Keeping Current Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2022

As you set out to buy a home, saving for a down payment is likely top of mind.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Despite continued home price appreciation and a volatile mortgage rate environment that has resulted in the least affordable housing market in decades, there remains a minority of consumers who still feel that now is a good time to buy a home. According to Fannie Mae ‘s latest Home Purchase Sentiment Index, 19% of consumers feel that now is a good time to buy a home.

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GeekEstate

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In this week’s founder interview, we’re bringing you Scott Patterson from Tumble. Without further ado…. Who are you and what do you do? I’m Scott Patterson and I founded Tumble in 2019 with a mission to modernize the laundry industry. After serving 11 years in the United States Marine Corps, I was trained to be diligent about my own laundry as well as my fellow Marines.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Ohio-based mortgage lender Lower imposed a round of layoffs last week due to market conditions, affecting 6% of its workforce, according to a spokesperson for the company. “We’ve right-sized areas of our business impacted the most by this volatile market, such as refinance, operations, training, and recruiting,” Lindsey LeBerth, the company’s director of communications, wrote in an email to HousingWire.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

OCTOBER 10, 2022

What is a Realtor® Commission? A Realtor’s commission is how most real estate agents make a living. It is highly unusual for an agent in real estate to be paid a salary. Real Estate is a commission-based business. Yearly commission for Realtors can be highly erratic. One of the most popular questions among consumers is […]. The post What is a Realtors Commission and How Do The Fees Work appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2022

A new report from real estate brokerage Redfin shows more than 60% of American residents planning to buy or sell a home in the next year are reluctant to move to a natural disaster-prone area experiencing extreme temperatures or rising sea levels. The Redfin-commissioned survey gathered responses from 1,000 people in August who intended to buy or sell a home in the next year.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2022

With rising rates, the market is seeing a shift from originations to HELOC products. As the market shifts, lenders still need to be conscious of loan quality. HousingWire recently spoke with Brian Adams, Division President of Due Diligence at Consolidated Analytics , about due diligence in the current mortgage market. HousingWire: How is the market shifting in terms of loan offerings?

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

OCTOBER 10, 2022

People often joke about the Internet being invented just so people could look at pictures of cats. Obviously everyone knows that’s not actually true…. …because the Internet was invented for people to look at pictures of dogs ! (And for agents to share real estate memes, of course!). OK, maybe that’s not quite true either. But it doesn’t matter if you’re a homeowner, renter, buyer, seller, or an agent — if you love pictures of pooches, you’re gonna love these 9 real estate memes!

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Atlanta-based Angel Oak Companies instituted a round of layoffs at its retail mortgage company on Friday, not long after trimming the workforce in its wholesale and correspondent business. The latest jobs cut was at Angel Oak Home Loans , which reduced its headcount by 57 employees, comprising 15% of the total, a spokesperson told HousingWire. The spokesperson added that the layoffs are to better position the company as it manages through the headwinds currently facing the mortgage industry.

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RRT Submitted Articles

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The housing market has shifted, and today I have some practical advice for buyers and sellers. This is coming from hundreds of conversations every month as well as stats I'm pulling. Some new memes too. Enjoy if you wish.

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Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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The Close

OCTOBER 10, 2022

I recently had the opportunity to attend the Florida Realtors Convention & Expo in Orlando, where the keynote speaker was Martha Stewart. Though she’s not specifically in the real estate industry, she was there to speak about branding and business building, which are important aspects of a successful real estate business. As I listened to her wax poetic about how she rose from the ashes stronger than ever after taking a gut pitch and doing some “hard time,” I gleaned some great takeaways on

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Bigger Pockets

OCTOBER 10, 2022

House hacking is a great way to build wealth when you’re just starting out in real estate, but it can sometimes be complicated. How do you know what house is suitable […].

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OCTOBER 10, 2022

We are at the point where the inventory should continue its gradual descent and wind up around 235 active listings at the end of the year (if the percentage drop goes the same way it did last year). Though the Padres will be having an unusual impact on the local market… hopefully for the next month! […].

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Bigger Pockets

OCTOBER 10, 2022

What sets apart your everyday real estate investor from an investing expert? While novice investors are focused on cash flow only, veteran landlords focus on something worth much, much more. […].

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RRT Submitted Articles

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Many believe that the property market is driven by an 18 year property cycle. This post explains what the 18 year cycle is.

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Realty Biz

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Anyone who is about to sell their home will want to get as much as they can for it. Some homes will be very high in price, others may be less so. However, not everyone is aware that you can boost the value of your home. . Property Value Market Diagram Concept. Here’s how: Paint Your Home. Painting your home is perhaps one of the easiest ways to increase your home’s value.

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Real Trends

OCTOBER 10, 2022

eXp Realty, a cloud-based real estate brokerage and subsidiary of eXp World Holdings, on Monday announced exceeding 85,000 real estate agents worldwide. This marks a 30% increase compared to the 65,286 agents it had in October 2021. The company attributes some of its growth to “top-producing” teams from across the country that joined eXp in the last year.

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Realty Biz

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Ask Brian is a weekly column by Real Estate Expert Brian Kline. If you have questions on real estate investing, DIY, home buying/selling, or other housing inquiries please email your questions to askbrian@realtybiznews.com. Question from Janice in MT: Hi Brian, I’ve been living in a nice apartment for 3 years. It’s a small apartment complex, kind of townhouse style.

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Sotheby's International Real Estate

OCTOBER 10, 2022

From appliances that are wirelessly connected to intuitive design for cooking and hosting, a thoughtfully designed kitchen is a top priority in the modern home. Smart kitchens blend function and efficiency with elegance for a joyful culinary experience, and no matter the level of expertise, the home chef will undoubtedly be inspired by these five smart kitchen trends.

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RRT Submitted Articles

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Are interest rates going up or down? This post covers recent mortgage rate trends and the future forecasts of industry leading experts.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 10, 2022

?. Enjoying this episode? Be sure to follow The Walkthrough to get future episodes delivered automatically: Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | YouTube. About This Episode. You got into real estate partly so you could control your own schedule. Now you’ve got plenty of clients, and you’re happy about that. But, more recently, you’re working overtime just to keep up with the abundance of showings, texts, emails, calls and training sessions.

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Realty Biz

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Rental property can be a great investment, especially right now. With economic uncertainty looming, it’s understandable that you’d want to generate more streams of income and accumulate more assets. Most people aren’t going to have the money lying around to buy a rental property outright, but you can take out a mortgage to buy a rental property and the process is pretty much the same as taking out a mortgage to buy a primary residence.

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RRT Submitted Articles

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The short-term rental market continues to grow! Let's go over the pros and cons along with how to analyze short-term rental markets.

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Realty Biz

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Did you know that over 57 million businesses and 120,000 schools have LinkedIn accounts? You may be asking yourself, is LinkedIn really the best social media platform for real estate agents? There are a lot of social media platforms out there, and it can be hard to know which one is best for your business. LinkedIn for realtors is the best social media platform because it's built for business professionals.

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Brownstoner

OCTOBER 10, 2022

At first glance, it looks like H&M is planning to open a new store on the corner of Flushing and Wyckoff avenues in Bushwick but closer inspection shows the clothing retailer is investing in some showy marketing in the area, a visit Thursday revealed. The building at 1188 Flushing Avenue, which… Read More > The post Could H&M Be Coming to Bushwick?

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RRT Submitted Articles

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Not sure how agents, brokers, and Realtors® differ? Click here to learn more about each of these job titles as well as what the jobs entail.

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Brownstoner

OCTOBER 10, 2022

While it is a sliver of a house, this circa 1870s Fort Greene dwelling was given a thoroughly modern makeover to make the narrow spaces work, including inserting translucent steel and glass panels to bring in some light. Brooklyn firm GRT Architects also preserved some original details on the lower… Read More > The post Narrow Fort Greene Row House With a Playful Reno by GRT Architects Asks $3.495 Million appeared first on Brownstoner.

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RRT Submitted Articles

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Homeownership is still the American dream for many! Check out this home buying guide for tenants ready to make the leap from renter to owner.

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Brownstoner

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In the News How a Dog’s Killing Turned Brooklyn Progressives Against One Another [NYT] Williamsburg's Peter Luger Among Michelin Star Losers and Winners [NYT] Suspect Arrested in Brooklyn Subway Killing Was on Supervised Release [NYT] Fuzzy Brooklynites Blessed at Annual Blessing of the Animals [BP] New York City’s Rent and Wage-Growth Gap Has Hit a… Read More > The post Daily Links: Salvation Army’s Rehab Shelter, Empty Lot in Fort Greene May Become Luxury Tower appeared first o

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OCTOBER 10, 2022

By Emma Sturgis You’ve finally done it. You’ve moved into your new home and everything is perfect. The location is great, the neighbors seem friendly— it couldn’t be more perfect. But as you start to settle in, there’s one thing on your mind: security. How can you be sure that your new home is as […]. The post Moving Into a New Home? Here’s How to Update the Security appeared first on RISMedia's Housecall.

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