Housing Wire

MAY 12, 2021

After weeks of decreases , mortgage applications rose 2.1% for the week ending May 7, 2021, according to the most recent report from the Mortgage Bankers Association. Aiding the jump in mortgage applications was another sub-3% week of mortgage rates , which fell officially to 2.96%. “The decline in rates helped the refinance index reach its highest level in eight weeks, driven by a 4% increase in conventional refinances,” said Joel Kan, MBA’s associate vice president of economi

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Keeping Current Matters

MAY 12, 2021

Over the past year, the pandemic made it challenging for some homeowners to make their mortgage payments. Thankfully, the government initiated a forbearance program to provide much-needed support. Unless they’re extended once again, some of these plans and the corresponding mortgage payment deferral options will expire soon. That said, there’s still time to request assistance.

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Housing Wire

MAY 12, 2021

It’s been rejection after rejection for Isabel Williams’ client, a military veteran in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Since the client began the search for her dream home earlier this year, her Veterans Affairs mortgage loan offers have been rejected over a dozen times. Williams, the broker-owner of We Save Loans , said her client has all but given up on buying an existing home with VA financing.

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Better Dwelling

MAY 12, 2021

Great, you borrowed a downpayment from your parents. Only one problem — your income needs to be much higher to qualify for the mortgage. The majority of households would not qualify for a mortgage on a typical home, according to National Bank of Canada (NBC) data for Q1 2021. That’s for a typical home, if […]. The post Only Canada’s Top 5% of Households Could Qualify For A Mortgage On A Home: NBC appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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Housing Wire

MAY 12, 2021

Even with historically low levels of inventory, rising mortgage rates and uneven job growth, experts still believe 2021 will be a record year for home sales. How much will be spent on homes? Officials are predicting sale numbers to easily eclipse $1 trillion by years end. Redfin projected $2.53 trillion in home sales this year, a 17% increase year over year — the largest annual percentage increase since 2013, and a number that, if reached, would be a record high.

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Realtor.com

MAY 12, 2021

Getty Images If you live in a small space, you’re used to having to come up with clever solutions to maximize your home’s potential. So whether you’re looking to renovate a studio apartment or small house, there are ways to make your space look chic without skimping on style or functionality. “It’s so important to plan ahead, stick to your budget, and map out a timeline that works for your schedule to avoid having to cut corners,” says Breegan Jane , interior designer and partner at

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GeekEstate

MAY 12, 2021

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of the GEM. Today’s showcase: Estated.]. Estated is a tech company specializing in comprehensive property data for a variety of industries, from Real Estate to Insurance. The company’s database is stocked with hundreds of data points delivered via API or bulk export.

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Housing Wire

MAY 12, 2021

Five years after introducing the Rocket Mortgage brand for digital lending, Rocket Companies will finally retire the legacy Quicken name on July 31. “More than 20 years ago, Dan Gilbert, our founder and chairman, had a vision of putting the entire mortgage process online to simplify the lending experience and add more transparency. Since then, we developed proprietary technology to improve every piece of the process but we officially revolutionized the mortgage industry when we launched Ro

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Waterfront Properties

MAY 12, 2021

Mounts Botanical Garden located at 531 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach is inspiring peace and tranquility. This serene garden experience was created by combining natural elements of stone, wood, and living plant materials. Here is a hand-carved relief wall is of Indonesian design while other elements are contrived from Chinese, Japanese and other Asian influences.

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Housing Wire

MAY 12, 2021

Compass CEO Robert Reffkin. On her website bio, Pittsburgh real estate agent Jen Crouse describes why she finds meaning in her work. “At the end of the day,” Crouse states. “We all want to love where we live and who we invest our time with.”. But who Crouse invests her own time with is a heated dispute between the agent’s old brokerage, the venerable Howard Hanna , and her new one, meteorically growing Compass.

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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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The American Genius for Real Estate

MAY 12, 2021

(REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATIONS) The NAR is pushing to insure anyone who wants a home can get one through a combination of economic inclusion, and eliminating implicit bias. The post NAR supports economic inclusion for equal housing opportunities appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.

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RIS Media

MAY 12, 2021

When looking for ways to add texture to your home, focus on using pieces that are made from numerous materials. Rugs. A rug with tassels or fringe can create a pleasant feeling when family members or visitors walk across it with bare feet. Even layer two rugs to take advantage of multiple textures. Throw Pillows. One or more decorative throw pillows with embroidery or a pattern that utilizes different materials can make a room feel more inviting.

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Mandrona Group

MAY 12, 2021

Snohomish County Farmers Markets. A great way to support your local economy and to eat healthier is by visiting your local Farmers Market here is the list. Content provided by: John L. Scott Ballard | Madrona Group.

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RIS Media

MAY 12, 2021

The kitchen tends to attract and accumulate a lot of clutter. Here are some tips to help you tidy your kitchen and keep things organized. What Is Necessary? Go through your kitchen and sell or donate things you don’t use. Weeding out the items that you don’t need may free up a lot of usable space. Assign a Home for Each Item. The kitchen is a place to store items that you use for cooking and eating, not for your keys, mail, shoes and other items.

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Brownstoner

MAY 12, 2021

Prospect Heights residents are still questioning a developer's plan to redevelop a suburban-style McDonald's at the corner of Atlantic and Vanderbilt avenues, saying they want to make sure the building will conform with their vision for an in-the-works neighborhood upzoning. Developer Atlantic-Vanderbilt Holdings presented an alternative version of the residential tower… Read More > The post Revised Design for Proposed Apartment Building Near Barclays Brings More Questions From Locals

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RIS Media

MAY 12, 2021

Home offices and migrations out of urban centers have been trending amid the pandemic as homebuyers look for more space, no longer tied down my commuting constraints. Is this trend here to stay? Realtor.com® recently analyzed the decisions homeowners will make as offices begin to reopen. According to the survey, 60% of new homeowners who purchased in the last 12 months are working from home—and 62% prefer it that way.

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Brownstoner

MAY 12, 2021

Behind a Permastone facade, this early 20th century standalone has a surprising wealth of original woodwork, including mantels, wainscoting and built-ins. Located on the corner of Farragut Avenue in the micro nabe of South Midwood, 685 22nd Street also has a two-car garage. One of the many neighborhoods carved out of… Read More > The post South Midwood Arts and Crafts House With Mantels, Built-ins, Garage Asks $2.495 Million appeared first on Brownstoner.

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RIS Media

MAY 12, 2021

(TNS)— Q: When I bought my home 16 years ago, I picked my lot, floorplan, brick and paint color from the developer. Recently the new HOA board picked a new paint color scheme without involving the homeowners. I repainted my home three years ago, and it does not need repainting. I was assigned a gray color scheme that would look awful with my brown brick.

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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

MAY 12, 2021

A proposal to build a large-scale residential development on the site of the church-owned Hebron Seventh Day Adventist School in the Crown Heights historic district was approved by the Landmarks Preservation Commission Tuesday morning. “They really hit the mark here,” Commissioner Michael Devonshire said of the project’s latest round of refinements.

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RIS Media

MAY 12, 2021

If you’re having a difficult time finding contractors to help you get your listings ready for market, you’re not alone. Agents and homeowners across the country are struggling to find contractors to complete even the simplest of jobs—so what’s the deal? To tell the full story, it’s best to rewind back to the Great Recession of 2008.

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Waterfront Properties

MAY 12, 2021

Registration is now open for the 10th Annual Run 4 The Sea. The 2021 Run 4 The Sea will be going virtual this year. The run is a 4-mile timed race and a kid’s 1-miler at any location of your choosing with proceeds benefiting the Loggerhead Marinelife Center. The 10th Annual Run 4 The Sea is open to all walkers, runner, and hikers of all ages. The race is set to take place on the weekend of Saturday, June 19th.

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RIS Media

MAY 12, 2021

Kim Luckie. Marketing Director, ERA American Real Estate. Shalimar, Florida | www.era.com/era-american-real-estate. Region served: Northwest Florida. Years in real estate: 7. Number of offices: 5. Number of agents: 110. Why is it so important to have a strong online presence? . While there are numerous reasons, first and foremost, real estate professionals must remember that it’s all about presence.

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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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REM Online

MAY 12, 2021

The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: Letters: Happy buyer or commission? Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction. Would you sell a house built in the 1940s to your mother without a home inspection?

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RIS Media

MAY 12, 2021

After a successful career in organizational development, seven years ago I decided to make a move into real estate. I was attracted to the fast-paced, entrepreneurial spirit of the industry—and, most importantly, the opportunity to help people both internally and externally of the organization. I believe that if you asked, most of us would say the same thing.

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Realtor.com

MAY 12, 2021

Images from Getty Images Just about everyone knows it’s not a great time to be a home buyer right now. Thanks to the extreme inventory shortage, competition is fierce —and home prices have shot up by double digits since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s crazy. Could anything be harder to buy these days? Well, yes, actually. Those who think the housing market is tough these days should try getting a puppy.

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RIS Media

MAY 12, 2021

Agents Like to Give Feedback, so Give Them the Opportunity Often Through Surveys. Here is an interesting workplace fact: 91% of management teams think that they understand their employees’ happiness, experience and needs. Unfortunately, only 74% of workers feel the same way. Applying that to a real estate company, it’s easy to understand how sometimes there may be a disconnect between how company management feels that they are supporting their agents and how the agents…or at least so

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The Mortgage Report

MAY 12, 2021

Refinance requirements can be tricky, but the rewards are often huge. Find out what you need to meet basic refinance requirements and start saving.

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Point2Homes

MAY 12, 2021

Image: fizkes / Shutterstock.com. Buying a home is often seen as a step forward in the game of life. But choosing the right time can be tricky. If you’re trying to figure out whether you should continue to rent or get your foot on the property ladder, it’s worth having a look at the 5% rule. What Is the 5% Rule? The 5% rule was coined by Canadian investment portfolio manager Ben Felix.

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Realtor.com

MAY 12, 2021

HGTV Twin sisters Lyndsay Lamb and Leslie Davis of “Unsellable Houses” know that fixing up a run-down home can be hard. But renovating for a high-end look to match a ritzy area? That can be a seriously expensive challenge. In the episode “Outdated to Upgraded,” Lamb and Davis meet with homeowner Hanna , who owns the house next door to her own home in Mill Creek, WA.

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The Mortgage Report

MAY 12, 2021

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates rose appreciably yesterday. And falls and rises over the last week have more or less canceled each other out. Unfortunately, mortgage rates […].

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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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