Keeping Current Matters

JULY 25, 2022

If you’re thinking about making a move, you probably want to know what’s going to happen to home prices for the rest of the year.

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Housing Wire

JULY 25, 2022

Rising interest rates and a slowing economy overall are already taking some of the air out of the rapid home-price appreciation the housing market has experience over the past year, according to the recently released Federal Reserve Beige Book for July. Several leading housing-market economists also are projecting the deceleration in home prices will continue in near the future as homebuyer demand ebbs — with one economist even predicting that prices will decline in some particularly hot markets

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

JULY 25, 2022

The Definition of a Buyer’s Market In real estate sales, there are essentially three types of markets. There is a buyer’s market, a seller’s market, and a balanced market. The differences between buyers’ and sellers’ markets are like night and day. Real Estate markets go through cycles. The real estate market never stays the same […].

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Housing Wire

JULY 25, 2022

The national mortgage delinquency rate rose in June after hitting consecutive record lows in each of the previous three months. The overall delinquency rate rose nine basis points to 2.84% in June, according to Black Knight. The delinquency rate is 35% lower than the same period last year and remains 30% below pre-pandemic levels. A total of 1.51 million properties were in early-stage delinquencies, defined as borrowers who missed a single mortgage payment, which is a 5% increase from May. ̶

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JULY 25, 2022

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Housing Wire

JULY 25, 2022

Pink slips will arrive for 58 employees working in the mortgage business at Texana Bank in California, according to a Worker Adjustment Retraining Notification (WARN) sent to the state’s Employment Development Department. Lauren Witherspoon, director of human resources, wrote: “Circumstances will force Texana Bank to conduct layoffs,” taking place Sept. 5, according to the document reviewed by HousingWire.

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Housing Wire

JULY 25, 2022

Our local market feature spotlights five different areas across the country for each HousingWire Magazine. Local real estate agents, loan officers and appraisers from each city share what characteristics are currently defining their housing markets. Rapid City, South Dakota. Rapid City, South Dakota. Coming in at Realtor.com’s No. 1 housing market for spring 2022, there is no doubt that the housing market in Rapid City is one to watch.

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GeekEstate

JULY 25, 2022

Calling all?startups?and?scale-ups?reimagining the?built world: Colliers is partnering with?CREtech to host this year’s Real Estate Tech Awards, an opportunity for innovative companies that are advancing technology across the CRE industry to be recognized. Get your applications in now and meet us on the global innovation stage October 12 – 13 at?

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Housing Wire

JULY 25, 2022

Gone are the days that loan originators received hefty signing bonuses to crank out refi after refi. But make no mistake, even in a down mortgage market lenders are still dangling signing bonuses to recruit high-producing LOs who can eat what they kill. Signing bonuses are still here to stay for distributed retail LOs because top-producing LOs have always been in demand, said Jim Cameron, author of a report on signing bonuses from Stratmor Group.

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HomeLight

JULY 25, 2022

If you’re still using window units or fans to keep your home comfortable, you might feel left out in the cold. While at least 90% of homes nationwide use some type of air-conditioning , government statistics show that 66% o f them use central air. Researchers predict this market will grow more than 5% by 2026 , thanks to higher temperatures and humidity worldwide and the changing view of AC as a utility rather than a luxury.

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App Folio

JULY 25, 2022

It can be hard to keep up with the prevailing winds of the community association management industry. So much has.

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HomeLight

JULY 25, 2022

As anyone who has done it can surely attest, there’s much more to buying a house than simply agreeing on a purchase price with the seller. The days or weeks between signing off on the contract and actually sitting down at the closing table are rife with obstacles and potential setbacks — it’s not called the closing “process” for nothing!

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The American Genius for Real Estate

JULY 25, 2022

NAR's Spire membership program was birthed out of efforts to diversify the real estate field and a commitment to mentorship. The post How agents transition successfully from residential to commercial real estate appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.

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HomeLight

JULY 25, 2022

At first, buying a house might seem pretty straightforward. You look through listings, drive around your favorite neighborhood, or maybe search for a haunted house , find one in your price range that you love, make an offer, and you have a house! But once your offer is accepted and you get into the homebuying process, the costs just seem to keep racking up.

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Eye on Housing

JULY 25, 2022

Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 38 states in June compared to the previous month while 11 states and the District of Columbia lost jobs. Rhode Island reported no change. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nationwide total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 372,000 in June, following a gain of 384,000 jobs in May. On a month-over-month basis, employment data.

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HomeLight

JULY 25, 2022

Looking to sell a house “as is” in Texas? Whether you’ve got a fixer-upper or recently inherited a relative’s home, sometimes the goal is to skip repairs, get a fair offer, and move on. “Even if sellers think their house isn’t ready, there are ways to get it right for selling if they want to sell,” says Kelley Martin , a top real estate agent in San Antonio who sells homes 48% quicker than the average area agent.

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Mandrona Group

JULY 25, 2022

The Madrona Group has acquired it’s 2nd John L. Scott office. Along with our Ballard location we have added the. Read More.

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HomeLight

JULY 25, 2022

Caveat emptor. Let the buyer beware. One of the world’s oldest sales maxims remains especially relevant in real estate transactions. While a home is usually a family’s largest purchase, it’s also a complex configuration of materials, technology as well as structural and mechanical engineering. And, even a home built with quality construction can fall into disrepair over decades or within an instant after a catastrophic weather event or other event tests or compromises its integrity.

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Real Trends

JULY 25, 2022

Nick Ralston, Engel & Völkers Frisco, Texas. Dallas Cowboys fullback Nick Ralston finishes his workout in the Cowboys’ weight room, showers and dresses in the locker room. He walks three minutes to The Formation, a professional workspace in The Star, the Cowboys’ world headquarters. He sits at a desk in the Engel & Völkers Frisco office in The Formation, tending to his other role: real estate agent.

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HomeLight

JULY 25, 2022

If you’re selling your home, a 2% real estate commission may seem enticing in comparison to the average 5% to 6% rate. But you may be wondering if you can expect the same value from a low-commission agent that you’d receive from a full-commission real estate agent. In this article, we explore the reasons why some agents might offer a discounted rate and what kind of service you can expect from a low-commission agent or discount brokerage.

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Real Trends

JULY 25, 2022

Sellers are moving further from their original homes this summer, according to a recent Coldwell Banker Real Estate Move Meter report. Based on traffic to the company’s website, the average search covered 1,015 miles, about the distance of New York to Miami. In addition, the report highlighted search interests on a state-by-state basis — important information for brokers and agents marketing their listings.

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HomeLight

JULY 25, 2022

When you bought your house, you probably didn’t pay much attention to commissions. After all, commissions are typically the seller’s responsibility. But when it comes time to sell, that 5%-6% commission can be hard to swallow. You’re wondering if there’s any way to save money on your sale, perhaps by using a flat fee broker. What is a flat fee broker?

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Fancy Pants Homes

JULY 25, 2022

When you think back to the 1980s — the look, the sound, the feel — you likely conjure up thoughts and vibes from one of the most influential TV shows of the decade: Miami Vice. But if you happen to be too young to remember, we’ll happily bring you up to speed. The series, which ran for five seasons on NBC from 1984 to 1989, followed two Metro-Dade Police Department detectives working undercover in Miami.

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Toronto Realty Blog

JULY 25, 2022

TorontoRealtyBlog. Trust me folks, I did not want to write about this. I mean it. But I knew I had to. I just kept putting it off, like at 10:15pm on Wednesday night when you know you have to take the garbage out, but you’re too tired to get off the couch, and the longer you wait, the more likely you are to forget, or convince yourself you can do it in the morning.

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Realty Biz

JULY 25, 2022

As a real estate agent, it’s essential to build your social media brand. However, getting started can be a daunting task. Many agents want to grow an online following overnight, but quickly become discouraged. Instead, find out how you can increase your leads and revenue by taking measured steps and setting attainable goals. Choose the Right Platform For Your Real Estate Niche.

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Brownstoner

JULY 25, 2022

In the News He Runs a New York Real Estate Empire. Did He Steal It? [NYT] Heat Waves Sweep the Northeast Over Sweltering Weekend [NYT] What Cooling Off Looks and Feels Like in New York [NYT] Brooklyn Bishop Robbed in Jewelry Heist During Livestreamed Service [NYP] The Singing Reverend Who Switched Seminary for Brooklyn’s Bars… Read More > The post Daily Links: Brooklyn Families Yet to See Justice in Cases Involving Alleged Serial Deed Fraudster appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Realty Biz

JULY 25, 2022

When you are buying a home there are three types of properties that need more research and due diligence. These kinds of properties include condemned houses, hoarder homes, and short sales. It is easy to make mistakes when you don’t do your homework. Home buying mistakes could cost you ten’s of thousands of dollars and possibly more. Buying a property is a big investment.

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Brownstoner

JULY 25, 2022

The Adams administration said Friday it is taking a hard look at the city’s Third Party Transfer (TPT) program after the U. S. Southern District Court of New York rejected a second city appeal against Black and Hispanic property owners seeking millions of dollars in restitution for property seized under… Read More > The post City Mulls Ditching Controversial Property Transfer Program as Federal Class-Action Lawsuit Looms appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Sotheby's International Real Estate

JULY 25, 2022

From a USD $62M sale in Naples, Florida to an AUD $4.8M sale in Queensland, Australia, here are June 2022’s five highlighted sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty® global network. Naples, Florida. Paul Arpin | Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, $62,000,000. Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. Alejandra Aguilar | Riviera Maya Sotheby’s International Realty, Price Undisclosed.

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Brownstoner

JULY 25, 2022

The lush details in this Slee & Bryson Colonial Revival in the Prospect Park South Historic District have remained intact after a design update by the owners of Calico Wallpaper. The stylish makeover of 197 Rugby Road was featured in Elle Decor after the couple purchased the house in 2019… Read More > The post Prospect Park South Standalone With Calico Wallpaper Revamp, Garage Asks $3.295 Million appeared first on Brownstoner.

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