The Close
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Let’s be honest … the only thing that matters in real estate (and in life) is the engagement you get on Instagram. Jokes aside, the way people interact with your content certainly affects the reach and cachet of your real estate brand. I built my Instagram to more than 400,000 followers by focusing on engagement and evolving with Instagram’s constantly changing algorithm.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Mortgage fairness for Black and Native Americans is no better today than it was 30 years ago, according to a new mortgage fairness report. The report, issued by “fairness-as-a-service” solution firm FairPlay AI , was based on a study of more than 350 million mortgage applications from 1990 to 2021. The applications were obtained from public data in the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HDMA).
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Keeping Current Matters
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years as home prices skyrocketed and you made your monthly mortgage payments.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Mortgage rates dropped last week, but it wasn’t enough to spur mortgage demand. The market composite index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, declined 0.8% for the week ending November 25 after rising 2.2% from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. The index fell by a whopping 67.8% compared to the same week in 2021.
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Maximum Exposure Real Estate
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
How to Sell a House With Mold I am selling my home and found mold! Now what? What to do about selling a house with mold is a question real estate agents get quite a bit. The potential is there for mold to be found in almost every home. Where there is any amount of […]. The post Selling A House With Mold: What Does Black Mold Look Like? appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on Tuesday announced that the baseline conforming loan limit for 2023 will be $726,200, an increase of 12.21%, or $79,000, compared to 2022. . The federal government, through government sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac , for the first time ever will also back mortgage loans north of $1 million, with the new ceiling loan limit for one-unit properties in most high-cost areas at $1,089,300 — or 150% of $726,200.
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Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Yearly home-price growth continued to slow in September, with the year-over-year price gain shrinking for the sixth consecutive month, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price Index , released Tuesday. Nationwide home prices posted an annual gain of 10.6% in September, bringing the index to a reading of 300.41. In August , the index recorded a year-over-year increase of 13.0%.
Better Dwelling
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Canada’s economy is growing, but don’t let the headline data fool you—the country is still heading for recession. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) gross domestic product (GDP) data showed big growth in Q3 2022. However, taking a dive past the headline number reveals things aren’t as great as they might appear. Household spending made a rare […].
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
The conforming loan limit for mortgages backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will pass the $1 million mark for the first time in 2023, reigniting a debate about the government’s role in the mortgage market and its persistent affordability challenges. Meanwhile, desperate for volume in a high-rate environment that’s pushed borrowers to the sidelines , some of the top U.S. nonbank lenders are wasting no time.
Maximum Exposure Real Estate
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
What is an Expired MLS Listing? Have you heard a real estate agent reference an expired listing? You probably wondered what it meant. Expired listings happen when there is no success in selling, and they fall out of the Multiple Listing Service. You will likely sign an exclusive right-to-sell listing agreement when you sell your […]. The post Expired MLS Listing in Real Estate Explained appeared first on Maximum Real Estate Exposure.
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Eye on Housing
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Home prices declined for the third straight month in September as the housing market continues to cool. In September, all 20 metro areas experienced negative home price appreciation. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index, reported by S&P Dow Jones Indices, fell at a seasonally adjusted annual growth rate of 8.7% in September, following a 6.4% decline in.
Sotheby's International Real Estate
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Once one of Manhattan’s bustling industrial districts, today the Tribeca neighborhood is a dynamic cultural center and prized residential destination—a nexus of painstakingly updated lofts and shops in historic, often architecturally significant buildings on charming cobblestone streets. Atop a building that dates to the beginning of the 20th century, this 5,802-square-foot duplex penthouse is a standout among these coveted residences, recently impeccably renovated to create a stunning example o
Maximum Exposure Real Estate
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Taxes Assessment For Property Explained If you have never owned a home before, you’re probably not that familiar with taxes assessments for property. What you pay yearly for being a property owner is known as an assessment tax. While no one likes paying property taxes, they are necessary to pay for essential services. Property taxes […].
Coldwell Banker
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
To help you do this effectively without eating into your profit margins, we’re serving up a platter of budget-friendly kitchen updates - helping you to maximize your kitchen’s aesthetic appeal without having to spend a small fortune. The post 5 Budget Kitchen Updates To Help You Sell Your Home appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.
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Navigated 360° tours, like YourVRTours, advance pipelines by engaging clients further along the sales funnel. These immersive experiences provide comprehensive property insights, increasing buyer intent and readiness. By embracing navigated tours, agents can optimize property exposure, better qualify leads, and streamline the sales process. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving real estate landscape with innovative technology that elevates buyer journeys and progresses pipelines more effectively.
Easy Agent Pro
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Elevator pitches are a vital part of nearly every business. Getting your mission, experience, skills, and services out in a quick pitch is a valuable asset to have. It helps to quickly connect with clients and give them the information they need to know if you are a good fit for them. Knowing how to carry a conversation and motivate your leads to ask questions is an important skill for a real estate agent. .
Realtor.com
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Getty Images If you’ve recently bought a home, it’s normal to second-guess some of your decisions , large and small. A whopping 72% of recent homebuyers have regrets about their home purchases , according to a recent survey. Many believe they paid too much (which makes sense in this wild market), but most others say their purchase was rushed. Details were overlooked, compromises were made, and now they live with regret.
Realty Biz
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Renovating can increase the value of your home , but not all renovations will yield the desired results. While some renovation projects will increase your home's value, others may actually lower the sale price. Every homeowner needs to know the renovation idea that works and the ones that don't. In this article, we'll be giving you six ideas that will increase your home's value. .
Realtor.com
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
sbossert/iStock Chintz, a textile featuring flowery patterns on curtains, couches, and wallpaper, was all the rage in the 1980s. Since then, it’s fallen from grace, hard. In fact, after its long history of ins and outs in fashion, the word “chintzy” has become synonymous with decor that’s considered gaudy or cheap. But as trends tend to do, the pendulum has swung back.
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 American Genius for Real Estate
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
When a leaked email to Twitter employees emerged, it spilled Elon Musk's lean 6 rules for productivity - and we have to agree with them.
Realtor.com
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Getty Images The once-hot housing market has been humbled in recent months. Higher mortgage rates, raging inflation, and widespread recession fears have brought the market to a standstill. Now a wave of mass layoffs at the country’s largest and highest-profile tech companies could hobble it even further. Meta, formerly known as Facebook, laid off about 11,000 workers.
HomeLight
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
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App Folio
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
One of the top challenges property management companies face today is attracting and retaining top talent. And now that a.
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.
Point2Homes
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Escrow is a term you’ll likely hear when buying or selling property. While it’s not limited to real estate, it’s an important term to understand if you’re planning a real estate transaction. With that in mind, let’s look at what escrow is and how it works. Just What Is Escrow? Escrow refers to a neutral, trustworthy, third-party holding account in which both the seller and the buyer can place cash, assets and documents during a real estate transaction.
Realtor.com
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Getty Images Those hoping to watch their home’s value soar might want to live near this grocery store. Homeowners who lived closest to an Aldi, a German chain of discount supermarkets, saw the greatest home appreciation, according to a recent report from real estate data firm ATTOM. Home values jumped 58% for homeowners near an Aldi compared with 49% for those not far from a Trader Joe’s and 45% for those close to a Whole Foods. “Having a grocery store nearby, particularly a st
Realty Biz
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
No matter where you're looking to move, you're always going to need a place to live. Finding the right real estate agent to connect you with the perfect property for you might be a tall order, but not when you know what you're looking for and how to find the most experienced and successful local realtors. Keith Pechak at RE/MAX State Line of Kansas and Missouri is exactly the kind of stellar real estate agent that you're looking for.
Realtor.com
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Getty Images Your home might not be a contestant on the “Ugliest House in America,” but do you have a sinking feeling it could still compete strongly on the HGTV show? Alas, some homes are downright ugly—inside and/or out. Yet, there are often plenty of silver linings to even the unseemliest spaces, and we’re here to remind you of them all!
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Realty Biz
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Real leather sofas and armchairs are a popular choice in living rooms all around the world, and for good reason too. Genuine leather has a range of advantages, including a luxurious and soft look and feel that simply can’t be replicated with other materials. Leather is also hard-wearing and tough and often looks better with age (unlike many other upholstery materials).
Real Trends
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
The U.S. housing market has been affected by high mortgage rates, inflation and an unstable economy this year, deterring the number of potential homebuyers and sellers. A new Redfin report says in the months of August, September and October, 24.1% of homebuyers buying homes in the U.S. wanted to move to new metros and relatively affordable places to live.
Realtor.com
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
HGTV Property brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott are the ultimate good sports, and they prove it on the latest “ Celebrity IOU ” when Drew accepts a dare to do a little topless jackhammering alongside former football star turned “America’s Got Talent” judge Terry Crews. The sight of Drew’s dad bod, next to Crews’ ripped contours, is not all that flattering, but it’s all in the interest of helping Crews create a backyard fitness sanctuary for his fami
Brownstoner
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
In a building that was once a hotel, this one-bedroom prewar has one floor plan quirk that won't work for everyone but offers space, vintage charm and a desirable Crown Heights location. It's located on the penultimate floor of 345 Montgomery Street, a six-story elevator building that opened in 1929. Designed… Read More > The post Crown Heights Prewar One-Bedroom With Arched Doorway, Breakfast Nook, Foyer Asks $499K appeared first on Brownstoner.
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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