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Job openings in construction increased in March to 344,000 unfilled positions, according to data from the BLS Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). The housing market remains hot and requires additional labor, lots and lumber and building materials to add inventory. MORE
The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: Chris Guérette named CEO of Saskatchewan Realtors Association. MORE
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Real Estate Webmasters Sets Colorado Team on the Path to Continued Growth. The Clement management team (L to R: Joe, Nick and Tony Clement) on the site of their new company headquarters. MORE
The Coldwell Banker brand furthers its commitment to increasing diversity and inclusion in real estate, bringing the number of affiliated companies that joined via the program to 14. MORE
The special purpose acquisition company market isn’t dead yet, apparently. SoftBank Group -backed digital lender Better.com plans to make its public debut in the fourth quarter of 2021 via SPAC , in a deal that would value the company at nearly $8 billion, the firm said Tuesday. MORE
A shower should be a sanctuary, a stress-reducing environment, somewhere you can easily relax and free yourself of a hard day’s work. But if your shower is beginning to feel outdated or is showing signs of wear, a shower renovation may be needed to breathe new life into your bathroom. MORE
Publicly traded retail mortgage lender Guild Holdings is on the hunt for acquisitions, and it’s found a juicy target in Maine-headquartered retail lender Residential Mortgage Services Holdings. The acquisition of RMS for $196.7 million (3.5x MORE
Is buying a house a good investment? It depends on your goals. A house is a great investment if you need a place to live, but may not maximize your returns. Buying a home First-Time Home Buyers Real Estate MORE
94 While the pace of house price growth might be slowing, property markets are clearly still in a strong bull market. Corelogic MORE
A representative for the nation's second-largest multiple listing service said that the "vast majority" of Clear Cooperation Policy complaints turn out not to be in violation. MORE
Many factors contribute to the process of determining the value of a residential property. Two of the key components are quality and condition. MORE
Understanding the level of vendor discounting in an area is important as it can help you determine the level of demand for property in the area. Discount Research MORE
82 Mortgage credit availability increased by 2.2% in April as mortgage lenders fight for borrowers in an increasingly competitive market. The Mortgage Bankers Association said Tuesday that the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI) — which uses 100 as a benchmark — increased to 128.1 last month. MORE
The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: “Early adopter” Dan Gray talks about joining eXp. MORE
The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: Subhir Uppal launches Redfin in Ottawa. MORE
When it comes to engaging with clients and building a following, live streaming can help any agent take their social media strategy—and their personal brand—to the next level. MORE
Opendoor wants to give residential real estate brokerages a run for their money , but its first quarter earnings suggest the company is not quite there yet. MORE
Amid widespread annual home price growth, 89 percent of all metro areas saw double-digit price gains, according to the National Association of Realtor's First Quarter Metro Home Prices report. MORE
It appears that Zillow's longstanding traffic lead over realtor.com is diminishing. It’s insignificant in terms of competitive advantage and revenue uplift — and might simply be an artifact of pandemic browsing patterns — but it does reveal a deeper truth around portal monetization. MORE
123 KW agents closed 272,688 transactions and did $98.1 billion in volume between January and March. The company also now has 180,376 agents across the world. What other insights into the company's fortunes does the report reveal? MORE
The beginning of 2021 was better for the iBuyer than the end of 2020, though it still has a ways to go before reaching its pre-pandemic strength. Industry News Markets & Economy Select earnings eric wu ibuyer ibuying opendoor softbank wall street MORE
Lawsuits alleging that NAR rules regarding multiple listing services prop up commissions that inflate buyer and seller costs keep proliferating. MORE
NAHB’s latest survey on consumer preferences – What Home Buyers Really Want – asked recent and prospective buyers about the desirability of an exercise room in the home. Results show that 47% of buyers rate an exercise room essential or desirable. MORE
161 Despite lumber shortage data that's been released for consecutive months by industry associations, including the National Association of Realtors and the National Association of Home Builders, lumber-shortage truthers have taken to social media to dispel what they see as the myth of the lumber shortage. MORE
139 Is there anything more optimistic than the opening day of play in the major leagues? Even those among us not inclined to be everyday fans of the game can find some comfort in the return of America’s pastime signaling better and warmer days ahead at the old ballpark. MORE
After going public last fall, Guild Mortgage is expanding its footprint into the Northeast with an agreement to acquire South Portland, Maine-based Residential Mortgage Services Holdings Inc. for roughly $197 million. MORE
The suburbs will likely continue to be popular, but who owns and lives in the houses may change, according to panelists at the Urban Land Institute's virtual Spring Meeting conference. MORE
The number of buyers who locked in mortgage rates for second homes soared 178% year over year in April, marking the 11th straight month of 80%-plus growth, according to a recent Redfin study. MORE
"Ultimately, where we want to go is a fully connected digital platform with a single user persona,” said Lone Wolf CEO Jimmy Kelly about the purchases of CRM LionDesk and marketing technology provider HomeSpotter. MORE
It’s clear that consumers are concerned about how quickly home values are rising. Many people fear the speed of appreciation may lead to a crash in prices later this year. In fact, Google reports that the search for “When is the housing market going to crash?” MORE
Buying a house is not something that can be taken lightly. It may be the largest, most important purchase you ever make. And to make sure this is the right house for you it needs to meet two objectives: offer the right space you and your family need and work with your budget. MORE
With this summer's short-term rental market poised to be one of the busiest ever, owners need to be on top of their game. Here's how investors and independent Airbnb hosts can succeed. MORE
Real estate software company Lone Wolf Technologies announced Monday the acquisition of two real estate technology companies, LionDesk and Homespotter. Lone Wolf currently serves more than 1.5 million real estate professionals in Canada and the U.S. MORE
New agents are constantly asking Mauricio Umansky, founder and CEO of The Agency, what he did in his first year as an agent to lay the foundation for his career. Here, he shares the daily habits that helped set him up for success. MORE
Navigating new construction is like walking through a field of landmines right now. You can never really be certain of the ground you are setting foot on because all continues to change at a rapid pace. Here are 10 things to watch out for when crossing the builder threshold. MORE
Housing Wire
MAY 11, 2021
Mortgage credit availability increased by 2.2% in April as mortgage lenders fight for borrowers in an increasingly competitive market. The Mortgage Bankers Association said Tuesday that the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI) — which uses 100 as a benchmark — increased to 128.1 last month.
Keeping Current Matters
MAY 11, 2021
It’s clear that consumers are concerned about how quickly home values are rising. Many people fear the speed of appreciation may lead to a crash in prices later this year. In fact, Google reports that the search for “When is the housing market going to crash?”
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Housing Wire
MAY 11, 2021
The number of buyers who locked in mortgage rates for second homes soared 178% year over year in April, marking the 11th straight month of 80%-plus growth, according to a recent Redfin study.
Eyes on Housing
MAY 11, 2021
NAHB’s latest survey on consumer preferences – What Home Buyers Really Want – asked recent and prospective buyers about the desirability of an exercise room in the home. Results show that 47% of buyers rate an exercise room essential or desirable.
Housing Wire
MAY 11, 2021
Real estate software company Lone Wolf Technologies announced Monday the acquisition of two real estate technology companies, LionDesk and Homespotter. Lone Wolf currently serves more than 1.5 million real estate professionals in Canada and the U.S.
Eyes on Housing
MAY 11, 2021
Job openings in construction increased in March to 344,000 unfilled positions, according to data from the BLS Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). The housing market remains hot and requires additional labor, lots and lumber and building materials to add inventory.
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Inman
MAY 11, 2021
Despite lumber shortage data that's been released for consecutive months by industry associations, including the National Association of Realtors and the National Association of Home Builders, lumber-shortage truthers have taken to social media to dispel what they see as the myth of the lumber shortage.
Housing Wire
MAY 11, 2021
Opendoor wants to give residential real estate brokerages a run for their money , but its first quarter earnings suggest the company is not quite there yet.
Inman
MAY 11, 2021
"Ultimately, where we want to go is a fully connected digital platform with a single user persona,” said Lone Wolf CEO Jimmy Kelly about the purchases of CRM LionDesk and marketing technology provider HomeSpotter.
Housing Wire
MAY 11, 2021
Publicly traded retail mortgage lender Guild Holdings is on the hunt for acquisitions, and it’s found a juicy target in Maine-headquartered retail lender Residential Mortgage Services Holdings. The acquisition of RMS for $196.7 million (3.5x
Inman
MAY 11, 2021
KW agents closed 272,688 transactions and did $98.1 billion in volume between January and March. The company also now has 180,376 agents across the world. What other insights into the company's fortunes does the report reveal?
Housing Wire
MAY 11, 2021
Many factors contribute to the process of determining the value of a residential property. Two of the key components are quality and condition.
The Mortgage Report
MAY 11, 2021
Is buying a house a good investment? It depends on your goals. A house is a great investment if you need a place to live, but may not maximize your returns. Buying a home First-Time Home Buyers Real Estate
Housing Wire
MAY 11, 2021
Is there anything more optimistic than the opening day of play in the major leagues? Even those among us not inclined to be everyday fans of the game can find some comfort in the return of America’s pastime signaling better and warmer days ahead at the old ballpark.
Inman
MAY 11, 2021
Amid widespread annual home price growth, 89 percent of all metro areas saw double-digit price gains, according to the National Association of Realtor's First Quarter Metro Home Prices report.
Redfin
MAY 11, 2021
A shower should be a sanctuary, a stress-reducing environment, somewhere you can easily relax and free yourself of a hard day’s work. But if your shower is beginning to feel outdated or is showing signs of wear, a shower renovation may be needed to breathe new life into your bathroom.
Inman
MAY 11, 2021
Lawsuits alleging that NAR rules regarding multiple listing services prop up commissions that inflate buyer and seller costs keep proliferating.
Realty Biz
MAY 11, 2021
Buying a house is not something that can be taken lightly. It may be the largest, most important purchase you ever make. And to make sure this is the right house for you it needs to meet two objectives: offer the right space you and your family need and work with your budget.
Inman
MAY 11, 2021
After going public last fall, Guild Mortgage is expanding its footprint into the Northeast with an agreement to acquire South Portland, Maine-based Residential Mortgage Services Holdings Inc. for roughly $197 million.
REM Online
MAY 11, 2021
The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: Chris Guérette named CEO of Saskatchewan Realtors Association.
Inman
MAY 11, 2021
With this summer's short-term rental market poised to be one of the busiest ever, owners need to be on top of their game. Here's how investors and independent Airbnb hosts can succeed.
REM Online
MAY 11, 2021
The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: Subhir Uppal launches Redfin in Ottawa.
Inman
MAY 11, 2021
The beginning of 2021 was better for the iBuyer than the end of 2020, though it still has a ways to go before reaching its pre-pandemic strength. Industry News Markets & Economy Select earnings eric wu ibuyer ibuying opendoor softbank wall street
REM Online
MAY 11, 2021
The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: “Early adopter” Dan Gray talks about joining eXp.
Inman
MAY 11, 2021
The suburbs will likely continue to be popular, but who owns and lives in the houses may change, according to panelists at the Urban Land Institute's virtual Spring Meeting conference.
Coldwell Banker
MAY 11, 2021
The Coldwell Banker brand furthers its commitment to increasing diversity and inclusion in real estate, bringing the number of affiliated companies that joined via the program to 14.
Inman
MAY 11, 2021
A representative for the nation's second-largest multiple listing service said that the "vast majority" of Clear Cooperation Policy complaints turn out not to be in violation.
RIS Media
MAY 11, 2021
When it comes to engaging with clients and building a following, live streaming can help any agent take their social media strategy—and their personal brand—to the next level.
Inman
MAY 11, 2021
Navigating new construction is like walking through a field of landmines right now. You can never really be certain of the ground you are setting foot on because all continues to change at a rapid pace. Here are 10 things to watch out for when crossing the builder threshold.
Real Estate Investar
MAY 11, 2021
While the pace of house price growth might be slowing, property markets are clearly still in a strong bull market. Corelogic
Inman
MAY 11, 2021
New agents are constantly asking Mauricio Umansky, founder and CEO of The Agency, what he did in his first year as an agent to lay the foundation for his career. Here, he shares the daily habits that helped set him up for success.
Real Estate Investar
MAY 11, 2021
Understanding the level of vendor discounting in an area is important as it can help you determine the level of demand for property in the area. Discount Research
Inman
MAY 11, 2021
It appears that Zillow's longstanding traffic lead over realtor.com is diminishing. It’s insignificant in terms of competitive advantage and revenue uplift — and might simply be an artifact of pandemic browsing patterns — but it does reveal a deeper truth around portal monetization.
RIS Media
MAY 11, 2021
Real Estate Webmasters Sets Colorado Team on the Path to Continued Growth. The Clement management team (L to R: Joe, Nick and Tony Clement) on the site of their new company headquarters.
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