Keeping Current Matters
JANUARY 31, 2022
If you were thinking about buying a home this year, but already pressed pause on your plans due to rising home prices and increasing mortgage rates, there’s something you should consider.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 31, 2022
Stewart is one of the largest global title insurance companies and underwriters in the industry. It’s been around for more than 128 years and is built on values that include accountability, collaboration, trust and a fundamental commitment to providing better experiences. But the company is not satisfied just looking back at its long history. Instead, its leaders are looking ahead and focused on how the company can grow. “ Our vision is to be the premier title services company ,” said Beth Fowle
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Realtor.com
JANUARY 31, 2022
HGTV On “Home Town,” Erin and Ben Napier know that old trends usually come back in style. Perhaps that’s why they’re such big fans of “ grandmillennial ” design. In the Season 6 episode “Grandmillennial,” Erin and Ben meet with Rebekah Staples , Erin’s friend since junior high. Staples has been living in Jackson, MS, but is now moving back to Laurel.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 31, 2022
As more homeowners exit forbearance and move into permanent loan workout solutions, servicers need to be nimble in assisting borrowers figure out their next steps. Additionally, servicers are looking to work as efficiently as possible while still providing a positive customer experience. The two companies featured in this section offer innovative capabilities to support a variety of sizes of portfolios.
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Lighter Side of Real Estate
JANUARY 31, 2022
Game nights can be a great way to relax with friends and family, and have some fun and laughs. But they can also bring out the competitor in people. It’s all fun and games until someone is getting their butt whooped! If you love playing games, but love winning even more, you might want to think twice about challenging a real estate agent when it comes to some games.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 31, 2022
ONE Sotheby’s International Realty agent Jessica Adams is under fire after TechCrunch co-founder and crypto investor, Michael Arrington took to Twitter on Tuesday alleging that Adams had leaked information about his purchase of a Miami waterfront mansion to the press, creating security concerns that forced him and his family to relocate. Despite their best efforts, typically, the locations and addresses of celebrity homes eventually become public knowledge, but Arrington’s eight-part Twitter thr
Residential Realty Today brings together the best content for real estate professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 31, 2022
HousingWire Magazine takes a deep dive into issues the housing industry faces each day. Themed to look at the latest trends in housing, each issue focuses on a variety of topics in the housing space – from homeownership to fintech to mortgage originators. As you flip through each section, check out our front sections that fill you with great snackable content that’s easy to digest and keeps you in-the-know.
Brownstoner
JANUARY 31, 2022
Developed in the early twentieth century, a time when the apartment house was coming into its own, Eastern Parkway is a panorama of grand apartment buildings. This was something of an accident. The area was originally intended by the city of Brooklyn to become Prospect Park and then, when that… Read More > The post Living the Good Life on Eastern Parkway appeared first on Brownstoner.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 31, 2022
California-based PennyMac Financial Services will invest $3.9 million to open a new mortgage origination center in Franklin, Tennessee. The nonbank mortgage lender is expanding its consumer direct lending business while some competitors are laying off employees with the expectation that the channel cools down with higher mortgage rates. PennyMac’s new project will create 325 jobs in Williamson County, but employees will acquire and interact with customers across the country through a headset.
Maximum Exposure Real Estate
JANUARY 31, 2022
When you buy a home or have new construction built, you have lots of choices to make. It can be a confusing experience with new terms to understand and decide on. One such decision is the type of home to choose from. A standard comparison is modular homes versus stick built. While you might not […]. The post Are Stick Built Homes Better Than Modular Homes?
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Housing Wire
JANUARY 31, 2022
Brena Nath HW+ Managing Editor. I never thought I would see the day when the housing industry and the dating industry shared a common struggle — getting ghosted. The term is not so fondly used in the dating world when someone suddenly and without explanation withdraws from communication. In similar sentiment, the word is used in the mortgage servicing space when a borrower decides to cut contact with their servicer.
RIS Media
JANUARY 31, 2022
Real Estate Group, based in Huntsville, Alabama. In its second merger announced this year, United Real Estate is entering a new state and strengthening its national service footprint with Leading Edge Real Estate Group, based in Huntsville, Alabama. North Alabama is a key strategic market and a natural extension of United’s service areas in Tennessee and the Southeast, the company stated.
Realtor.com
JANUARY 31, 2022
Photos courtesy of Curatedinterior / Decoraid / Right Meets Left Interior Design While some of us may only just now be getting around to taking down our holiday decor (seriously, get rid of the tree already!), the start of the year is traditionally one of the prime times to get rid of the old and usher in the new. And right now, the process can be even more impactful: a much-needed catharsis after a rough, pandemic-dominated few years.
RIS Media
JANUARY 31, 2022
A record-breaking 2021 ended with an 11.5% jump in home-showing traffic, and despite Inventory issues in some markets, the ratio of showings per listing remained high in the busiest markets, according to the latest data released this week from ShowingTime. The findings: Seattle and Denver led all markets in showings per listing in December, with averages of 15 and 14, respectively.
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Fancy Pants Homes
JANUARY 31, 2022
Bringing us all the good vibes of Gilmore Girls with an extra serving of cheery camaraderie, Sweet Magnolias follows lifelong best friends Maddie, Helen, and Dana Sue as they juggle relationships, family and careers in the charming small town of Serenity, South Carolina. Or so the story goes. Based on a highly popular book series written by Sherryl Woods, Sweet Magnolias is centered around the story of Maddie Townsend, whose life is overturned when her husband leaves her for a younger woman.
RIS Media
JANUARY 31, 2022
Against the backdrop of long-term affordability issues in housing and the disruptions of the pandemic, more and more families are adapting by simply living together. Multigenerational households, where three or more generations share the same home, have become increasingly common over the last decade as people seek ways to save money and live closer.
REM Online
JANUARY 31, 2022
The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: After a 52-year run, Royal LePage Gardiner joins Royal LePage Atlantic. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction. Just as 2022 was getting up to the gate, Royal LePage Gardiner Realty officially became part of Royal LePage Atlantic, the largest real estate brokerage in C
RIS Media
JANUARY 31, 2022
HSF Affiliates LLC, the parent company of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, has selected Constellation1, a provider of real estate technology and data services for brokerages, franchises, MLSs and vendors across North America, to provide customized APIs to power MLS data and other data types on the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices website and to provide national and international listing syndication services, the company has announced.
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
JANUARY 31, 2022
A modern small house when it was built in the 1920s, this Bay Ridge one-family appears neat as a pin. It has windows on all four sides, a sunroom, and original details such as arched doorways, moldings and parquet floors. There is also a finished basement, two-car garage, and nicely… Read More > The post Well-Kept Bay Ridge 1920s Brick House With Parquet, Arches, Garage Asks $1.35 Million appeared first on Brownstoner.
RIS Media
JANUARY 31, 2022
Seamlessly transition your summer decor to an autumn scheme with these simple tweaks. Layer With Texture and Pattern. Throws and pillows in heavy, textured fabrics like wool, cashmere, velvet, faux fur or plaid will invite you to stay a while. Incorporate Rich Hues. Whether it’s olive green, burgundy or indigo, these deeper colors can lend a fall vibe.
Brownstoner
JANUARY 31, 2022
If the winter weather has you dreaming of green surroundings and the smell of fresh dirt, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden has some online and in-person classes to help along your green thumb. Whether you are nurturing a tiny plant in your apartment or have a bit of outdoor soil to… Read More > The post Green Up Your Surroundings With Some Classes From the Brooklyn Botanic Garden appeared first on Brownstoner.
RIS Media
JANUARY 31, 2022
Here are six ways to enhance your luxury investment property and keep your income stream flowing. Create a Theme, But Skip the Kitsch. A subtly integrated theme will make your property memorable to first-time visitors and repeat renters. Have a Unique Touch. Whether you’re catering to gourmet cooks or literary zealots, create memorable moments for your guests.
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
JANUARY 31, 2022
Canadians are borrowing mortgage debt at one of the most rapid rates in history, and with good reason. Bank of Canada (BoC) data shows borrowers were getting rock bottom rates in November. The rates are actually so low, they’re now way below inflation. Canada now has negative real mortgage rates, which are as close to […]. The post Canadian Real Mortgage Rates Are Now Deeply Negative As Bank of Canada Hesitates appeared first on Better Dwelling.
Realty Biz
JANUARY 31, 2022
The wonderful thing about the internet these days is that it allows people to use their experience and expertise to make money online. Whatever it is that you know well will have an audience of people who are willing to pay money to learn from you. It could be cooking, programming, or, yes, even real estate. Real Estate Agent. If you have been wondering how to make money with a real estate license but not necessarily by doing showings, then you need to turn your attention to the internet.
Realtor.com
JANUARY 31, 2022
Getty Images Every home has a particular smell. Sometimes it’s the pleasant scent of citrus, flowers, and candles. Other times it’s a strong whiff of pets, sweaty sneakers, and a dirty garbage disposal. And while you may think your house smells just dandy, there’s a chance you’ve become accustomed to your home’s unique potpourri.
Better Dwelling
JANUARY 31, 2022
Canada’s central bank is adding another data point to show the extent of real estate investors. A Bank of Canada (BoC) staff report looked at the country’s mortgage market up to Q2 2021. They found over 1 in 5 recently issued mortgages in Canada went to investors. The data reveals a sharp increase, but even […]. The post Canada Has Seen Over 1 In 5 Mortgages Go To Investors: Bank of Canada appeared first on Better Dwelling.
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The Mortgage Report
JANUARY 31, 2022
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates edged a little lower again last Friday. But they rose a bit over the whole of that week. And they remain close […].
Brownstoner
JANUARY 31, 2022
In the News The Art Design for Abolitionist Place Moves Forward [NYT] Omicron Forces MTA to Reactivate Old Brooklyn Subway Control Center [NYDN] Regal UA Blames Shutdown of Court Street Theater on Lease Negotiations [Eagle] Brooklyn Street Vendors Demand Legalization, End to Crushing Fines [BK Reader] Bye, Bye Clinton Street Rite Aid [BHB] Greenpoint Residents… Read More > The post Daily Links: Regal Court Street Theater Cites Failure of Lease Negotiations as Behind Closure appeared fi
Sotheby's International Real Estate
JANUARY 31, 2022
From a USD $99 million dollar sale in Florida to a HKD $375,046,000 sale in Hong Kong, here are 10 highlighted sales represented by Sotheby’s International Realty in 2021. Manalapan, Florida | Cristina Condon & Todd Peter, Sotheby’s International Realty – Palm Beach Brokerage, $99,000,000. Southampton, New York | Ellen Stern, Julia B.
Brownstoner
JANUARY 31, 2022
The city won’t start using new sensors to catch and fine illegally overweight trucks on the crumbling Brooklyn-Queens Expressway until the end of the year, according to the Department of Transportation. A bill in the state legislature to launch a pilot program for so-called weigh-in-motion (WIM) technology to be deployed on… Read More > The post Automatic Truck Tonnage Sensors to Prevent BQE Collapse Due to Arrive at Year End appeared first on Brownstoner.
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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