Eye on Housing
AUGUST 11, 2022
Rising mortgage rates, high inflation, low existing inventory and elevated home prices contributed to housing affordability falling to its lowest point since the Great Recession in the second quarter of 2022. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index (HOI), just 42.8% of new and existing homes sold between the beginning of April and end.
BubbleInfo
AUGUST 31, 2022
Yesterday’s Case-Shiller Index for San Diego was 425.26, which is 11% higher than it was in January. But check how the trend increased between January and now. Prices rose as fast as ever in early 2021 (yellow above). If they would have mellowed out along my red line, then we would have experienced slightly-increasing prices […].
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Real Trends
AUGUST 12, 2022
As homebuyer demand slows, potential sellers are becoming more hesitant about listing their homes. During the four-week period ending on August 7, the number of new listings fell 12% year over year, according to a report published by Redfin on Thursday. This is the steepest decline in new listings since June 2020. Observers attribute the decline in new listings to sellers’ awareness of diminishing housing demand, as well as their trepidation of obtaining a new mortgage in this rising mortgage ra
The American Genius for Real Estate
AUGUST 22, 2022
The phrase "housing bubble" is beginning to percolate in some circles, so let's break that down. The post Are we in the middle of a housing bubble? appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.
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Eye on Housing
AUGUST 10, 2022
Consumer prices eased slightly from a 40-year high in July as declines in energy prices offset increases in food and shelter indexes. Despite this improvement, inflation remains above an 8% rate for a fifth straight month. The food index recorded its largest annual gain since May 1979 as all six major grocery store food group indexes increased. Nonetheless, it is.
Maximum Exposure Real Estate
AUGUST 22, 2022
What is a Home Inspector? Are you looking to find an outstanding home inspector? Choosing a home inspector is part of the home buying process, a decision that can significantly impact your satisfaction with your future home. A home inspector is a professional engaged in performing the service of assessing a property’s condition. It can […].
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HomeLight
AUGUST 16, 2022
With mortgage interest rates in flux and trending upward after nearly two years of rock-bottom percentages, prospective homebuyers across the country are wondering when mortgage rates will go down again. While no one can predict these kinds of things with absolute certainty, understanding how mortgage rates work — including the factors that drive these numbers in the first place — can lend valuable context clues.
Real Trends
AUGUST 2, 2022
Despite rising home prices , rents and mortgage rates , nationwide, the homeownership rate was up and the rental vacancy rate was down during the second quarter of 2022 compared to a year prior, according to data released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau. During the second quarter, the homeownership rate rose to 65.8% from 65.4% a year prior, which the reports notes is not a statistically significant difference.
Marco Santarelli
AUGUST 6, 2022
Here's what some of the experts predict will happen in the housing market in the next five years. According to Zillow, the current typical value of homes in the United States is $354,165. This value is seasonally adjusted and only includes the middle price tier of homes. In June 2021, the typical value of homes was $295,000. Home values have gone up 19.8% over the past year.
Realty Biz
AUGUST 24, 2022
Over the last few years it has been an extreme seller’s market characterized by low inventory and rising home prices. Home sellers have been in the drivers seat. Most homes listed for sale have experienced bidding wars with sales prices ending up far over the asking price. It has been the ultimate nirvana for home sellers. Not so much for home buyers who have seen their dream home become more and more expensive.
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Eye on Housing
AUGUST 15, 2022
Builder confidence fell for the eighth straight month in August as elevated interest rates, ongoing supply chain problems and high home prices continue to exacerbate housing affordability challenges. In another sign that a declining housing market has failed to bottom out, builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell six points in August to 49, marking the.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 16, 2022
Tuesday’s housing starts report clearly shows that homebuilders are going to be done with single-family construction until mortgage rates fall. Housing completion data is still struggling to get some traction, but in the coming months, builders should be able to get more housing completions done while housing permits and starts for single-family homes are in decline.
Sotheby's International Real Estate
AUGUST 24, 2022
Featuring curated videos from the most sought-after destinations the world over, discover this week’s Video of the Week. ??. San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico | Marco Ehrenberg, Los Cabos Sotheby’s International Realty. Cielito del Mar is an iconic, two-acre estate nestled into the rocks of Chileno Bay Cove. Designed by famed mid-twentieth-century architect Cliff May, it is the last remaining original Chileno Bay home from Baja’s Golden Age.
HomeLight
AUGUST 11, 2022
DISCLAIMER: This blog post is meant to be used for educational purposes only, not legal advice. If you need assistance navigating the legalities of selling a home without the signature of all the owners, HomeLight encourages you to reach out to your own advisor. Selling a home is a big decision that can significantly impact everyone involved. Because home ownership is complex, the process of selling a home requires multiple steps and signatures to make sure that the ownership is conveyed from se
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.
Brownstoner
AUGUST 1, 2022
It is months away, but perhaps thinking about an illuminated cold-season walk through the crisp air at Brooklyn Botanic Garden will get you through the rest of the summer heat. The glimmering spectacle, which debuted in 2021, will light up the garden from November 16 through January 8, 2023, with some… Read More > The post Anticipating Cold Weather, Ticket Sales Launch for Return of Lightscape to Brooklyn Botanic Garden appeared first on Brownstoner.
Realty Biz
AUGUST 21, 2022
Low Income Housing Choices. Are you looking for low priced housing options due to having a smaller income? With home prices having skyrocketed across the country over the last few years it has been harder than ever to find affordable housing. It has been a crazy seller’s market characterized by bidding wars with many homes selling over the asking price.
GeekEstate
AUGUST 10, 2022
[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of the GEM. Today’s showcase: SmartRent]. The idea of a Smart Home has been an awe-inspiring staple in portrayals of the future. Although we don’t have completely autonomous homes that can make a strawberry smoothie with a voice command as depicted in the movie Smart House , the technology is getting smarter and more accessible to homeowners every year.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 10, 2022
One of the most important housing market stories in recent weeks has been the decline in new listings , which has slowed the growth rate of total inventory. What does this mean? Some have said this is evidence of a soft landing for housing since we are in August and it doesn’t look like we are going to even get to the peak inventory levels we saw in 2019 this year, or even breach the lower levels of 2019 on the national data.
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.
The American Genius for Real Estate
AUGUST 8, 2022
Is Opendoor and Zillow's simple team up worth any of the hype or critique it's getting? Let's examine the partnership. The post Should you even care about the Zillow and Opendoor team up? appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.
Sotheby's International Real Estate
AUGUST 15, 2022
Sotheby’s International Realty today announced the opening of Great Lakes Sotheby’s International Realty, signifying the brand’s continued growth in the state of Michigan. The addition marks the brand’s seventh office in the state. Great Lakes Sotheby’s International Realty is owned and operated by Dean Groulx and Wendy Groulx, who bring more than 60 years of collective experience to the company.
Fancy Pants Homes
AUGUST 12, 2022
An 8-story Hollywood Hills home with eclectic interiors and a party-ready setup is looking for its newest fun-loving owners. With a unique set of amenities — that include a two-story nightclub, a games room with casino tables, and a grotto with a jacuzzi — the house looks like it jumped right out of an MTV Cribs episode. Known as the “House of Sin”, the Los Angeles party palace was previously owned by photographer Richard Franklin, who photographed celebrities and more th
Realty Biz
AUGUST 24, 2022
There are more than 1.9 billion websites currently active on the internet, and if you plan on generating leads and getting yourself known on the internet, you’ll have a lot of other websites to compete with. But how is it even possible to compete with so many other websites, you might ask? It all has to do with the power of real estate SEO. If you don’t use SEO for your real estate agency, you will find that your agency will remain virtually unknown to the masses.
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GeekEstate
AUGUST 29, 2022
[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of the GEM. Today’s showcase: Plunk]. While real estate is an appreciating asset, homes often have untapped equity potential. Upgrading a home’s curb appeal, features, and systems while owning the home builds its value as much as paying off the mortgage–yet many homeowners don’t have the tools or knowledge to start.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 8, 2022
In a recent survey by the National Association of Realtors , floor plans ranked as the third most desired listing feature for homebuyers, after photos and detailed listing information. But floor plans are a relative rarity on multiple listings services: only 10-15% home listings in the U.S. have floor plans. CubiCasa , a real estate software company based in Finland, launched a new product to enable homeowners to generate floor plans at no cost through their app.
The American Genius for Real Estate
AUGUST 2, 2022
When your day is stacked with client meetings, one late appearance can throw everything off - here's how to stay on track. The post How to deal with clients who are consistently late appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.
Sotheby's International Real Estate
AUGUST 5, 2022
Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Rye, New York | Christy Murphy, Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty . The historic home where Audrey Hepburn’s Sabrina lived most of her life dreaming up a whole new world with the Larrabees’ is now on sale for $11 million. Mansion where iconic Audrey Hepburn played ‘Sabrina’ lists for $11M – New York Post.
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.
Eye on Housing
AUGUST 15, 2022
The prices of building materials rose 0.4% in July (not seasonally adjusted) even as softwood lumber prices increased 2.3%, according to the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) report. Prices have surged 35.7% since January 2020, although 80% of the increase has occurred since January 2021. The PPI for goods inputs to residential construction, including energy, decreased 1.2% as the prices of.
Realty Biz
AUGUST 29, 2022
More than 5.6 million homes were sold in the United States alone in 2020. Many more homes have been sold since then and some have even gone through short sales. But what is a short sale exactly, and how is it any different than a regular sale, bankruptcy, or foreclosure? How does a short sale affect you as a homeowner? Are there any benefits of short sales compared to other options?
GeekEstate
AUGUST 22, 2022
The annual Innovation, Opportunity & Investment (iOi) Summit brings together over 500+ of the industry’s top tech companies, investors, and REALTOR® members to collaborate, network, and address concerns regarding the future of real estate. At iOi, your tech leader peers join ranks to pool talents and resources and discuss and develop essential PropTech strategies and solutions to revive the industry and drive it forward.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 3, 2022
To say that mortgage rates have been on a wild Mr. Toad’s ride in 2022 is an understatement. In less than a year, we went from 2.78% on the 30-year fixed to as high as 6.28% , then recently got as low as 5% — only to have another move higher this week to 5.30%. People thought the mortgage rate drama in 2013-2014 was a lot when rates went from 3.5% to 4.5%.
Speaker: Jordi Gili, International Speaker, Managing Director at Execus, Professor Geneva Business School
As we kick off 2022, companies are giving more attention to their Digital/Social Sales Programs. While companies are enabling their sales professionals with coaching and a variety of digital tools to connect with potential customers, they're experiencing fluctuating KPIs. The secret to having a successful digital sales program is to have a structured Corporate Digital Selling Initiative that is centered around these four pillars: 1.
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