
OCTOBER 7, 2022
One of the most important apartment amenities you’ll have to consider when you move to a new building is parking. Depending on where you move, you may have the option to choose between a few types of parking, especially for apartments. Most parking options either come at an additional cost or are included in your rent. And whether you’re moving to a city-center apartment in Seattle, WA , or a suburban apartment in Annapolis, MD , make sure to read your lease and look for the parking addend
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 7, 2022
With mortgage rates on the rise, mortgage professionals have been dealing with their fair share of challenges this year. HousingWire recently spoke with Charles J. Williams IV, founder and CEO of Percy.ai, about what housing professionals can do to improve their deal flow despite the turbulence of the current housing market, and how investing in valuable data insights could be the key to success. .
Lighter Side of Real Estate
OCTOBER 7, 2022
Some people swear that the warm, inviting smell of freshly baked cookies is the secret scent to use when selling your home. Others say you can just burn a cookie scented candle if you don’t have the time to bake up a fresh batch. But sometimes a house needs more than the wafting scent of a couple dozen cookies to overcome things that’ll turn off a potential buyer.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 7, 2022
In late August, Gary Keller told the 11,300 Keller Williams agents, brokers and team leaders gathered in Austin, Texas for Keller Williams Mega Camp that this is the most confusing market he has ever seen. “It’s confusing, and it’s only confusing because you have mixed signals,” Keller told attendees. Among those mixed signals were the rising interest rates and continued job growth.
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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