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Bank of Canada Expected To Hike Rates Sooner Than Planned, May Cool Housing

Better Dwelling

Canadian real estate buyers may get a little psychological shock later this week. The Bank of Canada (BoC) will update the public on monetary policy next Wednesday. Three Big Six banks said they expect the central bank to discuss higher rates. Two of those, expect a discussion on rate hikes happening earlier than stated. All […]. The post Bank of Canada Expected To Hike Rates Sooner Than Planned, May Cool Housing appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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Mortgage Programs and Loans For First Time Home Buyers

Maximum Exposure Real Estate

11 Financing Programs for First-Time Home Buyers Are you looking to find a first-time home buyers program? A first-time home buyer loan is something that many folks ask both real estate agents and mortgage brokers about. It’s an excellent question to ask as there are numerous first-time home buyers programs to consider. The improvement in […].

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It’s Easy Being Green: 4 Environmentally Friendly Homes

Sotheby's International Real Estate

Blending sustainability with stylish design, these four distinctive homes prove that reducing a home’s carbon footprint doesn’t mean sacrificing luxury. Spanish-Inspired Aerie. Santa Barbara, California | Neyshia Go , Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage . High in the hills of Santa Barbara, this majestic 4,261-square-foot residence combines Spanish inspiration with Built Green certification and forward-thinking solar power.

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Mortgage and refinance rates today, April 17, and rate forecast for next week

The Mortgage Report

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates rose yesterday. It was only a small increase. But it was the first since the final days of March. Does the first […].

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3 Real Estate Office Hacks to Help Kickstart the Busy Season

Ready to better your Back Office? Dive into the secrets to a powerhouse back office with Brokermint expert, Jessica Souza. In this free download, she shares her 3 transformative hacks designed to clean house, get everyone on the same page, and set yourself up for success. From optimizing agent profiles to ensuring flawless transactions and boosting agent retention, these strategies are your ticket to a seamless operation.

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How to Start a Bidding War for Your Home

Realty Biz

Spring has sprung and bidding wars for homes will be breaking out across the real estate landscape. As a seller, you want the highest possible price for your home. You could just hope that a bidding war breaks out or you can take a few steps to encourage it to happen. What is a Bidding War? Unless you have a very special house that a lot of people happen to want, you need to first be in a seller’s market before you can anticipate a bidding war.

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Mortgage and refinance rates today, April 17, and rate forecast for next week

The Mortgage Report

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates rose yesterday. It was only a small increase. But it was the first since the final days of March. Does the first […].

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How Real Estate Agents Can Bring in More Clients

Realty Biz

As a new real estate agent, you have the power to create a successful business from the ground up, but it will require a bit of work. Getting started might feel overwhelming, and it might be difficult for you to create new leads when you do not have past clients’ success. The good news is that you are not alone in starting from scratch, and many others have succeeded in creating a great company.

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Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: Excavating a Cellar, Brooklyn Houses on the Market

Brownstoner

Would You Rent This Park Slope Two-Bedroom With Mantels, Built-ins for $2,600 a Month? While this Park Slope rental has a few quirks, it also has enough on the plus side of the column to perhaps outweigh them, including mantels, closet space and a location near Prospect Park. -- Flatbush Co-op With Arched… Read More > The post Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: Excavating a Cellar, Brooklyn Houses on the Market appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Del Mar Bungalow

BubbleInfo

This just closed for $2,375,000 cash: OLDE DEL MAR – BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME on one of the finest streets in Del Mar, West of the PCH (101). Current 1947 built home quietly situated on a 8795sf lot with some peak ocean views. Tremendous sunset and ocean view potential with build out. Bring your architects, […].

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All you need to know about Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)

Realty Biz

Buying a home is an important milestone in everyone’s life, however, there are several costs associated with a home purchase. One of the important expenses that you might need to pay for is mortgage insurance. Mortgage insurance is required by home buyers when they put a down payment of less than 20% of the home value. For example, on a $300,000 home, if your down payment is less than $60,000 ($300,000 x 20%), you will need to get mortgage insurance.

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Need Curated Pre-foreclosure Lists to Generate New Real Estate Leads? Trellis Has the Data!

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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Oscar Movie Week 2021 – Boca Raton

Waterfront Properties

Oscar Movie Week calls for “the envelope, please”. However, going to the movies is much different than it was in 2020. A Boca Raton movie theater chain is making it easy for movie buffs to see the quality nominated films. Cinemark Theaters is making it easier and more convenient for movie lovers to experience all the Best Picture nominees for a fair price.

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