Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2020

In the third quarter, luxury home sales jumped 41.5% , the biggest year-over-year shift since 2013, according to Redfin. And while real estate agents repping luxury homes aren’t seeing as many bidding wars as they did this summer , their respective housing markets are still crazy right now. “What we’re seeing here in Palm Beach is a total frenzy,” Dana Koch, a sales associate with Corcoran Group , the Koch Team in Palm Beach, told HousingWire.

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Point2Homes

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Image: Antonio Guillem / Shutterstock.com. If you’re considering moving out of your parent’s home and into your first apartment, you’re probably pumped. Renting an apartment for the first time can be an exciting experience. Suddenly, you have the freedom to do what you want and create a living space that’s just right for your needs. But, of course, renting does come with some downsides — like having to pay your own bills.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Agents: Share articles like these with your branding on them. Learn More. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Members: Sign in here to share this article with your branding. Sign in here. Not a member? Seriously? Learn how you can share articles like this one with your branding. Learn more. The post 9 Comics That Show What It’s Like Being a Real Estate Agent appeared first on Lighter Side of Real Estate.

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Realtor.com

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Christopher Amitrano, Kevin Winter/Getty Images Kiss frontman Gene Simmons is ready to part with his Beverly Hills home of nearly 35 years. On the market for the first time ever, the palatial estate can be yours for $22 million. Josh and Matt Altman of Douglas Elliman hold the listing. Fans of the rock legend may recall that the one-of-a-kind abode was the setting for the singer’s reality TV show “Gene Simmons Family Jewels,” which ran on the A&E network from 2006 until 2012.

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Eye on Housing

OCTOBER 27, 2020

In August, home price appreciation accelerated in major markets across the nation. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index, reported by S&P Dow Jones Indices, rose at a seasonally adjusted annual growth rate of 12.1% in August, faster than an 8.9% increase in July. It marks the highest annual growth rate since April 2013.

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Realty Biz

OCTOBER 13, 2020

What to Know About House Appraisals. A house appraisal can be concerning whether you are buying or selling a home. The licensed appraiser will check the property to work out the fair market value. This can make both buyers and sellers very nervous. Will the appraiser assess the home to be worth what is expected? Will the appraisal come in low? What happens then?

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REM Online

OCTOBER 1, 2020

The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: A disturbing trend: Buyers fail to deliver deposit cheques. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction. There is an alarming trend that is quite rampant in the Toronto area.

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Better Dwelling

OCTOBER 16, 2020

On the day Canadian home sales and prices hit record highs, the central bank announces an end to the program partially responsible for the surge. The Bank of Canada (BoC) flooded the market with cheap mortgage credit in March. Yesterday, as market data showed a fever pitch had been reached during the “worst” recession in […]. The post Bank of Canada Ending Pandemic Program That Helped Real Estate Prices Surge appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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Realtor.com

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Steve Prezant/Getty Images If you recently bought your first home, you’re probably feeling pretty overwhelmed by the whole experience. And somewhere in between setting up your house and getting to know all the neighbors, you may have overlooked one thing: the yard—or should we say, the yardwork. Unless your new digs come with landscaping service, chances are you’ll have to adapt to your new role as chief gardener—and find the best tools for the job.

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Eye on Housing

OCTOBER 16, 2020

According to NAHB estimates, the total count of second homes was 7.5 million, accounting for 5.5% of the total housing stock in 2018, the most recent data available. As of 2018, the state with the largest stock of second homes was Florida (1.1 million), accounting for 14.5% of all second homes. South Dakota had the smallest stock, approximately 20,000 second.

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Point2Homes

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Image: vinnstock / Shutterstock.com. Cash offers have traditionally been a great way to get a discount or encourage a reluctant seller. However, when it comes to mortgages, cash can suddenly lose its appeal. Nowadays, lenders want to know exactly where all your funds are coming from. For instance, using undocumented cash funds could create unexpected issues in a real estate transaction.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 30, 2020

The National Fair Housing Alliance and nine other housing organizations filed a lawsuit against Redfin on Wednesday, accusing the online brokerage of racial discrimination and favoritism toward predominately white neighborhoods. “Redfin redlines communities of color in this digital age by setting minimum home listing prices in each housing market on its website under which it will not offer any real estate brokerage services to buyers or sellers,” the lawsuit states.

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Homes.com

OCTOBER 1, 2020

In the world of real estate, both buyers and sellers need to ensure they have access to a multiple listing service for many reasons. The connection? Using a real estate professional. Here are the benefits both buyers and sellers need to know when using an MLS. The post What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know About Multiple Listing Services appeared first on Homes.com.

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Better Dwelling

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Toronto condo rentals are seeing the most inventory in recent memory. Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) data prepared by Toronto Realtor Daniel Foch shows rental inventory is still much higher than usual in September. Meanwhile absorption is failing to keep up, potentially explaining the abrupt rise of condos for sale. Toronto Condos For Rent […].

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Realtor.com

OCTOBER 22, 2020

CatLane/iStock If you’re buying a home, choosing the right amount of home insurance for your property is key. Buy too much, and you’re wasting cash on coverage you’ll never use. Buy too little, and if a hurricane, hailstorm, or other disaster strikes your home, your insurance might not cover the costs to fix the damage—which means you’ll be paying out of your own pocket.

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RIS Media

OCTOBER 29, 2020

When taking on any new project, the more you know and understand, the better things are likely to go. The same is true when buying a home for the first time. With our first-time buyer tips, you should be able to avoid many of the problems that can prevent your purchase from going well. Let’s take a look at some of the key things to consider before you jump into the real estate market and buy your first house.

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Brownstoner

OCTOBER 2, 2020

The craze for octagonal living was a relatively brief one, but in the mid 19th century eight-sided houses popped up in small towns across the country. This Oneida county example is a fetching one, with its deep porch, bracketed cornice and cupola. The architectural conversation starter on the market is located… Read More > The post Live in a 19th Century Architectural Fad — an Octagon House Is Yours for Under $290K appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 13, 2020

In the largest increase since 2013, luxury home sales rose 41.5% in the third quarter, according to a new report from Redfin. While sales in this segment of the housing market have skyrocketed, the sales of medium-priced homes went up only 3% and sales of affordable homes actually declined by 4.2%. “The luxury housing market normally takes a hit during recessions as wealthy Americans tighten their purse strings, but this isn’t a normal recession,” Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather said in

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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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REM Online

OCTOBER 7, 2020

The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: Unconditional offers to buy are binding, appeal court rules. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction. An “unconditional” offer is one that is made without any conditions attached – such as the buyer first being able to obtain financing, obtain a satisfactory home inspec

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Better Dwelling

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Canada’s largest bank is prepared for the wave of mortgage defaults coming. Phew! Wait… what defaults? RBC Capital Markets sent a research note to clients last week. In it, the analysts mention up to a fifth of deferred mortgages are at risk of default. It’s great the bank is well prepared for this event, but […]. The post RBC Just Forecasted Mortgage Defaults May Be Higher Than If The BoC Did Nothing appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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Realtor.com

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Douglas Elliman, CBS Photo Archive/Getty An impeccably composed home built for the late jazz musician Dave Brubeck has come on the market. The estate in Wilton, CT, is listed for $2.75 million. The home was built for the Brubeck family in the early 1960s by the architect Beverley David Thorne , and was designed to blend harmoniously with the surrounding land.

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RIS Media

OCTOBER 1, 2020

The new Apple iOS 14 update has caused a flood of images featuring aesthetic home screens and articles with detailed design tutorials. While the update is clearly recognized for its visual appeal, it also makes many tasks simpler. This boost in efficiency can benefit any iPhone user, but can be especially helpful to those with packed schedules, like real estate agents.

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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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The American Genius for Real Estate

OCTOBER 2, 2020

(MARKETING) Emails tend to stack up and make it hard to organize and to find anything useful, here are several apps and ways to make your life easier. The post 7 ways to maximize your email productivity and reduce clutter appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 12, 2020

The health and economic crisis has made 2020 a horrific year for many Americans. Added to all that misery we had terrible fires in the West and hurricanes in the East. From my perspective, that ball in Times Square can’t drop fast enough hailing the end of this year. One might think that with all the bad juju circulating the planet lately, people would be extra careful not to bring more misery upon themselves.

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Eye on Housing

OCTOBER 23, 2020

With the recent increases in the price of many residential construction materials, and in particular softwood lumber, NAHB wanted to get a better understanding of how these price increases are impacting remodelers. In the Q3 2020 Remodeling Market Index (RMI), remodelers were asked to report on material shortages, if any, as well as material price changes over the last six.

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Better Dwelling

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Politicians are increasingly discussing broad upzoning as a housing affordability solution. Instead of one home on a property, you can now build two homes on the same amount of land. All across the city, in some cases. The assumption is if there’s two homes on a property, it’ll be half the price. Makes sense, right? […]. The post Broad Upzoning Makes Housing Less Affordable, And Doesn’t Add Supply appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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Realtor.com

OCTOBER 6, 2020

fstop123/iStock If you’re buying a house, you know that your home inspector will check it out and make sure it’s in decent shape. But if you want to get to know your home beyond its pretty facade, you should pepper your inspector with questions—a whole lot of them, in fact! But when you ask those home inspector questions is as important as what you ask.

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RIS Media

OCTOBER 19, 2020

The streak of record-shattering home sales stretched to three months in September, as closings rose 21.1 percent from a year ago. On average, homes sold in a mere 39 days—a full week faster than in September 2019. Meanwhile, inventory plummeted 31.9 percent year-over-year as the number of homes on the market dropped to an all-time low in the 13-year history of the report.

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Jason Fox

OCTOBER 1, 2020

5 Inbound Marketing Tricks That Work Like a Charm for Real Estate Companies. How do you generate leads to your real estate business? Here’s a fact: Right now, clients are looking to buy or rent your property. 81% of people will search online for a product/service when making purchase decisions You don’t have to spend thousands of dollars on a TV commercial or Billboard advertising campaign to reach.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Our job as mortgage professionals is to help consumers when and how they need us. This is especially important in the current crisis as the behaviors of both consumers and those in the housing industry are changing. Join Jornaya ’s Head of Consumer Finance Mike Eshelman and Chief Marketing Officer Rich Smith as they discuss consumer shopping trends and the impacts on the housing industry.

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Speaker: Ari Capogeannis, Director - Revenue Marketing at NVIDIA and Bill Pappa, Sales and Marketing Leader at Ai Media Group

Building strong personal and professional relationships with clients is a critical success factor. Sales professionals who focus on relationship building generate more leads and raise their brand awareness. Because this can take time, having regular engagements can help you cultivate these relationships more efficiently. The most effective way to accomplish this is through direct hyper-personalized touchpoints.

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