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The empire strikes back on lower mortgage rates

Housing Wire

After last week’s enormous bond and stock rally , I wondered when the Federal Reserve would make a statement to try to reverse some of that momentum. Well, it didn’t take long: on Sunday Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller made comments at an economic conference in Australia that made their position clear. This is the second time this year that the Fed empire has struck back after mortgage rates made a move lower.

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This Week’s Top Stories: Bank of Canada Mislead About Rates & Sparked A Real Estate Binge

Better Dwelling

Time for your cheat sheet on this week’s top stories. Canadian Real Estate Was The Bank of Canada Reckless For Saying Rates Will Be Low Until 2023? Was it reckless for the Bank of Canada (BoC) to tell households that interest rates will be low until 2023? Yes. Central banks are supposed to be responsive […]. The post This Week’s Top Stories: Bank of Canada Mislead About Rates & Sparked A Real Estate Binge appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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What Is Antebellum Architecture? A Design Style With Classical—and Controversial—Roots

Realtor.com

Pgiam/iStock Antebellum architecture is a term used to characterize a style of grand residences largely found in the Southern United States, especially the Deep South, built in the 19th century. As grandiose as these intricately designed homes are, their magnificence has deep and controversial roots in slavery. Here’s a look at these extravagant homes, their defining features, and the ongoing debate about preserving antebellum properties.

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Real estate teams: the business model of the future?

Real Trends

“Ready. Set. Grow,” is the tagline at this year’s National Association of Realtors’ conference, now known as NAR NXT. As agents from across the country look to grow their business, even when facing slowing buyer demand and seller reluctance to list due to rising mortgage rates , many are looking at teams as a way to expand. According to analysis of data from the 2021 RealTrends 500 top brokerage firms and RTC Consulting benchmarking data, teams of all sizes have average gross margins more th

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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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What Is an Induction Cooktop Stove? The Hottest Kitchen Trend Since Sliced Bread

Realtor.com

iStock An induction cooktop stove is the kind of burner that uses electromagnetic fields to cause the pan or pot on top to heat up—meanwhile, your appliance remains cool, thus making this method of cooking safer, faster, and more energy-efficient. While induction cooking technology has been around for decades and induction ranges have long been common in commercial kitchens, they are now catching on like crazy in regular people’s homes.

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The Wrath of 1031 Investors and a “Chaotic” Multifamily Market

Bigger Pockets

Cap rates affect multifamily investing more than most investors come to realize. If you’re in the commercial real estate space, you know that as cap rates decrease, price points for […].

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Ask the Money Experts: Debt, Diversification, Retirement, and Real Estate

Bigger Pockets

What should retirement planning look like? How can I invest if I am still paying off student loan debt? What makes a perfectly diversified portfolio? And when is the right […].

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Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Brooklyn Heights Co-op, a Flatbush Standalone

Brownstoner

The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a Bed Stuy brownstone, a Bay Ridge standalone and a Park Slope manse. Park Slope was popular again this week with other listings scattered from Bay Ridge to Brooklyn Heights. The least expensive on the list is a Park Slope rental at… Read More > The post Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Brooklyn Heights Co-op, a Flatbush Standalone appeared first on Brownstoner.

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My Interview on Crosstown with Pat Kiernan - What can we do about NYC's housing crisis?

Miller Samuel INC

I'm a big fan of Pat Kiernan , the star anchor for Spectrum News NY1. I especially like his "in the papers" spots and I've been on his morning show a few times. He interviewed me virtually to set the stage to describe NYC's housing challenge. Check it out! The post My Interview on Crosstown with Pat Kiernan - What can we do about NYC's housing crisis?

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