Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

A National Association of Realtors (NAR) committee head recommended Friday that the federal standards governing real estate appraisals loosen up. Namely, appraisers should no longer have to partake in a two-year apprentice program as part of their licensing process. Francois Gregoire, an appraiser in St. Petersburg, Florida, and head of NAR’s Real Property Valuation Committee, pointed specifically to the apprentice training requirement – no comparable requirement exists for real estate agents –

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Keeping Current Matters

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Some Highlights. If you’re deciding whether you should make updates before you sell your house, lean on your agent to be your guide. If the market is flooded with houses for sale, updates may be necessary for your house to stand out. In our current sellers’ market , the added expenses might not be worth it. Partner with a local real estate professional for expert advice on which updates are important in today’s market.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Shannon Foglia Brandy was pretty certain she wanted a career in public relations, but after a summer internship before her senior year at Bryant University, she began considering a career in the field of title insurance. “I was looking to come home and do an internship over the summer, and nothing was really sparking my interest,” the New Hampshire native explained.

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Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Are you trying to decide if now is a good time to put in the effort and money to buy a home? There are many questions that you should answer before making that decision. The financial question is only one of several that you want to start with. What about your personal life? Do you have kids that should be in a better school district and need a backyard to romp around in?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

A report found deficiencies in the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ’s (CFPB) quality management program for its supervision activities. The quality management program at the division of supervision, enforcement and fair lending (SEFL) often takes a backseat to overseeing financial institutions’ compliance with federal law, according to a November report from the Office of Inspector General for the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

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Brownstoner

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

If visitors strolling through the Children's Corner of Prospect Park detect the lingering scent of cedar wafting through the air and follow their nose, the pungent source can be traced not to trees, but bright new shingles adorning the roof of Lefferts Historic House. There were still a few pallets of… Read More > The post Up on the Roof of the Historic Lefferts House in Prospect Park as It Gets a New Old Look appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Easy Agent Pro

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

I once read a post in EAP’s Beat Zillow Facebook group where an agent was complaining that so many of the blog posts pushed out to EAP clients are on non-real estate subjects. Actually, the posts are evenly split between homeowner topics and buying and selling topics. . That said, the agent said he’d prefer that his clients learn about down payment assistance and other such topics.

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Point2Homes

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Image: Ruud Morijn Photographer / Shutterstock.com. Thinking of heading south for the winter? Escaping the cold, snowy winters is certainly appealing, but before you don your sombrero, there are a few things to take care of at home. Prepping your house for a winter away is essential and can prevent expensive damage, burglary and excess energy bills.

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Easy Agent Pro

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Value. It’s the hottest trend in the real estate industry. Although the practice isn’t exactly new, the labels “value-added” and “value proposition” are concepts unheard of in the industry in decades past. For the new agent, “Value-added is the additional features or economic value that a company adds to its products and services before offering them to customers,” according to Investopedia.com.

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Eye on Housing

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The labor market continues to tighten. In the September BLS Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) data, the national number of job quits for all sectors (4.4 million) was up 34% year-over-year as worker churn accelerates. Total national job openings stands at 10.4 million. What had been, in prior years, a challenge in certain sectors, like construction, continues as.

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Brownstoner

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

This is the fourth story in amNewYork Metro’s five-part series examining the proliferation of grocery delivery services across the city — and the impact they’re having on residents and brick-and-mortar business owners alike. New quick-commerce grocery delivery companies sweeping New York City have several things in common: they’re all app-based, their… Read More > The post Venture-Backed Grocery Delivery Apps Snap Up Shuttered Retail Spots From Brooklyn to the Bronx appeared first on B

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The Mortgage Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Bond markets were closed yesterday. But average mortgage rates rose sharply on Wednesday. That day, Freddie Mac suggested in its weekly report that those for […].

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Brownstoner

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

In the News For a 96-Year-Old South Slope Veteran, the Parade Came to Him [NYT] New 100 Percent Affordable Building Opens in Brownsville on NYCHA Land [BP] Officials Cut Ribbon on Renamed and Renovated Lew Fidler Park [BP] Perfecting the New York Street [Curbed] Retailer Primark to Open New Store at City Point Next… Read More > The post Daily Links: Irish Retailer Primark Announces Plan to Open Store at City Point appeared first on Brownstoner.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Anytime a house sells to a buyer who is financing their purchase, the lender will require a third-party appraisal to verify the value of the property and determine what they’re willing to lend. As a separate matter, sellers also have the option to get their own pre-listing appraisal for the purposes of setting an asking price. That begs the question: Should I get an appraisal before selling my house?

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Brownstoner

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Our picks for open houses to check out this weekend are found in Boerum Hill, Bed Stuy, East Flatbush and South Midwood. They range in price from $4.35 million to $899,000. In Boerum Hill, a two-family is set up with an owner's triplex above a garden apartment. The listing claims the… Read More > The post A Colonial Revival Row House in South Midwood and Three More to See, Starting at $899K appeared first on Brownstoner.

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McKissock

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Interested in pursuing an appraisal career or advancing your career in the appraisal profession? Education plays a crucial role along the road to becoming a licensed appraiser and beyond. McKissock is proud to be a leader in education for real estate appraisers. In this article, we outline the different stages of appraisal education, different learning options available, how to get started, and where to find resources and helpful info.

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Realtor.com

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Why not make your home's entrance as pretty as possible? This week’s top decor trend brings you all the latest and greatest looks from Instagram. The post Fabulous Foyers: 5 Glam Entryway Looks To Guide You Indoors This Season appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

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Better Dwelling

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Hoping to win the title of being one of Canada’s highest-earning households? It’s an easier hurdle to clear than it used to be — though let’s be honest, it’s still difficult to cross. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) data shows the results of 2019 tax filings. The threshold for being a top-earning household made a small […]. The post The Threshold To Being One of Canada’s Wealthiest Households Has Been Falling appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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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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BubbleInfo

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The insanity is finding a comfortable range… until next spring: NSDCC Detached-Home Sales, % Closed Over List Price January: 38% February: 43% March: 53% April: 55% May: 54% June: 59% July: 64% August: 55% September: 41% October: 45% A slight uptick in the overall percentage, but the high-end buyers aren’t going for this nonsense any more: Percentage Of Sales Over List Price by Price Range […].

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RISMedia

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

By Meghan Belnap Renting out a home or apartment is a great way to build passive income, but this type of investment is going to require work. This includes a few important steps that you will need to carry out whenever you plan on having new tenants move into any of your rental units, including: […]. The post How to Prepare Your Rental Property for New Tenants appeared first on RISMedia's Housecall.

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Realtor.com

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

If you use kitchen spices, we can all but guarantee that bugs are going to try to set up shop in them. In fact, there's a good chance they already have. The post Yes, Your Chili Powder Is Moving: The Gross Truth Behind Bugs in Your Kitchen Spices appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Something’s got you thinking: I need to sell my house fast in Killeen, Texas. Maybe you have your sights set on leaving Central Texas for South Padre Island (that turbo pina colada is only a sold home away!) Or perhaps you were raised in the military town but are relocating for a job in Houston. This guide to selling a house fast in Killeen will help you attract the city’s broadening pool of buyers.

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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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Realtor.com

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

A cozy bungalow close to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk measuring only 328 square feet sold for a hefty $1,025,000. That works out to an astonishing $3,125 per square foot. The post How Did a 328-Square-Foot Bungalow in Santa Cruz, CA, Sell for $1M? appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

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BubbleInfo

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Though this graph is from 2019, I think it shows that people don’t move far from home. Hat tip to Rob Dawg for sending in this link with loads of data: [link] Here is the map for most of Riverside County – Temecula is a good option for movers because it’s close to SD County […].

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Realtor.com

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Cluster flies spend the fall scoping out a place to winter—like your house. Here's how to keep cluster flies out, and how to get rid of them if they get in. The post Buzz Off: How To Keep Cluster Flies From Invading Your Home This Fall appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

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Waterfront Properties

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

On Exhibition in the Esther B. O’Keeffe Gallery, of the Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach is A Beautiful Mess: Weavers and Knotters of the Vanguard. The Four Arts is collaborating with Fiber Artists- Miami Association to highlight the talent of South Florida fiber artists. A Beautiful Mess: Weavers and Knotters of the Vanguard is a colorful modern-day textile exhibition organized by the Bedford Gallery at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek, CA.

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Realtor.com

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

After two years on the market, the only home Frank Lloyd Wright designed in Houston has finally sold for a discounted $2.7 million. The post Houston’s Only Home Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright Sells for $2.7M appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

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Fancy Pants Homes

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

One of Netflix’s newest additions to its Holiday movie line-up is the star-studded comedy Father Christmas Is Back , a cheeky tale of four feuding sisters that get a crash course in family togetherness when their long-lost father shows up for Christmas at their posh ancestral manor. The movie stars seasoned actors like Kelsey Grammer , Elizabeth Hurley, Caroline Quentin, and John Cleese, which are joined in the holiday fun by Ania Marson, April Bowlby, Kris Marshall, Nathalie Cox, Ray Fear

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Realtor.com

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

You can put aside any worries about the pandemic in your own private home theater. We've found five wonderful options currently for sale. The post On Cinema From Your Couch: 5 Homes With Private Movie Theaters appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

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Louisville Homes

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

How prepared are you for Holiday entertaining? Recall the last time you gathered your family together for the holidays. Can’t remember the last time you organized drawers? Come on, let’s clean the turkey pan since it didn’t fit in the sink. That was your last holiday meal in your old, inefficient kitchen. When your home is the gathering place for the whole family during the holiday season, you might need a kitchen makeover!

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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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