Housing Wire

JANUARY 20, 2021

As the U.S. rushes to inoculate the current global health crisis, the real estate and mortgage finance industries are facing their second wave of significant industry headwinds in little over a decade. Though the pandemic is causing pain throughout the housing sector, it also creates an opportunity to enact common-sense industry reforms that address the root causes of the affordable housing crisis that has beset the market for over a decade — even amid a period of strong economic expansion.

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Keeping Current Matters

JANUARY 20, 2021

If spending more time at home over the past year is making you really think hard about buying a home instead of renting one, you’re not alone. You may be wondering, however, if the dollars and cents add up in your favor as home prices continue to rise. According to the experts, in many cases, it’s still more affordable to buy a home than rent one. Here’s why.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 20, 2021

Before you buy a home is you should first do some research. And not just research on the best down payment or neighborhood to live in – you should also search the right mortgage lender. . The type of mortgage loan you qualify for is just as important as the mortgage lender you work with. The good news, it’s easy to find a mortgage lender. Due to the current boom in housing, lenders have ramped up their advertising, to stay competitive.

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Realtor.com

JANUARY 20, 2021

AleksandarNakic/Getty Images There comes a time in renters’ lives when they ask the age-old question: Should I become a homeowner? Obviously, finances have a lot to do with the decision whether to rent vs. buy. But there’s more to it than just credit ratings and cash reserves—homeownership is a lifestyle change that you have to be willing to take on.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 20, 2021

As 2021 unfolds, the real estate industry is still dealing with ongoing concerns introduced and exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic last year, leaving agents and brokers facing multiple challenges with their work. “There’s still a massive amount of buyers and not enough inventory,” said Tyler White, Senior Vice President of Operations at PropStream, a real estate data provider.

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Homes.com

JANUARY 20, 2021

Winning the HGTV Dream Home Giveaway sounds perfect, right? Not so fast.If history is any indication, it turns out that dream may actually be more of a nightmare! (Photo source: hgtv.com). The post What REALLY Happens to HGTV Dream Home Winners? appeared first on Homes.com.

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Realty Biz

JANUARY 20, 2021

Having the right tools for the job is integral to success in any profession. For agents that means having the best real estate apps installed on your phone. In 2021, given what the world has gone through over the past year, it’s time for real estate agents to expand their toolkits and adjust to the new ways of doing business. What that means for a lot of industries is an emphasis on working from when possible.

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The American Genius for Real Estate

JANUARY 20, 2021

(EDITORIAL) How my evolving understanding of “burnout” helped me learn an important distinction between being busy and being productive. The post Want to move past your burnout? Stop using multiple lists appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.

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Realtor.com

JANUARY 20, 2021

phototropic/Getty Images Because the pandemic has forced many Americans to live, work, and socialize remotely in the confines of their homes, they have had more time than ever before to contemplate their interior design decisions—and they’re looking longingly at the rest of the world. Interior design web searches surged by 148% in the last year, according to a recent report from Rae Duncan Interior Design.

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The American Genius for Real Estate

JANUARY 20, 2021

(REAL ESTATE MARKETING) Since America is the cultural melting pot, language can be a sizable barrier. One language that many people forget about is ASL, but not these Realtors. The post How knowing ASL as a Realtor makes you more accessible appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.

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Advertiser: Trellis

Trellis is a state trial court research and analytics platform that provides Real Estate Professionals (Buyers, Foreclosure, Loan Modification, etc.) with LEADS on Pre-Foreclosures, Lis Pendes, Distressed Assets and more — to help uncover **new** opportunities and grow their business. The process is quick and easy — and all in real time. Trellis will supply you with a link to the relevant dockets, a Leads sheet and access to its UI where applicable.

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RIS Media

JANUARY 20, 2021

This article first appeared in Real Estate magazine’s special-edition Women in Real Estate issue. View the entire issue here. Anna Ciano-Hendricks. Broker/Owner. RE/MAX Pathway. Kent, Ohio. www.pathwayoh.com. Region served: Northeast Ohio. Years in real estate: 11. Number of offices: 2. Number of agents: 23. Best tip for going the extra mile for your agents: Always be accessible.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

JANUARY 20, 2021

Most people think that renting a home is a more affordable option than buying. But, as it turns out, in the majority of counties across the US, the opposite is actually true. According to the 2021 Rental Affordability Report from ATTOM Data , which analyzes rental, wage, and home price data in markets across the country, owning a median-priced three-bedroom home is more affordable than renting a three-bedroom home in nearly two-thirds (63 percent) of counties in the US—even though home prices ar

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RIS Media

JANUARY 20, 2021

As an agent, having an expired listing on your books is never a good outcome. Not only does this mean that an investment of your time, energy and money hasn’t paid off, it also means that the relationship with your client is at risk of being negatively impacted, your self-confidence might be affected and your business as a whole could be damaged.

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The American Genius for Real Estate

JANUARY 20, 2021

(OPINION / EDITORIAL) When does a landlord’s passive income pass the line? Probably before they sell your personal info, but there's a lot of frustration before then. The post RANT: Landlords have a responsibility, and they’re failing appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.

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GeekEstate

JANUARY 20, 2021

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of the GEM. Today’s showcase: Pallet.]. Pallet builds durable, portable, and affordable shelters for the more than half a million people facing homelessness across the U.S. They offer a 64 square foot version starting at $4,900 as well as a 100 square foot version starting at $7,000.

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Realtor.com

JANUARY 20, 2021

David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images The numbers: The construction industry’s outlook worsened to start the New Year, according to research from a trade group released Wednesday. The National Association of Home Builders’ monthly confidence index dropped three points to a reading of 83 in January, the trade group said Wednesday. It was the second consecutive month that the index has dropped, though the reading still remains strong.

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RIS Media

JANUARY 20, 2021

This article first appeared in Real Estate magazine’s special-edition Women in Real Estate issue. View the entire issue here. BoomTown’s diverse, effective and user-friendly platform sets Arizona real estate team up for continued success. Garcia. Becky Garcia, leader of an all-female, 30-member team that includes 20 agents based in Goodyear, Ariz., has depended on leading sales and marketing platform BoomTown for more than half of her real estate career.

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Better Dwelling

JANUARY 20, 2021

Canada’s central bank didn’t devote a whole section for real estate to their latest monthly report like they usually do. However, the Bank of Canada (BoC) did provide a lot of insights in the January Monetary Policy Report. The central bank believes “elevated” housing activity was the result of a shift in buying behavior, as […].

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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.

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Brownstoner

JANUARY 20, 2021

Editor’s note: Welcome to the 89th installment of Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary about renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first one here. They also blog at www.thebrownstoneboys.com. It’s hard to believe it’s been about a year since we all carved office spaces out of our living… Read More > The post Brownstone Boys: Thinking of Renovating in 2021?

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Realty Biz

JANUARY 20, 2021

Around 60% of home buyers and sellers said in a survey by Redfin that they’re optimistic that the housing market will improve in 2021, which is a big leap on what people said in a similar survey the previous year. High earners and homeowners are the most upbeat about housing’s prospects, the survey of 1,400 people conducted in November and December found.

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The Mortgage Report

JANUARY 20, 2021

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates were unchanged yesterday, as expected. So they remain exceptionally low, though a bit above the record. There may be literal fireworks over […].

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BubbleInfo

JANUARY 20, 2021

Donna first met Jade in 1990 and shortly thereafter he became the family hairstylist – and Jade was our guy until he left us way too soon in 2013. It was about 22 years ago that he gave me this CD and suggested that I take a listen because he thought they might be going […].

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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.

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Waterfront Properties

JANUARY 20, 2021

The Winter Equestrian Festival is held in Wellington every winter and it is one of the largest annual sporting events held in Palm Beach County. The Equestrian show is also the longest-running equestrian event in the world. The event attracts national and international athletes competing for prizes, preparing for the Olympics, or just beginning their equestrian careers.

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RIS Media

JANUARY 20, 2021

Zillow recently released survey results ranking the hottest housing markets in 2021, with Austin taking the lead. The following metro areas are also forecasted to outperform the nation in home value growth according to industry economists and experts: Phoenix, Nashville, Tampa and Denver. These top five metros share several traits, the first being their affordability in comparison to expensive coastal areas.

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Waterfront Properties

JANUARY 20, 2021

Forbes Magazine wrote an article recently saying that West Palm Beach is the newest ‘Neighborhood to Watch’. The city is often overlooked with its closeness to Palm Beach and Miami, but West Palm Beach is rapidly growing into the area’s most exciting neighborhoods. The downtown area is bustling with restaurants, luxury hotels, and a dynamic shopping scene.

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Coldwell Banker

JANUARY 20, 2021

Real Estate with a Real Impact. The post Coldwell Banker Supports St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.

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Realty Biz

JANUARY 20, 2021

As a property owner and manager, keeping your rental property secure is crucial not only for your tenants’ safety but also for the reputation of your property. Even if property damage is minimal in the event of a crime or a weather-related disaster, your tenants’ lost faith in the security of your property could come back to bite you. Fortunately, technology can help to keep your rental property secure so your tenants always feel safe.

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REM Online

JANUARY 20, 2021

The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: Reap a bountiful harvest from a tiny geo farm. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction. I would say that 99 per cent of agents do not run a geo farm.

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Brownstoner

JANUARY 20, 2021

The warehouse-sized record store and music venue Rough Trade NYC is moving out of its Williamsburg location. First opened in 2013 at 64 North 9th Street in Williamsburg, the store -- an offshoot of the London-based record label and music stores of the same name -- did not disclose where… Read More > The post Rough Trade Record Shop Moving Out of Its Williamsburg Space After Seven Years appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Realtor.com

JANUARY 20, 2021

realtor.com The United States has seen presidents come and go since 1789, but the oldest homes in America have been standing even longer than that. Only a handful of homes in the nation can claim seniority over the oldest house to hobble onto the market this week. Built centuries ago, in 1647, the residence sits near the Atlantic Ocean in Marshfield, MA, and is one of the oldest homes in Plymouth County.

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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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