McKissock
MAY 18, 2022
The first thing anyone involved in the home selling process should think about is the curb appeal of a property. It’s what catches someone’s eye and invites them to tour the house, so it can make or break how long a home is on the market. Read on to learn about the importance of curb appeal in selling a house. 1. Landscaping Makes the First Impression.
Housing Wire
MAY 18, 2022
With the cost of living on the rise, many older homeowners are looking for financial solutions that allow them to age in place. HousingWire recently spoke with Christian Mills, head of Financial Advisor Relations at Reverse Mortgage Funding, about the ways a reverse mortgage can create a stable cash flow for homeowners in the midst of a volatile housing market.
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Keeping Current Matters
MAY 18, 2022
If you're trying to decide whether to rent or buy a home, you're probably weighing a few different factors.
Housing Wire
MAY 18, 2022
Blockchain-based real estate platform Parcl is betting people want a piece of the real estate pie so badly customers are willing to invest in an emerging, small slice of the market: a digital square foot of real estate. Not only are customers investing in Parcl’s product, but the company itself also recently secured funding of $7.5 million from new and existing investors, which will help Parcl expand its customer base while bolstering partnerships with software and real estate companies, i
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The American Genius for Real Estate
MAY 18, 2022
Housing starts for April stagnated, marking the second consecutive months of declines, and more renters being left out of this shifting market. The post Housing starts stagnate, market conditions are rapidly shifting appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.
Housing Wire
MAY 18, 2022
Individuals across the country put the American dream of homeownership on standby for the week ending May 13, reducing mortgage application volume by 11% compared to the prior week, as measured by the Mortgage Bankers Association ‘s (MBA’s) Market Composite Index. “Mortgage applications decreased for the first time in three weeks, as mortgage rates — despite declining last week — remained over two percentage points higher than a year ago and close to the highest levels since 2009,” Joel Kan, ass
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Housing Wire
MAY 18, 2022
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published a report this week looking at how servicers fared in the second half of 2021. The report said that on average, servicers improved their call metrics, but that some servicers continue to lag behind in assisting borrowers. According to the report , which examined data provided from 16 undisclosed servicers, call metrics, including the average time it took for servicers to answer and abandonment rates, varied greatly from servicer to service
Realty Biz
MAY 18, 2022
Identifying the best SEO platform for your real estate agency or brokerage business can be daunting. Sorting through different providers and going through multiple demos is no fun. Still, you have to be intentional about choosing an SEO platform to pick the right one. Follow these steps to pick the right tool. List down your essential needs and the features and functionalities the tool must-have.
Housing Wire
MAY 18, 2022
John Ryan, longtime CEO of the Conference of State Bank Supervisors , a national trade association of state financial regulators, died unexpectedly Monday night in Washington, D.C. He was 58. Ryan held numerous positions at CSBS during the past several decades. Before becoming its CEO, Ryan was executive vice president. “John was an inspirational and humble leader who brought incredible dedication, intellect and passion to CSBS, the state regulatory system and financial services more broad
The Mortgage Report
MAY 18, 2022
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates rose appreciably yesterday. They’re still some way off their highs in the first week of this month. But they’re drifting away from […].
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Housing Wire
MAY 18, 2022
Nonbank mortgage lender and servicer Ocwen Financial Corp. announced on Wednesday that Sean O’Neil is joining the company as executive vice president and chief financial officer. O’Neil will start at Ocwen on June 13 to lead the firm’s global finance organization amid a challenging mortgage origination market. Before landing at Ocwen, the executive served as the CFO for Bayview Asset Management for six years.
Brownstoner
MAY 18, 2022
In the News You’ve Been to the Brooklyn Museum. But Have You Seen It Like This? [NYT] Police Impersonator Steals Car on the BQE [BK Paper] AG James Sues Brooklyn School Bus Operator for Idling [BK Paper] These Bed Stuy Residents Are on a Mission to Beautify Their Block [BK Reader] Residents Share Parking, Rat,… Read More > The post Daily Links: Celebration of Notorious B.I.G to Include MetroCards, Video at Barclays appeared first on Brownstoner.
The Mortgage Report
MAY 18, 2022
How high will mortgage rates go? See mortgage rate predictions for mid- to late-2022 from eight industry-leading housing experts.
Brownstoner
MAY 18, 2022
For the right buyer with pockets deep enough for a major restoration, this Clinton Hill Anglo-Italianate has an intriguing level of detail intact despite its rough condition, although another buyer might see it more as a development opportunity. The estate condition row house at 237 St. James Place sits just… Read More > The post Estate Condition Clinton Hill Anglo-Italianate With Plasterwork, Mantels Asks $3.125 Million appeared first on Brownstoner.
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Realty Biz
MAY 18, 2022
The United States is struggling with a shortage of up to 5.5 million homes, experts say. The housing gap is so large that it would take more than 10 years to reduce, even if builders accelerate new home construction right away, the National Association of Realtors believes. So President Joe Biden’s new plan that calls for administrative and legislative action to try and eliminate the housing shortfall within just five years is a most welcome announcement.
Brownstoner
MAY 18, 2022
In the last two years, outdoor space has been a savior for many Brooklyn families, a place to not only socialize but to work, exercise and school the kids. That's where Yardzen comes in. Yardzen is an online landscape design and build company that connects homeowners with talented designers and vetted… Read More > The post Reimagine Landscape Design Online With Yardzen and Realize Your Dream Outdoor Space appeared first on Brownstoner.
Toronto Realty Blog
MAY 18, 2022
TorontoRealtyBlog. Perhaps this could have been included in Monday’s blog as a third tenet, except that this isn’t “new legislation,” nor is it going to kill condominium development. But before we get to that , I first want expand a little bit on Monday’s blog, as I think it’s important to note that condominium developers didn’t get to where they are by doing stupid things.
Brownstoner
MAY 18, 2022
New Yorkers need to double their average income just to afford the escalating median rent in the five boroughs, a study from the city’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) revealed. That was just one finding released Tuesday in the survey, which is conducted every three years to evaluate housing… Read More > The post HPD Study Finds New Yorkers Need to Double Their Income to Afford City’s Higher Median Rent appeared first on Brownstoner.
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.
Real Trends
MAY 18, 2022
As a real estate agent, filing taxes is complicated as a self-employed business owner. However, the good news is that many of your expenses may be tax-deductible, reducing the amount of tax you owe. The IRS allows you to deduct “ordinary and necessary” costs for your business, so it’s critical to be understand and track them throughout the year.
BubbleInfo
MAY 18, 2022
The new market conditions will bear some resemblance to the past, but to believe that real estate sales will be ‘getting back to normal’ some day would be full of false hope. Rob Dawg said it long ago – we need to abandon all previous assumptions. Let’s start with the two things most likely to […].
CT Homes
MAY 18, 2022
When you’ve decided to sell your house, one of the most first questions you’ll ask is how to find buyers for your home. Depending on the location and property type, finding a buyer for a real estate transaction can range from fairly simple to downright challenging. Especially for those who have never sold a house before, locating a promising buyer might seem like an overwhelming task.
Notorious ROB
MAY 18, 2022
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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.
RISMedia
MAY 18, 2022
By Anica Oaks Now that you have bought a property that needs to provide a return on your investment and generate income, it needs to look its best and be in good condition. When updating the exterior, here are some things to work on that will attract the interest of buyers or renters. Repair the […]. The post 4 Steps to Turn Around the Exterior of Your New Investment Property appeared first on RISMedia's Housecall.
Real Estate Investar
MAY 18, 2022
This month, the RBA has come out and raised the official cash rate for the first time in more than a decade.
Mashvisor
MAY 18, 2022
The US Census Bureau’s Housing Vacancies and Homeownership data give us access to information about homeownership and vacancy rates in the country.
Real Trends
MAY 18, 2022
Douglas Elliman agent Frances Katzen is no stranger to major life changes. Born in Cape Town, South Africa, Katzen and her family moved to Sydney, Australia when she was a child. At 15, Katzen relocated yet again, moving halfway around the world to study ballet at the School of American Ballet in New York City. Katzen went on to dance professionally for 14 years with American Ballet Theater , the Miami City Ballet and as a soloist with the Suzanne Farrell Ballet at the Kennedy Center in Washingt
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Mashvisor
MAY 18, 2022
Investing in real estate will make you look up “real estate investors near me” online at some point. But it’s not always necessary for business.
Enertiv
MAY 18, 2022
You are the Maintenance Manager for a 20,000-unit multifamily portfolio. About 7,000 of those units have been acquired in the last year. The acquisitions team is saying there will be another 12,000 this year. Meanwhile, your team has only grown marginally. Truth is, even if you had the time and budget to hire the staff you need, there simply aren’t enough people in the labor pool to hire.
Mashvisor
MAY 18, 2022
The term “real estate comps” is often used by investors when analyzing their strategy. But what exactly are comps, and why are they important?
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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