Keeping Current Matters
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Like most industries, residential real estate has a seasonality to it. For example, toy stores sell more toys in October, November, and December than they do in any other three-month span throughout the year. More cars are sold in the U.S. during the second quarter (April, May, and June) than in any other quarter of the year. Real estate is very similar.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Mortgage rates strongly increased above 3% in the week ending November 18, according to the latest Freddie Mac PMMS mortgage report. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hit 3.10%, up 12 basis points from 2.98% the week prior. A year ago at this time, the average 30-year fixed-rate loan averaged just 2.72%. Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist, said the combination of rising inflation and consumer spending is driving mortgage rates higher.
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Sotheby's International Real Estate
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Barcelona, Spain | Barcelona & Costa Brava Sotheby’s International Realty. Looking to manifest a little more joy at home? Just add a pop of color. While a neutral palette and soft hues continue to lead the way in contemporary design, maximalist desires are proving to be in demand once again, and that includes the use of bright and bold shades. Whether fully committing to transforming a room with an unexpected tone, or opting to incorporate accents for a little panache, the spaces in these f
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
The advancement in digital mortgage has focused on delivering end-to-end digital solutions to improve the consumer experience. But even with this push to make a borrower’s life easier, systemic inequality still exists. HousingWire recently sat down with Joe Hallett, Fannie Mae’s Vice President – Digital Products Management, to discuss how Fannie Mae is leveraging technology to expand access to homeownership.
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Realty Biz
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
You may think that, when you buy a house, the only important thing is the house itself. While the house will play the biggest role, a good estate agent can help you find the perfect house. If you want to sell your house, a good estate agent can also be the difference between your house selling quickly or staying on the market for months. You can probably see that a good real estate agent is important for anyone wanting to buy, rent, or sell a house, but the problem is that you may not know what
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) rolled out a new purchase product that will waive mortgage insurance payments if a borrower opts for a 10%-or-more down payment. But borrowers would be wise to note that they’ll get hit with higher interest rates. The product, dubbed “MI Buster,” will be available for conventional purchase loans starting at $200,000, as well as for high-balance loans with a loan-to-value ratio between 80.01% and 89.99%, according to a press release issued by the Pontiac, Mic
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Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Securitizations backed by jumbo loans and mortgages on residential investment properties have propelled a rebounding private-label market in 2021. That gravy train, however, is expected to slow down some as we turn the corner into 2022 — with rising interest rates, spiking home prices and the expanding reach of government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac serving as the brakes.
Realty Biz
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
A Broker Price Opinion (BPO) is very similar to an appraisal except that a real estate broker (or agent) does it rather than a lender’s appraiser. A BPO is also similar to a comparative market analysis (CMA) that real estate agents use to suggest a listing price to a seller. It boils down to a BPO being another tool that can be used to determine the current fair market value of a property.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
For lenders to successfully manage their portfolios, they need to provide borrowers with a seamless mortgage process from start to finish. It’s for this reason more lenders are starting to integrate automation, like eClosing solutions and automated underwriting, to provide borrowers with more transparency and streamline the overall process. While having core systems in place is important, no matter how good a lender’s process is, if there’s an issue with the appraisal, everything could be compro
BubbleInfo
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Yunnie was in town this week, forecasting the safest bets like everyone else: Is the economy back to normal? It’s the question everyone wants answered as we navigate through a semi-return to normalcy amid the pandemic, and it’s the question Dr. Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), posed as he […].
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Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Mat Ishbia, president and CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage. Mat Ishbia and his family will slightly reduce their ownership of United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), a step to make the company more attractive to long-term investors – and, hopefully, to leave behind the “meme stock” label, according to analysts who follow the wholesale lender.
Easy Agent Pro
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
I heard my first holiday song of the season on Halloween. At around that same time, the big box stores started clearing out their garden centers to make way for the thousands of pallets of holiday décor. Even the biggest procrastinators among us can’t miss retailers’ attempts to start the winter holidays early. If you aren’t in the spirit yet, it’s time to take a cue from the retail industry.
Realtor.com
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Getty Images / Realtor.com In today’s fast-paced, blink-and-the-listing-is-gone housing market it’s hard to find a place where real estate isn’t hot. However, there are certain real estate markets that are popular with buyers all over the country where homes are selling just a little bit faster. And they all have one big thing in common: They’re the more affordable.
Realty Biz
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
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 Saige in SC: Hi Brian, we got married very young. I was 18 and my husband was 20. We moved in with his parents so that he could finish college.
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First Team Real Estate
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Longtime First Team luxury affiliate Christie’s International Real Estate announced it will be acquired by up-and-coming technology real estate company @properties on December 1 st. Combining the tech company’s industry-leading digital platform with the luxury giant’s reputation and strict standards of excellence, First Team agents and their high-end clientele will now have exclusive access to even more powerful digital marketing opportunities across the globe. .
Point2Homes
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Going back to basics is becoming an increasingly popular temptation. Leaving the big city behind and enjoying the natural comforts of the countryside is a fantastic way to unwind. A log cabin epitomizes that escape to nature, and if you’re planning to build or buy your own, you’ll need to think about how best to decorate it. With that in mind, here are some ideas to get you started.
First Team Real Estate
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Hardworking, reliable, and infectiously fun, Janice Konkol represents the spirit of our First Team Real Estate family. An Irvine real estate expert with deep roots in the community, she has spent her impressive 40-year career at First Team. Consistently ranking among the top agents within the company, and by extension, all of Orange County, Janice time and again has been awarded our prestigious and coveted Hall of Fame status.
Waterfront Properties
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
The Andrew “Red” Harris Foundation has been building reefs for life off the Jupiter coastline for several years. The Foundation was created to honor the memory of Andrew Harris who was struck by a boat while snorkeling in the Jupiter Inlet on June 8, 2014. The foundation’s work will help assure the long-term health and vibrancy of the local marine environment where Andrew loved to dive and fish.
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.
The Mortgage Report
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates edged lower yesterday It wasn’t enough to make much difference. But it was a relief after some painful rises. Overall, they mostly […].
Brownstoner
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
In 2018, interior designer Liz Lipkin got a call from prospective clients who thought they saw light at the end of the renovation tunnel and wanted help pulling things together, decoratively speaking. It would be three years before they actually got to the end of that tunnel. When the couple, who… Read More > The post The Insider: Years-Long Park Slope Townhouse Reno Concludes With Fresh New Decor appeared first on Brownstoner.
App Folio
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Great software innovations come from great partnerships, and at AppFolio we’re always working to bring the community association market innovative.
Realtor.com
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
The post Christmas Miracle? The Surprising Reason Homebuyers Can Score a Deal Before Ringing In the New Year appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.
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.
Brownstoner
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
In the News The Fight of This Old Brooklyn Boxer’s Life Was With His Own Family[NYT] Thousands of Turkeys Given Away With Thanksgiving Around the Corner [BP] New Student-Run Concession Stands Opens at Barclays Center [BK Reader] Holiday Lights Finally Return to Knickerbocker Avenue [Bushwick Daily] It Takes How Long to Fill Affordable Apartments Through… Read More > The post Daily Links: MTA Signal Upgrades Hit Delays and Cost Increases appeared first on Brownstoner.
RISMedia
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
By Anita Ginsburg As the weather cools, many of us are grateful for the break in the hot weather. Depending on where you live, you might even get to enjoy some snow. However, colder weather should also remind you that you need to protect your home against common winter problems that could leave you without […]. The post How to Protect Your Water Heater Against Winter Weather appeared first on RISMedia's Housecall.
Brownstoner
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Billed as a three-bedroom in the listing, this large and well-appointed floor-through apartment may appear on the high side price wise, but all utilities are included in the rent -- even air conditioning. It's on the top floor of 994 Lincoln Place, a circa 1909 bow-fronted row house in the Crown… Read More > The post Six-Room Apartment in Crown Heights Row House With Dishwasher, A/C Asks $3,100 appeared first on Brownstoner.
Realtor.com
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Target.com Chip and Joanna Gaines are famed for their great taste in decor—and you can own a piece of it for the holidays through their Target line, Hearth & Hand with Magnolia. From sparkly tree ornaments to adorable throw pillows, there’s something affordable for every homeowner. Yet not everything these “Fixer Upper” stars touch is pure gold.
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Brownstoner
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
After years of negotiations, a new community center is finally coming to East Flatbush — and it will bear the name of one of Brooklyn’s proudest civic leaders, former Brooklyn Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. Procurement is now officially under way for the $141 million project, which will be located in a 65,000-square-foot… Read More > The post Ceremony Kicks Off Official Start of Shirley Chisholm Rec Center Project in East Flatbush appeared first on Brownstoner.
REM Online
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: The most fun part of being a Realtor. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction. Do you remember when you were a new agent and how fun it was to be out with buyers looking at properties?
Realtor.com
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Getty Images / Realtor.com “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Nene Leakes is really trying to sell her Duluth, GA, mansion. Since the home was listed for $4 million in September, the price has been cut twice. Leakes is now asking $3,495,000 for her extravagant casa. Leakes picked up the mansion—which backs right up to the TPC Sugarloaf golf course—for $2,075,000 in 2015.
Eye on Housing
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Sentiment on the production of new and occupancy in existing multifamily housing improved in the third quarter, according to the latest results from NAHB’s Multifamily Market Survey (MMS). The MMS produces two main indices. The Multifamily Production Index (MPI) increased five points from the previous quarter to 53, while the Multifamily Occupancy Index (MOI) also increased by five points, to.
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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