Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
While elevated mortgage rates, sluggish home sales and high inflation have taken a significant toll on the housing industry, it’s unlikely that these issues will cause home prices to drop next year, at least according to National Association of Realtors (NAR) Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. In fact, we may see a further uptick in home prices in 2023, even if mortgage rates stay at or near 7%, Yun said.
Coldwell Banker
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
These basic and relatively easy fixes can make an immediate impact on your daily quality of life and help you go into the new year worry-free. The post 5 New Year’s Resolutions for the Home appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.
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Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
Even though revenue is down and open title orders are down from last year, there’s a silver lining for Big Four title insurance firm Fidelity National Financial : it’s still in line with business in 2019, one of the best years on record. Despite some headwinds created by a slower housing market, Fidelity performed well in the third quarter.
Coldwell Banker
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
Here are a few impactful and straightforward means of boosting your home’s value and appeal over the short or long term. The post Savvy Ways to Increase Your Home’s Value appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.
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Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
Cherre, a real estate data integration and insights platform, announced its partnership with real estate valuation technology company Clear Capital this week. Cherre customers can now use Clear Capital’s property analytics, which includes insights from 93% of all listings in the U.S., internal systems, and application data with accompanying contextual data.
Sotheby's International Real Estate
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Cabo San Lucas, Mexico | Los Cabos Sotheby’s International Realty. Follow the jet set in seeking out enticing opportunities in Maui, Cabo San Lucas and farther afield. Palm Beach, Florida, Isn’t the Only Sunny Bolthole With Trophy Homes and Boldface Names – Mansion Global.
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Realtor.com
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
Photo by @househomo via Instagram Buying new furniture and accessories isn’t the only way to overhaul your home’s interior. In fact, one of our favorite approaches to updating decor involves beautifying your walls. DIY wall designs are useful in spaces like bedrooms where you’re unlikely to switch up your furniture. So for this week’s roundup of trending Instagram decor , we chose to feature five DIY wall designs you can easily re-create over the weekend.
Better Dwelling
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
Canada didn’t just see households go mad for real estate—companies did too. Data from the Canadian Housing Statistics Program (CHSP) shows corporate ownership surged in 2020. Large companies bought a significant number of homes when interest rates fell. The fastest growing segment of corporate owners were those with at least 100 homes. Yes, you read […].
BubbleInfo
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
Do I do rentals? Sure, when they are higher-end luxury estates in Rancho Santa Fe owned by blog readers! 4124 Stonebridge Lane, Rancho Santa Fe 5 br/6.5 ba, 3,734sf LP = $15,000 per month. Stylish one-story contemporary home on 2.87 acres in gated Stonebridge that has recently-updated kitchen and baths, cantina doors, and hardwoods throughout! […].
Realty Biz
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
The vast majority of homeowners are moving forward with their home improvement projects, according to a new study from Houzz Inc. , the leading platform for home remodeling and design, including the all-in-one software solution for industry professionals. Conducted in October 2022, the survey of nearly 4,000 homeowners found that only 1% of homeowners report having canceled a home improvement project in 2022.
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Coldwell Banker
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
Here are three ideas for fun neighborhood get-togethers that are easy to organize, inexpensive and a lot of fun. . The post Meet Your Neighbors with These Three Party Ideas appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.
Realtor.com
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
After two years, dead skin cells, bugs, dust mites, and their droppings make up one-third of your pillow’s weight. “Washing your pillows is essential,” agrees Chris Brantner , founder of SleepZoo.com, a site that emphasizes the importance of sleep health. “You should be washing them every quarter, or three months.”. Granted, the pillow washing process can be mystifying.
Lab Coat Agents
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
When the real estate market is booming, staying on top of your game can be easy. However, it can be a lot more challenging when things are slow. Here are some tips to help you stay on top of your real estate game during times of slower growth. Use Slow Periods to Prepare For Peak Periods. If you’re a real estate agent, broker, or Realtor, you know that the business can be a feast or famine.
Realtor.com
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
If you have that bag of perfectly squishy marshmallows for s’mores, some new outdoor chairs, and a friend who tells a chilling ghost story, a DIY fire pit is all you need to bring all of these elements together for summer—as well as spring, fall, and winter—nights in your backyard or on your concrete patio. According to the American Society of Landscape Architects, backyard fire pits were 2016’s top outdoor design element.
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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.
Easy Agent Pro
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
When looking into starting a career as a real estate agent, you may wonder what your day-to-day life will look like. This is an important thing to consider when it comes to considering any career. Even if you have been an agent for years, it can help to rework your schedule to optimize productivity and decrease stress to make your job more enjoyable.
Real Trends
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
When it comes to real estate, business planning is one of those activities that agents either despise or don’t know where to begin. We’re told it’s important, but we’re not exactly sure why. It’s been my experience that agents who set goals and execute those goals increase their business by 25%-50%! That’s no joke and nothing to take lightly. The purpose of a business plan is to get to where you want to go.
Realtor.com
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
aslseeit/istock Though it might seem like a weird and highly unromantic question, there are plenty of reasons to ponder this possibility. Basically, this means that although you two might live in the home together, only you would technically “take title” to the property—a fancy way to say that you own it and have your name on the deed. It’s legal—and more common than you might think.
The Close
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
Did you know that referrals are the biggest source of business for real estate agents ? Real estate testimonials from your past clients work just like referrals. When people are hunting for the best real estate agent to use for their next transaction, they’re looking for someone who is trusted by others. We scoured the internet to snag some of the best real estate testimonial examples out there.
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.
Realtor.com
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
Getty Images Sure, rent is expensive, and sometimes that means you’ve got to take on a roomie in order to pay the monthly bills. But what happens if your roommate turns to the dark side —i.e., doesn’t pay rent, invites his entire rugby team over every night for drinks until dawn, or otherwise makes your home environment too hard to handle?
Bigger Pockets
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
Before you invest in real estate, everything can seem new and confusing. Bidding on houses, renovation budgets, finding tenants—these are all skill sets you must acquire to become a financially […].
Realtor.com
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
MLS via Realtor.com There’s no place better to enjoy an awesome autumn than your own log cabin. Imagine snuggling up inside a cozy retreat with a crackling fire as the leaves fall outside your window. And your reverie needn’t break the bank: Log cabin life is affordable and within reach. We found five lovely log cabins for sale across the country, all priced below $300,000.
Bigger Pockets
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
The Federal Reserve just increased interest rates another.75% in one of the fastest course corrections in the history of monetary policy. Many are now predicting doom for the real […].
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.
Brownstoner
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
If only every historic house came with an unusual feature of this Westchester County Greek Revival: a handy carving documenting the year it was built, the original owner and the team of craftsmen involved. Dating to 1849, the house has an impressive stone exterior and a wealth of ornamental plasterwork… Read More > The post The Stone House of Somers, Traveling Menagerie Not Included, Yours for $1.6 Million appeared first on Brownstoner.
Bigger Pockets
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
The American Dream was largely about home ownership. The new American Dream is about personal freedom and flexibility. This ideal is available to every American. However, those most deserving of […].
Realtor.com
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
MLS via Realtor.com It’s a home. It’s a smokehouse. It’s a campground. It’s sustainable living at its finest! A popular 20-acre retreat known as the Eco-Ranch Sustainable Living Educational Center recently hit the market in Alpine, TX, for an affordable $254,450—down from the original listing price of $269,450 in October. The self-sustaining compound was built from the ground up by its owners, who clearly had a unique vision for the property. “The owners moved here
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
Impac Mortgage Holdings had another loss in the third quarter of 2022, leading its executive team to adopt a defensive, risk-off posture to try and navigate one of the most challenging markets in decades. . Executives at Impac have opted to pull back on non-QM products , and by the end of Q3 2022, the company headcount had been reduced by 47% compared to the same period in 2021. . “Interest rate and credit spread pressures with attendant market volatility and illiquidity were unrelenting
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Realtor.com
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
MLS via Realtor.com / Realtor.com A gorgeous, 6,000-square-foot Victorian in Rome, GA, featured in Season 4 of the Netflix show “Stranger Things” is this week’s most popular listing on Realtor.com®. Known as the Creel House on the show, the seven-bedroom home boasts many unique details, including an antique wall safe. The house was recently renovated, but whether demogorgons are included in the sale remains to be seen.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
This week’s HW+ member spotlight features James Polinori, chief marketing officer at Geneva Financial. Below, Polinori answers questions about the housing industry: HW Media: What is your current favorite HW+ article and why? James Polinori: “ Applying lessons learned to adapt to a competitive market ” by Aaron Davis. I enjoyed Aaron’s approach in communicating to panic-stricken originators.
Realtor.com
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
MLS via Realtor.com You know what they say: What happens in Vegas eventually finds its way to Palm Springs, CA. Err, close enough, right? Listed for $11.8 million, this elaborate estate pays homage to Sin City’s old-school luxury—specifically the famed Caesars Palace hotel and casino. The owners leaned into the 8,000-square-foot property’s roots, searching out 1970s furniture in a nod to its glamorous past while bringing the home into the modern age. “They actually went to C
Real Trends
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
Arizona-based Chime Technologies, a real estate technology provider and the U.S. subsidiary of Renren, launched a geographic farming feature that combines local market intelligence with AI-powered marketing automation on Thursday. The company says this feature will allow real estate professionals to focus on high-potential areas for their marketing investments based on data-driven insights.
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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