Housing Wire
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Real estate tech provider Accurate Group announced on Tuesday the acquisition of eMerge Property Solution for an undisclosed sum, three months after receiving a strategic investment from Novacap. eMerge, a company that offers alternative valuation solutions, including broker price opinions (BPOs), will allow Accurate Group to increase its broker network and leverage property inspection technology, the company said.
Realty Biz
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Social media marketing has become an integral part of digital marketing since Facebook exploded in the early 2000s. These days, nearly every notable company has not only a social media presence, but a strategy to help them grow even more. Realtors are no different. More and more real estate agents are incorporating social media into their marketing strategies – and quite successfully.
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Housing Wire
DECEMBER 1, 2021
A federal judge ordered Ronald McCord, the founder of Oklahoma City-based lender and servicer First Mortgage Company , who was also once the president of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), to pay $51.8 million in restitution for mortgage fraud. United States District Judge Robin Cauthron ordered McCord also serve 8.5 years in prison — the maximum the federal government said it would seek — as well as three years of supervised release.
Maximum Exposure Real Estate
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Real Estate Home Inspection Negotiations Are you wondering how to negotiate after a home inspection? A home is never truly bought or sold until the money has exchanged hands. You may have received an offer on your house and be reasonably sure that you have a buyer, but there are several other steps you must […]. The post How To Negotiate After A Home Inspection appeared first on Massachusetts Real Estate Exposure.
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Housing Wire
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Better.com founder and CEO Vishal Garg. Digital mortgage lender Better.com is laying off 9% of its workforce ahead of a $750 million cash injection from financial backer SoftBank Group. Company officials say the moves will allow refi-heavy Better to increase its strength in a mortgage market that is increasingly becoming purchase-focused. The layoffs were announced by the New York-based company on Tuesday.
Maximum Exposure Real Estate
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Buying Houses at Auction One of the questions home buyers often ask is how do real estate auctions work? The question is often asked because they want to know how to buy a house at auction. Buying a home at auction offers an exciting alternative to the traditional route – one that can be perfect […]. The post How to Buy a House at Auction appeared first on Massachusetts Real Estate Exposure.
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Better Dwelling
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Canadian cities rank as some of the largest real estate bubbles globally, but Canada doesn’t see it that way. The Bank of Canada (BoC) House Price Exuberance Index Indicator (HPEI) ranks just two cities as exuberant in Q3 2021. Neither of those cities is Toronto or Vancouver, despite both ranking amongst the biggest real estate […]. The post The Bank of Canada Only Sees 2 Real Estate Bubbles and Vancouver Isn’t One of Them appeared first on Better Dwelling.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Brena Nath HW+ Managing Editor. AS WE ENTER A NEW YEAR, let’s look at some of the events that we can look forward to in 2022. For starters, it’s a leap year and the year the Winter Olympics and FIFA World Cup will take place. Toward the end of the year, Americans will also be selecting the 118th Congress. But what about what’s next for the housing industry?
Sotheby's International Real Estate
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Featuring curated videos from the most sought-after destinations the world over, discover this week’s V ideo of the Week. ??. Kanagawa, Japan | List Sotheby’s International Realty. Built in 1988, traditional Japanese design meets a modern aesthetic in this one-story home in Kanagawa. Private and forested, this residence is an ideal serene retreat.
The Mortgage Report
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Will mortgage rates go up in 2022? Most experts say yes, but they're split on how much rates will rise. See 2022 mortgage rate predictions here.
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Realtor.com
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Realtor.com / Getty Images Americans are getting ready to deck the halls early this year. The weekend after Thanksgiving stands as the most popular time to hang up holiday decorations, a new survey suggests. And after last year’s somber holiday season amid COVID-19, plenty of folks seem eager to invest in new baubles—although where someone lives may play a big part in determining their favorite decorations.
Realty Biz
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Now is a suitable moment to purchase Dubai real estate: short of prices and applicable reformations have made arab market of Dubai favored for investors and buyers. Compelling conditions and sustainability are among the core factors driving more and more investors to the UAE. S&P Global Ratings reports that popular property in Dubai is rapidly falling in price.
Realtor.com
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Realtor.com / Getty Images Purchasing a home and paying for a child’s college education are some of the biggest expenses parents will face. So if you come into some extra cash, such as an inheritance or major bonus at work, you might wonder how to best use the windfall. Should you pay off your mortgage or invest in a 529 college savings plan? A 529 plan lets you contribute money to a savings account where the withdrawals are tax-free if that money is used for certain educational expenses.
The Mortgage Report
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates fell for the third consecutive day yesterday. And, together, those have made a worthwhile difference. However, it’s looking as if mortgage rates […].
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Realtor.com
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Getty Images Jumping into a giant pile of leaves in your yard? Fun! Raking up all the leaves to create that inviting pile? Not so fun. We hear you. Getting rid of all those leaves that seem to fall without end every autumn is a tough job. But you might just be making it more challenging by raking wrong. Before you toss your rake in frustration, remember that there are a host of important reasons to get this task done correctly.
HomeLight
DECEMBER 1, 2021
You settled on what you thought was an appropriate asking price and put your home on the market. You were comfortable with that price when you listed it, but now you’re having second thoughts. You want to get the most money possible out of the sale, and now you’re considering raising the price. But can a seller raise the price of a house after it’s listed?
Fancy Pants Homes
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Master architect Richard Dorman helped shape the mid-century modern landscape of Los Angeles. From homes designed for wealthy clients to commercial and industrial buildings that still grace the cityscape today, his talent lives on through the structures he left behind. After serving as a pilot in World War II, a talented Dorman returned home to pursue his passion and enrolled in the USC School for Architecture.
Notorious ROB
DECEMBER 1, 2021
I began writing Notorious ROB on January 16, 2008, with Hello World: I like blogging, from time to time. Since I am now working at a company that doesn’t have enormous legal departments and such wanting to look over my shoulders about what I do in my personal time, on my personal blog, I can. Read more. The post Inflection Point: Changes Coming to Notorious ROB appeared first on NotoriousROB.
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.
Mandrona Group
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Seattle has always been known as one of the most unique places in the United States. This is particularly true. Read More.
Better Dwelling
DECEMBER 1, 2021
The US Federal Reserve just scrapped the transitory narrative, and it was felt in Canada. Reserve Chairman Powell candidly dismissed the transitory inflation explanation. This immediately began to flatten Canada’s yield curve, according to BMO. The bank’s chief economist, Douglas Porter, highlighted this point to clients in his latest research note.
Realtor.com
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Getty Images / Realtor.com Washington Wizards shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has scored a mansion in Potomac, MD , the Washington Business Journal reports. KCP was traded by the Los Angeles Lakers in August, and plunked down a hefty $4.9 million for the posh property near the nation’s capital. Set in a pastoral part of Potomac, the elegant estate initially came on the market in November 2020 for just under $6 million.
Brownstoner
DECEMBER 1, 2021
In the News Omicron: What Is Known — and Still Unknown [NYT] 1930s Mystery of Dead Doctor in Locked Brooklyn Heights Brownstone [NYDN] Frank Seddio Selling Beloved Canarsie Christmas Lights House [BP]. Bushwick's DorDor Gallery Closes Indefinitely [Bushwick Daily] New Youth Scholarship Honors Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm [BK Reader] Why Is Montague Street Perpetually Drab?
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.
Better Dwelling
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Canada is planning a lot of new construction activity, but it’s not housing they’re looking to build. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) data shows the building permit values soared in October. The increase in permits, a leading indicator of future building activity, was due to non-residential building. Residential building actually weighed down the aggregate, falling further […].
Brownstoner
DECEMBER 1, 2021
The holiday season is upon us and that means the weekends of December are packed with markets offering up local and handmade wares perfect for gift giving. Many annual Brooklyn markets are forging ahead this year with pandemic protocols like masking, distancing and providing proof of vaccination in place. Here… Read More > The post Snap Up Some Distinctive Gifts at These 6 Brooklyn Holiday Markets appeared first on Brownstoner.
REM Online
DECEMBER 1, 2021
The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: Will B.C.’s proposed seven-day cooling off period impact home prices? Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction. The B.C. government, with the goal of slowing escalating real estate prices, is proposing legislation for a seven-day cooling off period for all resale transac
Realtor.com
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Getty Images New homeowners spend an average of over $7,080 in the first year to fix issues left behind by previous owners, finds a recent survey released by HomeAdvisor. As a new homeowner myself—we purchased our house in Savannah in May of 2020—I learned about that firsthand. When we bought our home, we used almost all our savings for the down payment and closing costs.
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BubbleInfo
DECEMBER 1, 2021
The less equity you have, the more likely you will move. Q: I guess it may be too late, but figured I’d ask. We did a reverse mortgage. We got almost no cash out of it, but it is eating up whatever equity remains with our loan that has an effective interest rate of almost […].
Realtor.com
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Realtor.com A large home in the middle of the prairie is ready to become a turnkey retreat. It’s also the most expensive home currently on the market in Kansas. “It is honestly almost impossible to put everything into words that makes this house so cool,” says the listing agent, Alissa Unruh with J.P. Weigand & Sons. “You can just walk in and live.”.
BubbleInfo
DECEMBER 1, 2021
This report should be the last dagger for buyer-agents. Won’t buyers who are empowered by searching for homes on the internet themselves just go direct to the listing agent, rather than paying extra for their own representation? They don’t think they need representation – they can find houses on their own! Listing agents will encourage […].
Realtor.com
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Getty Images / Juwan Li for Sotheby’s International Realty Tyra Banks, supermodel, businesswoman, and media personality, is sashaying away from one of her homes in Pacific Palisades, CA. The modern build in the upscale neighborhood is now available for $7,895,000. Banks has decided to pare down her extensive property portfolio, and the savvy real estate wheeler-dealer has picked a plum property to place on the market.
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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