Housing Wire

DECEMBER 31, 2021

This week’s HW+ member spotlight features Sarah DeCiantis, chief marketing officer at United Wholesale Mortgage. As a 2019 Vanguard and Women of Influence , DeCiantis is the catalyst behind United Wholesale Mortgage’s strategic approach to marketing, which has helped the company become the No. 1 wholesale lender. DeCiantis oversees advertising, public relations, social media, creative and customer relationship management that has established the company as the gold standard of the wholesale mort

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Realtor.com

DECEMBER 31, 2021

HGTV Drew and Jonathan Scott are no strangers to outdated homes, but the latest house on “Property Brothers: Forever Home” is a real doozy. In the Season 6 episode “Out of the Time Warp,” Drew and Jonathan meet Derek and Krista , a Calgary, Alberta, couple with a home stuck in the ’80s. With dated oak in every room and a tile counter Jonathan says looks like a retro video game, this home is due for a serious upgrade.

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Sotheby's International Real Estate

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. St. Barthelemy, St. Barth Sotheby’s International Realty Sothebys International Realty. When it comes to celebrating the New Year, St. Barts is ground-zero, with the world’s A-listers flocking to this little piece of La Belle France in the Caribbean during the festive season.

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BubbleInfo

DECEMBER 31, 2021

People say to me, “I bet you’re loving this market”, expecting that realtors are raking it up these days. Not really. I lost 50+ bidding wars with buyers this year who lost out to others who insanely overpaid with no regard for the comps, or because listing agents were too lazy to give everyone a […].

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Realty Biz

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Old houses are full of charm and that is what adds to their appeal. In many cases, old houses can get more money when sold than some modern houses even though they need a lot of work solely because of how charming and interesting they can be. We love the creaky floors as every step reminds you that there have been many generations before you walking those same hallways.

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Eye on Housing

DECEMBER 31, 2021

With the end of 2021 approaching, NAHB’s Eye on Housing is reviewing the posts that attracted the most readers over the last year. In December, David Logan reported on data examining inflationary impacts on construction material costs. The prices of goods used in residential construction ex-energy climbed 1.8% in November (not seasonally adjusted), according to the latest Producer Price Index.

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The Mortgage Report

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates inched higher yesterday. But only by the smallest measurable amount. And they’ve moved very little so far this week. That doesn’t look […].

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Raise your hand if you’ve at least mentally made a resolution to sell more houses in the coming year. Every year is a clean slate to buckle down and do more business. But too often, agents are either way too broad and vague, or way too specific and detailed about how to actually make that happen. On one hand you have agents who are basically like, “I wanna sell 100 houses next year…”, but don’t even scribble a note or two on a napkin about how to actually get there.

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Better Dwelling

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Canadian subprime real estate buyers are scrambling to join the housing gold rush. Earlier this week, we discussed the sharp climb in subprime mortgage borrowers in Q3 2021. Today we’ll break the Equifax data down by city and show the highest concentrations. All but three major cities in Canada saw their share of poor quality […]. The post Nearly All Canadian Real Estate Markets Saw More Subprime Buyers, Including Toronto appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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Realtor.com

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Houzz/Afka Designs Ltd. As we enter a new year, chances are good you’re thinking about resolutions to give yourself an emotional and physical face-lift. (Dry January or Keto diet, anyone?). But us? We’re over here obsessing about a different kind of makeover—like the ones happening in these five swanky bedrooms on the ‘gram. And these trending Instagram decor styles—a combination of luxe velvet accents, fabric wallpaper, and vintage furniture—represent the 2022 metamorphosis yo

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Advertiser: Trellis

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Brownstoner

DECEMBER 31, 2021

In the tradition of landscape architecture, Lightscape adds light, music and sound to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden to choreograph a series of after-dark experiences along a winding path. Walking under a sequence of sculptural chandeliers of light at the beginning feels a bit like entering Narnia. Highlights include the White… Read More > The post Night and Day: Lightscape Lights Up Brooklyn Botanic Garden appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Raise your hand if you’ve at least mentally made a resolution to sell more houses in the coming year. Every year is a clean slate to buckle down and do more business. But too often, agents are either way too broad and vague, or way too specific and detailed about how to actually make that happen. On one hand you have agents who are basically like, “I wanna sell 100 houses next year…”, but don’t even scribble a note or two on a napkin about how to actually get there.

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Realtor.com

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Getty Images Dear MarketWatch, I’d like to retire in a no (or low) state-income-tax state near water and a state or national park. I want red politics but with (hopefully) legal pot (medical or recreational), and weather that isn’t too cold. I’d compromise on the pot for Texas, if necessary. . I don’t want to be in New Hampshire, Florida or Washington or too close to California. .

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McKissock

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Appraisal industry insiders tend to agree that 2022 will generally be a good year for appraisers. As real property appraisers look ahead to the new year, we wanted to know where they plan to focus their efforts and what they will strive to achieve. So, we asked members of our appraisal community, “What is your top professional goal for 2022?” Here’s what they said.

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The American Genius for Real Estate

DECEMBER 31, 2021

(TECHNOLOGY NEWS) Science proves that open floor plans are more conducive to office productivity, but will it work for everyone? The post Your office could benefit from a more open floor plan appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.

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Mashvisor

DECEMBER 31, 2021

In the past few years, Airbnb real estate investing has grown in popularity as more people understand the possibilities for profit in real estate.

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Waterfront Properties

DECEMBER 31, 2021

New Year’s Eve in Delray Beach is sure to light up the night. Watch a free firework display with friends and family. The new year, 2022, is just hours away. Time to bid adieu to 2021 and look ahead to a bright future next year at the Delray Beach New Years Eve Celebration. The holiday spirit is still alive and well in Delray Beach. The city is keeping its 100-foot-tall Christmas tree up in Old School Square through New Year’s Eve along with its adjacent ice-skating rink and carousel.

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American Lifestyle

DECEMBER 31, 2021

The post 10 Tips to Increase Your Winter Curb Appeal appeared first on American Lifestyle Magazine.

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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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Waterfront Properties

DECEMBER 31, 2021

The housing experts say the market is “normalizing.” But what does that mean for the Palm Beaches? Will home prices in Palm Beach County and rents finally come down? Will more homes go up for sale? And what does the year ahead have in store for the real estate market? “The nation’s housing market, after a wild surge that sent home prices up over 30 percent in some cities in 2021, will be less intense next year”, according to Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the National Association of Realtors (

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 31, 2021

This article is part of our HousingWire 2022 forecast series. After the series wraps early next year, join us on February 8 for the HW+ Virtual 2022 Forecast Event. Bringing together some of the top economists and researchers in housing, the event will provide an in-depth look at the predictions for next year, along with a roundtable discussion on how these insights apply to your business.

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Waterfront Properties

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Waterfront Properties and Club Communities wish you and yours the very best for 2022

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Keeping Current Matters

DECEMBER 31, 2021

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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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Realtor.com

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Realtor.com There once was a time when the expression “Do you live in a barn?” was considered an insult. But that dis has definitely lost its edge—all thanks to the rise in popularity of the barndominium. Part-barn, part-house, these converted homes are coveted for their open floor plans, flex space, and (typically) expansive acres of undeveloped land.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Homeowners with mortgages saw their home equity blossom 31% in 2021, according to a report from CoreLogic, a remarkable increase for such a short period of time. As you map out your plans for 2022, you may be thinking of ways to keep building more equity or use what you’ve recently acquired. Should you get a home equity loan to pay for a much-needed vacation or your postponed dream wedding?

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Realtor.com

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Getty Images / Realtor.com A sprawling midcentury home once owned by the crooner Bing Crosby is singing a new tune. The Rancho Mirage, CA , estate has returned to the market for $4.5 million. The vacation getaway was originally listed in 2018 for $5 million. In 2019, the price came down to $4,595,000, and then dropped again to $3,950,000. In 2020, the asking price was reduced to just under $3.5 million.

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